Farewell, readers, and happy trails Nov 16, 2008
And, of course, former Augusta Mayor Pro Tem Marion Williams will now and forever be Turkey of the Year Emeritus. AND IT'S A DRAW. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Democrats celebrate Obama Nov 5, 2008
" Not only did the party take back the White House after eight years of control by President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney, but the nation also turned a corner in race relations, electing its first black president 44 years after the signing of the Civil Rights Act. At the 209 Music Lounge, Friendship Baptist Church pastor and former Augusta Commissioner Marion Williams led a circle of people in prayer, asking God's blessing on "not a black nation, not a white nation, but a right nation. "... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Some easily dismissed acts deserve a second look Jun 20, 2008
The only responses I received were from one of the people I nominated for the role, who felt that without any real pull, the job would prove frustrating, and one vote for Marion Williams. Reach Steven Uhles at (706) 823-3626 or. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Ozzie Cadena, 83, producer for jazz musicians Apr 23, 2008
From 1954 to 1959, Cadena was an in-house producer and At for Savoy, a small but influential label based in Newark, N.J., and helped arrange for dozens of important sessions, including ones by Charles Mingus, Little Jimmy Scott, Yusef Lateef, Milt Jackson, Marion Williams, the Ward Singers and Shirley Caesar. He also produced the first albums by Cannonball Adderley and the J.J. Johnson-Kai Winding double-trombone group. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Across the area Apr 16, 2008
Former Augusta Commissioner Marion Williams announced earlier that he will seek the 22nd District House seat. Qualifying for partisan offices opens April 28. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Turf trouble was end of the line for Gordon Mar 9, 2008
Last week, after former Commissioner Marion Williams ' nomination to the planning commission was voted down by the Augusta Commission, he said he'd be back. Reportedly, it will be to announce Tuesday that he's going to challenge state Sen. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Faith calendar Feb 23, 2008
PROGRAM: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Gardner Grove Baptist; with the Rev. Marion Williams. CELEBRATION AND BAZAAR: 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Thankful Baptist; with deacon Quincy L. Robertson. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Commissioners receive peaceful send-off Dec 23, 2007
The final meeting for commissioners Marion Williams , Andy Cheek and Bernard Harper was all harmony -- unlike last year, when there was so much squabbling leading up to the meeting that Mayor Deke Copenhaver felt moved to call a Christmas truce ... And a drag strip for Marion Williams' tree. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Departing officials get different celebrations Dec 16, 2007
Outgoing Augusta commissioners Andy Cheek , Bernard Harper and Marion Williams will be honored with a noon reception at the Old Government House and presentations from the city at Tuesday's commission meeting, their last. Then, from 4:30 to 7 p.m., some folks will celebrate Mr. Cheek's and Mr. Williams' departure with a party at Sheehan's Irish Pub on Central Avenue. (The Augusta Chronicle)
What will it take to make Augusta first-rate? Sep 30, 2007
Then I asked two of the guys upstairs who've been there the longest - Commissioners Andy Cheek and Marion Williams - what they thought. Strangely enough, they both talked like outsiders. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Cain-Scott match-up ends in draw Aug 19, 2007
HE INTENDS TO PRODUCE COMPUTERGATE II: Commissioner Marion Williams wants commissioners to consider re-instating former staff attorney Vanessa Flournoy and has put it on Tuesday's agenda. Ms. Flournoy resigned after the city's new-but-short-term General Counsel Eugene Jessup reported her for using her city computer for real-estate closings earlier this year. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Monday Back in Time 06-11-2007 Jun 12, 2007
Taking part in a musical program at the Prairieview School were pupils of Mrs. Paul Williams, including John Henry Hays, Edwina Tooley, Billy Hugh Todd and Paul Marion Williams. Cloverlake Creamery announced the introduction of its new dacro protected square bottom bottles with seal overtop covers. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Bill Kuhlke: Building again Jun 11, 2007
"He knew it takes six votes to get anything done," Commissioner Marion Williams said. "He tried to build a coalition. He may disagree with your idea but he did respect your idea.". (The Augusta Chronicle)
Playoffs raise James' marketing profile Jun 7, 2007
As he soars, the late gospel singer Marion Williams soulfully sings "I Shall Be Released.". "It's a goose-bump moment," Fairben said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Nike Reminds Fans 'We Are All Witnesses' Jun 6, 2007
The television commercial, also in black and white, will feature a highlight of James in the 2007 NBA Playoffs and set to the song "I Shall Be Released" sung by the soulful Marion Williams (original track by Bob Dylan). The 30-second spot will run during ESPN SportsCenter at 11 p.m. ET on Wednesday, June 6, as well as during the first quarter of Game One of the NBA Finals, initially. (PR Newswire)
Community choir holding auditions Feb 15, 2007
Excelsior, a community choir directed by Marion Williams and accompanied by Ann Manuel, is continuing auditions for those who wish to participate in its spring concert. Rehearsals began recently, but additional singers are welcome. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
