Laurens County Woman Shot in Home Nov 7, 2009
That's off Highway 319 near East Dublin. A news release says a teenage family member shot Sharon Bracewell, but did not give details. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Wrestling team set after annual Blue-Gold Match Nov 5, 2009
Joey Knox, a senior from Dublin Ga. won tough match for the Blue at the 157-pound weight class by notching a 5-2 win over Josh Condon, a freshman from Powder Springs, Ga. (The University Echo, TN)
Best non-playoff teams Nov 5, 2009
Class AA There are no tragedies in this class, but Screven County is a pretty good team that couldn t overcome a 1-3 start that included a one-point loss to playoff qualifier Dublin. The Gamecocks defeated Vidalia, the likely No. 3 seed in 3-AA. For what it s worth, the Maxwell computer ratings rank these five teams on par with East Jackson, a 9-0 team from Region 8-AA.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Irish Supreme Court allows men-only golf club Nov 4, 2009
DUBLIN -- A premier Dublin golf club can continue to bar women from membership, the Irish Supreme Court ruled Tuesday in a discrimination case inspired by similar protests against men-only clubs in the United States ... The seaside club northeast of Dublin successfully appealed a 2004 Dublin District Court judgment that found Portmarnock in breach of the law -- and threatened to withdraw its bar license if it didn't give women equal access to the clubhouse. (ESPN -- Golf)
#19/21 Irish Begin Regular Season Stretch Drive Against Navy Nov 4, 2009
This recent trend began with the 1996 game in Dublin, Ireland, when Notre Dame DE Renaldo Wynn scored on a 24-yard fumble return. In 1999, Navy scored twice in an unorthodox manner, as Chris Oliver recovered a blocked punt in the end zone for a TD and David Alexander scored on a 20-yard interception return. (Und.com)
2010 schedule » Nov 4, 2009
Memorial Tournament Muirfield Village Golf Club; Dublin, Ohio. Tiger Woods. (ESPN -- Golf)
Bay Area home price report Nov 2, 2009
Sunday, November 1, 2009. Sales and median prices include all attached and detached homes, new and resale. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Public option may not be one for Georgians Nov 1, 2009
Three - Attorney General Thurbert Baker, former Georgia National Guard general David Poythress and House Minority Leader DuBose Porter of Dublin - declined to comment until a final bill is written. Former Gov. Roy Barnes, the Democratic frontrunner for the 2010 nomination, issued a statement saying both parties should seek common ground, but did not commit to letting Georgians buy into the public option. (Athens Banner-Herald)
High School Football Oct 31, 2009
Acalanes 35, Dublin 21. 23 Alhambra 49, Dougherty Valley 10. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Warriors clinch Region 3-AA title Oct 31, 2009
Senior quarterback B.J. Bostic accounted for 245 total yards and three touchdowns, and tailback Dontavious Kitchens rushed for two touchdowns as Jefferson County shut out Screven County 35-0 to clinch the No. 1 seed from Region 3-AA a week before traveling to play at Dublin. Last year, the Warriors lost the title with a missed field goal in the closing minute against Dublin ... "Knowing we did it before going to Dublin is a great feeling," Jefferson County coach J.B. Arnold said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Fuel-Assistance Help Starts Monday Oct 31, 2009
Laurens County: (478) 275-0478, 127 High Street, Dublin, GA 31021. Monroe County: (478) 994-6061, 821 Highway 41 South, P.O. Box 382, Forsyth, GA 31029. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Georgia's winless HS teams still hanging tough Oct 28, 2009
Southeast Bulloch: Laney (4-4) and Dublin (7-1) stand in the way of SEB's first 0-10 season since 1966. Stewart County: Stewart, a Columbus-area school, is 1-16 all-time, and its only victory is against Webster County. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Georgia teams face off with titles on line Oct 27, 2009
The Warriors close the regular season at third-place Dublin. Most area South Carolina regions have been decided. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Dublin Woman Wants to Know Who Shot 'Molly' |... Oct 26, 2009
A Dublin woman is offering a $100 reward to find out who shot her dog, Molly ... Moore works as a vet tech at Dublin Animal Hospital, so she said she immediately sprung into action. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Iraq casualties Oct 25, 2009
Forces: U.S. tion/Casualties - Special Reports from CNN.com. There have been 4,671 coalition deaths -- 4,354 Americans, two Australians, one Azerbaijani, 179 Britons, 13 Bulgarians, one Czech, seven Danes, two Dutch, two Estonians, one Fijian, five Georgians, one Hungarian, 33 Italians, one Kazakh, three Latvians, 22 Poles, three Romanians, five Salvadoran, four Slovaks, one South Korean, 11 Spaniards, two Thai and 18 Ukrainians -- in the Iraq war as of October 23, 2009, according to a CNN... (CNN -- Specials)
Author to hold book signing for 'Queen' Oct 25, 2009
Chapters she likens to "songs" also howl through Athens, Savannah, Dublin and Atlanta, where she lives, as well as one other town named River Wall. It's the only fictional place in name, because the real location is home to her truly good-for-nothing kin. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Jacknife Lee looks back at R.E.M. session Oct 25, 2009
When: 6:30 p.m. Monday Where: The Rialto Room at Hotel Indigo, 500 College Ave. Cost: $12 advance, $15 at door Call: (706) 380-8269 Info: Details: Listen to the two-CD set featuring 39 songs from the band's acclaimed 2007 working rehearsals in Dublin and watch Vincent Moon's film of the recordings, titled "This is Not a Show." There'll also be a live auction for items and pre-release T-shirts and bags designed by Chris Bilheimer ... On Tuesday, Lee's second effort with R.E.M. hits the streets, a... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Senate will weigh Tarver appointment Oct 24, 2009
If confirmed, Mr. Tarver will be the top federal prosecutor for a district covering 43 counties, stretching from Thurmond Lake to the Florida border with offices in Augusta, Savannah, Statesboro, Dublin, Brunswick and Waycross. Mr. Tarver, who is part of the Augusta law firm Hull, Towill, Norman, Barrett & Salley, has served as a senator in the Georgia General Assembly since September 2005. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Paul McCartney plans European tour in December Oct 22, 2009
The former Beatle also plans shows in Berlin, the Dutch city of Arnhem, Paris, Cologne and Dublin. The seven-date tour ends at London's O2 Arena on Dec. 22. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Bartlett: Coverage of trivial stories is ballooning Oct 22, 2009
Ben Bartlett of Athens has practiced as a media lawyer in Atlanta and most recently earned a master's degree in international law at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland. He holds undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Georgia. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Anatomy of a raid to rescue fighting dogs Oct 21, 2009
The teams were made up of veteran investigators donating their time, effort and expertise, along with volunteers of the Dublin-Laurens County Humane Society, who would collect and care for the ... The Dublin-Laurens County Humane Society can be contacted at 478-272-5341 ... Based on information from the tip line, they were starting the day prepared to find as many as 60 dogs chained up in the woods behind one man's house in East Dublin, Georgia. (CNN -- Law)
Madonna gets animated at the Grammys - but it's U2's night Oct 21, 2009
The four-man group, formed at school in Dublin in 1977, won all five of the categories in which they were nominated, including the coveted best album of the year and best rock album, as well as song of the year and best rock song. The band's night of triumph set the tone for the 48th annual Grammy Awards, which was the first since 2001 where rock acts clinched the top prizes. (Yahoo News -- Grammy Awards)
Warner Bros. Pictures' Where the Wild Things Are Posts Strong Opening Box Office Results in IMAX(R) Theatres Oct 20, 2009
Where the Wild Things Are: The IMAX Experience is playing in the following IMAX theatres: UNITED STATES Alabama Birmingham - IMAX Dome Theatre at McWane Centre Arizona Mesa - Dickinson Gateway 12 IMAX Theatre Phoenix - AMC Deer Valley 30 with IMAX Arkansas Little Rock - Dickinson Chenal 9 IMAX Theatre California Aliso Viejo - Edwards Aliso Viejo Stadium 20 & IMAX Arcadia - AMC Santa Anita 16 & IMAX Burbank - AMC Burbank 16 & IMAX Camarillo - Edwards Camarillo Palace Stadium 12 & IMAX Covina -... (Primezone Releases)
Investigators: East Dublin Dogfighting Ring R... Oct 20, 2009
An East Dublin man now faces animal cruelty charges after authorities raided his property ... The Dublin-Laurens Humane Society removed 98 dogs from Loyd's property ... "We had only anticipated forty to sixty dogs. So we were prepared for that. Not almost a hundred," says Irene Sumner, with the Dublin-Laurens Humane Society. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
R.E.M. listening party to benefit charity Oct 19, 2009
com An R.E.M. "Live at the Olympia in Dublin" pre-release listening party is planned tonight to benefit Community Connection of Northeast Georgia y Connection/Communities in Schools of Athens ... An R.E.M. "Live at the Olympia in Dublin" pre-release listening party is planned tonight to benefit Community Connection of Northeast Georgia & Family Connection/Communities in Schools of Athens. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Irish, Ugandan aid workers freed in Darfur Oct 18, 2009
Associated Press Writer Shawn Pogatchnik contributed to this report from Dublin. Comments. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Oct 17, 2009
The funeral of the former Boyzone singer is taking place in Dublin ... Celebrities and fans will gather in Dublin this morning to pay their respects at the funeral of former Boyzone star Stephen Gately, who died at his Majorca holiday home last week. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
House OKs funding for Bay Area water projects Oct 17, 2009
Under the measure, about $32 million would go toward projects that treat wastewater for irrigation and other municipal uses at schools, golf courses and city parks in cities including Concord, Dublin and Palo Alto. House members passed the bill by a 241-163 vote, largely along party lines. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Woman charged in cat abuse Oct 16, 2009
She is being held in lieu of $135,000 bail at Santa Rita Jail in Dublin. Thomas first came to the attention of Oakland Animal Services and several animal-rescue groups in 2006 when she was repeatedly found with cats or kittens with serious injuries. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Graybar adds offices Oct 15, 2009
Graybar said it expanded its footprint in California by opening a sales office in Dublin, Calif. relocating its Martinez, Calif. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Garnet Team Performs Well at Coker Intercollegiate Oct 15, 2009
Hester, a native of Dublin, Ga. struggled to an opening-round 77 with play spread across both days as inclement weather forced the suspension of first-round play on Monday. (Uscsports.com)
Man booked in fatal hit-and-run in Oakland Oct 14, 2009
He was being held at Santa Rita Jail in Dublin in lieu of $90,000 bail pending an appearance Wednesday in Alameda County Superior Court in Oakland. E-mail Henry K. Lee at. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Click to read:Clinton, in Russia, Seeks Pressure on Iran Oct 13, 2009
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton pauses as she speaks to the media at Farmleigh House, Dublin, Ireland Oct. 11, 2009. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison). (CBS News)
Outlawed IRA splinter group renounces violence Oct 13, 2009
(10-12) 04:00 PDT Dublin ... The INLA-linked Irish Republican Socialist Party made the announcement at its annual parade near Dublin in honor of their movement's founder, Seamus Costello ... INLA officials said the announcement was not timed to coincide with Sunday's visit to Dublin and Belfast by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Coming storm has officials offering sandbags Oct 13, 2009
Hayward; San Miguel Fire Station, 20336 San Miguel Ave., Castro Valley; Cull Canyon Fire Station, 19780 Cull Canyon Rd., Castro Valley; or the Public Works Operations Building, 4825 Gleason Dr., Dublin. E-mail John Cot at. (San Francisco Chronicle)
* 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP: Big guns Italy, Germany qualify Oct 12, 2009
FAMILIAR FACES: Italy scraped a draw in Dublin to book their spot at the finals in South Africa, while Germany won a gritty encounter with Guus Hiddinks Russia AFP, PARIS Monday, Oct 12, 2009, Page 18 ... The Republic of Ireland came desperately close to pulling off a major upset in Dublin when Sean St Ledger headed them into a 2-1 lead with only three minutes to go, only for Alberto Gilardino to level for Italy on the whistle. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Rep. Jim Marshall Holds Town Hall Meeting in Dublin Oct 12, 2009
People in Dublin filled up an auditorium at Heart of Georgia Technical College to share their thoughts on health care, immigration and other topics with Democrat US Representative Jim Marshall. "I'm concerned with the direction our country is heading and I want it to turn around," said David Scott Bass of Dublin. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Azzurri still unconvincing Oct 12, 2009
They qualified with a Group 8 game to spare following Saturday's 2-2 draw against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin and as long as they don't lose at home to Cyprus on Wednesday they will have gone through the group stages unbeaten. The statistics are impressive, Italy have scored the most goals and conceded the fewest in what could have been a tricky group that included Bulgaria and the outrageous talents of Dimitar Berbatov as well as the gritty Irish, inspired by their Italian legend of a... (iAfrica.com)
On the wildest night imaginable, Tech shows its tenacity Oct 11, 2009
12:59 am October 11, 2009, by Mark Bradley. Josh Nesbitt was surrounded early. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Tech shows tenacity Oct 11, 2009
On the wildest night imaginable, Tech shows its tenacity. 12:59 am October 11, 2009, by Mark Bradley. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
U.S. clinches World Cup berth, wins at Honduras Oct 11, 2009
At Dublin, reserve Alberto Gilardino scored in the 90th minute as Italy tied Ireland 2-2. The Azzurri (6-0-3) won Group Eight with 21 points, with Ireland four back. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
GreenJackets to play host to youth tournament Oct 10, 2009
Schrader to drive at Dublin-441 tonight ... Ken Schrader, a four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup series winner, will race his dirt track car in the Pro Air Supply Late Model feature tonight at Dublin-441 Speedway. (The Augusta Chronicle)
This week's football schedule Oct 9, 2009
Dublin at Miramonte, 7 p.m. ... Valley Christian-Dublin vs. Harker-San Jose at Chabot College, 4:30 p.m.. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Historic Augusta releases most-endangered sites list Oct 9, 2009
This is one of the rare remaining houses built in the area known in the mid-19th century as Dublin because it was settled largely by Irish immigrants, many of whom worked for the railroad. The Laney-Walker Historic District is significant for both architecture and history, notably the development as a self-contained African-American community in the 20th century. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Marshall to Hold Forum in Dublin Saturday Oct 7, 2009
Congressman Jim Marshall says he'll travel to Dublin Saturday for a town hall meeting. In a news release, Marshall invites the public to discuss health care, the economy, jobs and other issues at the DuBose Porter Conference Center at Heart of Georgia Technical College. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Stephens: All Atkinson Oct 6, 2009
" Family ties: It was a breakout game for Silva as well as Atkinson. Silva beat Sweeney for the first time in six head-to-head meetings. The two are good friends and brothers-in-law. Sweeney's brother Dan, an assistant coach at Foothill, is married to Silva's sister Jennifer. Sweeney, who got his 200th win two weeks ago, is in his 23rd season, all at Foothill. Silva was at Arroyo-San Lorenzo and Dublin before arriving at Granada in 2007. "It's a little bittersweet because you don't like to beat... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Double-fatal street race leads to charges Oct 6, 2009
Witnesses reported seeing the two cars racing east on Dublin Canyon Road about 12:45 a.m. Investigators believe the cars were racing again in the westbound direction when Wright crashed the Corvette into a power pole east of Paloverde Road at 105 mph. Wright and Streicher were pronounced dead at the scene. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Tractors Skippin' and Poppin' in Gordon Oct 5, 2009
The event was designed to bring tourism to Gordon and Saturday people came from Wrightsville, Macon, Dublin and Savannah to check out the festival. Judges rate the tractors and they present awards to the best. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Ireland reverses course, backs EU treaty Oct 5, 2009
(10-04) 04:00 PDT Dublin ... "Ireland has sent a very strong signal to the governments and the boardrooms of the world that it is fully engaged in Europe," said Brigid Laffan, professor of European politics at University College Dublin. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Georgia hospitals rated ‘weak’ Oct 4, 2009
Fairview Park Hospital, Dublin. Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Men Capture Second Place at Notre Dame Invitational; Women Place Eighth Oct 4, 2009
Freshman (Suffern, N.Y.) finished 42nd overall in a time of 17:28 with Senior Captain (Dublin, Ireland) placing 43rd in a time of 17:32. Freshman (Charlton, N.Y.) placed 52nd (17:37) and junior placed 53rd (17:37) rounding out the women's top-five scorers. (Friars.com)
AP News in Brief Oct 4, 2009
DUBLIN (AP) Irish Foreign Minister Micheal Martin says Ireland has delivered "a convincing win" for the European Union's reform treaty as the votes are counted. Martin says the "yes" vote is running about 60 percent nationwide for the EU Lisbon Treaty. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Putnam Co. Jury Convicts Three Men in Murder Case Oct 4, 2009
Roy L. Bradshaw, age 48, of Dublin. Michael Morris Mims, age 47 of Sardis. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Eleven Years of Google: A Look Back Oct 3, 2009
In addition, Google opened a research and development center in Tokyo and a European headquarters in Dublin, Ireland. With over three thousand employees, a range or products under its belt and over eight billion items in its search index Google's growth continued to amaze. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Europe's future in Irish hands Oct 2, 2009
Dublin has since worked out guarantees for this check list, and polls show an inclination to approve. But Europe is still holding its breath. (Christian Science Monitor)
Weekend's best matchups Oct 2, 2009
These two teams, plus Dublin (4-0), are unbeaten in 3-AA. Each of the other eight teams has lost twice or more. 2. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Llama drama: Circus animals snarl Dublin traffic Oct 2, 2009
(10-01) 06:22 PDT DUBLIN, Ireland (AP). Dublin's traffic is often snarled, but this could be the first time that llamas are to blame. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Dodge Sheriff Douglas Pleads Not Guilty to Election Fraud Oct 2, 2009
At his arraignment at U.S. District Court in Dublin, 37-year-old Lawton Douglas and two other men pleaded not guilty to federal election fraud charges. That's according to his attorney, Paul Kish of Atlanta. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Garrido property bones are from animals Oct 2, 2009
A six-day search of two homes on Walnut Avenue has not uncovered anything that could connect the Garridos to the abductions of 9-year-old Michaela Garecht of Hayward in 1988 and 13-year-old Ilene Misheloff of Dublin in 1989, authorities said. The Garridos were arrested Aug. 26 on suspicion of kidnapping 11-year-old Jaycee Dugard from South Lake Tahoe 18 years ago, raping her and keeping her in a warren of tents and shacks in the backyard. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Chevron CEO to retire Oct 1, 2009
"I think it's a good time for a transition," said O'Reilly, 62, a native of Dublin, Ireland, who joined Chevron straight out of college 41 years ago and never left. "The company is operating extremely well. We've got a number of major projects coming online. I think John is the ideal choice.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Parolee sought in Oakland double killing Oct 1, 2009
Ferreira is known to frequent Dublin, San Ramon, Livermore and Tracy. He should be considered armed and dangerous, Thomason said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
GM-eBay trial program ending Sep 30, 2009
Very few people chose the "Buy Now" price option, said the owner of Dublin GMC Buick in Dublin, Calif. with consumers preferring to come into a dealership to make such a large purchase. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Malaysian Muslims rock at Black Eyed Peas concert Sep 26, 2009
The Black Eyed Peas said they were glad that people who "feel good about music, enjoy life" could attend the show, which marked the 250th anniversary of Guinness' flagship brewery in Dublin. Malaysia's largest city was one of five places hosting Guinness' concerts. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Fisherman Carves His Own Bait Sep 26, 2009
A Dublin man is hooked on carving out his passion. Frank Fields never has to stop at a store for bait. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Coach Roger Holmes Talks About Irish Sep 25, 2009
The Dublin Irish have a perfect record going into their game against Toombs County ... The Dublin Irish have a perfect record going into their game against Toombs County. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
