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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Education Letters to Editor May 19, 2009
McKay Schwalbach, Savannah. Related Subjects. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
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)
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)
Prep: Spartans' star heads for Atlanta May 7, 2009
Davenport, a 6-3, 180-pound wide receiver, is a Savannah State football recruit. TOP TALENTS OUT: Not running at this week's state meet: two of the area's top sprinters. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Never even tried to visit Britain... May 7, 2009
- Brian, Savannah, GA USA, 06/5/2009 14:12. Click to rate Rating 739. (The Drudge Report)
Some extra careful in swine flu scare May 4, 2009
Kara and Bill Pumphrey have a slice of Savannah in their Duluth neighborhood. Search. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Season of tragedy ending at Sierra ski community May 4, 2009
"To say this has been a year of tragedy is an understatement," said Savannah Cowley, a resort spokeswoman. "It has been tragedies that have really, really struck our community. This is unprecedented as far as the grief this mountain has gone through.". (Yahoo News)
Captain uses boat to share area's history with visitors May 3, 2009
Jim Bradshaw is one of the Savannah River's biggest fans ... The tourboat was designed and modified to navigate the Savannah and its peculiar currents above and below downtown, where the boat has docks near 10th Street ... Capt. Bradshaw, a 1970 graduate of Cape Fear Maritime College in Wilmington, N.C., came to Augusta four years ago to pilot the Augusta Canal Authority's Petersburg tour boats, but soon he became interested in the Savannah River and saw a need for Augusta to have a tourboat... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Fond Farewell From a Former Player May 2, 2009
So, rather than have his team dip their collective head and try to bully through more fundamentally sound teams from Atlanta and Savannah, he decided just to go over their heads ... Cannada, and the rest of the Dublin Irish soccer family, were still a little speechless following Dublin s playoff loss to Savannah Country Day. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Slow down for the whales May 1, 2009
The speed limit must be observed within 20 nautical mils of the coast from Savannah, Ga. to Rhode Island. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
100 Days of Atta Mills Presidency-A Promise Well Kept. Apr 30, 2009
The idea of a Savannah Development Fund which seeks to develop the Northern parts of our country is one programme that all Ghanaians who have this country at heart should be happy about. The commitment shown by the Vice President on the implementation of this programe by the NDC government should send a strong signal to every Ghanaian that the NDC government means well. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Are you a movie location “set jetter”? Apr 30, 2009
to Savannah, Seaside, Fla. (The Truman Show), New Orleans (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) and many more. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Institute of Adult Education to change its name Apr 29, 2009
He expressed the hope that the proposed Savannah Accelerated Development Authority that is indented to bridge the development gap between Southern and Northern Ghana would not go the way the Upper Regional Agricultural Development Programme (URADEP) and the Northern Regional Rural Integrated Programme (NORRIP) went in the 1970's and 1980's respectively. The Northern Easter School is an annual event organized by the Institute to brings people of diverse academic and professional backgrounds... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
• Local roundup: Jerome boys, Buhl girls top Wood River meet Apr 29, 2009
" 2B: Kimberly, Schroeder 2. 3B: Kimberly, Nellie Makings, Mikki Corder, Jandy Altemose.Declo, Glenns FerryrescheduledDeclo's trip to Glenns Ferry for a Canyon Conference doubleheader was pushed back to next Tuesday at 4 p.m. The teams will meet again later next week for a three-game series with the winner advancing to the Class 2A state tournament.GolfCummins, Lancaster take 93 Ranch eventZach Cummins of Murtaugh and Jaci Lancaster of Wendell were the boys and girls medalists, respectively, at... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Local Briefs Apr 29, 2009
Savannah Smith gave Arsenal the lead midway through the first half scoring on a precisely placed free kick in the top of the goal. Bozeman answered with a goal of their own late in the first half, knotting the game at halftime 1-1. (Helena Independent Record)
High-speed rail for US? Apr 28, 2009
California corridor : Bay Area, Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Diego Pacific Northwest corridor : Eugene, Portland, Tacoma, Seattle, Vancouver British Columbia South Central corridor : Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Little Rock Gulf Coast corridor : Houston, New Orleans, Mobile, Birmingham, Atlanta Chicago hub network : Chicago, Milwaukee, Twin Cities, St. Louis, Kansas City, Detroit, Toledo, Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Louisville Florida corridor... (BBC News -- Americas)
Ohio Rolls Out New Travel Opportunities for 2009 Apr 28, 2009
A 75-acre African Savannah is set to open in 2009 as well. And don't miss the new baby elephant. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Sea Island offers coastal comforts Apr 28, 2009
Sea Island is about 75 minutes from the Jacksonville International Airport and about 90 minutes away from the Savannah International Airport ... Situated just across the river from historic downtown Savannah, Hutchinson Island s offers sweeping views, championship golf, and frequent ferries to River Street and all of pleasures. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Warner Royals snag 30th softball win Apr 28, 2009
Published: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 9:08 AM EDT In their final regular season home games of the season the No. 14 ranked Warner University Royals swept the Savannah College of Art & Design Bees 7-1, 5-1 in a conference doubleheader at Daly Field Saturday to improve their overall record to 30-4, 11-1 in the Sun Conference. In the opener, senior Staci Fernandez, Danielle Fennimore, Rebecca Powell and Frostproof s Hope Franklin led the Royals with two hits apiece. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Best of Routes 5 and 20 Apr 19, 2009
Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge, 3395 Routes 5 and 20, Savannah. Call 568-5987. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Dublin Shuts Out Washington County Apr 18, 2009
Dublin finished the season 13-2 and first place in Region 3-AA/A. The Irish will host Savannah Country Day in the first round of the state playoffs next Friday (game time will be decided later) ... We have played Savannah Country Day the last couple of years and it is always a very tough match. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Oregon Recreation Report Apr 18, 2009
In general, most turkeys are found on or adjacent to low-mid elevation private lands associated with oak savannah habitat. Hunters are reminded to obtain permission before hunting on private lands. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Veteran anglers perfect art of making excuses Apr 17, 2009
making "baby" hybrids and stripers and catching some big stripers in the Savannah River ... P.O. Box 30771, Savannah, GA 31410-0771 -- The key to getting a successful bite while using live shrimp as bait is lively shrimp ... The Savannah Snapper Banks are producing great catches of bottom feeder on cut squid and fish. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Obama urges U.S. to build high-speed rail network Apr 17, 2009
Southeast (Washington, Richmond, Raleigh, Charlotte, Atlanta, Macon, Columbia, Savannah, Jacksonville). Keystone (Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Pittsburgh). (USA Today)
Conde Nast Traveler Unveils Its 13th Annual Hot List Apr 16, 2009
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Gulls trample Bison, sweep double-header Apr 15, 2009
Nichols would strike again in the second as they extended their lead to 3-0 on a Savannah Thibault (Marlboro, Mass ... Nichols' Lauren Correia led the Bison going 2-for-4 with a run scored while Savannah Thibault drove in two RBI, going 1-for-3 from the dish. (Ecgulls.com)
Michael J. Fox guests on 'Rescue Me' Apr 13, 2009
Cribs, 7:30 p.m. tonight CMT CMT checks in the homes of Macon s Jason Aldean, Savannah s Paula Dean and Jamie O Neal. Grey Gardens, 8 p.m. tonight HBO Drew Barrymore and Jessica Lange star in this fictionalized version of Big Edie and Little Edie Bouvier Beale. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Pony Express riders hit the road for Easter Seals Apr 11, 2009
Saturday April 11, 2009. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Airlines' on-time performance improves in February Apr 10, 2009
The most frequently delayed flight in the month was Delta Air Lines flight 2008 from Savannah, Ga. to Atlanta, which was late 94. (Yahoo News)
PG South: Thomas Jefferson's young squad gets off to a strong start Apr 9, 2009
Savannah Grant serves as the team's regular first baseman. Frankenfield also is adept with the bat. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Obituaries for Thursday, April 9, 2009 Apr 9, 2009
After an honorable discharge in 1985, he joined the IBEW as a heavy equipment operator, working in the electrical and construction fields, and later worked at East Coast Terminal seaport in Savannah, Ga. In 1995, Bob entered the technological field of wireless telecommunications where he worked his way up from Tower Hand to Project Manager. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
U.S. ports are feeling the pinch of a slowing global economy Apr 7, 2009
Stevedore Wendell Anderson watches a shipping container being unloaded at the Savannah port ... By David J. Lynch, USA TODAY SAVANNAH, Ga ... For Savannah, the accelerating global downturn is arresting more than a dozen years of impressive growth, dealing a blow to a local economy that is weakening along with that of much of the United States. (USA Today -- Money)
Organizers make plans for U.S. Highway 80 Spring Sale (166) Apr 7, 2009
The old road is still numbered and intact from Dallas to Savannah, Ga. where it ends in the Atlantic Ocean at Tybee Island. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Augusta's revived Broad St. Apr 7, 2009
"The Godfather of Soul," "King of Funk," "Hardest Working Man in Show Business" was born across the Savannah River in Barnwell, S.C., on May 3, 1933, and cut his musical teeth singing, dancing and shining shoes for tips in his aunt's Augusta brothel ... Two levels on the old Savannah River levee have bricked walking and jogging paths, pocket parks, historic markers, trees and flowering plants, benches and gazebos as well as more shops, restaurants and hotels. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Pitching duel ends in Granger W Apr 2, 2009
Savannah Moore started the rally with a double and Shelby Hohman followed by reaching first on an error. Repa brought Moore home with a one-out single, and Whittley followed with an RBI single of her own. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
It's your call, kid Apr 2, 2009
VANCOUVER One morning last September, Melanie Leavey's six-year-old daughter, Savannah, insisted on wearing a Halloween cat costume instead of normal clothes ... It wasn't until February, almost six months later, that Savannah finally decided to put the cat costume to rest ... But at no point did her mother try to make Savannah stop wearing it, says Ms. Leavey, who lives in Burlington, Ont. (Globe and Mail)
State of Independence Apr 2, 2009
The Avia opened in January in Savannah and was promptly named a great romantic getaway by Travel & Leisure magazine. Why does a guy who admits chains outperform independents go ahead and open an independent anyway. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Fabulous Wine and Food Tour Kicks Off Apr 1, 2009
The Midwest Travel Writers Association visited Dublin Farm Bed fast to. kick off the beginning of a Fabulous Wine and Food Tour through south. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Rome art show winner gets $10,000 scholarship; Calhoun winner takes $2,500 scholarship Apr 1, 2009
Fox also will receive a $10,000 scholarship from the Art Institute of Atlanta and a $5,000 scholarship from Savannah College of Art and Design. She and her family will travel to Washington later in the year to meet Gingrey and view winning artwork from Congressional art competitions nationwide. (Calhoun Times, GA)
‘Flat Stanley’ project brings world to young Tawas students Apr 1, 2009
Iosco News: Flat Stanley project brings world to young Tawas students. Wednesday, April 01, 2009. (Iosco County News Herald, MI)
Major project to cause delays on Thruway Apr 1, 2009
He indicated there would be an environmental impact on wetlands in the construction area, which would be mitigated by an 11-acre offsite wetland created in Savannah by U.S. Forestry and Wildlife. Miles and miles of plastic barrier will be erected to keep out invasive species and tree cutting would be limited to protect the Indiana bat, an endangered species. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Possible cuts to Medicaid payments called 'devastating' Mar 30, 2009
They d probably have to go to Savannah, 50 miles away, Bohlke says. Meanwhile, plant closings such as Pilgrim s Pride in Douglas will drop more children onto the public programs, says Dushyant Patel, a longtime pediatrician in the South Georgia town. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
One-tank trip to Bluffton, S.C. Mar 28, 2009
Bluffton is about 30 minutes from Savannah International Airport. Where to stay. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
A Southeastern travel special Mar 28, 2009
For another glimpse into her life, visit O Connor s childhood home in Savannah, a rowhouse also included on the trail; inside are her baby carriage, cradle and bedroom furniture ... 207 E. Charlton St., Savannah; 912-233-6014. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Georgia-Florida in the Dome? Great idea. Won’t happen. Mar 27, 2009
The ideal solution IMO is to build a suitable multi-purpose venue in Savannah then alternate. Atlanta is just NOT a good site and should not even be considered. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
GHSAs Latest Move Actually a Good One Mar 27, 2009
the Augusta area and back down to the outskirts of Savannah ... areas that aren t as heavily populated as metro Atlanta, Macon, Savannah. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
