Santa Clara to play at Georgia, vs. Arizona in ... Nov 20, 2008
Nov. 24 at 5 pm (Pacific) and then play University of Arizona, 1-1, in Athens, Ga. on Tues. (Santaclarabroncos.com)
Ryan's closes Athens eatery Nov 20, 2008
The Athens Ryan's was one of about 10 of the buffet-style restaurants the parent company, Buffets Holdings Inc. of Eagan, Minn ... "The Athens store was an underperforming store the company chose to close in part of a limited round of store closures," she said ... In February, both Athens Ryan's restaurants were spared from closing under a Buffets Holdings bankruptcy reorganization plan that shuttered 51 underperforming stores in 23 states. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Show to benefit lung cancer cause Nov 20, 2008
One of the reasons for Brooks' interest in supporting the National Lung Cancer Partnership through the Athens fundraiser is because of how the disease affects her clients as well as the uphill battle fundraisers face ... Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Thursday, November 20, 2008 ... Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of the Athens Banner-Herald. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Budget burden looms for A-C commissioners Nov 20, 2008
com Athens-Clarke commissioners had a hard time balancing the county's budget this year, and next year will be even harder ... Athens-Clarke commissioners had a hard time balancing the county's budget this year, and next year will be even harder ... Expanding Athens Transit bus service. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Editorial: Diversion center issue is grit of governance Nov 20, 2008
It's not what some might call a "legacy" project, like a downtown parking deck with retail and residential space, that the Athens-Clarke County mayor and commission could build with taxpayer money and then claim as their own lasting imprint on the fabric of community life ... "Athens-Clarke Manager Alan Reddish recommended that the commission use some of about $4 million in sales tax revenue that isn't tied to any particular project to fund the rest. "But Reddish also urged the commission ... "... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Curran third straight LB to lead in tackles Nov 20, 2008
" Nov. 29 Georgia Tech at No. 13 Georgia Noon (CBS) Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Thursday, November 20, 2008 WANT TO COMMENT? Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of the Athens Banner-Herald. Please read our . You can rate each comment by clicking the or buttons. To flag an inappropriate comment, click the button. If you are experiencing problems posting a comment or would like to alert the online staff to a comment, please e-mail . Most Popular Articles... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Rhoden playing closer to home Nov 20, 2008
Rhoden's defensive skills will no doubt come in handy in today's 7 p.m. game against Oakland as the Lady Golden Grizzlies (2-0) have two guards - Jessica Pike and Melissa Jeltema - who have averaged a combined 41 points per game thus far this season and teamed up to score 35 points when the two teams met in Athens last November ... " Redshirted in her freshman season due to the torn anterior cruciate ligament she suffered in the spring of 2006, Rhoden - who was accepted into the Terry College... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Say, 'Cheese!' Nov 20, 2008
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Clarke schools retain more teachers Nov 20, 2008
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Deputy says frat incident 'hazing' Nov 20, 2008
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Coroner: Man was shot, burned Nov 20, 2008
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They're getting Satisfaction Nov 20, 2008
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Georgia jobless rate jumps to 7 percent Nov 20, 2008
Macon, Athens and Gainesville have been the most stable area, posting job losses of. 1 percent. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Do you eat stuffing or dressing? Nov 20, 2008
I m a native of Dekalb county, Mom grew up there too, Dad is from the country the other side of Athens. Dressing, made from cornbread, biscuits, onion, celery and a few other things was always there for Thanksgiving. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
No Question: Atkins Will Be Back Nov 20, 2008
ATHENS Analysts may have him pegged as a first-round draft pick, but Georgia defensive tackle Geno Atkins said he never considered leaving Athens after his junior season. Atkins said Tuesday he had made up his mind he would return to for his senior season regardless of his potential NFL draft stock. (DawgPost.com)
A Difficult Final Season for Ellerbe Nov 20, 2008
ATHENS This season has played out like an old sports movie clich for Dannell Ellerbe ... Adversity isnt anything new to Ellerbe, who has had his fair share of troubles since coming to Athens from County High in five years ago. (DawgPost.com)
NFL veteran spreads word of sports Nov 19, 2008
Mr. Ehrmann spoke to coaches at the University of Georgia in Athens on Monday before making the trip to Augusta. He'll speak to Westminster's students at a chapel service today before heading to Texas for another speaking engagement. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Varsity Sports Report: 11/18 Nov 19, 2008
The Mountaineers will have a break in the season to prepare for the Georgia Invitational which will take place Dec. 5-7 joining the Mountaineers in Athens, Ga. will be Georgia, California, Clemson, Denver and Harvard. (BlueGoldNews.com)
Georgia DT returning for senior season Nov 19, 2008
Athens Matthew Stafford and Knowshon Moreno still say they haven t decided whether to enter next year s NFL draft. But another draft-eligible Georgia player says he s definitely staying in school for the 2009 season. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Will WR Rantavious Wooten back off UGA commitment? Nov 19, 2008
Then Wooten took an official visit to Athens last month and switched to UGA. ... The chances of him landing in Athens are slim to none. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Study: GA needs $100B for transportation Nov 19, 2008
Invest in most congested corridors: replace express buses with light or heavy rail in dense corridors, build high capacity road projects and build commuter rail between Atlanta and Athens. The scenario study defines those high-capacity road projects as a tunnel underneath the Downtown Connector from I-675 to Georgia 400; and another tunnel paralleling the northern arc of I-285. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
UGA to unveil Dooley Athletic Complex Nov 19, 2008
The athletic complex on the southwest end of the Athens, Ga. campus includes Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall, Spec Towns Track, the Woodruff Practice Fields, Stegeman Coliseum, the Coliseum Training Facility, the Rankin M. Smith, Sr. Student-Athlete Academic Center, Foley Baseball Field, the Dan Magill Tennis Complex including the Henry Feild Tennis Stadium and the Lindsey Hopkins Indoor Tennis Courts. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Burglars strike when tenant leaves Nov 19, 2008
Burglars broke the window of a University of Georgia student's home in the first block of Springdale Street on Monday and stole a handgun, a laptop computer, a game console with games, a television set and DVDs with a total value of $3,650, Athens-Clarke police said ... Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 ... Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of the Athens Banner-Herald. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Athens Academy wins season opener Nov 19, 2008
- Athens Academy's girls basketball team started the season on a winning note, defeating St. Francis 40-35 on Tuesday ... - Athens Academy's girls basketball team started the season on a winning note, defeating St. Francis 40-35 on Tuesday ... Athens Academy will host St. Francis on Saturday at 1 p.m.. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Around Madison: Provide for Thanksgiving Nov 19, 2008
com, madison@onlineathens ... "It will be groups (who) have appeared here before at the Tabernacle throughout the year. Drake said the December singing is among the most popular of the year. There will be food available during the concert, including chicken mull, chili, hamburgers, hot dogs and dessert. Drake sings with the Southern Travelers, a gospel group that also will perform at the concert. The Gospel Tabernacle Barn is located on Watson Mill Road between the city limits of Carlton and... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Quick Glimpse Nov 19, 2008
Cargile has served as the director of Athens Regional Medical Center's EMS since 1983, making him one of the state's longest serving EMS directors ... HONORED FOR EMERGENCY SERVICE: Don Cargile, Athens Regional Medical Center Emergency Medical Services director, recently received the Governor's Public Safety Award for his contributions to the Public Safety profession ... Cargile has served as the director of Athens Regional Medical Center's EMS since 1983, making him one of the state's longest... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Athens Tech building renamed for former college president Nov 19, 2008
shearer@onlineathens ... shearer@onlineathens ... com Athens Technical College on Tuesday renamed the building that houses administrative offices and the school's library for former college President Kenneth Easom. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Magill: Passing of Richard Morris sparks family memories Nov 19, 2008
At Wainwright's side that day was his aide, Capt. Richard Morris of Athens ... 24) Richard Morris died at age 86 at his daughter Gretchen Morris Kelly's home in Arden, N.C. He was the last of the famous Morris family that first came to Athens in the 1860s ... At Wainwright's side that day was his aide, Capt. Richard Morris of Athens. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Laura Davis: Early 'sex talks' least awkward Nov 19, 2008
As a registered nurse and the mother of three girls, I was disappointed to read in the Banner-Herald's Sunday opinions section that Athens-Clarke County has "a teen birth rate higher than Europe, Mexico, the United States, (and) Georgia (The Big Idea, "")." ... Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 ... Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of the Athens Banner-Herald. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Tech-Georgia Game Set For Noon Start On CBS Nov 19, 2008
ATLANTA - The Nov. 29 game between Georgia Tech and Georgia in Athens, Ga. has been set for a Noon kick-off and will be televised nationally on CBS it was announced today. (Ramblinwreck.com)
James Barrett Malone Sworn in as Attorney Nov 19, 2008
A Laurens County son chose to return to his home county to be sworn into the State Bar on Monday, even though he will begin his career as an attorney in Athens ... He will begin his career on the staff of Prior, Daniel and Wiltshire, LLC of Athens. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
TV sets kickoff for Tech-UGA at noon Nov 18, 2008
The Georgia-Georgia Tech football game on Nov. 29 in Athens will kick off at noon and be televised nationally on CBS, the network said Monday. The game will be the front end of a CBS college-football doubleheader, with the second game also matching arch-rivals: Auburn at No. 1-ranked Alabama, 3:30 p.m.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
College athletics feeling financial crunch Nov 18, 2008
Posted on: Monday, November 17, 2008. By PAUL NEWBERRYAssociated Press. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Florida plays host to Gilliard Nov 18, 2008
linebacker Michael Gilliard, a Georgia commitment, on an unofficial visit to Athens. This past weekend Gilliard returned the favor by traveling with Reid to Gainesville to watch Florida demolish South Carolina. (Florida Sports -- Rivals.com)
Linda Underwood, 65, served on Jekyll, music boards Nov 18, 2008
She worked briefly at WGTV in Athens and Atlanta s WAGA, basically handling administrative assignments. During Gov. George Busbee s administration, Mrs. Underwood assisted first lady Mary Beth Busbee in the Governor s Mansion. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Pirates who seized oil tanker anchor off Somalia Nov 18, 2008
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal on Tuesday called the hijacking "an outrageous act" and said, "piracy, like terrorism, is a disease which is against everybody, and everybody must address it together." Speaking during a visit to Athens, Greece, he did not elaborate on what steps, if any, the kingdom would take to better protect its vital oil tankers. Saud said Saudi Arabia would join an international initiative against piracy in the Red Sea area, where more than 80 pirate attacks... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Public hearing today on railway conversion Nov 18, 2008
com Athens-Clarke County is close to securing final approval to convert an abandoned East Athens railroad into a trail ... Athens-Clarke walking trail ... Athens-Clarke County is close to securing final approval to convert an abandoned East Athens railroad into a trail. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Police arrest fugitive Nov 18, 2008
com Lavonia police have captured one of the U.S. Marshals' most wanted, a man convicted of shooting an armored car guard in Athens 11 years ago, but escaped from a Northwest Georgia prison last month ... Brown shot guard in Athens robbery ... Lavonia police have captured one of the U.S. Marshals' most wanted, a man convicted of shooting an armored car guard in Athens 11 years ago, but escaped from a Northwest Georgia prison last month. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Cold blast rolling into Georgia Nov 18, 2008
The National Weather Service says temperatures in the Athens area tonight and early Wednesday are expected to be in the mid-20s with widespread frost after midnight ... By Saturday, the Athens-area forecast calls for lows in the mid-20s and highs in the mid-50s ... Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Tuesday, November 18, 2008. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Burglar makes off with TV, computers Nov 18, 2008
A University of Georgia student's home in the 2000 block of South Lumpkin Street was burglarized between 11:30 a.m. Thursday and 8:45 p.m. Sunday, according to Athens-Clarke police ... Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 ... Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of the Athens Banner-Herald. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Officers duped by fugitive's disguise Nov 18, 2008
Brown, 52, and another inmate, Michael Anthony Tweedel, escaped Oct. 13 from Fort Hays State Prison in Trion, where Brown was serving life plus 90 years for a December 1997 shooting and robbery at Perimeter Square shopping center off Atlanta Highway in Athens ... Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 ... Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of the Athens Banner-Herald. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Magill: Ex-Georgia star earns USTA post Nov 18, 2008
Congratulations to Ola Malmqvist, NCAA doubles champion at Georgia in 1983 with Allen Miller, now head pro at the Athens Country Club ... Dan Magill is a contributing columnist for the Athens Banner-Herald ... Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Tuesday, November 18, 2008. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Community notes: Say, 'Cheese!' Nov 18, 2008
Send to: Beth Jones, Athens Banner-Herald, P.O. Box 912, Athens, GA 30603 ... Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 ... Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of the Athens Banner-Herald. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Jurors culled in Oconee Nov 18, 2008
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Grad day move will curb costs Nov 18, 2008
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Georgia faces Loyola-Chicago Nov 18, 2008
Georgia arrives at the Loyola game with a 1-0 record, having pulled away from USC Upstate for a 72-48 victory Friday night in Athens. The Bulldogs needed over 12 minutes to reach double figures in scoring, but their stingy defense facilitated this victory. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Jay\'s ready to visit UGA Nov 18, 2008
Jay will be in Athens this weekend for the big visit. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
A Tough Grind for Dawgs Nov 18, 2008
ATHENS Asked to choose one word to describe the season, Georgia head coach Mark Richt offered a prolonged silence. From preseason hype that exceeded anything has seen in decades to an arduous schedule, numerous off-field incidents involving players and a seemingly unending string of injuries, this season has been a marathon for Richt and his coaches, who have had no more than a day or two off since fall camp began in August. (DawgPost.com)
Georgia hunters try to keep their heritage alive Nov 17, 2008
He and his family hunt on 300 acres they rent with others near Rayle, east of Atlanta between Athens and Augusta ... During hunting season, Johnson s weekends are for retreating to the 300 acres he and a small group of hunters lease near Rayle, between Athens and Augusta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Rugged road for Dogs in Preaseason NIT Nov 17, 2008
Athens Georgia s Cor-ey Butler couldn t resist ... Georgia opened the season Friday against USC-Upstate in Athens ... After Travis Leslie s one-handed, tomahawk dunk over a 7-foot-3 center Friday for his first collegiate points color commentator Jeff Dantzler of the Georgia Bulldog Radio Network wondered if Thompkins might be the best finisher to come through Athens since Dominique Wilkins. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Florida is definitely the best team in the country Nov 17, 2008
Georgia Tech is going to be really excited about playing the game when the Yellow Jackets arrive in Athens on Nov. 29. New coach Paul Johnson wants to send a signal that he intends to make this a rivalry again. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Clarkson: Unfulfilling feeling after Auburn win Nov 17, 2008
"We didn't do a bunch of that. We just congratulated each other and were thankful for the victory. I think we were just spent at the end. It wasn't a big, loud celebration in there (the locker room). Up Next Georgia (9-2) gets a much-needed week off before it hosts in-state rival Georgia Tech on Nov. 29. Georgia Tech (7-3) plays Miami in its conference finale this week before traveling to Sanford Stadium. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Monday, November 17, 2008 WANT TO... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Editorial: Commission digging own hole on well issue Nov 17, 2008
It's one thing, and perfectly permissible, for Athens-Clarke County's mayor and commission to decide how much the water the county's infrastructure and personnel deliver to residents and businesses should cost, and to set parameters detailing how and when that water can be used ... Happily, Athens-Clarke's mayor and commission recognize at least part of this private-property issue, and aren't proposing any restrictions on private water used in agriculture ... Similarly to their credit, state... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Local service shops prep for pre-holiday rush Nov 17, 2008
thompson@onlineathens ... thompson@onlineathens ... com Car maintenance shops around Athens are gearing up for a busy week, as would-be holiday road warriors tune up before journeying home for Thanksgiving next Thursday. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Area family competes on 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' Nov 17, 2008
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The Next Page: The biggest mouths in sports history and quiet champions worth celebrating (Yesterday) Nov 17, 2008
De Lima was leading the 2004 Olympic marathon in Athens after 21 of the 26 miles. Then came a bizarre assault, both on the little Brazilian and on the Olympic ideal of fair play. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Charitable pantries find lean times Nov 16, 2008
Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, 861 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, www. foodbanknega. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Pivotal seat at stake in runoff Nov 16, 2008
Josh White of Athens hands Luddie Finch a pamphlet Saturday supporting Jim Martin in his race to unseat U.S. Sen ... Martin is scheduled to visit coastal and South Georgia over the weekend and will be campaigning in Athens at some point, Hansen said ... Chambliss' schedule still is up in the air, but he will likely be in the Athens area as well, Grasso said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Police arrest fugitive Nov 16, 2008
com Lavonia police have captured one of the U.S. Marshals' most wanted, a man convicted of shooting an armored car guard in Athens 11 years ago, but escaped from a Northwest Georgia prison last month ... Brown shot guard in Athens robbery ... Lavonia police have captured one of the U.S. Marshals' most wanted, a man convicted of shooting an armored car guard in Athens 11 years ago, but escaped from a Northwest Georgia prison last month. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Huckaby: Other things that could use a bailout, too Nov 16, 2008
They come to Athens in two weeks and their option offense looks plenty scary to me ... Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Sunday, November 16, 2008 ... Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of the Athens Banner-Herald. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Business Whirl: Burford, Farr join Trinity Accounting Nov 16, 2008
Don Cargile, director of emergency medical services at Athens Regional Medical Center, recently received the Governor s Public Safety Award for his contributions to the public safety profession ... Cargile has served as the director of Athens Regional Medical Center s EMS since 1983, making him one of the state s longest serving EMS directors ... Athens salon and spa service DRee and Co. recently added two people to the spa s staff. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Business Briefs: Waste Pro collects Gwinnett contract Nov 16, 2008
Waste Pro will provide the services with vehicles that operate on compressed natural gas, reducing emissions by 90 percent as compared to diesel fuel, said Waste Pro USA marketing director John Bellamy, who lives in Athens. Waste Pro, established in 2001 in Athens, has grown from operating two trucks with five employees to become the Southeast s largest privately held solid waste and recycling collection company ... Disaster Response Animal Rescue in Athens recently joined other animal welfare... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Public agenda Nov 16, 2008
Athens-Clarke Commission agenda review ... Noon, Holiday Inn, 197 W. Broad St., Athens; (706) 369-5650 ... Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Sunday, November 16, 2008. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Talking to your kids about sex Nov 16, 2008
"Most 'talks' are an event. Parent and child sit in the living room with the television turned off staring at each other, both wishing to be anywhere but there. There is no need for these uncomfortable, awkward situations. Young people need, even want, their parents to talk to them about important topics. The problem is the delivery. According to O Guin, the media have a bad reputation regarding their influence on society, but they are a good starting point for uncomfortable conversations.... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Broun has taken the low road to oblivion Nov 16, 2008
In that sense, Broun's behavior is more than embarrassing, it also represents a betrayal to those of us who set aside political differences and voted for him two years ago in hopes that he would represent Athens' interest with the same statesman-like dignity his father displayed during many years of service to our city and state ... Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Sunday, November 16, 2008 ... Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of the Athens Banner-Herald. (Athens Banner-Herald)
