Datelines & Destinations Archives - Page 13 of 21

Does Atlanta have an Olympic legacy? When it comes to venues, the answer might surprise you

May 21, 2022 Todd DeFeo

If forced to give an opinion, I would say Atlanta has a love/hate relationship with the 1996 Olympic Games.

Enjoying a moment to observe the Dallas skyline

May 17, 2022 Todd DeFeo

During the pandemic, I realized my approach to travel changed. Whereas before COVID-19 pretty much put a damper on fun, I tried to cram in as many museums as possible. Now, I like to book some time to walk through town.

A sign at Glover Park in Marietta, Ga., on Aug. 16, 2020, urges visitors to wear masks and practice social distancing.

Federal judge ends Biden’s mask mandate on planes

April 19, 2022 Casey Harper | The Center Square

A federal judge on Monday struck down the Biden administration’s controversial mask mandate for planes, airports and trains.

DeFeo: Understanding the Past is Imperative

April 8, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

Railfanning.org Publisher and Editor Todd DeFeo highlighted the history of the Atlanta Northern Railway during a presentation at the Smyrna Public Library.

Islamorada memorial remembers 1935 hurricane

April 8, 2022 Todd DeFeo

The Labor Day Hurricane of 1935 is one of the worst natural disasters in the country’s history. In Islamorada, just east of U.S. 1 at mile marker 82, the Florida Works Progress Administration (WPA) built a monument to the disaster.

Nixon Library

April 8, 2022 Todd DeFeo

A closer look at Georgia’s Allatoona Dam

March 27, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

Lake Allatoona, formally named Allatoona Lake, is a popular destination for campers, day-trippers and nature enthusiasts. But the lake wouldn’t be possible if not for Allatoona Dam.

An old postcard sheds new light into former ‘motor court’

March 16, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

Old postcards often highlight destinations we wouldn’t necessarily think to highlight today. A perfect example is the A&W Motor Court in Clarksville, Tennessee.

Dalton landmark traces its origin to a 1920s hotel

March 16, 2022 Todd DeFeo

The Western & Atlantic Railroad had a significant impact on Dalton and helped spur several hotels in the city across the years.

The story behind the unexpected German monument in Chattanooga National Cemetery

March 12, 2022 Todd DeFeo

The monument honors 92 German soldiers who died on American soil as prisoners of war during World War I.