Upward Tick In Gas Prices May Be Coming To An End Jun 23, 2009
Gods, heroes and long-dead mortals stepped off their plinths into the evening sky of Athens during the lavish launch of the new Acropolis Museum. Check out how Click2Houston visitors keep cool in Houston's heat. (Click2Houston, TX)
Riders brace for MARTA's decision Jun 22, 2009
Jackson said he takes MARTA and then a commuter bus, and then a Gwinnett County Transit bus and then a lift from his family to get from his summer job detailing cars in Atlanta to his home in Athens. MARTA board members didn t need to go to stations to hear complaints like Jackson s. Hundreds of riders came to public hearings last week to voice their opinions on the cutbacks and get information. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Business Briefs: WUGA programming earns state awards Jun 21, 2009
WUGA, the public radio station for the Athens area, garnered six awards during 2008 ... WUGA, the public radio station for the Athens area, garnered six awards during 2008 ... She earned two Merit Awards in the news and feature categories for a story about the location filming of Black Entertainment Television s first scripted series in Athens. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Tech beats UGA for state's top CB Jun 20, 2009
Three in one week from the bums up in Athens. Joe Schmoe. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Wise Solomons needed to guide transportation Jun 20, 2009
Yes, reality king , we know which Georgia would be the loser in such a split: Georgia minus Atlanta, Athens, and Savannah would equal Mississippi without Oxford ... Georgia would be just fine without Atlanta, Athens, and Savannah ... Georgia would be just fine without Atlanta, Athens, and Savannah. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Bulldog Bites: Coach talks up freshman defensive end Jun 19, 2009
Dads looking for a football-related outing with their kids might want to check out Saturday s All Pro Dad Father & Kids Experience running from 9 a.m. to noon at the Woodruff Practice Fields in Athens ... athensdawg, you are wrong about the oline, we were short on ol the 2nd and 3rd years because of former coach b/4, and the ones they brought in since either left for different reasons, injury etc, they beat the hell outa each other in practice, alot of injuries occur, its taken till this day to... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Atlantic 10 Names 96 Duquesne Student-Athletes to Commissioner's Honor Roll Jun 19, 2009
23% of Duquesne student-athletes were named to the Atlantic 10 Commissioner's Honor Roll. 23% of Dukes posted a 3. (Goduquesne.com)
Bulldogs deal media rightsfor some big bucks Jun 18, 2009
weiszer@onlineathens ... weiszer@onlineathens ... Georgia's broadcasts will continue to air on Cox's Athens affiliates which include WNGC and 960 The Ref. (Athens Banner-Herald)
SHAY, SMITH NAMED TO MIDEAST REGION BASEBALL TEAM Jun 18, 2009
ATHENS, OHIO - Bowling Green State University baseball players and both earned spots on the 2009 American Baseball Coaches Association/Rawlings NCAA Mideast Region team, region chair Joe Carbone, the head coach at Ohio, announced today. Both Falcon players earned spots on the second team. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Afterglow: Dogs bask in Benedict’s commitment Jun 17, 2009
Everybody knows that he needs to leave Athens. I expect it will be in December, as we accept the Outback bid to play Iowa with a very good UG O team but no UGA D. The usual. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Georgia Tech reels in three more commits Jun 16, 2009
The best part about CPJ is that he doesn t need five star recruits to beat up on the Rednecks from Athens. He knows how to coach, scheme and adjust to turn three star players into winners. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Tucker’s Vaughters hits Tobacco Road Jun 16, 2009
Plus, you can help bring the title to Athens. Best of luck young man, I m sure you ll do well at any school. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Ariulf Eric Hampe, 86, of Pembroke; was electrical engineer with General Dynamics Jun 16, 2009
In addition to Bussema, Mr. Hampe leaves nine sons: Charles of Belmont, N.H., Arnold Eric of Louisville, Ohio, Theodore of Athens, Maine, Fredrick of Wellesley, Willie of Canton, Ohio, Kurt and George, both of Quincy, and Anton and Richard, both of Pembroke; six other daughters, Margot Linda, Barbara Hansberry, and Doris Erica Gruber, all of Wellesley, Valerie of Quincy, Karen Ghazi of New Haven, and Monica of Pembroke; 25 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Services have been held. (Boston Globe)
Dogs add another top-40 prospect Jun 16, 2009
weiszer@onlineathens ... weiszer@onlineathens ... com, attended Georgia's camp last week on his latest visit to Athens. (Athens Banner-Herald)
P.M. Roundup: Touchbacks, scoreboard memory, more … Jun 16, 2009
Now hes finishing up classes in San Diego and plans on being in Athens in July ... My son was out running in Athens Friday afternoon and when he crossed the Sanford Drive bridge beside the stadium he couldnt help noticing the scoreboards all lit up with a score from the past: Georgia 42, Florida 30 ... And Thompkins says hes happy he decided to stick around Athens and play for new UGA coach Mark Fox: I really like Coach Fox. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Judaism vs. Neo-Paganism and Neoconservatism Jun 16, 2009
As argued, against the cant of both Athens and Jerusalem and Judeo-Christian values , the greatness of Hebraic civilization was that it placed man squarely under the authority of death, the most powerful reproach imaginable to immanentizing the eschaton. Even in the case of Zionism, it is narrowly nationalist in the extreme and therefore can not be considered world redemptive in any sense. (The American Conservative)
Who will be the ‘transportation governor’? Jun 16, 2009
Light rail to Athens or BUST ... Light rail to Athens would take forever to get there, and cost almost as much as heavy rail ... Light rail from Atlanta to Athens does the density to support it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
It’s been a few days, it’ll be a few more Jun 16, 2009
The AJC doesn t even deliver to Athens anymore, they certainly aren t doing UGA any favors. Since so many of you Techsters spend time on the Junkyard Blog, I thought I d come see what was happening here at the blog of the best engineering school in the welfare state of Atlanta, besides Southern Tech, of course. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Ohio University names new provost Jun 6, 2009
Krendl is set to take the Otterbein job in July after serving as provost at the Athens school since 2004. She s replacing Brent DeVore, who is retiring June 30 after 25 years as president of the 3,100-student, private liberal arts college. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Arizona's Sean Miller Completes Administrative Staff Jun 6, 2009
Prior to his tenure in Athens, Ohio, Walker spent the 2007-08 season as an assistant at Murray State University, where he helped the Racers to a runner-up finish in the Ohio Valley Conference. Additionally, he served as an assistant coach at Saint Louis University in 2006-07, where he directed the team s scouring efforts and helped the Billikens win 20 games for the first time in more than a decade. (Pac-10.org)
Georgia goes Nationwide Jun 4, 2009
Athens Interesting, UGA getting into the pro golf business. Georgias agreement to host and operate a Nationwide Tour event for the next three years will preserve an Athens stop on the tour, showcase the UGA Golf Course and, if all goes well, produce profits that will be used for need-based scholarships for UGA students ... This is another illustration of the universitys continuing involvement and commitment to the Athens-Clarke County community, UGA President Michael Adams said at a... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Adams announces 'Classic' event Jun 4, 2009
clarkson@onlineathens ... clarkson@onlineathens ... Georgia president Michael Adams announced next year's debut of the Athens Classic at UGA, a stop on the Nationwide Tour. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Best fried chicken Jun 4, 2009
Raisin Cane s in Athens ... Weaver D s in Athens ... Weaver D s Rule in Athens. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
So let me get this straight Jun 4, 2009
So, now that you know where I stand on this, let me illustrate Perno's accomplishments in Athens. In his seven years at the helm, Perno has led his team to five NCAA Regional Appearances and advanced three times. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
ATM maker could spread jobs wealth Jun 3, 2009
com Athens and its neighboring counties should feel an economic surge when ATM manufacturer NCR moves its headquarters from Ohio to Duluth - and brings more than 1,200 jobs to the Atlanta suburb by the end of next year ... Athens and its neighboring counties should feel an economic surge when ATM manufacturer NCR moves its headquarters from Ohio to Duluth - and brings more than 1,200 jobs to the Atlanta suburb by the end of next year ... With Duluth within commuting distance, many NCR employees... (Athens Banner-Herald)
TOUGH COMPETITION Jun 3, 2009
The pups in Athens will be lucky to win 6 games ... The Dust said The pups in Athens will be lucky to win 6 games ... Leg humpers go down to the Gamecocks in Athens as well. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
UGA hosting pro golf event Jun 3, 2009
com The Nationwide Tour will return for an event in Athens next year, but at an entirely new venue ... The Nationwide Tour will return for an event in Athens next year, but at an entirely new venue ... The tournament faced an uncertain future after financially troubled Jennings Mill Country Club's four-year contract with the Nationwide Tour expired following April's Athens Regional Foundation Classic. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Top RB Lattimore rules out Georgia Jun 2, 2009
com s No. 2-rated running back prospect in the country, didn t enjoy his visit to Athens and has excluded Georgia from his eight finalists ... When I went down there (Athens) I just didn t feel comfortable and couldn t see myself living there for four years, he said ... Hey, if he doesn t feel comfortable in Athens then he definitely needs to go elsewhere. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Tears at end of historic season Jun 2, 2009
iannone@onlineathens ... iannone@onlineathens ... With the guidance of the lone seniors, Georgia finished the regular season with a 39-9 record, including a 25-2 mark in Athens. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Sixty-one Percent of DU Student-Athletes Earn Spot on Director of Athletics Honor Roll Jun 2, 2009
Sixty-one Percent of DU Student-Athletes Earn Spot on Director of Athletics' Honor Roll - DUQUESNE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. 61% of DU Student-Athletes have been named to the Director of Athletics Honor Roll. (Goduquesne.com)
Eight Gold Medals Jun 1, 2009
Payoff came at the 2004 Athens Olympics. Phelps won six gold medals, an extraordinary achievement but he just missed Mark Spitzs record of seven golds. (CBS News)
Diamond Dogs must win three straight to advance May 31, 2009
" The freshman left-hander's win pushes Georgia into yet another must-win position in postseason play. If they beat the Buckeyes - whom they throttled 24-8 in Friday's Regional opener - they'll meet the Seminoles again today at 4 p.m. Then they'd need to beat Florida State again on Monday night to qualify for an NCAA Super Regional next weekend. Georgia lost its Regional opener against Lipscomb last year before winning four straight games to advance. In 2006, Florida State beat the Bulldogs in... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Pro-Israel advocacy group starts at Ohio U (13) May 31, 2009
Published: Friday, May 29, 2009 1:12 AM EDT Athens, Ohio, and Ohio University aren t exactly hotbeds of radical Muslim student protests ... Then, she read stories in both the school newspaper and the local Athens paper containing incorrect details about the UN resolutions condemning Israel. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Notebook: Starter for today's game still up in the air May 31, 2009
" This and that Ohio State is expected to start Eric Best (7-4, 5.70 ERA) in today's game against Georgia. The Buckeyes stayed alive by beating Marist 6-4 in Saturday's first Regional game. ... The winner of today's Georgia-Ohio State game will be the home team in the 4 p.m. game against Florida State. ... Georgia third baseman Colby May turned his ankle on first base while trying to leg out a third-inning groundout. He limped gingerly back to the dugout, but remained in the game. "It turned out... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Can UGA repeat last year's run in CWS? May 30, 2009
They had lost four of their past five games entering the 2008 tourney and dropped their regional opener to Lipscomb in Athens. Then the Dogs got hot winning 10 of their next 11 games, scoring an improbable 111 runs in the process, to move within one victory of the national championship. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Seminoles pour it on late May 30, 2009
The Bulldogs blocked FSU's road to Omaha in 2001 by winning the Athens (Ga. Super Regional and then sent the Seminoles packing in the 2006 Athens Regional. (Florida Today)
NCAA Tallahassee Baseball Regional Preview May 29, 2009
In 2006, FSU defeated Jacksonville 18-0 in the opening round in Athens, Ga. Under head coach the Seminoles are 25-4 in the opening game of a regional. (Seminoles.com)
Walters steps into new role May 29, 2009
He went on to win two games in the postseason, including a complete-game shutout of Georgia Tech in the NCAA Athens Regional ... Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Friday, May 29, 2009 ... Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of the Athens Banner-Herald. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Cici's continues to close restaurants May 29, 2009
When I was in college and I lived in Athens, OH, we had a CiCi s for a short period. Then, this EXACT thing happened. (Cincinnati Nation)
Buckeyes face tough road in Tallahassee May 29, 2009
They finished the season going 4-13 in their last 17 regular season contests thanks to an eight-game losing streak that included a three-game sweep at the hands of Florida in Athens. They rebounded to win their first two games of the SEC Tournament over Ole Miss and Arkansas before getting thumped 16-0 by LSU in the first of two straight losses to the Tigers. (Ohio State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Predecessors played role in reaching first softball World Series May 28, 2009
Georgia coach Lu Harris-Champer talks to pitcher Sarah McCloud during last week's NCAA Super Regional in Athens ... In 2005, after claiming the Athens Regional over Georgia Tech, Georgia traveled to UCLA for the Los Angeles Super Regional, winning the first game before dropping the next two ... SEASON AT A GLANCE: Georgia advanced to the WCWS by winning the Chapel Hill Regional with victories over Radford and North Carolina and then defeating Ohio State in two come-from-behind games at the... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Road dates new to Diamond Dogs May 28, 2009
Georgia lost its last two series at Foley Field to end the regular season, but is 16-10 away from Athens ... In two of those seasons, both the Regional and Super Regional were in Athens ... Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Thursday, May 28, 2009. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Mudcats, Murphy to perform at library May 27, 2009
The Georgia Mudcats, a band that's been around for 10 years, will be joined in concert by 93-year-old Athens fiddler Earl Murphy, accompanied by Charlie and Nancy Hartness ... Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 ... Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of the Athens Banner-Herald. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Softball freshmen now key contributors May 27, 2009
"We're living in the moment, having fun and playing softball," said Moody, who in 39 starts has 29 RBIs and five home runs, including a big blast in last weekend's Athens Super Regional ... Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 ... Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of the Athens Banner-Herald. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Bulldog golfers tied for first after Day 1 May 27, 2009
" TEAM LEADERS T1. Georgia 288 +4 T1. Oklahoma State 288 +4 3. Chattanooga 292 +8 T4. Washington 293 +9 T4. San Diego 293 +9 INDIVIDUAL LEADERS T1. Jonathan Bowers, Northwestern 69 -2 T1. Scott Langley, Illinois 69 -2 T1. Matt Hill, N.C. State 69 -2 T4. Five players 70 -1 GEORGIA SCORES T9. Brian Harman 71 E T9. Russell Henley 71 E T29. Harris English 73 +2 T29. Hudson Swafford 73 +2 T127. Adam Mitchell 79 +8 Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 WANT TO... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Liberty University bans campus Democratic club May 25, 2009
Anyhow, I m going down to the Church of Holiness this a.m. and pray for all you godless heathens ... (Athens, Greece) Dozens of cars have been smashed, 14 people injured and 46 arrested in riots by Muslim migrants over the alleged defacing of a Koran by a policeman. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
UGA comeback produces first berth in Women's CWS May 24, 2009
ATHENS Taylor Schlopy saw the ball clear the fence, but she never slowed down ... Schlopy s shot was part of a five-run sixth as the Bulldogs rallied for a 7-6 victory over Ohio State on Friday to complete a sweep of the Athens Super Regional. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Dogs headed to Oklahoma City for first World Series May 23, 2009
For the second consecutive day, the No. 8 Bulldogs allowed No. 10 Ohio State to mount a substantial early advantage only to bounce back with a five-run golden inning, posting a 7-6 series-sweeping victory at the 2008 NCAA Athens Super Regional ... For the second consecutive day, the No. 8 Bulldogs allowed No. 10 Ohio State to mount a substantial early advantage only to bounce back with a five-run golden inning, posting a 7-6 series-sweeping victory at the 2008 NCAA Athens Super Regional ...... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Georgia advances to first softball world series May 23, 2009
The Buckeyes were eliminated at the Athens super regional. Georgia's Christie Hamilton (24-8) came on in relief to earn the win. (ESPN -- College Sports)
Kellogg transfers from Providence to Ohio U. May 23, 2009
ATHENS, Ohio -- Alex Kellogg has transferred from Providence to Ohio University and will be eligible to play for the Bobcats at the start of the 2010-11 season. Ohio University officials announced on Friday that Kellogg, the son of former NBA player and current TV analyst Clark Kellogg, had enrolled at the school. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Georgia surprises Newnan safety Ogletree May 23, 2009
He may not have a preference on distance from home but it sure would be much easier and far less expensive for his family and friends if he went to UGA. For those who couldn t make it to Athens, all UGA games seem to get televised ... If you like palm trees and all that then you would really like UM. But Athens I thought is a really nice campus also ... The downtown Athens area has a really quintessential college town feel and personally I like it better than UM. A little change of seasons to me... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
States see jobs vanish May 23, 2009
Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Saturday, May 23, 2009 ... Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of the Athens Banner-Herald. (Athens Banner-Herald)
ACC non-con football musings May 22, 2009
Any truth to the rumor that Cops is filming in Athens this week ... Baba - you make comments about Cops filming in Athens. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Georgia rallies from 4-0 deficit to win Super Regional opener (with PHOTO GALLERY) May 22, 2009
Georgia rallies from 4-0 deficit to win Super Regional opener052209softball1sports@onlineathens ... But the Bulldogs, behind the record-tying slugging of Alisa Goler and a huge Ohio State error, exploded in the fifth inning and picked up a little insurance in the sixth to take a dramatic come-from-behind 6-4 win in the opening game of the NCAA Athens Super Regional ... Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Friday, May 22, 2009. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Georgia still waiting for good reports May 20, 2009
Its either Hargrove or Prison every player has to go through one of those before reaching Athens ... summer is almost here so you know that means that at least 5 to 10 more UGA football players will be in the Athens blotter ... He capped that off by slamming Fatty Stafford to the turf in Athens last year. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Why the Georgia-Florida game will stay in JAX May 20, 2009
And certainly the merchants, hotels and restaurants in Athens would love to have another home gameespecially that game ... Can you not have golf outings, poker games or parties in Athens or Gainesville ... Gainesville 1994 Gators 52 Pups 14 Athens 1995 Gators 52 pups 17. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Best of Big A: Ice cream May 19, 2009
Hodgson s Pharmacy in Athens. It s a little ways from Atlanta, but it s a great little mom & pop old-time pharmacy with an ice cream counter in the back. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Johnson wins in playoff May 18, 2009
Sim, who followed a victory last month in California in the Stonebrae Classic with a playoff loss in the Athens Regional Foundation Classic, closed with a 2-under 69 on the Thornblade Club course to match Gomez (65) at 22-under 264. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Monday, May 18, 2009 ... Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of the Athens Banner-Herald. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Johnson defends Texas Open title May 18, 2009
Sim, who followed a victory last month in California in the Stonebrae Classic with a playoff loss in the Athens Regional Foundation Classic, closed with a 2-under 69 on the Thornblade Club course to match Gomez (65) at 22-under 264. Sim, 24, a victory away fromearning an in-season promotion to the PGA Tour, earned $126,000. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Payday loan limits harmful May 18, 2009
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Softball Team Wins First-Ever Regional May 17, 2009
Though the NCAA has not announced the series site, the Buckeyes are expected to have to travel to Athens to take on the Bulldogs. That fact is no problem for OSU, which was just one win away from a Super Regional in 2007 before losing two straight at home against Cal State-Fullerton. (Bucknuts.com)
Welcome to the 21st century! May 16, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald Sport: Australian and international sports news, results: AFL, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Golf, Athens Olympics, Soccer, Tennis, Cricket, Basketball, Motorsport, Horse Racing, Rugby Heaven Skip directly to. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
So if London gets NFL, do we get cricket and warm beer? May 15, 2009
I just hope the game is in Atlanta or maybe even Athens as long as they play the game on a field without a gridiron (Sorry MLS) ... But a good beer, like a brown like Newcastle, or anything Sam Adams makes, or even some of the varieties made in Athens, like Terrapin, these beers SHOULD NOT be consumed at the 36 to 40 degree temps needed to make crappy American beers taste good ... Next time you re in Athens, have a Guiness pulled at Gencos, who actually do it right. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Harman's golf success started at young age May 14, 2009
iannone@onlineathens ... iannone@onlineathens ... Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Thursday, May 14, 2009. (Athens Banner-Herald)
8 keys to a graduation speech with pomp & significance May 13, 2009
Michelle Connavino, Class of '09, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio. Posted. (USA Today)
