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Five key events in the history of Smyrna

April 23, 2018 Todd DeFeo

The city formally incorporated on Jan. 1, 1872, and is named after one of Paul’s seven churches in Asia.

A few thoughts on what to see and do in Rome

April 5, 2018 Todd DeFeo

So, Rome is pretty much amazing. I mean, you’re walking down the street and boom, there’s the Colosseum. There are ancient ruins to the left and the right.

Did you know this about the caboose?

March 15, 2018 Todd DeFeo

The caboose may be the most recognizable railroad car, but they are rarely seen on the rails today.

Belton: Air Force, Bring the F-35 Lightning II Down to Georgia

March 9, 2018 Dave Belton

A strange thing happened yesterday in Vermont that presents a fascinating opportunity for Georgia.

Why does an infant have to die?

February 7, 2018 Todd DeFeo

There are few words to describe how it feels to lose an eight-day-old. The experience is many things, but fair is hardly one of them.

Three ideas for improving the patient experience at Georgia hospitals

February 6, 2018 Todd DeFeo

The state of Georgia has an opportunity to take action and work to prevent the needless deaths of infants in the care of Georgia’s hospitals.

Belton: Cuts in Military Spending Weaken our National Security

January 25, 2018 Dave Belton

How many of you would hop into a 1950 Buick, strap on a bunch of bombs and drive that 70-year-old car across the continent? Well, the Air Force does this every day, flying across vast oceans and barren continents.

Why your travel guide is leading you astray

January 19, 2018 Todd DeFeo

Such publications often highlight the obvious. Many popular websites are even more egregious, offering nothing more than a handful of suggestions.

A look back at favorite travel photos of 2017

December 31, 2017 Todd DeFeo

Some of these photos have been published previously (either here or on my Instagram account). Others have not been published until now.

A return trip to Metuchen, New Jersey

December 31, 2017 Todd DeFeo

Sometimes a trip isn’t about taking in an art gallery or museum. It’s about returning to a place that holds special meaning. For me, that is the train platforms in Metuchen, N.J.