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.

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.

Kemp ponders extending Georgia motor fuel tax suspension

May 25, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has not said whether he would seek to extend the state’s motor fuel tax suspension when it expires at the end of May. However, during a Wednesday morning interview with an Atlanta radio station, the governor indicated an announcement might be looming.

Former Georgia insurance commissioner charged with running health care fraud scheme

May 25, 2022 Todd DeFeo

A federal grand jury indicted a former Georgia insurance commissioner on charges of running a health care fraud and money laundering scheme.

Gubernatorial, U.S. Senate races represent biggest storylines for Georgia’s primary election

May 23, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Georgians head to the polls on Tuesday to cast ballots in the state’s prolonged primary election. However, a record number of voters have already voted.

Does Atlanta have an Olympic legacy? When it comes to venues, the answer might surprise you

May 21, 2022 Todd DeFeo

If forced to give an opinion, I would say Atlanta has a love/hate relationship with the 1996 Olympic Games.

Hyundai to build first electric vehicle plant in Georgia, but officials mum on incentives offered

May 20, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Hyundai Motor Group has selected Georgia for its first fully dedicated electric vehicle and battery manufacturing facility and plans to invest more than $5.5 billion to build the facility.

Georgia investigation forces Pennsylvania-based company to improve upkeep of Peach State cemeteries

May 20, 2022 Todd DeFeo

A Pennsylvania-based company that maintains and operates more than 300 cemeteries nationwide will step up its upkeep of four Georgia cemeteries following a state probe.

Georgia Ports Authority to spend $430M to improve container port in Savannah

May 19, 2022 Todd DeFeo

The Georgia Ports Authority plans to spend roughly $430 million on infrastructure improvements at the Port of Savannah.

Enjoying a moment to observe the Dallas skyline

May 17, 2022 Todd DeFeo

During the pandemic, I realized my approach to travel changed. Whereas before COVID-19 pretty much put a damper on fun, I tried to cram in as many museums as possible. Now, I like to book some time to walk through town.