Todd DeFeo, Author at Sightseers' Delight

Challengers target incumbent Smyrna mayor during forum

October 20, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Incumbent Max Bacon and the political establishment were in the crosshairs early during a candidate forum.

What should happen to the Confederate monuments scattered across the country?

October 19, 2015 Todd DeFeo

There are thousands of monuments to the Confederacy scattered across the country, many in Southern states. But, in the wake of a national debate over the use of the Confederate battle flag and the role of Confederate symbols in modern society, what happens to these monuments?

Three vying to be Smyrna mayor, city council seats up for grabs

October 17, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Three people are vying to serve as the mayor of this north Atlanta suburb. In addition, all seven council seats are on the ballot.

Chicago win signals arrival of Berry as a program

October 12, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Berry pulled out a thrilling overtime win Saturday at Chicago. The win, however, did more than improve the Vikings’ record to 5-1 this year; it signaled the program has arrived.

Georgia looking to build MLK monument atop Stone Mountain

October 12, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Stone Mountain, the Georgia landmark that so famously played host to the rebirth of the Ku Klux Klan and today boasts a massive carving honoring the Confederacy, may soon see a monument dedicated to Martin Luther King Jr.

Sunsphere goes from symbol of 1982 World’s Fair to symbol of city

October 10, 2015 Todd DeFeo

More than 11 million people visited the World’s Fair in Knoxville, Tenn., between May 1 and Oct. 31, 1982. And, one of the most enduring symbols of the Fair is the Sunsphere.

What should happen to the Ty Cobb statue at Turner Field?

October 8, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Ty Cobb has a tough legacy, to say the least. He’s one of the greatest players to ever take the field. Yet, he’s remembered as an angry racist.

Nunn: More resources needed to help Syrian refugees

October 3, 2015 Todd DeFeo

More resources are needed to help refugees fleeing from Syria, the head of an Atlanta-based international relief organization told the Atlanta Press Club this week.

Cummings: Atlanta Tech Village to create 10,000 high-paying jobs

October 3, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The Atlanta Tech Village is poised to create 10,000 high-paying jobs across the metropolitan region, the founder of a technology incubator told the Buckhead Business Association (BBA) this week.

Report: DeKalb CEO should resign

October 1, 2015 Todd DeFeo

A damming new report about corruption in DeKalb County concludes interim County CEO Lee May should resign.