Washington County Girl in Surgery After Schoo... Nov 14, 2009
The Washington County Sheriff's Office and Sandersville police referred questions to Gray. Today, Gray declined comment. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
MCG joins national flu-tracking network Nov 8, 2009
"If it is going to work, we're going to have to have information from the people in Sandersville, from the people in Washington, from the people in Swainsboro," he said. Ultimately, such a network could lead to better quality of care. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Golden Hawks rally, stay perfect Oct 24, 2009
-- Facing the very same situation that derailed unbeaten Washington County a year ago, the Golden Hawks rallied with three touchdowns in the final 11 minutes to take a 44-31 Region 3-AAA victory over Burke County on Friday night at the House of Pain. Montravious Gladden rushed for 280 yards and five touchdowns, including bursts of 65 and 63 in the second half, to rally undefeated Washington County in a thrilling shootout. (The Augusta Chronicle)
North Augusta's Brown wins eGolf money title Oct 16, 2009
David Robinson, of Sandersville, Ga. won it last year when it was known as the Tarheel Tour. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Area players in eGolf Tour hunt Sep 18, 2009
North Augusta's Scott Brown and David Robinson, of Sandersville, Ga. are tied for third after Thursday's second round of the eGolf Professional Tour's Walnut Creek Open. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Sheriff Identifies Alleged RaceWay Shooter Sep 7, 2009
Chief Deputy David Davis said deputies arrested the man around 3 p.m. Friday in the fatal shooting of Jaymal Patel of Sandersville in the parking lot of the RaceWay at 5127 Mercer University Drive. Patel died Friday morning after being shot in the head. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Solyndra begins building second solar plant Sep 5, 2009
POWER4Georgians today announced that the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) has issued draft permits for Plant Washington, a 850 megawatt coal-fired power plant being developed near Sandersville, in Washington County, Georgia. The EPD issued a variety of draft permitting documents related to the 1,600-acre energy facility, including what are considered to be the four primary permits for the plant: the surface water withdrawal permit, the groundwater withdrawal permit, the water... (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Faith briefs Aug 29, 2009
Speakers include evangelist Charles Price from Sandersville, Ga. on Wednesday and Jeff Rucker, chief meteorologist for WAGT-TV, on Sept. 9. (The Augusta Chronicle)
New work under way on Fall Line Freeway Aug 25, 2009
Also, the Transportation Department recently began acquiring right of way along Georgia Highway 24 from Baldwin County to the Sandersville Bypass. One major hang-up in the project is in Macon. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Mildred Copeland(MITCHELL, Ga.) Aug 23, 2009
Born in Ontario Canada to Otto and Mamie Klipert Wachsmuth, Mildred became a registered nurse and citizen of the U.S. After nursing at several hospitals in Atlanta, Mildred moved to Mitchell over 30 years ago to take a position at the Sandersville Hospital. She retired at the age of 75 from Jefferson Hospital, ran a Christmas tree farm, and was very active in the Mitchell community, working closely with cancer survivors. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Lacking local blood Aug 9, 2009
"I don't buy it that someone from Sandersville can't know the issues of Augusta," Mr. Brantley said, referring to Benjamin Tarbutton III, who represents the 12th District that encompasses part of Richmond County. However, Mr. Tarbutton has visited Augusta State University only twice in his three years on the board as of July. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Ex-Gator leads in Columbia Aug 8, 2009
David Robinson, of Sandersville, Ga. had 77 for 147 and missed the cut by seven shots. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Faith calendar Aug 1, 2009
BENEFIT GOSPEL SING: 7 p.m. today, Kendall Heights Church of God, Sandersville, Ga. GABRIEL'S CALL: 1:45 p.m. Sunday, Bethesda Baptist, Harlem. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Funeral Directors Jul 15, 2009
506 West Church Street Sandersville, GA 31082 (478) 552-2501. 320 North Main Street Tennille, GA 31089 (478) 552-7478. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Hopefuls for governor find big-time donors Jul 12, 2009
The Tarbutton family, which runs the profitable Sandersville Railroad and has long been among the top contributors to the campaigns of governors, gave $18,000. Businessman Virgil Williams, a former chief of staff to Gov. Zell Miller, gave about $12,000. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Fire Destroys Washington County Home Jun 20, 2009
The account has been set up at the Wachovia Bank in Sandersville, Ga. The adress of the bank is 219 South Harris St., Sandersville, Ga. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Golf: Europe wins Palmer Cup Jun 6, 2009
Aiken's Stephen Poole and David Robinson (67), of Sandersville, Ga. tied for third. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Readers Write Jun 6, 2009
William Hovey Smith, Sandersville. Research shows results. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Beauty Boutique: An Affordable, Therapeutic Getaway at Home May 27, 2009
We have regular customers who live in Vidalia, Sandersville, McRae, Eastman and even Atlanta. Here they can find it all under one roof because we put them together head to toe. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
The Week in Review May 24, 2009
- Locals learned that the Jackson Electric Membership Corp. withdrew from a utility consortium s plan to build an 850-megawatt, coal-fired electric plant near Sandersville, citing questions about national energy policy. On Thursday. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Jackson EMC pulls out of coal plant group May 21, 2009
com The Jackson Electric Membership Corp. withdrew from a utility consortium's plan to build an 850-megawatt, coal-fired electric plant near Sandersville, citing questions about national energy policy ... The Jackson Electric Membership Corp. withdrew from a utility consortium's plan to build an 850-megawatt, coal-fired electric plant near Sandersville, citing questions about national energy policy. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Four EMCs drop out of power plant project May 21, 2009
1 billion, 850-megawatt coal-fired plant near Sandersville in Washington County. The four are , , and. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Groups Attempt to Educate Georgians About Dangers of Proposed Plant Washington May 20, 2009
The huge billboard signs going into Sandersville would make one think the entire community supports proposed a new coal-power plant there ... In fact, Midge Sweet, campaign director of Georgians For Smart Energy, one of the groups which staged an information and mercury testing booth in Sandersville recently to spread the word about their concerns over the proposed plant, said 80 percent of all the mercury released into the air falls within a 62 mile radius of where it is released ... The booth... (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Food Giveaway to Aid Low-Income Households May 19, 2009
Wednesday, May 27, 2009: Washington County, 200 Franklin Haynes Blvd., Sandersville. Thursday, May 28, 2009: Hancock County, Hancock Youth Center, Hwy 16 East, Sparta. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
USDA Food Giveaway Starts Monday May 18, 2009
200 Franklin Haynes Boulevard, Sandersville. Thursday, May 28 - Hancock County. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Fishing report May 15, 2009
Hovey Smith, of Sandersville, Ga. and Ken Freel, of Marietta, Ga. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Washington Co. Man Dies in Crash With Kaolin Hauler May 14, 2009
IRWINTON - A 39-year-old Sandersville man died Tuesday from injuries received when the truck he was driving crashed into the back of an 18- wheeler loaded with chalk. According to Georgia State Patrol Trooper First Class Mark Bracewell, David Perry Williams of Sandersville died following an accident on state Route 57 near its intersection of Georgia 112. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Oconee County police blotter May 13, 2009
King, 38, of Sandersville, admitted trying to cash a check forged for $2,763. The check Merenu had was for $2,359. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Baggett Gets First Victory At Speedway May 13, 2009
Michael Slater of Stillmore finished a close third, William Horton of Sandersville was fourth and Danny Cook of Hephzibah was fifth. In the Pure Stock division Keith Roberts of Wrightsville won his first feature of the season, after outdueling Brent Herndon of Wrightsville in a close finish. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Three Counties Escape Storm Damage May 7, 2009
The storm brought heavy rain, winds, thunder and lightning and some nickel-sized hail, especially in Washington County around Sandersville. Several people told the Washington County Fire Department that they saw funnel-shaped clouds passing overhead as the storm moved over Sandersville ... Viewer's picture of storm in downtown Sandersville. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Deal’s entry fills out GOP field May 5, 2009
At the age of 3, his family moved to Washington County (Sandersville), where he remained through college. He served in the Army at Fort Gordon in Augusta and went to undergraduate and law school at Mercer University in Macon. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Coffin Race Benefits Sandersville Cemetery May 5, 2009
That's the slogan of the Sandersville Old City Cemetery Committee this year ... On Monday night in downtown Sandersville by the Washington County Square, she says one of those unique fundraisers helped raise more than just money for cemetery improvements, but in fact the dead ... She says the race brought in a few thousand dollars for Sandersville's oldest and most historic cemetery. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Georgias New Dog Fighting Law Forces Changes in Local Case May 1, 2009
The defendants, who had traveled from Dublin, Wrightsville and Sandersville, were charged with felonies under Georgia s old dog fighting law. However under the new law, those who may have only been spectators would be guilty of a misdemeanor. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Golf: North Augustan tied for second in event Apr 30, 2009
Dane Burkhart , of Aiken, and David Robinson , of Sandersville, Ga. are 6 under. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Trinity Middle Splits With Brentwood Apr 28, 2009
SANDERSVILLE - The Trinity Christian School and Brentwood Middle School baseball teams squared off for a double header and each walked away with a win. In the first game, Cam Soles led off with a single and starting pitcher Ryan Garew doubled, but both were stranded on base. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Williams Drives Car To Victory Lane At 441 Apr 28, 2009
Third was Ricky Brantley of Ailey; fourth went to William Horton of Sandersville and Adrian s Jeremy Ricks rounded out the top five. Williams is a second0generation driver from Dublin (his father John Lee Williams won the first race, and many others, at 441 during the late 1960s and 70s). (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Dublin Shuts Out Washington County Apr 18, 2009
SANDERSVILLE - Dublin got on the field for the first time in a few days and still, with very little practice time over the last few weeks, defeated Washington County 2-0. The Fighting Irish controlled the ball and the tempo early but could not get the ball into the back of the net. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Sandersville 'Tea Party' to Protest Taxes Apr 15, 2009
Beginning at 6 p.m., its organizer says, residents of Sandersville and other neighboring cities will rally and protest the government's bailouts, increased spending and what he called "spread the wealth" tax policies ... "Being in the construction business here in Sandersville, we're not immune to the slowdown," he said. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Volunteers in Medicine Lobbies to Pass Building, Patients to New Clinic Apr 9, 2009
Last month, Community Health Care Systems (CHCS) of Sandersville announced the healthcare provider was awarded funds from President Obama s economic stimulus package. The funds would allow CHCS to expand rural community healthcare by opening a new clinic in Laurens County which would serve an estimated six to seven thousand patients. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Federal Funds Will Rehab Pendleton Homes Mar 28, 2009
Sandersville: $267,504. Eatonton: $228,002. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Exercising Your Way To Health Mar 25, 2009
interviewed the Strout s, who went on to Sandersville the next day before. rolling into Wrightsville two days later. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Raiders Blast WACO For 10 Runs In Sixth Inning Mar 24, 2009
SANDERSVILLE - The West Laurens baseball team traveled to Sandersville. Saturday to take on the Washington County Golden Hawks, and with its bats. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Today's news Mar 11, 2009
DARTON COLLEGE Albany, GA Nursing Medical Surgical Faculty Temporary Position, Sandersville. (). (The Augusta Chronicle)
Laurens to Get New Community Health Center This Year Mar 5, 2009
CHCS has community health clinics in Tennille, Sandersville, Wrightsville. Jeffersonville, and Irwinton. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Chargers, Irish Cruise Into Elite 8 Mar 5, 2009
In other playoff action involving Central Georgia teams, Turner County knocked out defending Class A State Champion Hancock Central 70-57 and Washington County beat Monroe, Albany 57-43 in Sandersville. Waco will play top-ranked South Atlanta Saturday night in Columbus. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Sandersville Clinic Gets Stimulus Boost Mar 4, 2009
Community Health Care Systems in Sandersville and Wrightsville ... Headquartered in Sandersville, CHCS employs 51 doctors, nurses, health care specialists and administrators and has been taking care of patients like Bostic since 1992 ... "That's what it's all about, taking care of the people who may fall through the cracks and not have the health care they need," said Joyce Hartley, a registered nurse at the Sandersville center. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Schools and Businesses Closed Today: Here's Complete List Mar 3, 2009
Sandersville Technical College - Hancock County Center closed. Also closed Monday. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Magill: Fond memories of Mike Merola Mar 1, 2009
Merola was elected Georgia's captain in 1950, and after graduation at UGA he became the head football coach at Sandersville (Ga. High school. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Legislators distracted from state's true needs Feb 28, 2009
We have recently begun to see a newer generation of business leaders such as the Bank of North Georgia s Kessel D. Stelling Jr. and Sandersville Railroad Co. s Charles K. Tarbutton serve as leaders on real issues, such as transportation and water resources. And longtime leaders like former Georgia-Pacific Chairman Pete Correll have bravely stepped in on critical issues like saving Grady Hospital. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Michael Merola, former UGA football captain Feb 25, 2009
Merola became the head football coach at Sandersville (Ga. High School after he graduated and later worked in education in his home state of New Jersey until retirement. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
State furloughs 25,000 employees Feb 25, 2009
The University System of Georgia continues the smartsourcing of jobs and likely new location in Sandersville, GA. The Chancellor, the benevolent follower of Purdue s outsourcing policies, has blindly followed suit. If you don t cross all the T(s) and dot all the I(s) in the contracts, you wind up spending much more. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
William Lozier Sr., 96, lawyer of the people Feb 15, 2009
Mr. Lozier was born in Sandersville. He attended Atlanta s Tech High and was awarded a full scholarship to Columbia University, completing law school there. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Meet the Tech signees Feb 10, 2009
LB, 6-2, 220, Washington Co. HS, Sandersville, Ga. More news: or | More photos. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
November 16-30, 2008, Obituaries Feb 9, 2009
Arrangements by May and Smith Funeral Directors, Sandersville. Elmer Young, 88, Rock Spring Elmer Young of Rock Spring died Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Georgia Tech 09 Recruiting Review LB Feb 9, 2009
Height: 6-2 Weight: 220 Home Town (High School): Sandersville, GA (Washington Co. H.S.) Other offers included: , North Carolina State Lead GT Recruiting Coach: Giff Smith Scout. com Stars: *** Scout. (GoJackets.com)
