Todd DeFeo, Author at Sightseers' Delight

LaGuardia to be rebuilt from ground up

July 27, 2015 Todd DeFeo

New York officials today announced plans to overhaul LaGuardia. Plans call for the fragmented mix of terminals to be replaced by a single terminal.

What is the Ancient Spanish Monastery in Miami?

July 27, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The St. Bernard de Clairvaux Church is so beautifully out-of-place, any traveler to Miami would be remiss if it didn’t grace the itinerary.

Gold Coast Railroad Museum delights railfans with unique collection

July 27, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The Gold Coast Railroad Museum delights railfans with its collection of locomotives, dozens of rail cars and railroad artifacts.

Georgia

Convicted Athens cop killer sentenced to life in prison

July 24, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Jamie Hood has been sentenced to life in prison without the opportunity for parole, the Athens Banner-Herald reported.

Courthouse rises from ruin to stand as symbol of city

July 23, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The Montgomery County Courthouse in downtown Clarksville, Tenn., has been destroyed by both a fire and a tornado. But, both times, the building has risen from ruin to stand as a symbol of the city.

Atlanta council wants changes to Stone Mountain

July 22, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The Atlanta City Council wants Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal to consider changes to the giant carving at Stone Mountain, according to various media reports.

Atlanta council asks governor to take action on Stone Mountain

July 22, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The Atlanta City Council wants Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal to consider changes to Stone Mountain, according to various media reports.

Georgia

Atlanta names street for Ted Turner

July 22, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The city of Atlanta this week officially unveiled a street named in honor of media mogul and former Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner.

What is the story behind the ruins on Jekyll Island?

July 22, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Driving along Riverview Drive on the north side of Jekyll Island, it’s easy to cruise past the tabby ruins on the side of the road. But, these ruins are among the most important in the state and have deep historical value.

News

Fate of accused cop-killer in the hands of Georgia jury

July 20, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The fate of an accused cop-killer is in the hands of an Athens, Ga., jury.