Big Weekend On Tap As Volleyball Hosts Wake Forest And Duke Oct 24, 2009
Have you seen our latest. Bailey Hunter and the Yellow Jackets will host Wake Forest and Duke this weekend. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Records are made to be broken Oct 24, 2009
Not sure how many people got to see georgia play on Vandys homecoming in a stadium smaller than ours on a regional network called Peachtree TV ... Tech = Prime Time National TV georgia = 12:21pm start on Peachtree TV # 2. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
TBS will stick with Caray for playoffs Oct 21, 2009
It draws on various local team announcers Caray calls Atlanta local TV games for TBS-owned Peachtree TV which means it could draw on a pretty big candidate pool. Or go, say, with , assuming no conflicts with his or MLB Network deals. (USA Today -- Sports)
Readers Write 10/18 Oct 20, 2009
Robert Brown, Peachtree City. More on ajc. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Get Creative Oct 17, 2009
I am two seconds from running naked on Peachtree Street ... running naked on Peachtree Street ... I am two seconds from running naked on Peachtree Street. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Volleyball To Host Dig For The Cure Oct. 24 Vs. Duke Oct 17, 2009
Prizes include two tickets to the Wake Forest football game, a volleyball prize pack, a one night stay at the Regency Suites Hotel on West Peachtree Street, tickets to next month's matches against Florida State and Miami, an autographed pink jersey and an autographed volleyball. Pink shirts and hats will also be sold throughout the night and fans will receive a free pink shaker when they enter the gym. (Ramblinwreck.com)
"Candy Land" game still popular at 60 Oct 15, 2009
Mary Prather, 37, of Peachtree City, has been making that journey most of her life. As a young girl, she remembers breaking out a game of Candy Land each time her best friend would sleep over. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Location, Location, Location Oct 13, 2009
The W on 14/13 and peachtree Ared midtown. Niceeeeee. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Atlanta Gas Light and News/Talk 750 WSB to Honor Atlanta Community Food Bank Founder Bill Bolling with 2009 Shining Light Award Oct 10, 2009
Bolling's award will be unveiled on Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at a public event in his honor at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in downtown Atlanta, 435 Peachtree St.. About Atlanta Gas Light. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Michael Vick gets a reality show, but hold the outrage Oct 9, 2009
9:48 am October 8, 2009, by Mark Bradley. Way too somber: Michael Vick speaks against dogfighting in Washington, D.C. (AP photo). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Michael Carvell's Blog Oct 9, 2009
A look at Westminster s Ralph David Abernathy IV Towers vs. Dunwoody Alpharetta vs. Lassiter McIntosh vs. Sandy Creek () Newton vs. M.L. King Stone Mountain vs. Lakeside-DeKalb Centennial vs. Kell Lovett vs. Blessed Trinity Landmark Christian vs. Holy Innocents Peachtree Ridge vs. Mill Creek Woodstock vs. Harrison Dacula vs. Parkview ... Peachtree Ridge over Mill Creek ... Valdosta will NOT be Peachtree Ridged by Lowndes on Friday night. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
NASCAR - Sprint Cup - Pepsi 500 Preview Oct 8, 2009
43 Reed Sorenson (Peachtree City, GA) Dodge/Rosie's Organic Chicken. 44 AJ Allmendinger (Los Gatos, CA) Dodge/Dassault Systems. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Countdown horrors: Bowdens exit, Limbaughs entrance Oct 6, 2009
It's sort of like the Peachtree of Winnipeg. In case you missed it, the week didn t pass with another rumor of the Thrashers moving, this time to Winnipeg. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
UPDATED: ESPN Zone in Buckhead closes Oct 2, 2009
I went there the night before the Peachtree and the service was awful and the food was worse ... Another magnet for non-Buckhead people to clog Peachtree waiting to valet their leased hummers ... I agree, PIEDMONT PARK nor PEACHTREE street belongs to the residents. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Marsh moving to Two Alliance Center Oct 1, 2009
That also includes s Terminus 200, s Phipps Tower and s and s 3630 Peachtree. s John O'Neill, Addison Meriwether, Travis Jackson, Chris White, Allison Bittel and Chelsea Campbell represented Marsh. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Tech giants want HOT job converting HOV to toll lane Sep 30, 2009
Single drivers entering the HOT lane, which will run 15 miles from Spaghetti Junction to Old Peachtree Road, will be charged a predetermined toll automatically on their credit cards. Bus drivers and carpoolers will get to ride for free. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
How would you rate the Falcons performance? Sep 30, 2009
How would you rate the Falcons performance. How would you rate the Falcons performance. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Evander Holyfield Faces a New Challenger: Global Warming Sep 25, 2009
He will announce on Friday, September 25, 2009 at 9:00 am, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel (Downtown), 265 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA that he plans to take on one of his toughest opponents yet: Global Warming. Holyfield, "The Lean Green Fighting Machine," is fighting for Planet Earth. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hoping for Thursday night success Sep 24, 2009
Mississippi expects to showcase revived team 092409 - The Augusta Chronicle. Mississippi expects to showcase revived team Associated Press Thursday, September 24, 2009. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Young dancers train for roles on bigger stages Sep 24, 2009
Wes Chapman's job requires him to be part den mother and part taskmaster, part critic and part enthusiastic advocate. It is, he says, the best job in the world. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Ashley Furniture HomeStore reopening in Augusta Exchange Sep 24, 2009
An Ashley Furniture store is returning to Augusta Exchange shopping center. A new Charlotte, N.C., licensee is taking over the territory and is aiming to have the store open by Thanksgiving Day. (The Augusta Chronicle)
UGA unveils litter plan for football weekends Sep 24, 2009
The University of Georgia is asking its football fans to help control the amount of trash littering its campus on game weekends. Fans are being asked to adopt a if you bring it in, please take it out mentality. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Mortgage program slowed; interest rate steady Sep 24, 2009
WASHINGTON --- With the economy on the mend, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday said it is slowing the pace of a program to lower mortgage rates and prop up the housing market. The Fed decided to stretch out its goal of buying $1. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Simple strategy has fans filling seats Sep 24, 2009
Finding the right track 092409 - The Augusta Chronicle. While nobody in NASCAR is ready to believe the racing economy is completely back on track, drivers, speedway operators and the sanctioning body believe they're headed in the right direction. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Slow down for flavor Sep 24, 2009
Come home to the aroma of a delicious dinner with this recipe for Mediterranean chicken thighs in the slow cooker. Place the ingredients into the cooker before you head out the door in the morning, and dinner will be waiting when you get home. (The Augusta Chronicle)
The Blitz: Episode 6: Sep 24, 2009
Video: The Blitz - Week 5, Episode 6 092409 - The Augusta Chronicle. Video: The Blitz - Week 5, Episode 6 From Staff Thursday, September 24, 2009. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Georgia lawmakers lead 'czar' charge Sep 24, 2009
ATLANTA --- Two Republican congressmen from Georgia have been as vocal in criticizing the Obama administration's policy "czars" as anyone, and the traction they have gained may indicate the rise of the GOP.. In the wake of last fall's elections, many national commentators were saying the Republican Party was adrift, with no leadership and no issues. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Rants and raves Sep 24, 2009
TO THE GEORGIA newcomer ranting about George Bush after the 9/11 attacks: You complain about vitriol against President Obama and then proceed to spew your own. Running around like a scared rabbit. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Many fans not please with Singer-Songwriter results Sep 24, 2009
Pop Rocks 092409 - The Augusta Chronicle. The Augusta Chronicle Singer-Songwriter Contest came and went with barely a ripple in years past, acknowledged and appreciated but without real effect on participants, fans or regular readers. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Man convicted for molesting 2 girls Sep 24, 2009
An Augusta man was convicted of repeatedly molesting two little girls and sentenced to 41 years in prison Wednesday. Marreese Hudson, 30, was found guilty of four counts child molestation and a single count each of aggravated assault, cruelty to children and interference with 911 call. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Teen punched by angry driver Sep 24, 2009
A teenager student was punched by an angry driver after he passed too closely to the suspect s vehicle Tuesday evening. The victim, 17, said he was traveling south on Rhonda Drive when his car passed closely to a man in a Chevrolet Silverado which was traveling northbound, a Richmond County Sheriff s report said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Plan limits reach of new consumer protection oversight Sep 24, 2009
WASHINGTON --- Ceding ground amid growing business opposition, the Obama administration on Wednesday signaled a willingness to exempt retailers, real estate brokers, lawyers, auto dealers, cable companies and accountants from oversight of its proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner told Congress that he supports a plan by Democratic Rep. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Identity of bones determined Sep 24, 2009
After more than a decade, Columbia County investigators have determined the identity of bones found on a Grovetown construction site. Columbia County sheriff s Capt. Steve Morris said the remains discovered in 1997 have been identified as Kenneth Lee Hopson of Harlem. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Iron Man tours Augusta Sep 24, 2009
Iron Man's tour of Augusta 092409 - The Augusta Chronicle. This weekend, 3,400 athletes will be in Augusta to swim, ride and run in the inaugural ESi Ironman 70. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Oversized load will cause road closures in area Sep 24, 2009
An oversized tractor-trailer will roll through Barnwell County in the next several days. The generator and the special heavy duty carrier it's being transported on are 23 feet tall, 28 feet wide and 300 feet long, with each rig having 18 axles and the carrier more than 100 tires. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Watts killing your bill? Sep 24, 2009
Libraries offer device to help homeowners monitor electricity use 092409 - The Augusta Chronicle. The East Central Regional Library system has a new resource to help patrons take the guesswork out of determining how much power each electronic device in their home uses. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Stories of family, fans central to power of music Sep 24, 2009
Elisabeth von Trapp is proud of her amazing relatives and their musical accomplishments, but she also is justly proud of her own. The talented guitarist, pianist and vocalist will perform at 8 tonight at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 605 Reynolds St., as part of the Westobou Festival. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Owner says buyer for Regency Mall is possible Sep 24, 2009
Regency Mall could be on the verge of changing hands. Marx Axler, property manager for the building's New York-based owner, Cardinal Entities, says a potential buyer from Atlanta who backed out last year when the real estate market tanked seems to be interested again. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Teen job program gets mixed reviews Sep 24, 2009
--- The Obama administration's economic stimulus program to find jobs for thousands of teenagers this summer couldn't overcome one of the bleakest job markets in more than 60 years that had desperate adults competing for the same work. Almost one-quarter of the 279,169 youths in the $1. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Stop Section 8 housing in Olde Town Sep 24, 2009
Augusta Commissioner Betty Beard helped one person while acting to deteriorate the lives of many people. I don't oppose helping the sick, but I do oppose the unethical way Beard pulled this stunt. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Defense wins this case Sep 24, 2009
This amount of work was supposed to kill Bobby Liggins, make him double over in exhaustion and teem with frustration. Hephzibah's senior linebacker was the only returning starter on the Rebels' front-seven this season. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Josey set to debut at home Sep 24, 2009
Josey will play its first home game of the season Friday against Cross Creek. Construction of a new track at White Road Stadium had forced the Eagles to give up their home opener against Richmond Academy, which was scheduled for Sept. 11. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Stolen forklight from church used to heist ATM Sep 24, 2009
A trail of red mud led investigators back to where a forklift was stolen from First Baptist Church early Wednesday and later used to rip a full-sized ATM from a nearby bank. At 2:26 a.m., the thieves hot-wired the forklift at the church and drove it to the Georgia Bank and Trust branch at 3530 Wheeler Road, according to Richmond County sheriff's Sgt. Calvin Chew. (The Augusta Chronicle)
BREAKING: Ga. man indicted in female soldier's beating Sep 24, 2009
man indicted in female soldier's beating 092309 - The Augusta Chronicle. man indicted in female soldier's beating Associated Press Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009 1:24 p.m.. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Man sentenced to 41 years in child molestation Sep 24, 2009
An Augusta man convicted of molesting two girls was sentenced to 41 years in prison Wednesday. Judge James G. Blanchard Jr. imposed the sentence on Marreese Hudson immediately after a Richmond County Superior Court jury convicted him of four counts child molestation, and a single count each of aggravated assault, misdemeanor cruelty to children and interference with a 911 call. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Avondale lawyer asks about lawmaker's conflicts Sep 24, 2009
COLUMBIA --- The attorney for Avondale Mills told the South Carolina Public Service Commission on Wednesday that it is a conflict of interest for Aiken County legislators to continue to fight the water provider's rate increase. "Members of boards and commissions appointed by the General Assembly should not be subjected to the pressure from those very members of the General Assembly that elected them," Scott Elliott said in a Wednesday hearing. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Video games have evolved from bleeps to Beethoven Sep 24, 2009
Composer Tommy Tallarico's relationship with video games and their music goes back more than 20 years, when he was composing scores using the most basic bleeps and bloops as building blocks. He composed the helmet-crashing music found in mid-1990s editions of Madden NFL , the propulsive themes that kept Earthworm Jim squirming and the atmospheric spacescapes of Metroid Prime. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Safety officer fired over incident after ARC game Sep 24, 2009
A Richmond County school safety officer was fired Tuesday over what officials say was a physical confrontation with a 14-year-old during a Sept. 11 football game at the Academy of Richmond County. An investigation involving former officer James Holmon found that he had used excessive force. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Falcon's Ryan has first shot vs. Brady Sep 24, 2009
Ryan has first shot vs. Brady 092409 - The Augusta Chronicle. Ryan has first shot vs. Brady Associated Press Thursday, September 24, 2009. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Your Money: New Debt Management Rules Sep 24, 2009
If the Great Recession has taught people one thing, it's this: They need to take charge of their finances. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Bobby Cox to retire Sep 24, 2009
Braves' Cox to retire 092409 - The Augusta Chronicle. Braves' Cox to retire 2010 will be manager's last Associated Press Thursday, September 24, 2009. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Mascot offers healthy advice Sep 24, 2009
Big bird offers healthy advice 092409 - The Augusta Chronicle. Trezeon Griffin wasn't going to let Freddie the Falcon get the best of him. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Library vote riles Dacula business group Sep 24, 2009
The Norcross, Peachtree Corners, Duluth, Grayson, Mountain Park, Centerville, Buford, Hamilton Mill and Lawrenceville branches would operate 35 hours a week. Conversion to computer labs drew a split response from mayors of the three cities affected. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Game brings former Laney player home Sep 24, 2009
--- When Savannah State football player LaDarien Redfield was 11 years old, the Augusta native and Laney graduate and his buddies discovered a unique yet dangerous way to beat boredom. "The neighborhood I lived in, there were a bunch of abandoned houses and me and a couple of friends used to always go and climb up on the roofs of houses," he said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Woods trying to keep it simple Sep 24, 2009
Woods tries to keep it simple 092409 - The Augusta Chronicle. Woods tries to keep it simple Associated Press Thursday, September 24, 2009. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Efforts under way for flood relief Sep 24, 2009
Robin Manley returned to her home in Austell, Ga. to find everything ruined by the flood except for one bag of clothes for herself and her son. (The Augusta Chronicle)
5 tips for choosing a mechanic Sep 24, 2009
DETROIT - Is your car making funny noises, again. Tough times are forcing more people to keep their cars long after the warranty expires. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Yanghee Cecilia Lee Sep 24, 2009
HOMETOWN: Seoul, South Korea. MEMBER OF: Principal cellist, Symphony Orchestra Augusta and South Carolina Philharmonic, since 2008. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Practicing long division Sep 24, 2009
The subhead on the news story Wednesday said "Group: Beard being used to divide city.". But only by the group itself. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Braves complete sweep Sep 24, 2009
Atlanta completes sweep 092409 - The Augusta Chronicle. Atlanta completes sweep Associated Press Thursday, September 24, 2009. (The Augusta Chronicle)
3,400 to swim, bike, run in Augusta half-triathlon Sep 24, 2009
Let the competition begin. Billed as the second-largest Ironman event in the world, ESi Ironman 70. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Some Westobou events still remaining Sep 24, 2009
Westobou events 092409 - The Augusta Chronicle. Westobou events From Staff Thursday, September 24, 2009. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Which states may get 13 extra weeks of jobless aid? Sep 24, 2009
Which states may get 13 extra weeks of jobless aid. 092409 - The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Hand cyclists can experience Ironman 70.3, too Sep 24, 2009
Hand cyclists can experience Ironman 70. 3, too 092409 - The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Obama pushes takeover through czars Sep 24, 2009
We are receiving an abject lesson from Caesar Obama as to how communists take over democracies. He has appointed at least 34 so-called "czars" and placed them in positions of importance. (The Augusta Chronicle)
