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In honor of the All-Star Game: the Mets’ all-time all-star team

July 15, 2013 Todd DeFeo

With Major League Baseball’s All-Star game headed to New York this week, it’s time to take a moment and examine this year’s host team’s – the New York Mets’ – all-time all-star team.

Georgia should be the beige state, not a red state

November 7, 2012 Todd DeFeo

Op-Ed: Gas prices are lower than expected, but is that really something to celebrate?

May 22, 2012 Lynn Westmoreland

It was set to be a record-breaking summer. Experts across the country were calling for some of the highest gas prices ever and many estimated that more people than ever in our history would pay more than $5.00 per gallon of gas.

Op-Ed: Busy week in the Georgia Senate

February 4, 2012 Bill Hamrick

2011 in Review: Curacao top international destination

December 31, 2011 Todd DeFeo

Think of any Caribbean island. The beach is probably the first thought that comes to mind. But the island of Curacao – a member of the ABC islands along with Aruba and Bonaire – is different.

Albers: Removal of GA 400 Tolls can Inspire Trust

June 16, 2011 John Albers

I have consistently and firmly advocated for the removal of the GA 400 tolls. I recently read many concerning news articles about suspending the tolls while millions are spent to upgrade the facilities. The postponement of the GA 400 toll for a few days or a week is a facade to fulfill a promise of removal, which is simply wrong and borders on offensive.

What’s with airport shuttles?

April 13, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Is it necessary to have a mandatory 26-second tram ride between the main concourse and the terminals?

Op-Ed: Georgia’s southern hospitality is key to growing tourism

September 11, 2010 Chip Pearson

As autumn approaches, the North Georgia Mountains are gearing up for a busy fall season. Our beautiful mountain communities play host to a variety of activities in the fall, from the Ellijay Apple Festival, Oktoberfest in Helen, Gold Rush Days in Dahlonega and of course my personal favorite, the Dawsonville Moonshine Festival. These experiences are made all the more unique with Georgia’s touch of southern hospitality.

‘This is a trauma that will stay with us forever’

September 4, 2009 Todd DeFeo

31 Connolly Strasse is not a tourist attraction. There are no T-shirts or magnets or other useless tchotchkes for tourists to buy.

To travel is to…

August 19, 2009 Todd DeFeo

I’m mulling my recent escapades, trying to put everything into perspective — there were some unique, some historic and some downright weird attractions.