DIA fares flying low Jul 30, 2009
Average Denver airfares lowest in years - Denver Business Journal. for free extra services. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Pulling Croc out of a gator Jul 28, 2009
Ballentine, an animal care technician at the in Savannah, Ga. stepped up to plate, and reached down the palate, of a five-foot gator that the staff feared would suffer from severe digestive blockage. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
In South Carolina, an economic staple is rich fodder for historical exploration Jul 26, 2009
Ravenel Caw Caw Interpretive Center 5200 Savannah Highway 843-889-8898; 843-795-4386. Middleton Place 4300 Ashley River Road 843-556-6020. (Boston Globe)
Don't look far for spiritual journey Jul 25, 2009
In 1733, Jews of Spanish and Portuguese heritage journeyed to Savannah, carrying with them a scroll of the Torah written on deerskin which is on display today. PLAN A VISIT: Take a tour of the only Gothic-style synagogue in America and visit the museum from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Building Bridges: Casey Hudson Talks Mass Effect 2 Jul 24, 2009
Savannah Morning News Thursday 23rd July, 08:46:14 PM. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Many memorable Medal of Honor events are coming up Jul 24, 2009
Jacobs also will be speaking to 1,000 soldiers at Fort Gordon on Nov. 13; to a Veterans Day event at Savannah River Site on Nov. 12; to the Exchange Club of Augusta on Nov. 12; and to a gathering of Eagle Scouts on Nov. 14. He will be signing and personalizing copies of his new book If Not Now, When. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Deserts getting greener Jul 21, 2009
But, satellite images from the last 15 years do seem to show a recovery of vegetation in the Southern Sahara, although the Sahel Belt, the semi-arid tropical savannah to the south of the desert, remains fragile. The fragility of the Sahel may have been exacerbated by the cutting of trees, poor land management and subsequent erosion of soil. (India Times)
Editorial: Kingston should do better than czar stunt Jul 20, 2009
Georgia Congressman Jack Kingston, R-Savannah, makes a good point with his proposal to deny funding to presidentially appointed "czars" and their offices unless those appointees have been approved by the U.S. Senate ... In a recent Savannah Morning News report on Kingston's amendment, Georgia Democratic Congressman John Barrow makes that very point, saying, "The president has the authority to hire the folks he thinks are best suited to help fix the problems of the country. ... (I)f the president... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Shifting ground in the race for mayor of Atlanta Jul 20, 2009
Yes, I, Lilard, have lived all my life in Vidalia Country and only get to traverse I-16 once per year when we travel to Savannah to visit Uncle Gunward. Yippee. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Cherry Blossom Festival Turns Macon... Jul 16, 2009
Macon has more historic homes than Savannah. The city has seven historic districts and two National Landmark Houses featuring Greek Revival style or antebellum architecture. (Suite101.com)
Reasons for Vaccination Jul 16, 2009
There would then be a risk of a yellow fever epidemic, which has occurred in the U.S. previously and to which there are memorials like the one in Savannah, Georgia (see photos below). There are health care measures in place to prevent such a spread and resulting epidemics, but vaccination is the easiest and most cost-efficient prevention measure. (Suite101.com)
Coyote Valley vital as wildlife corridor Jul 16, 2009
Coyote Valley includes marshes, grass savannah and some houses and is one of the last locations south of San Francisco Bay where wildlife can move between the Santa Cruz Mountains and the northern Diablo Range. Highway 101 separates both regions, but at Coyote Valley, students have found, the animals cross underneath the highway. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Feds Fund $3 Million In Mayport Ferry Upgrades Jul 15, 2009
The DOT also will pay $1 million for a new boat at the Savannah River Ferry in Georgia. Copyright 2009 by News4Jax. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Will Blue Dogs contain health care tab? Jul 15, 2009
John Barrow of Savannah. Marshall represents a Middle Georgia district that s competitive. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
How one youth was drawn to jihad in Somalia Jul 15, 2009
Our car is parked outside the mosque, slightly hidden by a hedgerow of tangled savannah brush that defines the mosque's perimeter. A cool, dry wind blows across this arid town refreshing against the equatorial heat, but leaving a blanket of dust on the whitewashed buildings. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
One-tank trip: Tybee Jul 13, 2009
Visitors can tour Fort Pulaski, built in 1833, midway between Savannah and Tybee Island ... On U.S. 80, about midway between Savannah and Tybee ... Take time to read some of the correspondence of families living in virtual isolation in the 1800s, when going to Savannah for supplies was an expedition. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Managed care for the wildest resources Jul 12, 2009
The air was cooler than I had expected in this arid landscape, a vast savannah edged by the rolling hills of the Rift Valley and dwarfed by the serrated edges of 17,058-foot Mount Kenya, now shrouded in clouds. We immediately came upon several Grevy s zebras, about half the size of the classic zebra. (Boston Globe)
Inman Park Properties' strategy hurts some Atlanta neighborhoods Jul 6, 2009
In addition to his Atlanta properties, he owns clusters of office buildings in downtown Savannah and Birmingham. Most remain vacant and are now up for sale. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Ex-Atlantan happy as Fox News anchor Jul 6, 2009
His first post-college job was at a Savannah TV station out of Hilton Head, N.C., covering stories such as loggerhead sea turtles in the road. Starting salary: $14,000. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
AJC Peachtree still spry after 40 years Jul 6, 2009
As well as new friends such as Savannah s Isaiah Douglas, who in just his second Peachtree has developed a deep fondness for the Fourth of July in Atlanta. I cannot imagine not being here, I think it is now a part of my life, Douglas said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Where Are They Now? Jul 5, 2009
Proudest Moment: Standing hand-in-hand with my parents who just made their first visit ever to the USA and watching my brother receiving his college diploma in Savannah, GA.. (Women's basketball, 1996-99) Professional Basketball Player (Europe, Portugal), Clube Portugal Telecom. (Charlotte49Ers.com)
America's healthiest beach and lake getaways Jul 5, 2009
A barrier island about 18 miles east of Savannah, low-key Tybee boasts a 3-mile stretch of beach that our judges labeled "magnificent," complete with gorgeous water. "The beaches here rarely have water-quality problems," says panelist and water-quality expert Nancy Stoner, who is very picky about where she dips a toe in. (CNN -- Travel)
Businesses help out Clean Air Campaign Jul 5, 2009
Since starting its statewide campaign last year, the Atlanta-based Clean Air Campaign has established a partnership with five Augusta-area employers: Automatic Data Processing, Kellogg Co., Fort Gordon, Plant Vogtle and the Central Savannah River Area Air Quality Alliance ... Source: Central Savannah River Area Air Quality Alliance. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Less travel expected as gas goes up Jul 3, 2009
Orangeburg resident Darlene Buck says she is going to Savannah, Ga. to visit friends. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
High school volleyball playoffs undergo change Jul 2, 2009
No matter how the Georgia High School Association sets up the area pairings for the playoff openers, some teams from Atlanta will be traveling to Savannah or Columbus, and vice versa. The long trips might cause budgetary and attendance concerns. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Wall Street brakes on confidence data Jul 1, 2009
"Consumer confidence is the excuse du jour for the latest market move," said Tom Alexander, head of Alexander Trading, in Savannah, Georgia. "For the market to go much higher, you are going to have to see some real hard evidence of some of these things that are being anticipated by the market, start to come to fruition. Pick one. Are the bank balance sheets really cleaned up? Nobody knows. The market has gone up on a lot of faith here.". (India Times)
For troops overseas, their own AJC Peachtree Road Race Jun 30, 2009
Georgia Army National Guard Capt. Timothy Tatem of Savannah wrote from Iraq about Maj. Kevin Jenrette, who was from Lula, near Gainesville. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Oregon Recreation Report Jun 27, 2009
Wild turkeys and their poults are very common throughout the Umpqua Valley usually on private lands in oak savannah habitat. Most pheasants are found in central Douglas County associated with pastures and ranches. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Pedicabs find niche in Decatur Jun 27, 2009
Pedicabs have become part of traffic in cities from New York to Denver to Savannah, but Gerke thought the small city was a perfect candidate for short, person-powered trips. After his city-designated six-month trial is complete at the end of 2009, he expects they ll hammer out regulations for long-term pedicab use around downtown Decatur, Oakhurst and Agnes Scott College. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Postcards pile up as Augustans travel Jun 26, 2009
James and Camilla Hooper took a tour of Savannah, Ga. Lorri Moffatt and Will and Steven send several cards from Maine. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Oregon Recreation Report (3) Jun 24, 2009
Most turkeys are on or adjacent to low-mid elevation private lands associated with oak savannah habitat. MIGRATORY GAMEBIRDS. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Barrow's 'Cop Talk' nominated for Motorola award Jun 24, 2009
Members of both law enforcement departments will travel to Savannah on July 13 for an awards dinner. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Wednesday, June 24, 2009. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Plan for rail making tracks in Georgia Jun 21, 2009
"The Atlanta-to-Macon service is kind of like the trunk of a tree. Without that trunk, you can't have branches that go to Augusta, to Savannah, to Columbus or Albany or Valdosta," he said. Advocates and real estate developers have lobbied for a line between Atlanta and Athens that they dubbed the "Brain Train" because it would link so many universities. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Wise Solomons needed to guide transportation Jun 20, 2009
Yes, reality king , we know which Georgia would be the loser in such a split: Georgia minus Atlanta, Athens, and Savannah would equal Mississippi without Oxford ... Georgia would be just fine without Atlanta, Athens, and Savannah ... Georgia would be just fine without Atlanta, Athens, and Savannah. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Fourth of July Southeastern destinations Jun 20, 2009
Colorful flashes burst above the Savannah River in sync with patriotic tunes ... Historic River Street, Savannah. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Kelly Preston takes first role since son's death Jun 19, 2009
Disney says Preston will co-star in its coming-of-age drama "The Last Song," which began filming this week in Savannah, Georgia. The 46-year-old actress plays the mother of Miley Cyrus' character, a rebellious teen forced to spend the summer with her estranged father, played by Greg Kinnear. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Head south for the charms of Georgia, from $86 Jun 17, 2009
Head south for the charms of Savannah, Atlanta, a festival in Athens, more ... Savannah, from $150 per room per nightExperience good old-fashioned Southern charm at. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Theaters team up, look for top acts Jun 17, 2009
ATLANTA - Theaters across Georgia have used their stages over the years to revive Broadway productions, and now they're banding together to bring bigger-name acts to places like Athens, Augusta, Savannah and Brunswick. The state Department of Economic Development and the Fox Theatre Institute are combining to offer advice and organizational assistance to the operators of showplaces that once hosted Vaudeville performances and anchored downtowns. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Wedding Guests Mostly Undeterred By Downturn Jun 16, 2009
"You just don't know how much people have." Liz Collins of Savannah, Ga. agrees. (Click2Houston, TX)
Who will be the ‘transportation governor’? Jun 16, 2009
A high-speed rail line between Savannah and Atlanta would likely benefit both cities. But Lovejoy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
No wreckage found from Air France plane Jun 6, 2009
June 5: NBC's Savannah Guthrie joins the Morning Joe gang to discuss the short-term future of President Obama's approach to the Middle East. Video. (MSNBC -- International)
O-W student takes top honors in art competition Jun 6, 2009
As the winner of the art competition, Smoak is also eligible for a $1,500 annual scholarship to the Savannah College of Art and Design. . (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Prep roundup Jun 6, 2009
2B LM (Savannah McCleary); Dur (Thompson). RBI LM (McCleary); Dur (Jenny Paulsen, Thompson, Snowbarger). (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Summertime hotel deal in Savannah Jun 5, 2009
A fabulous offer comes from the Conde Nast Gold List boutique hotel and AAA 4-Diamond awarded Mansion on Forsyth Park in Savannah. This historic Victorian mansion, located in the Historic District, overlooks Forsyth Park. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Black bear reported roaming today Jun 5, 2009
Mrs. Tucker noted that a bear was seen Monday near Savannah Lakes Village on the McCormick County, S.C., side of Thurmond Lake. "We are unsure if this is the same bear that was spotted a few days ago at Savannah Lakes, but we do know that bears can travel great distances fairly quickly," she said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Xbox 360 Primes Every Passion With Games That Rock, Race and Sizzle Jun 2, 2009
"Left 4 Dead 2" is the sequel to the best-selling and critically acclaimed cooperative multiplayer smash from Valve, creators of "Half-Life," "Portal," "Team Fortress" and "Counter-Strike." Introducing melee weapons and new enemies to the original's award-winning gameplay, "L4D2" casts players as one of four new "Survivors" battling zombie hordes as they travel from Savannah, Ga. through New Orleans' French Quarter. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Pirate-theme water park in works May 31, 2009
SAVANNAH -- Savannah thrill-seekers looking for a splashy family outing could soon have an option that doesn't involve a drive to the beach ... The water park project is still in planning stages and hasn't gone before the Savannah City Council for approval, but its planners lack little in the way of ambition ... "I think it's a great opportunity for Savannah - a place for families and young adults to go," Welch added. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Hope For Haiti, Really May 30, 2009
In 1779, freemen from the French colony of Saint Domingue, now the Republic of Haiti, came to the aid of American patriots fighting for freedom at the Siege of Savannah. Today, we remain connected by a Haitian-American community that contributes greatly to the economic, social, cultural, scientific and academic fabric of the United States , the president said in his statement. (Slate)
Church Roundup May 29, 2009
"First Baptist of Ivy Gap" presented by Savannah River Productions, Inc. In act one, the women of First Baptist in Ivy Gap, Tenn. are busy preparing bandages for the wounded in World War II and planning the church's 75th anniversary in the 1940s. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Enter Softball Home Page Here May 29, 2009
UTM's Savannah Roberts was batting with a 3-2 count and Megan. 05/14/2009 | Softball. (Uoflsports.com)
Reyes Bouncing Back From Injury May 25, 2009
By Savannah Feature WriterPosted May 24, 2009. SAVANNAH, GA - Outfielder Raul Reyes endured a disappointing season in 2008 when his year was cut short by an early injury ... Im just trying to focus on playing hard, staying focused and helping my team, said Savannah outfielder through Jose Carreno who translated. (NY Mets, TheInsiders.com)
Charleston graciously gives Savannah 'Most Mannerly' title May 22, 2009
Charleston graciously gives Savannah Most Mannerly title ... SAVANNAH They ve been rival Southern cities for 276 years, but Savannah and Charleston, S.C., aren t going to risk their courtly reputations by fighting over which one is America s Most Mannerly City ... Savannah has long referred to itself as the Hostess City of the South. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Troy Davis files final appeal to U.S. court May 19, 2009
Death-row inmate Troy Anthony Davis on Tuesday will file a last-ditch appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, the final court that can consider whether Davis killed a Savannah police officer 20 years ago. Davis attorneys asked the high court to send Davis case back to a federal judge for an evidentiary hearing on his innocence claims. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Gas prices climb May 19, 2009
Updated: 10:04 a.m. May 18, 2009. Georgians to hit road despite gas price hike. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Bring on the Rockies May 19, 2009
12:28 pm May 18, 2009, by Carroll Rogers. Well, good Monday morning to you on this crisper than normal May day. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Delaughter delivers wins May 19, 2009
North Pike: Lauren Wells, Savannah Johnston, Kelsey Lord. Wesson: Marley McCardle, Shauntay Walker, Abbey Smith. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Education Letters to Editor May 19, 2009
McKay Schwalbach, Savannah. Related Subjects. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Tax incentives bring moviemakers to Georgia May 19, 2009
MAJOR TV/MOVIE PROJECTS IN GEORGIA THIS YEAR Film/program; studio/network; stars (if any); locales shot "Drop Dead Diva;" Lifetime series; Margaret Cho; Peachtree City "Solving Charlie;" ABC pilot; Savannah; Atlanta, North Georgia "Zombieland;" Sony/Columbia;, Woody Harrelson, Abigail Breslin; Atlanta, Covington, Valdosta "I Can Do Bad All By Myself;" Lionsgate Films/Tyler Perry; Mary J. Blige, Taraji P. Henson; Atlanta "Meet the Browns;" Tyler Perry; Atlanta "Tyler Perry's House of Payne;"... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Week in Review Across the Farm May 18, 2009
And whose hot hand continued in Savannah. Find out the answers to those questions and more. (NY Mets, TheInsiders.com)
NCAA Regional Softball Pushed Back Due to Lightning May 16, 2009
UTM's Savannah Roberts was batting with a 3-2 count and Megan Williams on second. The game is anticipated to resume at 6:15 p.m.. (Uoflsports.com)
Drug resistance education graduates DARE to fly May 14, 2009
MATTOON Oakland sixth-grader Savannah Boothe had one word to describe her flight Tuesday in a small airplane over Mattoon: Awesome ... Savannah Boothe, Angelica Apple and Benjamin White were the first to take flight Tuesday ... Benjamin had flown in a helicopter once and Savannah had flown in airplanes before, but this was Angelica s first flight of any kind. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Three easy summer getaways May 13, 2009
There's a lot about Savannah that's just plain goodgood food, good weather, good people ... is not your typical Savannah hotel ... Housed in a modern block, the sleek rooms downplay Savannah's occasional tendency toward the frilly. (MSNBC -- Travel)
City Approves Police Complex Bids, Sells Farmers Market May 11, 2009
The low bidder for the vehicles was JC Lewis Ford of Savannah at $304,998. DDA TO BUY FARMER S MARKET. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Spotted®: The focus is on you! May 9, 2009
PUBLIC SERVANTS: Doug Lowry of Athens-Clarke County and Isaiah Berry of Barrow County were two of more than 40 county officials from across the state recently recognized by the Association County Commissioners of Georgia for completion of the Commissioners Training Program and the Certified Commissioners Advanced Program at the association s 95th Annual Meeting which was held at the Savannah Civic Center. SUMMER INSTITUTE: Athens Academy mathematics teacher Bethany Goldman has been awarded a... (Athens Banner-Herald)
All Aboard For 'Disney's A Christmas Carol' Train Tour May 9, 2009
Stop # Market Date Site Address City State Zip 1 Los May 22-25 Los Angeles 800 N. Los Angeles Union Station Alameda Angeles CA 90012 St. 2 Grand May 29-31 Williams Depot 233 North Williams AZ 86046 Canyon Grand Canyon Blvd 3 Santa Fe June 2 Santa Fe Depot 410 S Santa Fe NM 87501 Guadalupe St 4 Albuquerque June 5-7 Albuquerque Amtrak Albuquerque NM 87102 Station 214 First Street Southwest 5 Denver June 12-14 Denver Union 1701 Denver CO 80202 Station Wynkoop St 6 Salt Lake June 16 Ogden Union 2501... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)