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Western & Atlantic Railroad Book Signing at Acworth Bookstore

July 19, 2019 Special to Express Telegraph

Author Todd DeFeo will sign copies of his new book, a history of the Western & Atlantic Railroad, during a book signing in Acworth. DeFeo will appear from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Aug. 10 at the Acworth Bookstore in Acworth, Georgia. The state of Georgia chartered the Western & Atlantic in 1836 and still owns the railroad, which runs from Atlanta to Chattanooga. DeFeo, the owner of The DeFeo Groupe and editor of

A brief and unofficial history of the Atlanta Fire Ants

May 13, 2019 Todd DeFeo

In the annals of most significant moments in Atlanta’s sports history, Jan. 5, 1994, probably does not register. However, on that day, Roller Hockey International announced a new expansion team would be coming to Atlanta.

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Ohio considering the addition of fetal-infant mortality review boards

May 2, 2019 Express Telegraph

Ohio lawmakers are considering establishing fetal-infant mortality review boards.

Has a sitting president ever lost his party’s nomination?

April 24, 2019 Todd DeFeo

Shockingly, the answer is yes, and it happened more than once.

Georgia Senate passes so-called ‘heartbeat bill’

March 22, 2019 Express Telegraph

The Georgia State Senate today passed the Living Infants Fairness and Equality (LIFE) Act, also known as Georgia’s “heartbeat bill.”

Watchdog.org: Gov. DeWine unveils ‘budget for Ohio’s future’

March 18, 2019 Todd DeFeo

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Friday unveiled his proposed budget for fiscal years 2020-2021, one he called “a budget for Ohio’s future” containing no tax increase.

Georgia lawmaker wants the Peach State to lower the voting age

February 28, 2019 Express Telegraph

House Resolution 345 proposes an amendment to the state constitution that would lower the registration and voting age to 17 years old for federal, state and local elections.

Georgia lawmaker looks to up penalties for bad drivers

February 23, 2019 Express Telegraph

ATLANTA – State Representative El-Mahdi Holly, D-Stockbridge, recently introduced House Bill 351, legislation that would set penalties for driving violations observed by law enforcement. “The safety of our children remains a top priority,” Holly said in a news release. “By mandating stiffer penalties against behavior that places our children in danger, we can encourage drivers to act more responsibly behind the wheel.” House Bill 351 would set new fine requirements for violations of this code

10 Richard Nixon quotes that are as relevant today as when he wrote them

January 7, 2019 Todd DeFeo

Richard Nixon was a master prognosticator.

Gould wins Smyrna City Council Ward 6 seat

July 24, 2018 Express Telegraph

Gould won Tuesday’s runoff with 60.4 percent of the vote, defeating Idella Moore.