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Federal judge dismisses Georgia death row lawsuit

August 11, 2015 Todd DeFeo

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a condemned Georgia woman who says an extended delay of her execution was cruel and unusual punishment.

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Poll: U.S. gets short end of deal with Iran

August 11, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Four in 10 (41 percent) say Iran ended up with a better deal in the recent nuclear agreement President Obama announced.

Taste of Buckhead set for Sept. 24 at Buckhead Theatre

August 8, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Chefs from some of the city’s hottest restaurants will come together next month for the annual Taste of Buckhead.

New York City quality of life not so good, poll reveals

August 7, 2015 Todd DeFeo

There is more bad news for Mayor Bill de Blasio and New York City.

Website dedicated to railfanning relaunching The Cross-Tie

August 6, 2015 Special to Express Telegraph

Railfanning.org is relaunching The Cross-Tie as an e-newsletter, the website announced. The website published the popular Cross-Tie as an e-zine from 2003 until 2007. After it was discontinued, much of the magazine’s content was published on the new Railfanning.org that launched in 2012. During its initial run, The Cross-Tie featured a mix of news articles and content about the history of railroads. The e-zine regularly profiled railroad museums and cities from a railfanning perspective. The

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Mayor de Blasio sinking in New York City

August 6, 2015 Todd DeFeo

A new poll from Quinnipiac University reveals 47 percent of New York City voters say de Blasio, a Democrat, does not deserve reelection.

Hartsfield-Jackson leads the way when it comes to this forbidden carry-on item

August 6, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the leading airport in the country, according to new numbers.

Debris found on Réunion from Malaysia Airlines Flight 370

August 5, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Airplane debris found on the French island of Réunion is in fact from missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, according to published reports.

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Monuments to shootings remain ‘Nooga Strong’

August 4, 2015 Todd DeFeo

A month after five people were killed in a terrorist attack here, a pair of monuments remain “Nooga Stong.”

Railfanning.org continues to highlight role of railroads in Athens

August 4, 2015 Special to Express Telegraph

Railfanning.org continues to publish new content highlighting railroads and the role they played in the history of Athens and Northeast Georgia. The website, which focuses on all aspects of railroads, first launched a page dedicated to Athens circa 2005. Among the Athens-relevant content the website has published are articles about the Athens Terminal Co., the Gainesville Midland and the Hartwell Railroad, which operates The Athens Line through downtown Athens. It has also featured railfanning opportunities along Atlanta Highway.