Articles by Todd DeFeo

About Todd DeFeo

Todd DeFeo loves to travel anywhere, anytime, taking pictures and notes. An award-winning reporter, Todd revels in the experience and the fact that every place has a story to tell. He is the owner of The DeFeo Groupe and also edits Express Telegraph and Railfanning.org.

Taxpayers provide tax breaks for $120M vertical farm project in Georgia

June 14, 2022 Todd DeFeo

An industry-leading vertical farming company is investing $120 million in a new Covington facility.

Georgia policy group warns that federal response to inflation will leave the poor further behind

June 13, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Federal policymakers’ actions in response to high inflation could leave the “economically disadvantaged further behind,” a Georgia nonprofit policy group warned.

Georgia tax revenues continue to climb as tax collections up by $5.8B

June 10, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Georgia saw its May tax revenues increase by 1.6% from a year ago as tax collections approached $2.7 billion for the month.

Georgia’s statewide anti-gang unit will start work on July 1

June 9, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Georgia’s new statewide gang unit will soon start prosecuting crimes across The Peach State.

Georgia to receive $9.1M in federal funds for state-owned railroads

June 8, 2022 Todd DeFeo

The federal government is sending more than $9.1 million for a pair of rehabilitation projects on Georgia-owned Class III railroads.

Of trains and drunken debauchery in Music City

June 7, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Music City has such a fun vibe, and some people are taking it too far.

Georgia medical board dismisses most complaints without taking disciplinary action

May 31, 2022 Todd DeFeo

The Georgia Composite Medical Board routinely dismisses an overwhelming majority of the complaints it receives, but unreliable data make it challenging to say precisely how many cases it closes without taking action.

Make Memorial Day a part of every trip and every day

May 30, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Memorial Day is a poignant reminder of the sacrifice so many have made on behalf of the country. We should pause on this day every year to give thanks and remember.

Pedestrian deaths increase in Georgia and officials blame speeding and distracted driving

May 29, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Georgia is increasingly dangerous for pedestrians, and a new analysis revealed the state outpaces the increase nationally.

Kemp signs executive order to extend suspension of Georgia’s motor fuel tax until July 14

May 26, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed an executive order to extend the suspension of the state’s excise tax on motor fuel sales through July 14.