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.

Georgia State University President: School Using Data to Ensure Students’ Success

March 1, 2016 Todd DeFeo

Georgia State University is using data to monitor students and ensure they remain focused on their studies and work toward graduation, the school’s president told the Buckhead Business Association (BBA) earlier this month.

Fatal commercial airliner accidents decrease in 2015

February 16, 2016 Todd DeFeo

The number of people killed in fatal airline accidents decreased from 2014 to 2015, according to number numbers from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Things to do in Japan: Six essentials for a great trip

February 16, 2016 Todd DeFeo

Japan is a wonderful country to visit, but limiting what attractions to see over the course of a week can be a bit challenging. Here are a few suggestions for starters, but by no means a comprehensive guide.

Rare: 5 unexpected places to find presidential history this Presidents’ Day

February 14, 2016 Todd DeFeo

As everyone no doubt knows, Presidents’ Day was first established as a federal holiday in 1885 and was originally a celebration of George Washington’s birthday. In fact, the federal holiday is still officially “Washington’s Birthday,” according to the federal government.

Atlanta Chief Bicycle Officer Becky Katz to Address BBA

February 12, 2016 Todd DeFeo

Chief Bicycle Officer Becky Katz will address the Buckhead Business Association (BBA) at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18.

Rare: 5 unexpected places to find presidential history this Presidents’ Day

February 10, 2016 Todd DeFeo

As everyone no doubt knows, Presidents’ Day was first established in 1885 and was originally a celebration of George Washington’s birthday. In fact, the federal holiday is still officially “Washington’s Birthday,” according to the federal government.

Rare: You won’t believe these ridiculous TripAdvisor reviews

February 7, 2016 Todd DeFeo

You just can’t please some people. Give them a world-class attraction, and they’ll rant about how it’s a waste of time.

Measure would privatize air traffic control services

February 4, 2016 Todd DeFeo

Republicans on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee want U.S. air traffic control (ATC) services to be provided by an independent, not-for-profit corporation that is not a part of the federal government.

Transportation committee leaders want visionary leader for Amtrak

February 4, 2016 Todd DeFeo

Amtrak’s next president needs the vision and management skills to implement new reforms and improve the passenger railroad’s performance, a pair of Republicans on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee said in a letter to the railroad’s Board of Directors.

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Georgia executes 72-year-old inmate for 1979 murder

February 3, 2016 Todd DeFeo

The state of Georgia early Wednesday morning executed the oldest prisoner on its death row, state officials said.