SEC surprise Oct 3, 2008
You sure this isn't Knoxville, Athens or Tuscaloosa ... Just like they do in Knoxville, Athens and Tuscaloosa. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
2 shot after school football game in LA County Sep 20, 2008
County Fire Department spokesman James Barnes says a 12-year-old girl and an 18-year-old man were both shot multiple times Friday night at Washington Preparatory High School in the Athens area. Barnes says the two are hospitalized in critical condition. (WSJA.com, AL)
Tant: No higher calling than organizing a community Sep 13, 2008
Right here in Athens, such community organizations as the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, Community Connection, Common Ground, the Athens Human Rights Festival, Daily Bread soup kitchen, Food Not Bombs and many more are living local examples of community service ... Ed Tant has been an Athens writer since 1974 ... Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Saturday, September 13, 2008. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Arenas produces big results in return game Sep 13, 2008
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Offensive line to feature 3 freshmen Sep 10, 2008
COLUMBIA --- Clemson likely will start three freshmen along the offensive line against North Carolina State, the first time that's happened since the U.S. government drafted upperclassmen to serve in World War II.. It happened in 1943, when all of Clemson's juniors and seniors were drafted. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Bama player says Richt, others watching Tide Sep 4, 2008
Athens Here s what Alabama defensive end Lorenzo Washington of Loganville told the Birmingham News about playing Clemson in Atlanta this past weekend. I saw Coach [Mark] Richt there at the game, Washington said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Collins steps down as UK Athletics director Sep 1, 2008
Van Commenee is known in Britain for telling heptathlete Kelly Sotherton that she "ran like a weasel" in the competition's final event in the 2004 Athens Games, where he was UK Athletics multi-events director. Sotherton cried at being told by Van Commenee that she could have won silver instead of bronze had she tried harder, but later said he was correct. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Rare appearance is made by snake Aug 31, 2008
When it comes to cottonmouths, it's generally accepted that Richmond County has them and Columbia County doesn't. The geologic "Fall Line" that separates the Coastal Plain from Georgia's Piedmont region roughly straddles Interstate 20 and the county line -- and the much feared reptile typically is found on the lower side of that highway. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Getting away for holiday? NOT! Aug 31, 2008
ATHENS - Three days ago, it was $3 ... Here in Athens, where a major north-south interstate - I-65 - and a major east-west highway - U.S. 72 - cross each other, motorists definitely noticed the price leap ... "D--- right," Joe G. Lewis of Athens said Friday, filling a 5-gallon gas tank and dropping a D-word bomb best left to the imagination. (AL.com)
Costs slow ballfield project Aug 30, 2008
com Athens Little League broke ground this week on a new ballfield it's donating to Athens-Clarke County, but it's struggling to raise money to complete the project ... Grading equipment prepares the site where Athens Little League broke ground recently on a new baseball field at Holland Youth Sports Complex off Vincent Drive in Athens ... Athens Little League broke ground this week on a new ballfield it's donating to Athens-Clarke County, but it's struggling to raise money to complete the... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Gustav lurks as city remembers Katrina Aug 30, 2008
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Will Reed support help Battle? Aug 29, 2008
Jess Brown, Athens State University government professor, said endorsements from distant finishers such as Reed would be meaningless if the regular election vote spread was greater. CONTINUED 1. (AL.com)
Athens mayor retains his office Aug 28, 2008
ATHENS - Voters appear to be satisfied with the government they're getting from City Hall if Tuesday's election is an indication. Voters handily returned three incumbents to office, including Mayor Dan Williams for a fifth term and City Council members Harold Wales and Milly Caudle. (AL.com)
The most wonderful time of the year Aug 27, 2008
Maybe one or more of them will transcend our own status of legend and one day join that circle of college football greats who are reverenced in Athens, Tuscaloosa, Happy Valley, and Austin. We would be remiss to try to convince you that it's only the players and coaches that tether us to the game we all love. (Southern Miss Sports -- Rivals.com)
SEC, ESPN ink long contract Aug 26, 2008
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Convention can wait, councilman says Aug 26, 2008
Laura Hall of Huntsville, retired Alabama Education Association employee Amy Burks of Decatur and Limestone County Democratic Party Chairwoman Pamela P. Wallace of Athens. The area's superdelegates are U.S. Rep. (AL.com)
Friday's Scores Aug 23, 2008
Athens 21, Decatur 20. Lowndes Academy 33, Hooper Academy 6. (AL.com)
Is Bush coming? No one's saying Aug 22, 2008
" Athens State University political science professor Dr. Jess Brown said Wednesday a visit from Bush would definitely help Parker's race. "Bush's popularity is low right now, but this is one of the few areas of the country that the president could help out a candidate in a fundraiser," Brown said, referring to North Alabama's dependence on the defense industry and Bush's support of it. "I've known people who didn't agree with a president, but they paid money to see him just because he was the... (AL.com)
Alabama notebook: Saban rewards three Crimson Tide walk-ons with scholarships Aug 21, 2008
-- MOVE FOR MCCULLOUGH: Sophomore Alfred McCullough of Athens, who was voted by media as the most valuable lineman of April's A-Day game, has moved from defensive end to offensive guard. McCullough practiced Tuesday with the offensive line, an area where Saban said the Crimson Tide is "looking for some young developmental guys.". (AL.com)
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Athens, Athens High School Scouts Grade: 80. Position Rank: 20. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Trial of Ala. lawmaker in 2-year college probe seen pivotal Aug 18, 2008
Athens State University political scientist Jess Brown said the biggest obstacle facing prosecutors may be convincing jurors that the diminutive, 63-year-old Schmitz, a retired high school english and history teacher, needs to be convicted and possibly sent to prison. "The jurors may see her as a sweet little old lady. She has been working to help kids and done a lot of charitable work," said Brown, who said he used to occasionally speak to Schmitz' high school history classes. (AL.com)
Hampton lifts skidding Braves Aug 17, 2008
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Tuition increases for Alabama universities Aug 17, 2008
8/16/2008, 11:01 p.m. CDT The Associated Press. Tuition increases at Alabama's public universities for in-state students taking a full-time load of 15 hours per semester for two semesters, as computed by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education. (AL.com)
Walsh, May-Treanor go to 2-0 Aug 12, 2008
Walsh and May-Treanor, the gold medalists in Athens, beat Dalixia Fernandez Grasset and Tamara Larrea 21-15, 21-16 for their 103rd consecutive victory. The Cubans, ninth-place finishers in both Athens and Sydney, fell to 1-1. (AL.com)
Blacks could gain on council Aug 11, 2008
Dr. Jess Brown, professor of government at Athens State University, said although racial issues don't appear to divide the Huntsville City Council as they do in Birmingham and other cities, another black representative would give minorities a stronger voice in city budget decisions, hiring and appointments to various boards and commissions. Brown, however, doesn't see ethnicity as being the driving factor in District 5. (AL.com)
Political forums are gearing upas election nears Aug 11, 2008
A panel of journalists and Jess Brown, an Athens State University political science professor, will ask questions. A satellite link will allow the Monaco audience to question the candidates, too. (AL.com)
Gas price falls during prayer at the pump Aug 3, 2008
"As Christians, we need to do what we can do, and what we can do is pray," said the Athens man who manufactures Mercedes parts. Twyman said that while God hears silent, solitary prayers, praying with others "brings us together and makes us feel better.". (AL.com)
Mom hits it off with roller derby girls Jul 30, 2008
" Castleberry plays for the Screamin' Demons, one of two roller derby teams with the Classic City Rollergirls in Athens that play in the Flat Track Roller Derby League. The team, which formed in 2006, schedules bouts with teams from larger cities in Georgia, Alabama and the Carolinas. Their home court is at Skate Around USA on Cherokee Road in Athens. This game, for those willing to take the bumps and bruises, takes place with five players on each team - three blockers, a jammer and a pivot. The... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Confidence Builder Jul 30, 2008
But one day when Brenda Johnson of Athens invited her to take part in a Miss Southern Elegance beauty pageant, Hannah's life changed forever. Now she is a typical teenager who loves music, boys, talking and being in beauty pageants. (AL.com)
Positive energy flows from Crimson Tide Jul 30, 2008
13) before traveling to Fayetteville (Arkansas) and Athens (Georgia). Our schedule is very challenging, said Saban. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Supremacists: Obama boosts cause Jul 27, 2008
1953: Born in Athens, Ala ... " He claimed he is getting 40,000 hits per day on his Web site, an increase from previous years. Whether that is true is hard to say. White supremacist groups have had a tendency to inflate their numbers. Black's site claims 133,000 registered members, although one watchdog group, the Alabama-based Southern Poverty Law Center, says only about 20,000 are active. Wife is David Duke's ex Black, 54, began the Web site in 1995 in West Palm Beach after a long history as a... (The Palm Beach Post)
WWII ship, The LST 325, coming to FM Jul 26, 2008
The crew stopped at Athens on White's 75th birthday for repairs and took on 50,000 gallons of fuel donated by BP Petroleum. They also ran into two violent storms and one of the engines broke down along the way. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Exchange student savors Italy Jul 22, 2008
() Athens Top Jobs Store Management Opportunities Hobby Lobby is a leader in the Arts s industry with nearly 405 stores located in 33 states. Candidates must have previous retail store management experience in on. (The Augusta Chronicle)
JOHN L. PITTS:The signs of football season are everywhere Jul 21, 2008
It's the same for a lot of other papers -in college towns like Tuscaloosa, Athens and Gainesville and bigger places with passionate readers, like Little Rock, Nashville, Atlanta and Jackson. I have a standing joke around the office whenever we're talking about what the big story for the next day might be. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Downtown traffic rough for weekend Jul 19, 2008
The attendees will be coming from congregations from Mississippi, Georgia, Arkansas and several Alabama cities, including Huntsville, Athens, Decatur and Russellville, Correa said. "We've been planning since January," he said, "and we're certainly expecting a huge crowd.". (AL.com)
Bluegrass association gathering will honor players, entertain fans Jul 17, 2008
() Athens Top Jobs PRN and FT Sleep Tech's needed for local sleep lab. Competitive pay and great benefits. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Airport authority, tent installer sued Jul 16, 2008
Matthew Pepper, 7, of Athens, was in intensive care for days for a serious head wound after being blown 30 feet from his family and slammed into pavement. He is now recuperating at home. (AL.com)
Notes: R.E.M. releases new EP Jul 13, 2008
" Camp for seniors touts healthy aging Healthy aging will be the theme at a seniors day camp at Hill Chapel Baptist Church from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday. The camp, a joint collaboration between the church and Masters of Social Work students at the University of Georgia, will offer health screenings, educational workshops and nutrition training. In addition, local nonprofit organizations and social service agencies will talk about services available to seniors. There also will be gospel music,... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Got your goat? Owner of stray animals sought Jul 13, 2008
ATHENS - The goat is safe - for now. Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely, known for his get togethers for goat stew, said Tuesday a goat that a deputy picked up on U.S. 72 Sunday won't be going into a big pot. (AL.com)
Golf: Area's best Juniors to compete Jul 7, 2008
Area's best to compete alongside U.S. elite 070708 - The Augusta Chronicle. Asked to pick a local favorite for the golf tournament being held at his course this week, Champions Retreat assistant professional Ryan Williams went with the only club member in the field. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Josiah Miller 'walking with angels now' Jul 4, 2008
ATHENS - Aaron Josiah Miller didn't like to lose. As Rev. Lon Ostrzycki said at the 5-year-old's funeral Wednesday afternoon, when Josiah's teammates were happily enjoying snack time after a T-ball outing, he was more curious about who won the game where no one keeps score. (AL.com)
700-plus pay respects to Josiah Miller's family Jul 3, 2008
ATHENS - The flowers told the story of the boy ... His memorial service is at the Athens funeral home 2 p.m. today ... Twelve others were injured, with the most serious of those being 7-year-old Matthew Pepper of Athens. (AL.com)
Beijing bound Jul 2, 2008
This is a long way from 2004 when Hardee fell well short of his quest to go to the Summer Games in Athens. "It's a pretty long learning curve," he said. (AL.com)
'Our joy turned to sorrow' Jul 1, 2008
A weekend of breathtaking aerobatics and 600-mph spectacle ended in tragedy Sunday afternoon, as a sudden gust of strong wind uprooted several massive tents at Huntsville's Airshow 2008, killing a 5-year-old Athens boy and injuring 12 others ... Madison County Coroner Bobby Berryhill identified the child as Aaron Miller of Athens. (AL.com)
Pool filled with Tigers Jun 30, 2008
Three Auburn swimmers advanced from the 2004 trials to the Olympics in Athens. Hoelzer, Mark Gangloff and Bryce Hunt made it, and Gangloff brought home the gold as part of the winning 400 medley relay team. (AL.com)
Richard Hendrix Is Happy With Draft Jun 27, 2008
As of right now Im happy to be a Golden State Warrior, said who was at his parents house in Athens Thursday night. It was a very long night to find out where Im going to be, but Im happy to hear my name called. (BamaMag.com)
Fourth of July celebrations around the South Jun 23, 2008
Independence Day celebrations happening around the South- al.com. Independence Day celebrations happening around the South. (AL.com)
Border states hypocritical on growth Jun 20, 2008
com () Athens Top Jobs PRN and FT Sleep Tech's needed for local sleep lab. Competitive pay and great benefits. (The Augusta Chronicle)
A-C law trees new field plan Jun 17, 2008
" Little League wants to break ground in July so the field will be ready in time for opening day next year. If the group grades less than 1 acre, the tree ordinance won't apply, Saunders said. The field will be intended for 7- and 8-year-olds, so it will be 150 feet from home plate to the outfield fence, smaller than regulation, Bradberry said. The field, dugout and bleachers likely can be built on less than an acre and without cutting down more than three or four mature trees, he said. The... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Mother Of Police Killer Sues Over His Death Jun 10, 2008
The suit, filed by Mary Barksdale of Athens, claims prison medical staff should have known that drug makers warn against using anti-psychotic medicines in patients exposed to high temperatures ... He had pleaded guilty to shooting two Athens, Ala ... Barksdale was sentenced to life without parole after he pleaded guilty to shooting Athens police Officer Tony Mims, 40, and Sgt. Larry Russell, 42, on Jan. 2, 2004. (CBS News -- US)
5 candidates enter the race to replace Watson on council Jun 6, 2008
Jess Brown, political science professor at Athens State University, said the open seat may be a factor in the swelling lineup. "A lot of people who want to start a career in politics start in a local office," he said. (AL.com)
Limestone voters pass new fire fee Jun 5, 2008
The original bill excluded residents of Athens from the fee, but didn't exclude Madison, Decatur and Huntsville. Once the mistake was realized, a second bill was drafted and passed by the Legislature that excludes all municipalities in Limestone County. (AL.com)
Switch ballots? OK, this time Jun 4, 2008
"The most diehard Democrat can vote Republican and the most conservative Republican can vote Democrat, if that's what they choose to do, for whatever reason," said Athens State University political professor Dr. Jess Brown. "There is no test or mechanism to determine what is truly in your political heart.". (AL.com)
Walking tours to begin June 7 May 31, 2008
In addition to Wetumpka, this year s participating locations are Ashland, Athens, Birmingham, Boaz, Butler, Centerville, Courtland, Cullman, Dadeville, Decatur, Demopolis, Enterprise, Fairhope, Fayette, Florence, Gadsden, Gilbertown, Guntersville, Hartselle, Huntsville, Madison, Mobile, Montevallo, Old Cahawba, Ozark, Prattville, Scottsboro, Selma, Sheffield, Tuscumbia and West Blocton. I encourage everyone to join us and hear about the history and legends of people, places and things in... (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Housing data and oil prices hurt stocks May 24, 2008
The elderly are on the march in Athens in a growing national outcry over spiralling food and fuel prices. NASA scientists brace themselves for the nail-biting wait to see if their latest lander arrives in one piece o.. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Tournament results May 23, 2008
Athens Bible won their first state championship since 2002 with a 3-0 victory over Millry in the championship pairing. The Lady Trojans posted a 4-1 victory over Millry in the championship semi-final. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Athens Bible takes 1A crown May 16, 2008
Athens Bible School now reigns as champs in 1A baseball- al.com ... Athens Bible School now reigns as champs in 1A baseball ... MONTGOMERY - For an Athens Bible School baseball coach who hinted he is just a few years from retirement, it was a special time. (AL.com)
It will be all about the horsepower this weekend May 16, 2008
It will be all about horsepower this weekend in Athens ... Advance tickets are available in Athens at the Limestone County Sheriff's Department, Jiffy Food Stores, Preston's Western Wear, Posey's Grocery, Marie's Country Store and Limestone Farmer's Cooperative. (AL.com)
Rants and raves May 15, 2008
Apply in person at Don's Collision Center 5950 Jefferson Davis Hwy N Augusta, SC 803-279-1340 () Athens Top Jobs Barrow County Schools is seeking a network administrator to join network support team in Winder, GA. Windows desktop, server, and networking experience required. Linux | Unix experience a plus. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Warriors' aces dominate competition May 14, 2008
Athens Christian at Landmark Christian: 3:30 p.m.. Published in the Athens Banner-Herald on 051408 ... Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of the Athens Banner-Herald. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Anti-smoking ban moves to cars May 9, 2008
() Athens Top Jobs BUSINESS MANAGER (FULL-TIME) To direct all aspects of nonprofit agency's budget and finances. Also responsible for facilities management, and coordinating safety and environment activities. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Claire Towner May 9, 2008
Mrs. Towner retired after 20 years of service from the Athens Public Library system as a librarian ... Because of her love of gardening she joined the Athens Gardening Club. (Madison County Record, AL)
Cook-off champs don't sweat rain May 5, 2008
E.J.'s Q of Athens was the top local finisher in the KCBS competition at fourth. Marinated Cook was the Grand Champion in the amateur Shade Tree Cookers competition and Smokin' Nuts was the Reserve Grand Champion. (AL.com)
Helen Keller billboard is causing a buzz May 2, 2008
One of the billboards is just south of Athens, the other down the road near Cullman ... Barbara Auch, of Athens, was visiting the birthplace of Helen Keller today. (WSJA.com, AL)
Roll call vote on bill to allow "double dipping" May 2, 2008
5/1/2008, 7:15 p.m. CDT The Associated Press. Votes Thursday as the House, on a 57-36 vote, passed a measure to allow public employees to also serve in the Legislature and in other elected positions. (AL.com)
