Tommy West is a class act Nov 19, 2009
8:41 am November 18, 2009, by Tony Barnhart. Thanksgiving is next week and in that spirit I want to take a break from the BCS, player arrests, and the coaching carousel to tell you a good story about a good man. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Union Countys Blake Gowder accepts Vandy offer Nov 19, 2009
Union County s Blake Gowder accepts Vandy offer. 10:19 am November 18, 2009, by Chip Towers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Weinberger's Furniture to open outlet store Nov 11, 2009
This will be the third store for Mr. Weinberger, who also owns one at Lake Oconee. "This is going to be less frills. We're not going to offer delivery services. We'll arrange them, but we're not going to actually make the deliveries ourselves," he said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
BBQ a passion for photographer Oct 28, 2009
For photographer, barbecue is a passion102809oconee1Correspondent For more than a decade, folks in Athens and the surrounding areas have seen examples of Dennis McDaniel's photographic images in the pages of the Athens Banner-Herald, Athens Magazine, Lake Oconee Living and in a variety of advertisements for clients like St. Mary's Hospital and Athens Tech ... For more than a decade, folks in Athens and the surrounding areas have seen examples of Dennis McDaniel's photographic images in the pages... (Athens Banner-Herald)
School boards: Benefit or burden to education? Oct 24, 2009
School boards: Benefit or burden to education. School boards: Benefit or burden to education. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
On Whites move to fullback and Samuels future Oct 22, 2009
On White s move to fullback and Samuel s future. 9:11 am October 20, 2009, by Tim Tucker. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
4-H shooting teams stress safety Oct 21, 2009
Recently, the group traveled to the Lake Oconee Shotgun Club in Greene County to participate in the Georgia Games and compete with Olympic hopeful shooters. At the District match in Elberton, the Senior and Junior Teams brought home first-place honors, with Kyle Mason and Harley Whitehead the high individuals. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Atlanta tops for retirees during recession really? Oct 21, 2009
Life on the shore of Lake Oconee is suh-WEET. End of story. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
His final 'selah' Oct 13, 2009
I ve been a fan of yours since I could read the Sports Column in the AJC. I had the pleasure of meeting you one day as you played in a celebrity golf tourment at the Harbor Club at Lake Oconee. We chatted for a few minutes but not long enough. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
There was never any doubt on UGA-FLA in JAX Sep 25, 2009
8:05 am September 24, 2009, by Tony Barnhart. Five burning questions as we head into the weekend. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
One-tank trip: Eatonton Sep 19, 2009
The Lodge on Lake Oconee ... 930 Lake Oconee Parkway, 706-485-7785, www ... Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Weinberger stole alone, sheriff says Sep 14, 2009
Mr. Weinberger was co-owner with his brother, Mark, of Weinberger's Furniture and Mattress Showcase in Augusta and at Lake Oconee in Greene County ... The trailer Mr. Weinberger was pulling was owned by the Lake Oconee Elks Lodge No. 2849 ... One trailer found at the business at Lake Oconee had been repainted and bore the name Weinberger's Furniture and Mattress Showcase on the sides. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Clothing store marks 75 years in business Sep 13, 2009
" We still get a lot of professionals of all ages, and retirees, and a lot of retired people from the Lake Oconee area has been a nice business for us.". The store still draws customers from outlying towns such as Elberton, Greensboro, Madison and Monroe, he added. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Golf Coach Bruce Heppler Optimistic About His Team Sep 8, 2009
Instead, Heppler will take his team to the Linger Longer Invitational at Lake Oconee in Georgia and the Wolfpack Invitational in Raleigh, N.C. ... "In the Spring we lost our tournament (the United States Collegiate Championship) for various reasons, and the UH-Hilo Intercollegiate became an exempt event, which gives us an opportunity to play a couple more tournaments, and still have two playing days available. We also get to play another time in Georgia (Linger Longer Invitational at Lake... (Ramblinwreck.com)
Bama benefits from ATL game Sep 4, 2009
You can bet Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer, who has a summer home on Lake Oconee just east of the city, would like build a stronger recruiting base in Atlanta. The Hokies currently have just one Georgian on their roster senior guard Sergio Render of Newnan and one commitment for the 2010 class defensive back Detrick Bonner of Locust Grove. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Lake Oconee visit was an inspiration Aug 25, 2009
During a birthday trip to the Ritz-Carlton, Reynolds Plantation, Stephen and Melanie Schoen decided they wanted to visit Lake Oconee more often ... Christopher Oquendo, for the AJC Stephen and Melanie Schoen had visited Lake Oconee for the first time in August 2008, and were impressed enough with the setting to buy a vacation home in the Reynolds Plantation development ... Why Lake Oconee: The couple had never visited Lake Oconee before that August 2008 trip, and they were wowed by the setting,... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Best from Sunday Aug 24, 2009
Camille Dickens and Curtis Blanton, both of Athens, were united in marriage at 5:30 p.m. April 18, 2009, on the Point at Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee in Eatonton, Ga. The Rev. Michael G. Ricks officiated. (Athens Banner-Herald)
News Analysis: Money woes test some start-up charter schools Aug 17, 2009
One of the most controversial start-ups is Lake Oconee Academy, conceived by the residents of the posh, gated community of Reynolds Plantation. Opponents have described it as nothing more than a taxpayer-funded private school. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Recession Receding? Not in the South Aug 16, 2009
It's put a damper on local celebrations and weekend excursions on Lake Oconee. And it has conservatives worried about the future of the pro-business economy epitomized by the South, a strategy some economists say laid the foundation for the credit and housing crash. (ABC News)
Golf hall's new status is new hope for statues Aug 16, 2009
(A third proposal was submitted by the Reynolds Plantation golf community at Lake Oconee. Ms. Glaser said she wants to put them on pedestals in the museum rotunda, where even nonpaying visitors could view them. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Oconee County police blotter Aug 5, 2009
The two men had argued earlier over a woman at Lake Oconee that Anthony Young used to date and now Dustin Young was dating. When they returned to the house, the argument escalated into a fistfight. (Athens Banner-Herald)
UGA basketball coach isn't worried about new facility May 23, 2009
That s for someone else to work on not me, Fox said after Friday s meeting at the Ritz-Carlton Lodge on Lake Oconee. Fox s concern is producing a better team that will draw more people. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Spotted®: The focus is on you! May 23, 2009
Mickey Channell; Vickie Hawkins, Early Education Specialist with Quality Care for Children; Dr. Holly Robinson, Bright from the Start commissioner with the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (award accepted by Monica Warren); Regina Wiggins, TenderCare parent; and Avis Williams, Lake Oconee Community Church pastor, were awarded with Champion of Children Awards. Channell was also recognized for working closely with TenderCare to secure grants and other funding which helped expand their... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Athletic board buzzing about Georgia-Florida, too May 22, 2009
Greensboro As it does these days, the site of the Georgia-Florida game came up in Thursday s meeting of the executive committee of the UGA Athletic Association board of directors at Lake Oconee. UGA President Michael Adams and athletics directorDamon Evans said, basically, that they are open-minded about what happens with the game after 2010 and that they d like to make a decision by, say, late summer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
UGA approves $40M for football facility May 22, 2009
The project was approved at the board s spring meeting at the Ritz-Carlton Lodge on Lake Oconee. UGA said more than 80 percent of the construction documents have been completed, and the project will be opened for bidding to eight pre-qualified general contractors next week. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Hetzel goes from tragedy to triumph May 7, 2009
She made an equipment change and got fitted for new clubs at TaylorMade Performance Lab at Lake Oconee. She also began working with a Georgia alum, former PGA Tour player and current Champions Tour player, Tim Simpson. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Carolina Wins Chick-fil-A Bowl Challenge Apr 29, 2009
Team Alabama and team Georgia Tech tied for third with a 10-under-par 62 at the third annual event hosted at Reynolds Plantation on Lake Oconee in Greensboro, Ga. "This was just an incredible day on the golf course," said Gary Stokan, Chick-fil-A Bowl president and CEO. "Everywhere you looked there was great golf action. These teams really delivered the level of play we've come to expect in this tournament. To cap everything off with a playoff victory put the perfect finishing touch on a... (Uscsports.com)
Saban, Spurrier tee it up at Chick-fil-A Bowl Challenge Apr 29, 2009
Georgia Tech coach Paul Johnson was one of the many college football coaches to hit the links Tuesday for the Chick-Fil-A Bowl Challenge at Reynolds Plantation on Lake Oconee. Brant Sanderlin / bsanderlin@ajc. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Grobe, Packer Playing in Chick-fil-A Bowl Challenge Apr 29, 2009
The nation's premier head coach and celebrity golf event will be held at the beautiful Reynolds Plantation on Lake Oconee outside Atlanta April 28. The field will include defending champions Steve Spurrier and Sterling Sharpe from the University of South Carolina along with an impressive list of top NCAA head coaches and celebrities. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Scull Shoals fest Saturday Apr 29, 2009
Ed Goff of Reynolds Plantation and Bob Skarda of Lake Oconee will give guided tours. A catered barbecue lunch also will be on hand. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Chick-fil-A Golf is serious business for coaches Apr 28, 2009
Im at Lake Oconee,near my home town of Union Point,for the annual Chick-fil-A Bowl Challenge golf tournament ... Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer, who owns a summer home on Lake Oconee, just finished up spring practice last Saturday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Paul Johnson, Jon Barry To Tee It Up In Chick-Fil-A Bowl Challenge Apr 20, 2009
The 18th hole at the Lake Oconee Course ... The nation's premier head coach and celebrity golf event will be held at the beautiful Reynolds Plantation on Lake Oconee outside Atlanta April 28. (Ramblinwreck.com)
READERS WRITE Mar 29, 2009
Why do we need to help them build a road to their Ritz-Carlton on Lake Oconee. Sadly, I suspect the Greensboro newspaper editor quoted in the story has it right: If they can pull the Jekyll Island deal, what the hell is a seven-mile road project to them. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Conference Examines Timberland Investment in Turbulent Times Mar 26, 2009
The Center for Forest Business, a unit within the University of Georgia's Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, hosted "The Timberland Asset: Stable Investments for Turbulent Times" March 18 - 20 at the Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation on Lake Oconee, Georgia. Timberland is an alternative asset class with a proven record of dependable returns, and which possesses unique qualities that offer an inflation hedge and a stable alternative for many portfolios. (PR Newswire)
Editorial: Regional approach best transportation path Mar 25, 2009
First, the Journal-Constitution noted the bill called for the widening of two-lane Georgia Highway 44 in Greene County, which "runs past the main road of a luxury resort on Lake Oconee, owned by (a family comprising) some of the state's most prominent Republican donors.". The Atlanta newspaper also noted the House bill called for the construction of an interchange on Interstate 95 in South Georgia at Belfast Siding Road that would benefit a Jacksonville-based forestry company that "wants to turn... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Road bill has perks for political donors Mar 22, 2009
It runs past the main road of a luxury resort on Lake Oconee, owned by some of the state s most prominent Republican donors, the Reynolds family ... Reynolds Plantation, on the shores of Lake Oconee, features a $90 million Ritz-Carlton Lodge, world-famous golf courses and homes that sell for more than $4 million. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Reid sets record straight Feb 14, 2009
The scoop on college recruiting. The entry titled "Greg Reid sets the record straight about UGA and Alabama," and any of the comments about it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Wes Durham blogs from the ACC Football Kickoff Feb 11, 2009
Lake Oconee -- The second day of the pre-season football meetings featured the twelve head coaches. Rookie head coaches of Georgia Tech and David Cutcliffe of Duke, drew plenty of attention, but most of the focus was on Frank Beamer and Tommy Bowden, with Virginia and Clemson predicted to finish in virtually a "dead heat" for the conference crown. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Will Hoop Dogs win an SEC game? Feb 10, 2009
Lake Oconee Dawg It look like a no win in SEC in 2009. By Cuz. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Early show for the hard-core as new Bulldo... Feb 8, 2009
" Both men grew up in Athens watching games from atop the railroad that runs beside Sanford Stadium, back before the university built stands behind the end zone. Mark Kimbel drove a Trans Am as a teenager, and said he once met Walker at a garage and borrowed some parts from him. He still remembers the Heisman Trophy winner's apartment number: 111. Most of the fans, though, aren't Athens natives, or even necessarily UGA graduates. They took off work and drove in from out of town for signing day.... (Athens Banner-Herald)
