BBA to hire consultant for growth plan Sep 26, 2009
It also has worked in Alabama with the chambers of commerce in Montgomery and Decatur. In 2006, Montgomery hired Market Street to profile the region s economic and demographic data. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Cops: Naked Alabama Man Stole Truck, Drives It to Ditch Sep 26, 2009
He is being held for observation at a Decatur hospital. FOX NEWS VIDEOS. (Fox News)
Announcements 9/24 Sep 23, 2009
Pageant There will be an America s Little Miss Pageant on Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Decatur Co. Civic Center. For more info. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Ex-Ala. cop gets 16 months for $50K theft Sep 23, 2009
(AP) - A federal judge has imposed a 16-month sentence on a former Decatur police officer who staged his apparent abduction, stole $50,000 from the department and fled to Las Vegas. The judge in Huntsville sentenced former Decatur police Sgt. Faron White for theft on Tuesday ... The judge ordered White to pay about $50,000 in restitution to Decatur police. (WSJA.com, AL)
Top performances from states blue-chip prospects Sep 21, 2009
Hillgrove QB Synjyn Days: The Georgia Tech commitment was 10-of-15 passing for 190 yards and 2 TDs and ran for two others in a 51-20 win over Decatur. North Clayton RB Clarence Jackson: The Ole Miss commitment rushed for 226 yards on 28 carries and had touchdown runs of 52 and 34 yards in a 27-0 win over Ola. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Emil Schoeman, 92, fast food impresario Sep 21, 2009
The Schoemans supported the United Methodist Children s Home in Decatur and the Atlanta Ronald McDonald House. They donated a room to the Ronald McDonald House near Emory University. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Auburn's noisy crowd poses 90,000 obstacles for West Virginia Sep 17, 2009
Larger than Dothan, larger than Decatur, larger even than Tuscaloosa -- when Alabama does not have a home game at its 92,138-seat stadium, of course. West Virginia quarterback Jarrett Brown knows all those people could, and most likely will, spell one big problem for communication. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
The new high school football rankings Sep 14, 2009
decatur where it is greater ... decatur where it is greater ... for the sake of accuracy, mr decatur, the tucker-stephenson game you mentioned was a pre-season scrimmage and doesn t really mean squat. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
How would you rate the Jackets performance? Sep 12, 2009
How would you rate the Jackets performance. How would you rate the Jackets performance. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
School fundraising: Im embarrassed to ask friends for money Sep 3, 2009
Hey Guys this is of interest to you from Jamie s blog about stuff to do in and around Atlanta the Decatur Book Festival is seeking Stylish Moms for a Fashion Show here is the link ... the Decatur Book Festival is seeking STYLISH Moms for a Fashion Show - no waddlers allowed. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Go to Southeastern festivals Sep 1, 2009
Decatur Riverfest, Sept. 18-19, features live music, barbecue, a raft race, a cookoff, vendors and children s activities. 1-800-524-6181, www. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Other prospects steal the show from DeKalb running backs Sep 1, 2009
6:30 am August 31, 2009, by Chip Towers. As I reported from Hallford Stadium Friday night, in the M.L. King-Southwest DeKalb game did not live up to its billing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Stats » Aug 31, 2009
14 average yards per carry) in King's 13-9 victory over Southwest DeKalb (Decatur, Ga ... Georgia recruit Kendrun Malcome (Decatur, Ga. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Weekend Predictions (sound check): Dogs in trouble? Aug 29, 2009
TXDawg (from Decatur to Mansfield, TX) ... TXDawg (from Decatur to Mansfield, TX) ... TXDawg (from Decatur to Mansfield, TX). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
UWA rolls over Belhaven; Northwest CC pulls upset Aug 28, 2009
DECATUR - Ladarius Dawson scored on a 97-yard punt return and Artavis Gregory punched in a score from 5 yards out to fuel the visiting Tigers' comeback. The Warriors, in Brian Anderson's first game as head coach, led 31-12 at the half. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Ga. students flock to UGA, Perimeter Aug 22, 2009
5:00 a.m. Friday, August 21, 2009. Georgia students flock to UGA, Perimeter. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Where Georgia high school grads enroll Aug 21, 2009
7:42 p.m. Thursday, August 20, 2009. Georgia tracking where high school graduates enroll. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Alabama's defense rounding into form Aug 20, 2009
The defense is anchored by linebacker , a junior from Decatur, Alabama. McClain led the Tide in tackles in 2008 with 95. (BamaMag.com)
Screws tighton Georgia banks Aug 16, 2009
It s just that the economy has wreaked havoc on these borrowers, such as residential developers, shop owners and retail landlords who no longer can repay their loans, said John Kline, a Decatur banking consultant. That s the bread and butter of community banking. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Liberty National Life Insurance Plans to Hire 2,500 Sales Agents and Sales Managers in One Day, August 19 Aug 8, 2009
MCKINNEY, Texas, Aug. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Liberty National Life Insurance Company is in the most aggressive growth mode in the Company's 109-year history and plans to hire more than 2,500 sales agents and sales managers in more than 125 hiring events in 19 states across the U.S. in one day. The "We're Hiring" event will take place on August 19. (PR Newswire)
2011 in-state defensive notebook Aug 6, 2009
Decatur linebacker was one of the Class 6A program's leading tacklers last season as a sophomore, and at 6-foot, 223-pounds, he has the early frame of a true inside linebacker. Another middle linebacker with plenty of potential is Carver-Montgomery's , a 6-foot-1, 225-pound wrecking ball and one of Carver's many sophomore contributors during last fall's Class 5A run in the playoffs. (Alabama Sports -- Rivals.com)
Columbia TE Sessions decides to play for FSU Jul 31, 2009
Decatur s Tank Sessions was already a college prospect before coach Mario Allen arrived at Columbia High. But his recruitment took a definite upturn after Allen showed up from Newnan. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Bastos, White claim top spots in Heart O' Dixie Jul 30, 2009
Women 15-19: Polly Vaughn of Decatur. Women 20-24: Parisa Toghiani of Starkville. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Mark Burgess Jul 29, 2009
Updated: July 28, 2009, 11:08 AM ET. Kentucky Lake Paris, Tenn. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Auburn Tigers continue to raid Atlanta Jul 24, 2009
He joins LB Jessell Curry (Buford), ATH Shaun Kitchens (College Park), DB Demetrice McNeal (College Park) and DB Jonathan Mincy (Decatur). Auburn now has 12 commitments overall for its 2010 class. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
RIVALS' TOP 100: New for 2009 Jul 24, 2009
Updated 7/23/2009 5:36 PM ET. com Top 100 Prospect Ranking - Football. (USA Today -- Sports)
Tide targets, commits in new Rivals100 Jul 22, 2009
Defensive end of Decatur (Ga. Southwest DeKalb is the highest-ranked of the newcomers, at No. 28. (Alabama Sports -- Rivals.com)
Shifting ground in the race for mayor of Atlanta Jul 20, 2009
Now you can go from downtown Atlanta virtually all the way to Decatur on the east side, and go from one gentrifying neighborhood to another, the GSU professor said. Nor is the reclamation of old housing limited by race or geography. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
John Carter, 73: ‘Music was his life’ Jul 18, 2009
His funeral is 11 a.m. today at Christ Tabernacle United Church of God in Christ in Decatur. Born in Social Circle, Mr. Carter got his start singing gospel as part of the Gospel Keys of Atlanta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Five Commodores get PS All-SEC honors Jul 17, 2009
DL Carlos Dunlap, Florida 6-6 290 Jr. North Charleston, S.C.LB Rolando McClain, Alabama 6-4 249 Jr. Decatur, Ala. LB Brandon Spikes, Florida 6-3 245 Sr. Shelby, N.C.LB Rennie Curran, Georgia 5-11 222 Jr. Snellville, Ga. (VandyMania.com)
Storms slow commute, bring scattered damage Jul 14, 2009
About 2,000 of those outages were in Atlanta with a concentration east of the city in Decatur and Tucker, officials said. That s down from more than 6,000 overnight. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Noted Atlanta author Paul Hemphill dies Jul 12, 2009
Funeral arrangements are being coordinated by A.S. Turner in Decatur. Search. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Chizik, AU short on early football commitments Jul 11, 2009
Auburnshort on early football commitments - NCAA Football - SI.com. Posted: Friday July 10, 2009 7:04PM; Updated: Friday July 10, 2009 7:04PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Miss. JC Skuttle-Butt 08/20 Jul 5, 2009
The home opener will also showcase the new entrance and other improvements to Bailey Stadium, funded mostly by a $100,000 contribution from the Decatur couple, who own the Decatur Telephone Company. "Every time our players see the new entrance while going to practice it adds something to the upcoming season and we are excited about that," Underwood said. (GenesPage.com)
Independence Day Classic ready to begin Jul 2, 2009
A doubleheader at Columbia State has the Post 19 Juniors meeting Decatur, Ala. at 5:30 p.m.. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Regions sells billing services unit to N. Alabama bank Jun 27, 2009
Regions Interstate Billing Service, based in Decatur, provides accounts receivable services for 360 clients in 31 states ... Macke B. Mauldin, president of Bank Independent, said the firm will remain in Decatur and it will keep the 84 employees. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Man gets life in '08 slaying Jun 26, 2009
On his Myspace page prior to his incarceration, Clark listed his hometown as Decatur, Ind. his favorite author as gothic novelist Anne Rice and his heroes as cycling champ Lance Armstrong and Marxist revolutionary Che Guevara. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Alabama files appeal over vacated wins Jun 26, 2009
The Rutledges are proud of the slice of Decatur history their home preserves. What's the best place in town to watch July 4th fireworks. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Spring Hill outlasts Post 19 Jun 17, 2009
Columbia returns to action tonight going to Alabama to play Decatur Post 15. Spring Hill returns to action Thursday in their own tournament, the UAW Diamond Classic. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
This week's foreclosure sales Jun 16, 2009
Flagstar Bank v. Michael A. Rauenzahn, et al, 1500 Decatur Ave., Holly Hill, single-family residence. Citimortgage Inc. v. Guy Pirillo, et al, 112 Perfect Drive, Daytona Beach, single-family residence. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
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Two Georgia prospects who visited and now are looking harder at the Tigers are Buford linebacker and , a defensive end out of Decatur. Curry is currently committed to West Virginia, but his visit to Auburn has him strongly considering changing that. (Auburn Sports -- Rivals.com)
Best fried chicken Jun 4, 2009
Watershed in Decatur, hands down ... ummm WATERSHED, in decatur ... Watershed in Decatur - Tuesday nights - Edna would be so proud of you Scott. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Barbecue with the Pros: Cookbooks by Adam Perry Lang and Chris Lilly (Plus Recipes!) Jun 3, 2009
That's how Chris Lilly of in Decatur, Alabama and Adam Perry Lang of in New York City do it. Both men have carved out a life dedicated to the art of barbecue. (Epicurious.com)
Alabama 'TimesDaily' Appoints New Publisher May 28, 2009
Sandlin fills the post held on an interim basis by Scott Brown, director of operations for Tennessee Valley Printing Co., which owns the TimesDaily as well as The Decatur Daily and Moulton Advertiser. "Darrell's experience and vision make him the right person for this position," Brown said. (MediaWeek.com)
America's Thrift to open Gardendale store May 23, 2009
Located in the Food World shopping center on Decatur Highway, it will be its eighth store in Central Alabama and its 14th in the Southeast, said a news release. The company purchases store returns, merchandise overruns and closeout stock from major department stores across the country and also offers gently used items from donations to charities like The King s Ranch and Hannah Homes, which receive a portion of the stores profits. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
BBVA Compass Appoints Harold Shults to Lead BBVA Compass Insurance May 22, 2009
A native of Decatur, TX, Shults graduated from University of the South in Sewanee, TN. He is a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) and maintains both Property & Casualty and Life licenses. He has served on Hartford's Advisory Council for three years and co-chaired Hartford's Large Commercial Advisory Board. (PR Newswire)
Northern Alabama May 19, 2009
It s not uncommon to hear Alabamians describe one another as a Baptist from Tuscumbia or a Methodist from Decatur ... One of the highlights of St. John s Episcopal Church, built in 1893 in Decatur, Ala ... St. John s Episcopal Church-Decatur. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Deborah Sullivan, 60, expertly helped the elderly May 19, 2009
Deborah Sullivan, who also worked for Sunrise Assisted Living of Decatur, was a die-hard Red Sox fan ... Ann Paul saw that same passion when she hired Ms. Sullivan as marketing director for Sunrise Assisted Living Center of Decatur ... Corporate headquarters and the regional marketing staff would send folks to her, said Mrs. Paul, who was the executive director of the Decatur location. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Chrysler cuts ties to 14 Ala. dealerships May 15, 2009
Sparkman, Shepard & Morris P.C.Cloverleaf Decatur, LLCDBA Cloverleaf Chrysler Dodge Jeep 303 Williams Ave. SW #1411Huntsville, AL 35801. Susan Schein ChevroletSusan Schein Chrysler Dodge, Inc. DBA Susan Schein Chrysler Dodge, Inc. 3171 Pelham ParkwayPelham, AL 35124. (WSJA.com, AL)
Chrysler eliminates 14 Georgia dealerships May 15, 2009
Premiere Chrysler Jeep Dodge LLC, 1655 Church Street in Decatur. Savannah Dodge Inc., 7011 Abercorn Extension in Savannah. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Blazer Baseball Receives Commitment From Ben Bullard May 13, 2009
-- Ben Bullard, a pitcher from Austin High School in Decatur, Ala ... 98 ERA as a junior in 2008 on his way to Decatur Daily all-area and 6A all-state honorable mention recognition ... Houston HS), John Frost (Decatur, Ala. (Uabsports.com)
Warrior softball players excited about first trip to nationals May 13, 2009
The Warriors will open national tournament action in Decatur, Ala ... While the Warriors are going to Decatur to make a statement, as head coach Kristle Wolcott said last week, the first-year coach also wants her team to enjoy the week in Alabama ... The team took the weekend off and flew to Decatur on Tuesday. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Stars emerge at EAC combine May 10, 2009
Others impressing among the linebacker group included Decatur 2011 prospect Desmond Levelle (6. 94 L-Cone), Minor's Raiques Crump (9. (Alabama Sports -- Rivals.com)
Off and running May 8, 2009
Biffle's bank-running tactics under much the same high-water circumstances helped him claim the championship of the Dixie Duel at Decatur in early April. Will the topwater guys who were catching impressive stringers in practice see their patterns blown by muddy water. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Keep It Made in America bus tours to travel through Indiana next week May 8, 2009
Friday, May 08, 2009 Edition. Today's Weather Hartford City, IN. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Readers write May 7, 2009
Tim Johnson, Decatur. Lesson of hit-run arrests: Always tell the truth. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Storms, Possible Tornadoes In South Kill 1 May 5, 2009
(WGCL)(This tree was deposited onto a Wachovia bank in Decatur, Ga. . (CBS News -- US)
Your weekend beckons May 2, 2009
This yearly series kicks off with the Decatur Green Fest, featuring music all afternoon and into the evening ... Decatur Square, West Ponce de Leon Avenue at Clairemont Avenue, Decatur. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Alabama Senate OKs 4 trustees to UA board Apr 29, 2009
The Senate voted 30-0 Tuesday to approve the reappointment of James Wilson III of Montgomery and new appointments for Davis Malone of Dothan, William Britt Sexton of Decatur, and Ronald Gray of Huntsville. The Senate acted a few hours after the Senate Confirmations Committee approved the four without any dissent. (WSJA.com, AL)
For Alabama barbecue, Brick Pit is the place to stop Apr 29, 2009
- The center of great Alabama barbecue may be Decatur, in the northwest corner of the state, where Big Bob Gibson started serving smoked pork with a distinctive tart white sauce in 1925. Or it might be Tuscaloosa, where Dreamland Bar-B-Que has been slow-cooking ribs since 1958. (Boston Globe)
Shurburtt: Lattimore sounds off on his recruitiment Apr 29, 2009
Running back Kendrum Malcome (Decatur, Ga. Southwest DeKalb) recently picked up an offer from Georgia to go along with Florida State and Oklahoma. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Lady Chargers split final regular season home games Apr 28, 2009
Columbia (37-11) closes the regular season Tuesday in Decatur, Ala. against John C. Calhoun. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Shurburtt: Top offensive players at the Georgia NFTC Apr 28, 2009
Kendrun Malcome (Decatur, Ga. Southwest DeKalb) had a good day at the camp. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Tyler Cobb completes perfect tennis season at MMI Apr 28, 2009
Former LaFayette High standout and current Marion Military Institute tennis player, Tyler Cobb, recently completed a perfect 8-0 season at No. 2 singles in the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Tennis Tournament in Decatur, Ala. Cobb capped the perfect season with a 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 win over Ed Baldwin of Central Alabama Community College. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Two dead in severe weather in the South Apr 20, 2009
In Morgan County, The Decatur Daily reports that a tree fell on a mobile home and killed a man inside. Heavy storms also knocked down trees and damaged homes in western Georgia. (KSLA.com, LA)
