Georgia inventor breaks through again Oct 28, 2008
This energy game-changer comes from unlikely quarters: a renovated factory on a formerly bleak stretch of Decatur Street. With the help of a $3. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Decatur coach builds more townhouses Oct 27, 2008
(AP) Earl Morris never cared much for stats while coaching the Decatur High School basketball team to victories, and his disdain continues as a developer ... The national economy is not hurting demand so much as it is making it tough for people who want to move to Decatur to sell houses in other regions. (AL.com)
Student found hanging in school restroom Oct 25, 2008
Her stepfather, Carl Tuttle, told The Decatur Daily that Robbins had been hospitalized and was released last week, but declined to elaborate. (Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. (WSJA.com, AL)
Margaret Vann Oct 25, 2008
She taught exceptional children and the physically handicapped in Birmingham, Huntsville and Decatur. She was an instructor at the University of Alabama in the area of crippling; she served as adjunct instructor for the University of Alabama and Athens State University; she was director of special education for the Huntsville City Schools; in 1970 she became director of special education for the Decatur city schools and Morgan County schools. (Madison County Record, AL)
New 24-hour gym opens in Madison, uses software to track clients progress Oct 25, 2008
Bender s Gym also has locations in Decatur and Hartselle and they are looking to add more. The gym offers state of the art equipment. (Madison County Record, AL)
Take S.C. State over Hampton Oct 25, 2008
from Clevland Ave to Decatur ive seen it all. Outsmarted every dumb nigg that tried to jack me. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Thursday's Scores Oct 24, 2008
Decatur 38, Grissom 0. Deshler 28, Brooks 7. (AL.com)
ASWA High School Football Rankings 10/22 Oct 23, 2008
Others receiving votes: Foley (6-2) 33, Minor (7-1) 14, Theodore (6-2) 5, Florence (5-3) 4,Stanhope El 0000170C more (6-2) 4, Wetumpka (6-2) 3, Huntsville (6-2) 2, Decatur (6-2) 1. Class 5A. (WSJA.com, AL)
Samuel Coney, 82, WWII veteran, avid cyclist Oct 21, 2008
Samuel W. Coney III, 82, of Decatur died Sunday at his home. The funeral is 3 p.m. Tuesday at Decatur Presbyterian Church ... He spent more than 30 years with the Georgia Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Commission in Albany, N.Y. He returned to Decatur after his 1983 retirement. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Water management requires vigilance Oct 14, 2008
Unusual meetings have been occurring in Decatur over the past several weeks. Interested parties from all over the state have been gathering for legislative subcommittee hearings to discuss water issues in Alabama. (Madison County Record, AL)
Bucs upend Spartans Oct 13, 2008
Among the other high-scoring games were Decatur 59, Hazel Green 12; Erwin 60, Carver-Birmingham 8; Foley 56, Satsuma 0:Demopolis 62, Monroe County 21; Bibb County 52, Holt 0; Winfield 56, Carbon Hill 0; Tarrant 52, White Plains 20; Appalachian 58, Jefferson Christian Academy 0; and Geneva County 62, Florala 14. Friday's late games. (AL.com)
Joseph Ronald ‘Ronnie’ Adams (4) Oct 11, 2008
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Connie Adams of Thomaston; a son, Mr. Ross Adams of Decatur; a brother, Mr. Steve Adams of Thomaston; a sister, Mrs. Gail (Charles) McMichen of Thomaston; and grandchildren, Daniel Adams and Josh Adams, both of Marietta. Visitation will be held Saturday, from 10-12 p.m., at the funeral home. (Thomaston Times, GA)
Labor violation suit filed against Bill Heard Enterprises Oct 8, 2008
The suit, filed in Decatur, argues Columbus, Ga. -based Bill Heard and its 23 affiliated companies are required by the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act to give at least 60 days advance written notice of the job cuts and must continue paying certain wages, salary, and benefits during the notice period. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Is being smart 'un-black'? Oct 4, 2008
As a former school board member in the City School of Decatur this was exactly the atmosphere. If a black student took honors and college prep classes they were considered to be acting white. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Festival draws hundreds to Camden Oct 3, 2008
Tennessee counties that were represented were Wilson, Dyer, McNairy, Gibson, Weakly, Decatur, Henderson, Sumner, Shelby, and Carroll. Hudson said there were a lot of people who told him they were looking forward to attending next year. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Commission focuses on Alabama families Oct 3, 2008
Currently, ANFRC centers operate in Dothan, Anniston, Birmingham, Bay Minette, Phenix City, Talladega, Valley, Brewton, Montgomery, Decatur, Sylacauga, and Tuscaloosa. These centers provide critical services to their communities and have made a substantial difference in the lives of Alabama families by reducing individuals and families needs for more costly state and federal services. (Madison County Record, AL)
BJHS beats Grissom Oct 3, 2008
Bob Jones will return to region play tonight against Decatur at Ogle Stadium. Sparkman falls on road. (Madison County Record, AL)
Sweet Home Alabama Sep 25, 2008
ESPN - No. 1 cornerback Kirkpatrick carries torch for Yellowhammer State - Football Recruiting. Try the NEW ESPN Search. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Ga. congressional incumbents heavily favored Sep 24, 2008
Hank Johnson of Decatur, are running. unopposed. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
VIDEO: Got questions for state's No. 1 prospect? Post your questions for Washington DB Branden Smith Sep 24, 2008
VIDEO: Got questions for state's No. 1 prospect. The scoop on college recruiting. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Brookwood's Williams declines UGA invitation to Alabama game Sep 24, 2008
The scoop on college recruiting. Commenting is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Local musicians gather to celebrate one of their own Sep 21, 2008
Subsequent concerts, he says, have been held at the Bluebird Caf; in Nashville and Eddie's Attic in Decatur. "We also hope to be able to do one at the Melting Point, and our goal is to have four or five concerts a year, for awareness as much as anything else. We're even looking at the possibility of a multi-day songwriters' festival, but we're not quite there yet.". (Athens Banner-Herald)
Let's be Neighbors Sep 18, 2008
Julie Mills carried her son, Drew Gordon, to Decatur, Alabama on Saturday to begin classes at a church related collage located there. Drew has been out of high school for several years and has learned a good trade working at Yarbrough's Woodworks in Noxapater, but due to the encouragement of his boss, Mark Forsman, he decided to try his luck at college work. (Louisville Winston County Journal, MS)
Craig Haubert Sep 18, 2008
Tight end (Decatur, Ala. is the top prep pledge, a productive pass catcher with good potential if he can bulk up. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
'Dogs Finish 14th At Francis Marion Tournament Sep 17, 2008
A senior from Decatur, Ala. Villarreal turned in scores of 74 and 72 on Tuesday to earn a 12th-place finish in the tournament. (Samfordsports.com)
States hire foreign teachers to ease shortages Sep 14, 2008
But Chris Fredrick, an 11-year-old at Cedar Grove Middle School in Decatur, Ga. enjoys the earth science class taught by Uzma Masood, who was recruited by Georgia-based In-talage Inc. to come from Hyderabad, India. (USA Today -- News)
Fewer ducks in Wheeler Refuge forecast this year Sep 14, 2008
9/13/2008, 11:00 p.m. CDTBy PAUL HUGGINS The Associated Press. (AP) A decrease in breeding ponds up north could mean fewer ducks heading south to Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge for the winter. (AL.com)
Pageant beauty still likes Palin Sep 11, 2008
Julianne Lowman, director of marketing for Decatur's Parks & Recreation Department, knew there was something familiar about Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, recently chosen as the vice presidential running mate of Republican presidential nominee John McCain. But what was it. (AL.com)
Spain Park celebrates award Sep 11, 2008
Other Alabama schools that won Blue Ribbon awards this year are Wrights Mill Road Elementary School in Auburn; Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School in Decatur; George Hall Elementary School in Mobile; and Demopolis High School. This year's winners will be recognized in a ceremony Oct. 20-21 in Washington, D.C.. (AL.com)
Shining Stars Sep 10, 2008
Midge Blandamer, formerly nursing service director at North Alabama Regional Hospital in Decatur, Ala. was named director of nursing at Kahi Mohala Behavioral Health. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Alabama WR commit Moore looking around? Sep 10, 2008
Alabama WR commit Moore looking around. Jamie Oakes HerdNation. (Marshall Sports -- Rivals.com)
Schmitz judge declares mistrial Sep 10, 2008
DECATUR - A mistrial was declared Monday in the federal fraud case of state Rep. Sue Schmitz when the jury reported it was still unable to reach a unanimous verdict after four days of deliberations. (AL.com)
Mistrial Declared in Sue Schmitz Case Sep 9, 2008
Stay Informed and Help Us Cover The News. Stay informed up to the minute. (WSJA.com, AL)
Judge sends deadlocked jury in Alabama Rep. Sue Schmitz's case home for weekend Sep 7, 2008
Decatur - Jurors told a federal judge Friday afternoon they remained deadlocked in Rep. Sue Schmitz's trial on charges that she arranged a bogus job for herself with a community college program for troubled teens. (AL.com)
Abbie L. Prescott Sep 6, 2008
In addition, she leaves behind two sisters, Addie E. Taylor of Decatur and Margaret L. Parrish of Montgomery and their families, along with numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held Sept. 2 at Laughlin Service Funeral Home followed by the burial service at Maple Hill Cemetery. (Madison County Record, AL)
Schmitz jury goes into second day Sep 6, 2008
DECATUR - Jurors in the trial of state Rep. Sue Schmitz will go back to work at 8:30 this morning after their first full day of deliberations Thursday ended without a decision. (AL.com)
These places do wings right Sep 5, 2008
Wing It on Snapfiner Road in Decatur have the bomb wings ( when the right person is cooking them). By jennifer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
National Guard units provide security at evacuee shelters Sep 4, 2008
Other evacuee locations include Northwest-Shoals Community College at Muscle Shoals and Phil Campbell, Wallace State Community College in Hanceville and Calhoun Community College in Decatur. The 231st Military Police Battalion from Prattville will have a command cell located in Decatur. (WSJA.com, AL)
Local military police sent to help Sep 4, 2008
The seven locations include Bevill State Community College campuses at Sumiton, Hamilton and Fayette, Northwest-Shoals Community College at Muscle Shoals and Phil Campbell, Wallace State Community College in Hanceville and Calhoun Community College in Decatur. They are all split up, Timmons said. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Schmitz lawyers wrap up their case Sep 4, 2008
DECATUR - Lawyers for state Rep. Sue Schmitz rested their case Tuesday afternoon after calling more than 20 witnesses, including Madison County District Attorney Tim Morgan and District Court Judge Martha Lynn Sherrod, who testified that Schmitz has a very good reputation in the education, government and general communities for honesty and hard work. (AL.com)
Irby B. Gray, 85, artist, left mark across Atlanta Sep 3, 2008
Her famous image adorned the former Decatur dairy s fleet of delivery trucks ... Gray painted firetrucks for Atlanta, DeKalb County, Decatur and other agencies in metro Atlanta ... The funeral for Irby B. Gray, 85, of Decatur, and formerly of College Park, will be 11 a.m. Thursday at A.S. Turner He died Saturday at DeKalb Medical Center due to complications from appendicitis surgery. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Missing Ala. college student found in Atlanta Sep 3, 2008
UAH Police Chief Charles Gailes said Tuesday that Torrie Rae Hoult was located by police in Atlanta and has returned home to Decatur, Ala. Torrie Rae Hoult. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
La. evacuees take shelter at CACC Sep 2, 2008
I have an aunt in Decatur. I m going to call her and see if she can come get us. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Sports scoreboard Sep 1, 2008
Panora Panorama 30, Leon Central Decatur 7 ... Lyons-Decatur Northeast 48, Conestoga 32. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Local help sent to deal with Gustav Sep 1, 2008
State officials say the crews departed Decatur on Sunday for Louisiana. Included were Capt. James Smith of Heyworth, who was piloting one of the UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters and Warrant Officer Adam Humphreys of Normal. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Hammett not at home on witness stand Aug 30, 2008
The trial in a Decatur federal courtroom of a Madison County legislator who is alleged to have accepted pay for work she didn t do continues this week, but the opening round last week produced some interesting testimony. When the attorney for Rep. (Madison County Record, AL)
State senators backing request to extend space shuttle program Aug 29, 2008
The letter called for support of the Ares program, the Orion crew capsule and for support for commercial rockets, such as the Delta IV manufactured by the United Launch Alliance in Decatur. CONTINUED 1. (AL.com)
Tournament Results Aug 28, 2008
April 2-5, Dixie Duel, Wheeler Lake, Decatur, Ala. April 23-26, Blue Ridge Brawl, Smith Mountain Lake, Moneta, Va. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Lisa Ballentine, 48, in music and law, she rocked Aug 28, 2008
She died of ovarian cancer Monday at her Decatur residence. A.S. Turner is in charge of arrangements. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Home invasion and armed robbery Aug 27, 2008
Decatur County Sheriff's Investigator Redell Walton said that two of the three men had handguns and took the wife, who was awake at the time, to the bedroom where her husband was asleep ... The following arrests and citations, occurring between Aug. 21-26, have been reported by Bainbridge Public Safety and the Decatur County Jail. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Judge asks lawyers to speed pace in Schmitz Decatur trial Aug 26, 2008
The trial in Decatur started its second week Monday. The judge has told jurors the trial could last three to four weeks. (WSJA.com, AL)
Heavy rain heightens threat of Ala. flash flooding Aug 26, 2008
Houston County Emergency Management Agency Director Clark Matthews told the Decatur Daily that Fay gave emergency officials a chance to test their preparedness in case a stronger storm strikes this season. "We've had some training exercises, but you can't simulate what we had this weekend," Matthews said. (AL.com)
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)
Madison romance writer courts publishing success Aug 25, 2008
She and her husband lived in Decatur with her parents, Michael and B.J. Wascom, until they found a home in Madison. Harris married at 19 in Germany (she grew up in a military family) and has hopped from place to place with her husband in the Air Force. (AL.com)
Weather update (Saturday 4:30 p.m.) Aug 24, 2008
Numerous trees have fallen on power lines throughout Decatur County, causing power outages on late Friday and Saturday ... 000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ QUITMAN-CLAY-RANDOLPH-CALHOUN-TERRELL-DOUGHERTY-LEE-WORTH-TURNER- TIFT-BEN HILL-IRWIN-EARLY-MILLER-BAKER-SEMINOLE-DECATUR- 1205 PM EDT SAT AUG 23 2008. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
3 officials: Schmitz never in offices Aug 23, 2008
DECATUR - Three site coordinators of the program for troubled youths that employed State Rep. Sue Schmitz to handle public relations testified Thursday they never saw her at their offices. (AL.com)
Friday's Scores Aug 23, 2008
Athens 21, Decatur 20. Lowndes Academy 33, Hooper Academy 6. (AL.com)
Opening Statements Get Underway in Woodward Trial Aug 22, 2008
One witness said that she arrived on Decatur Street right after the shooting and said she heard a gunshot and saw Officer Keith Houts lying on the ground. When defense attorneys asked why she was in the neighborhood she admitted that she and a friend were there to buy drugs. (WSJA.com, AL)
This one's a block party! Aug 22, 2008
BTW, the fact that Pepper Place features local farmers and not just organic ones makes it more affordable than the Morningside or downtown Decatur markets, for example. Upper-middle-class types aren't the only ones who want to buy local food. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Decatur County under flood watch; several of inches of rain expected Aug 21, 2008
An emergency planning meeting due to expected heavy rainfall associated with Tropical Storm Fay will be held Thursday morning at 11:30 a.m. in the meeting room of the Decatur County Administration Building on Broughton Street in downtown Bainbridge. Anyone who can't attend may call Emergency Management Agency Director Charlie McCann at 248-3011. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Hammett says he set up pay for Schmitz Aug 21, 2008
DECATUR - House Speaker Seth Hammett told a federal jury Tuesday he arranged the funding for a job with the CITY program for state Rep. Sue Schmitz. (AL.com)
Schmitz fraud trial under way Aug 20, 2008
DECATUR - Testimony could begin today in the federal fraud trial of a former Madison County school teacher accused of using her influence as a lawmaker to get a state job and then doing little or no work for more than three years ... As jury selection got under way in Decatur Monday, U.S. District Judge R. David Proctor drew a collective groan from 75 prospective jurors when he told them the trial could last four weeks. (AL.com)
Trial Underway For St. Rep. Sue Schmitz Aug 19, 2008
Decatur, AL (WSFA)-Jury selection is underway in the trial of State Representative Sue Schmitz. The 63-year-old teacher and lawmaker is accused of fraud in a 9-count indictment. (WSJA.com, AL)
Schmitz fraud trial begins today Aug 19, 2008
While Schmitz is the only defendant listed for the trial set for 10 a.m. in Decatur, the case will also put the culture of Montgomery politics on the stand, said William Stewart, political science professor emeritus at the University of Alabama. A Birmingham News analysis found that almost one-third of state legislators who served between 2002 and 2006 were tied to the two-year college system through their own jobs, their close relatives' jobs or their businesses. (AL.com)
Rep. Schmitz trial opens today Aug 19, 2008
DECATUR - The first of possibly several trials involving lawmakers and the state's two-year college system opens today in federal court in Decatur. State Rep. (AL.com)
