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The humble beginnings of the Buckhead Business Association

January 31, 2017 Todd DeFeo

By all accounts, Buckhead was a fairly sleepy community in the years after World War II. Perched just north of the city of Atlanta, the Buckhead community had about 50,000 residents by the latter half of the 1940s.

Five reasons to visit Curaçao

January 16, 2017 Todd DeFeo

So, it’s a new year, and that means finding new and exotic places to visit. Anyone looking to the Caribbean for an escape this year would be remiss for not considering the island of Curaçao.

What is an authentic travel experience?

January 9, 2017 Todd DeFeo

People today are often seeking an authentic travel experience. Or, at least that’s what I am told. But, what does that even mean?

Rethinking Richard Nixon at his newly refurbished presidential library

December 29, 2016 Todd DeFeo

People who think the Richard Nixon legacy begins and ends with Watergate are primed to miss so much of the 37th president’s legacy.

Trump pulls off a stunning victory, winning presidency as an outsider

November 9, 2016 Todd DeFeo

Donald Trump today pulled off what seems to be the most stunning of victories, knocking off a heavily favored candidate on his way to serve as America’s 45th president.

Donald Trump has pulled off the unthinkable

November 9, 2016 Todd DeFeo

Republican Donald Trump scored an incredible upset this morning over Democrat Hillary Clinton, picking up a series of stunning victories in key swing states.

Let’s talk about this year’s election

October 18, 2016 Todd DeFeo

This year’s election has been interesting, to say the least. The race for the White House has brought out the worst in people. And, most disapprove of the campaign’s harsh rhetoric.

Where have all the campaign yard signs gone?

October 13, 2016 Todd DeFeo

Are people embarrassed? Do they not want to announce their choice? Are they looking to avoid a confrontation? Do signs no longer work in today’s digital era? Some would rather a meteor crash into Earth than cast a ballot in this year’s election.

Are casinos coming to Atlanta?

September 30, 2016 Todd DeFeo

Casinos seem to be an ever-present topic of conversation in Atlanta, particularly when the Georgia General Assembly convenes.

Clermont Citrus Tower: Overlooking the land where once orange groves stood

August 29, 2016 Todd DeFeo

It may seem hard to believe today, but there was once a time in Central Florida history where orange groves, rather than talking mice, ruled the landscape.