Motor trail may trace Revolution's path through Georgia Nov 30, 2008
The War of Independence, he said, is part of the remarkable history of Georgia. The eight-year war began in 1775, when British forces clashed with colonists in Lexington and Concord, Mass. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
UGA beat blog Nov 30, 2008
This has to be one of the poor defensive performances ever in the history of Georgia football. And the year of the poor defense as well. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Richt says UGA has a lot to play for Nov 22, 2008
It was the first time in the history of Georgia football we re preseason No. 1, he said. From that perspective, I didn t think it was a bad thing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Estes to be inducted into Hall of Fame Nov 19, 2008
- Shauna Estes, the only four-time All- American in the history of Georgia women's golf, will be inducted into the National Golf Coaches Association's Hall of Fame in December ... - Shauna Estes, the only four-time All- American in the history of Georgia women's golf, will be inducted into the National Golf Coaches Association's Hall of Fame in December. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Georgia fails to reach potential Nov 4, 2008
In fact, that loss was one of the worst in the history of Georgia football. I ll admit it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Europe's Message to Moscow Oct 21, 2008
The history of Georgia does not start with Stalin or the Bolshevik revolution, or Russians as a nation. Georgian statehood is older than Russian by at least 7 hundred years. (Washington Post)
Schultz: Football in Valdosta a different game Oct 4, 2008
There is a school, Lowndes once the gum under Valdosta s shoe and now with five state titles and 5,000 season-ticket holders preparing to play a game billed as one of the biggest in the history of Georgia high school football. It s come a long way in the last 30 years, said Wilson, the former Lowndes coach who started all this with a state championship in 1980. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Mississippi State - Post Game Thoughts Sep 23, 2008
And then we observe the strangest looking bad snap in the history of Georgia Tech football and we have a short field and Shaw makes a few more plays and we re up 14-0. After that, the game was never in doubt again as Shaw continued to drive the Yellow Jacket offense with a proficiency that seemed misplaced in a true freshman. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
The Legend Retires Sep 23, 2008
He just might be the most popular figure in the history of Georgia sports, said Dantzler. He has always been great to me. (DawgPost.com)
Dogs' injuries piling up during practice Aug 16, 2008
Athens The Bulldogs on Friday held the shortest scrimmage in the history of Georgia football, according to coach Mark Richt. RELATED STORIES. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Tripp sees more work at left tackle Aug 16, 2008
" Injuries galore mean shortened scrimmage Friday scrimmage "was the shortest in the history of Georgia," Richt proclaimed. A big reason was at least two dozen players wore green non-contact jerseys, including tailback Knowshon Moreno (shoulder), receivers A.J. Green (hip flexor) and Mohamed Massaquoi (back of knee) and cornerback Prince Miller (shoulder). Linebacker Dannell Ellerbe (lower back) also did not scrimmage. "We didn't want to overwork the guys that are healthy," Richt said.... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Dawgs Scrimmage... For a Few Plays Aug 16, 2008
ATHENS Head coach Mark Richt called Fridays scrimmage the shortest in the history of Georgia football. It is tough, after all, to scrimmage when nearly a quarter of your team is wearing a green jersey and thats exactly the situation facing the Bulldogs as they complete their fourth and final two-a-days session of camp. (DawgPost.com)
Florence Phillips Griffin, 88, preservationist Aug 15, 2008
She researched the history of Georgia s plants and pottery, homes and furniture, then volunteered to share her knowledge with others. Family. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Walter: 'Celebrity' game cuts both ways Aug 14, 2008
In his York speech, MSNBC/National Journal's Adam Aigner-Treworgy, McCain "plac[ed] the current conflict in a historical context, explaining the history of Georgia and recounting the invasions the country has survived." Usually, if you have to explain to voters why they should care about something, it's a sign that the issue probably won't gain that much traction. The Russian attacks also come at peak vacation time, when fewer people are reading newspapers or watching cable TV.. (MSNBC -- Politics)
From One Georgian to Another Aug 13, 2008
The history of Georgia is one of great tribulation. We shall be able to endure current difficulties too; however, it is important that the right steps be taken to stop this process. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
The guns of August, redux Aug 12, 2008
How about that bang-up public statement, no follow-up questions from reporters, please, uttered while the President was still overseas, where McCain provided a history of Georgia some staffer cribbed from Wiki, left out all the stuff about Georgia s own provocations, and managed to call Georgia s president, a man he s supposedly met with many times, Shoshkuhveelie. How about that most excellent display of totally awesome foreign policy expertise, Luckotroolz. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Book offers understanding of state's history, contradictions Aug 10, 2008
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DOGS' RARE PAIR Aug 8, 2008
As Stafford told Towers: As far as the history of Georgia football, I don t know it and Knowshon doesn t, either. We just sit there and nod our heads and smile. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Numbers Game - Georgia's Best at Each Number Jul 14, 2008
ATHENS - In the history of Georgia football, only four jerseys have ever been retired. And while those four players are special in Georgia history, 95 other players have made their impact on the red (and sometimes black) jerseys. (DawgPost.com)
Community urges Georgia Tech to save the historic Crum & Forster building Jun 27, 2008
It is important to the history of Atlanta, and it s important to the history of Georgia Tech. Every solution for the historic preservation of this building should be sought. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
The best ever Jun 3, 2008
Their no-blood, no-foul matches developed Dontonio Wingfield into a 6-foot-9 intimidator, a man-child who, while playing for Westover High School, become the leading scorer and rebounder in the history of Dougherty County, a basketball player whom many people would anoint as the best high school talent in the history of Georgia. But on his rise to greatness, Dontonio Wingfield never beat his brother one-on-one. (Albany Herald)
Serving for a title May 10, 2008
In just its third year of existence, the Baconton Charter School s boys tennis team is the first charter school squad to reach the GHSA Class A boys semifinals, and today, it will try to become the first public school in the history of Georgia prep sports to win the Class A state title. Debbie Murphy and Cindy Anglin simply wanted to chronicle Baconton Charter School s boys tennis team when they started writing articles sending them to anyone and everyone for their reading pleasure about the... (Albany Herald)
'83 Dogs 'pulled it together' Mar 19, 2008
"We go to the Final Four, and it'd never been done in the history of Georgia basketball," he said. "So now people are saying, how come they haven't gone again? ... "When you're in the SEC, it's a tough league. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
UGA advances to final Mar 16, 2008
In what will go down as one of the most incredible runs in the history of Georgia basketball -- there's work to do to top that 1983 Final Four team -- the Bulldogs have reached the finals of the SEC Tournament. They'll face Arkansas for the tournament championship and the league's automatic berth into the NCAA tournament at 3:30 p.m. today at Alexander Memorial Coliseum, of all places. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Timeline: Georgia-Tennessee border war Mar 15, 2008
May 2007: Brad Carver, an Atlanta utilities lawyer and a water expert from the University of Mississippi, begins investigating the history of Georgia s 190-year dispute with Tennessee over their shared border. Feb. 8, 2008: The Georgia House and Senate introduce bills to form a commission to investigate the disputed Georgia-Tennessee border. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Rants and raves Feb 19, 2008
LIKE BOBBY DODD at Georgia Tech, I'm not sure any one human being in the history of Georgia football meant more to the program than Vince Dooley. Dooley did for UGA what Dodd did for Tech, but he did it in what's commonly referred to as the modern era. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Fan comments Feb 9, 2008
Negativity: The history of Georgia basketball has had flashes of success but has been unable to establish a foundation for a winning tradition. The right person for UGA will be an energetic individual who is respected by players, students, and alumni who will try to build on the positives at UGA. Dennis Felton came to UGA with a negative attitude trying to eliminate any ties to past history. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Library hosting 'Southern Traditions' on Sunday Feb 7, 2008
Anything geared around what Georgia raises, because that is the history of Georgia foods. Grants were provided for the event through Georgia Humanities. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Tech Faces Maryland in Key ACC Matchup Feb 3, 2008
A win Saturday also would be the 1,200th in the history of Georgia Tech basketball (1,199-1,046 all-time currently). Maryland, 13-8 overall and 3-3 in the ACC, has won three of its last four games following an 85-75 win over Virginia Wednesday night. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Biggest Signee of All-Time Feb 3, 2008
April 6, 1980 was arguably the single-most important day in the history of Georgia Bulldogs football. If not for the events of that day, UGA likely wouldn't have seen the glory of January 1, 1981 come to fruition. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Your rankings Dec 18, 2007
They re proably the best team in the history of Georgia AA football, and would have a shot at beating any team in the state ... Theyre proably the best team in the history of Georgia AA football. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Lady Bulldogs reach NCAA Championships Nov 11, 2007
" The Georgia women had their success without senior Nicole DeMarco, who had to drop out of the race because she was sick. "Unfortunately, we lost one of our mainstays who has been one of our leaders all season, but I fully expect her to be recovered and ready to go for the NCAA Championships," said Hartman. Madebach, who was coming off a SEC individual title on Oct. 27, led the Georgia women for the third meet in a row after finishing sixth (20:52.85). Crossing the finish line with a... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Local residents: Protect our water supply Oct 20, 2007
The Post-Searchlight - Your local news source for Bainbridge, Georgia. Based on the proposal discussed before the Decatur County Board of Education Thursday night, do you agree with the U.S. Justice Department that Lillian E. Williams Elementary School should be closed because of declining enrollment. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Yoculan to retire after 2008-09 Oct 18, 2007
Those two recruiting classes are regarded as the two best recruiting classes ever in the history of Georgia gymnastics and possibly in all of collegiate gymnastics by Yoculan. Arnold, Beathard, Lichey and Muhleman were former U.S. National Team members. (DawgPost.com)
Goodman: Brother and Sister Oct 13, 2007
Correia described the hearing: Troys clemency hearing was the longest clemency hearing in the history of Georgia. And they came back and decided to give Troy an up-to-90-day stay. (Zmag.org)
Q and A: QB Taylor Bennett Aug 25, 2007
A. The history of Georgia football. From pee-wee all the way through college, Georgia is pretty renowned for its dedication and enthusiasm toward the game of football. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Hamilton, Oliver Headline Summer Graduation Class Aug 5, 2007
ATLANTA - Brian Oliver and own a special place in the athletic history of Georgia Tech, and as of Saturday morning, they also own degrees from the institute. Georgia Tech President Wayne Clough commended the pair for never losing "their eye on the prize, and that is a Georgia Tech degree" during his commencement address. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Catoosa man leads inmate firefighters against monster fire Jul 31, 2007
It was the largest fire in the history of Georgia. A total of million acres burned. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Lewis, Westmoreland differ over rights-era death probes Jun 21, 2007
"But with the makeup of his district and the history of Georgia, I thought he'd vote for it like all the other members of the Georgia delegation did.". Westmoreland's spokesman, Brian Robinson, said his boss, who represents a largely rural district, voted against the bill because it added about $57 million in spending over the next five years, tax dollars the federal government doesn't have. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Georgia election watched nationally Jun 19, 2007
You simply have to look at the Democratic party in the history of Georgia to know that these people did not represent the Democratic party. Georgia is the reddest of red states. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
UGA's Ware dives in Apr 26, 2007
In Ware's favor is the past history of Georgia backs. Olandis Gary and Terrell Davis were under-the-radar players out of Georgia who performed at the next level. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
It's time for Georgia to apologize for slavery Mar 28, 2007
Senator Mullis would like our children, our grandchildren, and great-grandchildren to know the history of Georgia, both good and bad. I agree. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Confederate proposal advances Mar 16, 2007
" "There's a great deal of significance in all of the history of Georgia that goes all the way back to the Oglethorpe colony," said Jeff Davis, 77, chairman of the Georgia Heritage Council. "The War Between the States was a tremendous part of Georgia history. That all needs to be remembered. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Prominent GT Recruiting Figure Moving On Feb 16, 2007
comPosted Feb 15, 2007 After putting together one of the most successful recruiting classes in the history of Georgia Tech, it was only a matter of time before other schools started to take notice. GoJackets. (GoJackets.com)
Tri-State Crematory, five years after Feb 8, 2007
I think it was probably one of the biggest news stories in the history of Georgia as far as the media interest and the length of time that media interest continued after the initial problem was uncovered, he said. The GBI still has a link on its website at www. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Jackets Stamp Successful Weekend With No. 1 National Ranking Feb 7, 2007
ATLANTA - Two days after the Georgia Tech women's team captured its first national indoor tennis title, the Yellow Jackets achieved another "first" in school history: The eight-member team, coached by former Tech All-American , became the first women's team in the history of Georgia Tech to earn a No. 1 National Ranking. The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) polls, which were released Tuesday afternoon, placed the Yellow Jackets at No. 1, with all 10 first-place votes, ahead of No. 2... (Ramblinwreck.com)
