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Sculptor selected to create MLK statue in Atlanta killed in crash

July 13, 2015 Todd DeFeo

An apparent drunken driver struck and killed the Henry County sculptor selected to create a statue of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for the Georgia State Capitol, according to published reports.

News

Haley signs bill removing flag from S.C. statehouse

July 9, 2015 Todd DeFeo

South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley today signed a bill to remove the Confederate battle flag from flying on the statehouse grounds. The flag is to be removed tomorrow morning.

Georgia State opens 2015 football season Sept. 4 with nationally televised game

July 7, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Georgia State will kick off its 2015 football season at 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 4 against Charlotte.

Commentary

Rare: Seven things you probably don’t know about the Liberty Bell

July 4, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The Liberty Bell is recognizable the world over, but many of the “facts” surrounding the bell’s history are more fiction than fact.

Rare: Five strange Georgia oddities you have to see to believe

July 2, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Although the Peach State is home to some remarkable, world-class attractions, it is also home to some, shall we say, more whimsical sights to see.

Sculptor selected for King statue at Georgia Capitol

June 29, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Georgia officials have selected a Henry County-based sculptor to create a statue of Martin Luther King Jr. for the Georgia Capitol grounds.

The DeFeo Groupe Launches as Content Service Provider

June 26, 2015 Special to Express Telegraph

The DeFeo Groupe has officially launched as a provider of content, social media and public relations solutions.

Georgia State’s R.J. Hunter makes history in NBA draft

June 26, 2015 Todd DeFeo

R.J. Hunter made history Thursday night when the Boston Celtics selected the former Georgia State standout 28th overall in the NBA Draft.

S.C. governor, leaders call for Confederate flag to be removed from S.C. state house

June 23, 2015 Todd DeFeo

South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is calling for the Confederate flag to be removed from the grounds of the state house Columbia.

Commentary

What happened when Mets fans were too loud in Turner Field is hysterical

June 22, 2015 Todd DeFeo

New York Mets fans by the hundreds turned out to Turner Field on Saturday to cheer on the Amazins. That’s no surprise, given the number of transplants in the Atlanta area, but this was no ordinary night at the ballpark.