Clapp is a winner in Cumberland debut Nov 18, 2008
MACON After leading 22-17 at the half, the Arthur-Lovington Lancers were edged out 33-32 in the teams season opening non-conference girls; basketball game against Meridian on Monday. Stacie McMillan was the leading scorer for Arthur with 12 points, followed by Cortney Rahn with 11. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Tighter airport security hurts US tourism Nov 18, 2008
and environmental science in the college of liberal arts, mercer university, macon, georgia, announces its. with a rich baptist heritage with educational. (Yahoo News -- Aviation Security)
Prep: Playoff teams hit the road Nov 18, 2008
Jefferson County, which was a 24-12 winner over Northeast Macon on Saturday, travels about 200 miles to Brooks County in Class AA. The Warriors lost on the road in this spot last season, 21-13, to future region opponent Dublin ... BEST WIN LAST WEEK: A week after a deflating, one-point loss to Dublin, Jefferson County bounced back to down Northeast-Macon ... The Warriors outscored Northeast-Macon 10-0 in a pivotal third quarter. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Get moving on interstates studies Nov 18, 2008
I-14 as proposed in 2004 would begin in Augusta, then follow and use the roadbed of the existing Fall Line Freeway as much as possible to Macon, Columbus, Montgomery, Ala. and Natchez, Miss. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Robertson to debut with SCSU women tonight Nov 18, 2008
The contest is a rematch from last year, won in Macon, Ga. by Mercer 58-55. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Boy, 11, treks here for homeless Nov 18, 2008
His trip took him around Macon and up U.S 41 through Griffin and Lovejoy ... Besides raising public awareness about homelessness, Zach has raised more than $7,000 in walk pledges toward his goal of $35,000 to help build a Habitat for Humanity house for a homeless Macon area family. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Bulldogs seem to lack heart Nov 18, 2008
Here s a report on Georgia coach Mark Richt s speech to the Macon Bulldog Club from. You guys calling for a college football playoff surely must of enjoyed the interview of President-elect Barack Obama on. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Hospitals weaken from economys grave loss Nov 18, 2008
in Macon slashed more than 200 jobs or 4 percent of its workforce, according to published reports. Closer to home, Saint Joseph s said it will lower the ax on 50 jobs or about 2. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Grad day move will curb costs Nov 18, 2008
Last year, about 80 percent of eligible UGA students participated in the fall semester commencement, according to UGA Registrar Rebecca Macon. About 2,200 undergraduates and about 500 undergraduates were eligible, about the same as this year. (Athens Banner-Herald)
French teenager held over Potter translation Nov 18, 2008
macon is a city with a rich cultural heritage and strong vision for the future. macon offers. (Yahoo News -- Harry Potter)
Richt Talks with Macon TD Club Nov 18, 2008
MACON With a radio microphone being held to his mouth and earphones clamped around his head, Mark Richt answered questions from a radio interviewer Monday night at the Macon Touchdown Clubs weekly meeting while autographing photos and shaking hands with fans at the same time ... While the fans in Macon were excited to see him, Richt has spent more time than he would like the past few weeks defending his team, his coaching staff and explaining why his team hasnt won more convincingly... (DawgPost.com)
Local service shops prep for pre-holiday rush Nov 17, 2008
Joseph Muench adds air to tires last week at 5 Star Tire otive on Macon Highway ... University students and residents, especially those with long trips ahead of them, will flock to local lube and tune-up shops in the coming days, said Ashley Dillard, co-owner of 5 Star Tire & Automotive on Macon Highway. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Volleyball secures 5th seed in A-Sun Nov 17, 2008
The Bucs are back in action next week as they head to the Atlantic Sun conference tournament in Macon, Ga. where they will take on Mercer or Jacksonville. (East Tennessean, TN)
Two new Georgia Power green products approved Nov 17, 2008
Robins Air Force Base, near Macon, buys 40 percent of the green energy Georgia Power sells now. Georgia Power will begin rolling out its new offerings in the next few weeks, spokeswoman Lynn Wallace said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
New embryo test to screen for 6,000 diseases Nov 16, 2008
macon is a city with a rich cultural heritage and strong vision for the future ... macon is a city with a rich cultural heritage and strong vision for the future. (Yahoo News -- Biotechnology and Genetics)
Is It Illegal Dumping Or Feeding Cattle? Nov 16, 2008
A call to the EPD Macon office yielded no further information about the case as a secretary indicated the case is under enforcement action and could not be commented on whatsoever. The case can only be commented on after it is declared an executed order, according to an EPD spokesman in Atlanta. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Upson-Lee swim team prepares for season opener Nov 15, 2008
I know that there are four schools in Macon that have swim teams, but their is only one coach for all four schools. The coach works with all four teams, but each team competes separately, said Renfroe. (Thomaston Times, GA)
Thomaston-Upson Sports Hall of Fame announces 2009 induction Class Nov 15, 2008
In 1964 he became a sports reporter for WMAZ radio and TV in Macon and in 1970 he took over as the sports anchor for WMAZ-TV. During this time Pope was also the play-by-play announcer for Mercer University basketball broadcasts ... Pope was inducted into the Macon Sports Hall of Fame in 2006. (Thomaston Times, GA)
Martin close behind Chambliss Nov 15, 2008
I left Macon State College in Jan 06 and it took me almost 8 months to find a half decent paying job in Atlanta. When things slowed down at work it took weeks to find a part time job (night hotel auditor in Gwinnett) only to be caught up in a layoff 3 months later. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Fast Facts: Bulldogs vs. Tigers Nov 15, 2008
The game was played 39 times in Columbus and also played in Atlanta, Macon, Savannah and Montgomery, Ala. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Saturday, November 15, 2008. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Kammeon Holsey Signs Basketball Letter-of-Intent Nov 15, 2008
He also was named Middle Georgia Player of the Year by the Macon Telegraph. Holsey is ranked No. 13 in the nation among power forwards by ESPN.com, No. 17 by Rivals. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Mercer tops Piedmont 89-63 Nov 15, 2008
- James Florence scored 19 points to help Mercer beat Piedmont 89-63 on Friday night. Daniel Emerson scored 16 points and grabbed 19 rebounds for the Bears (1-0), who shot 50 percent from the field. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Questionnaire: Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit Superior court judge candidate Brian House Nov 14, 2008
Full name: Brian Macon House. Name preferred for published articles: Brian House. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Predicting playoff winners Nov 14, 2008
Rome / Apalachee Sandy Creek / Chamblee Sequoyah / Clarke Central Sprayberry / Cedar Shoals Statesboro / Harris Co. Thomas Co. Cent. / Ware Co. Villa Rica / S.W. DeKalb Westside-Macon / Glynn Academy Whitewater / Tucker ... Class AA Winner / Loser Appling Co. / Cook Brooks Co. / Tattnall Co. Buford / Heard Co. Calhoun / Banks Co. Callaway / GAC Charlton Co. / Fitzgerald Coosa / Jefferson Dublin / Central-Macon Henry Co. / Laney Jefferson Co. / Northeast-Macon Lovett / Macon Co. North Oconee /... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Schumer Coy About Whether Obama Will Campaign in Georgia Runoff Nov 14, 2008
The DSCC this week dropped cable television buys totaling $100,000 in several media markets around Georgia, and ads are now appearing on more than a dozen cable networks in Atlanta, Augusta, Macon and Savannah. The committee is also up on broadcast TV in the state, although the size of those ad buys was not immediately available. (Roll Call)
Wildcats advance to second round of playoffs Nov 13, 2008
The Cats will host the second round of the state tournament and will play Windsor Academy from Macon. The cheerleaders ask that all Wildcats fans wear black for the "blackout" game this Friday night. (Thomaston Times, GA)
Ga.'s top 10 surprise high school football teams Nov 13, 2008
I THINK COACH ROBERT DAVIS HAS DONE A SUPER JOB AT WESTSIDE OF MACON. ... Southwest Macon s record during the previous 3 years was 3-27. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Survey: Warner Robins best for families Nov 13, 2008
The magazine noted Warner Robins, near Macon, has a population of 54,315 and a median household income of $56,813. The Robins Air Force Base is the state's largest industrial complex, and many of the residents of this proud Georgia town outside Macon are former military personnel, BusinessWeek wrote. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
'My big head' Nov 12, 2008
A wild and exuberant singer from Macon, Georgia, Little Richard blew the world away with his 1955 track Tutti Frutti ... "He knew I was a little black boy from Macon Georgia, and he would take my songs, like Tutti Frutti, which were already hits," he says. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Dogs' defenders want to have more fun Nov 12, 2008
Nice piece from David Hale in the Macon Telegraph on as a quarterback. Here s the latest on. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
The War to End All Wars: Death in the Trenches Nov 12, 2008
In 1916, after returning from duties in Mexico, the unit in Macon formed the 151st Machine Gun Battalion ... Seven men from Laurens County decided to go to Macon to Camp Harris and enlist. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
BusinessWeek: Warner Robins tops in Ga. for raising family Nov 11, 2008
Information from: The Macon Telegraph, http://www. macontelegraph. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Dogs pile up yards despite line woes Nov 11, 2008
Read about it at the bottom of David Hale s notebook in the Macon paper. Speaking of Hale, he talked to a bunch of players yesterday about the Bulldogs defensive breakdowns and wrote about it in his. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Area veterans share their stories on day of remembrance Nov 11, 2008
The Macon native served on the USS Simpson and the USS Texas, which aided in the Allied invasion of North Africa. He made nearly 30 trips across the Atlantic. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Fearless playoff picks Nov 10, 2008
Westside-Macon (10-0) vs. Glynn Academy 2 ... However, the one thing that i would like to see is a Tucker v. Westside-Macon game to see if they are really what they say to be ... While I don t relish that drive down to Macon, I think Tucker might give Westside a decent game. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Entertainment--> Politics Nov 9, 2008
"Macon," the boy says. "Where are you from?". (The Augusta Chronicle)
DEATHS FOR SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2008 (55) Nov 9, 2008
Survivors include five daughters, Paulene Burel of Little Rock, Sherry Squalls of Dallas, Cloverne Hudson of Macon, Ga. Sandra Spencer of Wilmar and Annette Smith of Monticello; four sons, Rev. Alphonzo Vincent of Jonesboro, Jesse Vincent of Warren, Jerry Vincent of Monticello and Glynn Vincent of Little Rock; four brothers, Parnell Crowell, Samuel Crowell, Billy Crowell and Ken Fisher; two sisters, Nevadie Sims of Warren and Cloreatha Smith of Dublin, Ga. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
High school football playoff pairings Nov 9, 2008
Glynn Academy (5-5) at Westside-Macon (10-0) ... Northeast-Macon (8-2) at Jefferson County (8-2) ... Macon County (5-5) at Lovett (7-3). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Telfair Forest Products acquires 50 acres Nov 9, 2008
The state said the tract in the southeastern part of the state between Macon and Savannah was part of lumber industry for more than seven decades. Telfair Forest Products will use some 50,000 square feet of production facilities to produce and bag 3 million bales of wood shavings annually. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Shipp: GOP, Dems both shot themselves in the foot Nov 9, 2008
Jim Marshall, D-Macon, held off another strong Republican challenge to win a fourth term in Congress ... He is a former Macon mayor, a Vietnam vet and a member of the Ranger Hall of Fame. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Standard Textile cuts 65 jobs (900) Nov 8, 2008
Daughter-Mother-Grandmother wrote on Nov 7, 2008 10:24 AM:" I was very upset that our newspaper did not have a single picture or an article about our new PRESIDENT of the United States of America, I guess the presses were down. This is a historical moment in our history and you the editor choose not to run anything on our PRESIDENT. Why, because of all the McCain voters would be offended. Well you have offended OBAMA voters. Either way a person voted OBAMA is still the PRESIDENT. Also we all... (Thomaston Times, GA)
Tell us what you think Nov 8, 2008
To think that 6 black women voted to find him guilty is progress beyond belief here in Macon, Ga. Now, if they will five him 4 death sentences for the murders we will have a fair trial and punishment. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Idle Ramblings the night before UNC Nov 8, 2008
So, fellow Tech fans, is it possible that we re standing on the brink of a solid FM radio station that will reach out as far as Dalton, Rome, LaGrange, and Macon. It seems to me like this would be the next step in Dan Radakovich s marketing plan to get a winning team promoted and supported like a true home team. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Trojans Face Tigers For Berth in Playoffs Nov 8, 2008
the beginning of the year, the Macon newspaper predicted that we would. finish eighth in the region. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Tringale Named SGA National Amateur of the Month Nov 7, 2008
Tringale, a Californian in his senior year at Tech, earned the honor primarily with his come-from-behind individual victory at the demanding Brickyard at Riverside course in Macon, Ga. Tringale posted a 211 tournament total, one stroke ahead of '07 British Amateur champ Drew Weaver of Virginia Tech and a field that included several other of the nation's top-ranked collegiate golfers. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Holocaust touches those inside and Beyond the Fence Nov 7, 2008
More than 60 years ago, admits Leon Bass, he was one angry black GI. In the States during those years, he recalls bitterly, I couldn t get a meal in a restaurant, have a seat (where I wanted) on the bus, or drink the water in Macon, Ga. So what was I fighting for. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
DeAndre Smelter receiving early interest Nov 6, 2008
DeAndre plays for Tatnall Square Academy in Macon, GA. They are annually one of the top programs in the GISA. DeAndre is drawing a lot of interest from top programs all over the Southeast. to read the rest of this story. (GoJackets.com)
Business community weighs in on Obama win Nov 6, 2008
Then, like the Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback he once was, Thomas closes quickly to summon the mix of emotions and history, personal and collective, as an African-American who grew up in Macon, Georgia in the 1960s when black people fought to be able to eat in diners and sit on buses, let alone lead what was racially segregated country. It s a feeling of exhilarating arrival, said Thomas, owner of Red Hot & Blue: A Southern Grill & Bar at the Waterfont. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
What's Happening Nov 6, 2008
"Georgia's Confederate Soldiers Who Died as Prisoners of War 1861-1865" - 7:30 p.m., Watkinsville Community Center, 191 VFW Drive; presented by James E. Stallings of Macon, a veteran of 25 years of military service. "Our Town" presented by University Theatre - 8 p.m. today, Friday, Saturday and Wednesday, Morton Theatre, 195 W. Washington St.; $15 adults, $12 students; (706) 542-2838 or www. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Georgia Senate Race Heads To Runoff Nov 6, 2008
In 2006, Marshall, a former mayor of Macon, eked out a win by just 1,752 votes against former U.S. Rep. Mac Collins. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Georgia House incumbents win their races Nov 5, 2008
That includes two of the national GOP s favorite targets, John Barrow of Savannah and Jim Marshall of Macon. Two Republican incumbents, U.S. House Reps. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Chambliss down to 50.4% Nov 5, 2008
Allen Freeman (R-Macon) was slightly behind former Twiggs County Commission Chairman James Bubber Epps with a few precincts yet to be counted ... 12:15 a.m.: The 8th District race was the only U.S. House contest that Republicans held out hope of picking up this evening, but Democratic incumbent Jim Marshall of Macon appears to have the situation well in hand, leading retired Air Force major general Rick Goddard 57 percent to 43 percent. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Shipp: Perdue will get what he wants on Georgia Supreme Court Nov 5, 2008
Current Atlanta U.S. Attorney David Nahmias or Macon U.S. Attorney Max Wood could be tapped. Perdue could appoint his personal lawyer, Larry O'Neal, a legislator who engineered a personal $100,000 tax break for Perdue. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Around Oconee: Concert to be held at nature center Nov 5, 2008
James E. Stallings of Macon will speak at the Brig. Gen. T.R.R. Cobb Camp No. 97 Sons of Confederate Veterans meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Watkinsville Community Center. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Opponent Preview: Georgia Tech Nov 5, 2008
" In traditional wishbone, triple option sets, the B-back is the dive option, meaning Dwyer hits the center of the defense essentially every down. That line of work is best known for two and three yard gains, but the sophomore has proven to be a home run threat against the strength of opposing defenses. Hes already posted an 88-yard touchdown run against Mississippi State, a 43-yard scoring scamper against Boston College and against Florida State, he put the Yellow Jackets up 11 points with a... (InsideCarolina.com)
Coach Pilcher: Early adversity proved beneficial Nov 5, 2008
"The other two teams in the playoffs from Region 2AAAA are Ware County and Glynn Academy. The only thing for certain in our Region is that undefeated Westside Macon will be number one.". Friday night, Bainbridge, which has two losses, will be playing at Thomas County Central, which has one loss, and Harris, which has two loses will be hosting Americus-Sumter County, which is out of the playoffs. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
TelluRide sings their first single Phone Song for the crowd. Photo by Christopher Presley Nov 4, 2008
TelluRide will be playing several venues in and around central Georgia over the coming months, including a performance at GTO in Griffin on November 8 at 9:30 p.m., and several shows at Whiskey River in Macon. We re hoping to come back [to Upson-Lee] someday to do a full blown concert for the kids, says Hall. (Thomaston Times, GA)
V-103's Mike and Carol Nov 4, 2008
Roberts, now 51, has focused on running and owning radio stations in Macon ... Roberts, in the meantime, spent years building four Macon radio stations: one hip-hop, one Res and two gospel ones ... He now owns a single Res station Majic 100, splitting his time between Macon and Atlanta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
RAYCOM Affiliates: Georgia Tech at North Carolina on November 8, 2008 Nov 4, 2008
theACC.com - The Official Athletic Site of the Atlantic Coast Conference. Station Website (for more info). (Theacc.com)
Altus Air Force Base AAFES Associate serving troops in Afghanistan Nov 4, 2008
Christine Stallwood, originally from Macon, Ga. has been working for AAFES for 16 years and the deployment was an important decision for her. (Altus Times, OK)
Trinity Seniors Winding Down Careers Nov 4, 2008
Christian Stevens transferred in from FPD in Macon his junior year. He s been a playmaker for the Crusaders all season. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
ATF National Response Team Activated to Georgia Mill Fire Nov 3, 2008
Nov. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Response Team (NRT) from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) along with ATF special agents from the Columbus Satellite Office and the Macon Field Office, of the Atlanta Field Division, have entered into the investigation of a large commercial fire at the request of the Columbus Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services. The fire occurred Thursday, Oct. 30, at the Bibb Mill located at 3715 First Ave., downtown... (PR Newswire)
Searching for a church community Nov 3, 2008
Barely 6 months later I would leave teaching and move to Macon. In Macon, I never really had a church, but that was because I was spending nearly every weekend driving back to Albany - I had met T just as I was leaving town. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Cross Country: Nov 3, 2008
On Saturday morning, the ETSU men's cross country team snapped Belmont's six-year run as conference champions, and the Buccaneers went to win their first-ever A-Sun crown at the grounds of the Georgia Industrial Children's Home in Macon. With the win, ETSU moved its running total of conference championships to the magic number of 21 (15 SoCon, five Ohio Valley, one A-Sun); marking its first title since head coach David E. Walker's club won the 1996 SoCon crown. (East Tennessean, TN)
Toss a Stone to Congress Nov 2, 2008
His vision is to have an interstate light rail system between Augusta, Savannah, Milledgeville, Macon and Columbus to improve transportation and stimulate the economy. Stone is the candidate to shore up the 12th District with fortitude. (The Augusta Chronicle)
