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.

Smyrna first responders run to remember Sept. 11

September 11, 2025 Todd DeFeo

Smyrna’s first responders participated in a run this morning to commemorate the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. We will never forget.

Analysis: Nashville, Tennessee, is the best city in the nation for tree lovers

August 13, 2025 Todd DeFeo

Nashville, Tennessee, may be known for country music, but perhaps it should be known for its trees.

When in Guthrie, Kentucky, see the pink elephant

August 4, 2025 Todd DeFeo

The pink elephant in Guthrie, Kentucky, is a local landmark, standing in front of a convenience store and gas station.

Dylan kicks off latest leg of Outlaw Tour with possible nod to historic electric set 60 years ago

July 31, 2025 Todd DeFeo

Bob Dylan kicked off the latest leg of his Outlaw Tour in Alpharetta, Georgia, where Dylan’s Outlaw Tour adventures began a year ago.

2025 Smyrna Clydesdales

July 14, 2025 Todd DeFeo

The Budweiser Clydesdales visited Smyrna, Georgia, on Friday, July 11, 2025.

Budweiser Clydesdales dazzle the crowd in Smyrna stop

July 13, 2025 Todd DeFeo

The Budweiser Clydesdales, one of the nation’s most recognized branding icons, dazzled crowds lining the streets of historic downtown Smyrna.

Budweiser Clydesdales take a loop through Smyrna

July 11, 2025 Todd DeFeo

The Budweiser Clydesdales made a stop in Smyrna on Friday as part of their trip to Cobb County for the Major League Baseball All Star Game.

Coming in for a landing

June 24, 2025 Todd DeFeo

A bald eagle lands in a habitat at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s newest region, North America Trek.

FAA: As part of ongoing progress at Newark, limited flights continue through 2025

June 7, 2025 Todd DeFeo

To continue easing delays to the traveling public, the Federal Aviation Administration on Friday confirmed the limited rate of arrivals and departures at Newark Liberty International Airport through Dec. 31, following productive discussions with airlines and the conclusion of a public comment period. 

Take your bloody car to Invercargill; you won’t regret it or forget it

April 9, 2025 Todd DeFeo

I initially worried about visiting Invercargill. No one we spoke with seemed overly enthusiastic about the city, founded in the 1850s and New Zealand’s southernmost and westernmost city.