Uga VII's team takes the news hard Nov 20, 2009
The passing of the dog, from a line of pure white English bulldogs that have been owned by Sonny and Cecelia Seiler since 1956, came Thursday morning in Savannah, less than 15 months after his first game on the sideline to start the 2008 season. There won't be a live mascot for the final home game of this season Saturday night against Kentucky. (Athens Banner-Herald)
On the air TV and radio Nov 20, 2009
1:30 p.m. Savannah State at N.C. Central, WRJD-1410. 2:30 p.m. Florida ABethune-Cookman, ESPN CLASSIC. (News & Observer -- Sports)
No mascot for Saturday's game Nov 20, 2009
Four-year-old Uga VII died Thursday morning in Savannah of an apparent heart attack. The dog's sudden death means the Bulldogs won't have a mascot for this Saturday's game vs. Kentucky. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Around the state Nov 20, 2009
Savannah State (2-7) at North Carolina Central (3-7) ... Key matchup: Savannah State QB Kurvin Curry (Hart County) and the offense will need to find a way to move the ball through the air against a N.C. Central defense that allows only 150 ... Keep an eye on: DE Chris Reed (Vidalia) leads Savannah State with 10-1/2 tackles for loss and has 6-1/2 sacks and 47 tackles, has forced two fumbles, recovered two fumbles and broken up two passes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Catching keeper bass challenging Nov 20, 2009
NEW SAVANNAH BLUFF LOCK & DAM ... P.O. Box 30771, Savannah, Ga. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Military honorees are the best of America Nov 20, 2009
The AJCs Jeremy Redmon reported that the Central Savannah River Area Economic Authority in Augusta was recorded as having saved 317 jobs because officials took the stimulus and used it to give those 317 employees a 2. 3 percent raise. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
University mourns loss of mascot Nov 20, 2009
--- The University of Georgia's beloved mascot, Uga VII, died unexpectedly in Savannah on Thursday ... "We are all in a state of shock. We had no warning whatsoever," owner Frank "Sonny" Seiler of Savannah said in a news release issued by the university. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Mercer Runs Wild In Win Over Fisk Nov 19, 2009
The 55-point victory, also a University Center record, was the largest since Mercer beat Savannah State by 32 in 2005. The Bears also equaled the most rebounds in University Center history with 58. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
North Florida beats Savannah State 57-46 Nov 19, 2009
Jerron Granberry scored 16 points and Eni Cuka added 11 to lead North Florida to a 57-46 win over Savannah State on Wednesday night ... Tracy Rankins was the lone Savannah State player in double figures, scoring 17 points ... (AP) -- Jerron Granberry scored 16 points and Eni Cuka added 11 to lead North Florida to a 57-46 win over Savannah State on Wednesday night. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Tarver assumes office, ceremony to follow Nov 19, 2009
In a Savannah courtroom, Ed Tarver was quietly sworn in last week as the new U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. A formal ceremony marking his ascent to the office will be scheduled later and likely take place in Augusta, according to Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Newman. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Jeepers creepers! Songwriter Johnny Mercer gets his own Savannah statue for 100th birthday Nov 19, 2009
Songwriter Johnny Mercer gets his own Savannah statue for 100th birthday - WTIC ... Songwriter Johnny Mercer gets his own Savannah statue for 100th birthday ... Savannah's got a Johnny Mercer statue for tourists' peepers. (FOX61, CT)
Thomas Oliver Nov 19, 2009
When the newly named executive director of the Georgia Ports Authority looks out on the Savannah River as two tugboats dock a ship from Asia, he imagines a line from Chicago to Dallas. Curtis J. Foltz notes that 80 percent of the U.S. population lives east of that line. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Fort Carson honors 15 troops killed in Afghanistan Nov 19, 2009
Staff Sgt. Vernon W. Martin, 25, Savannah, Ga. Sgt. Joshua M. Hardt, 24, Applegate, Calif. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Forecast: Job losses continue in 2010, but at slower pace Nov 19, 2009
Georgia's bright spots include the new Kia plant near Columbus, an Ikea distribution center near Savannah and a federal stimulus program for a river clean-up near Augusta. When I look for growth, I find it outside Atlanta, Dhawan said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
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)
Public Speakers gets a big break Nov 19, 2009
After performing their first public show in April 2008 at The Ritz, the Public Speakers - who are all UGA students - have played regularly at the Road House and at Tasty World, and the three also have started to take their show on the road, sharing their funky rock style in towns like Savannah and Rome, Charleston and Columbia and Tuscaloosa, Ala. Suffice it to say, however, playing on the Classic Center Theatre stage with some of the living legends of the Southern Rock era is the biggest gig in... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Jackets for All-American Nov 19, 2009
9:25 pm November 18, 2009, by Doug Roberson. Georgia Tech s sports information department put out a snazzy release touting the accomplishments of a few key players for All-American honors on Wednesday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Suzi Eszterhas' walk on wild side - with camera Nov 19, 2009
She stands alone in the African savannah - except for a freshly killed zebra right over there, and the yellow-maned lion that's gnawing on its noggin. It's more thrilling than squirrels and nuts, but maybe not as safe. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Savannah Marks 100th Birthday of Johnny Mercer Nov 19, 2009
Savannah's got a Johnny Mercer statue for tourists' peepers. The Savannah-born songwriter was honored in his hometown Wednesday with the unveiling of his lifesize likeness cast in bronze ... The statue in historic Savannah's Ellis Square gives Mercer an honor ordinarily reserved for the 18th-century founders and Revolutionary War heroes of Georgia's oldest city. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
* World News Quick Take Nov 19, 2009
She was arrested and temporarily placed in custody while her 10-month-old child Kamani was put into a daycare program on her military base in Savannah, Georgia. An army spokesman said Hutchinsons deployment has been put on hold while an investigation is carried out. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Single-mom chooses son over serving country Nov 18, 2009
"It was that hard, because he's a very busy baby," Hughes told CNN affiliate WTOC in Savannah, Georgia. "You have to keep an eye on him 24 hours a day.". (CNN -- US)
Four killed in car-train crash in South Carolina Nov 18, 2009
Felder said no one on the train was injured, and once the car was detached, a bus took passengers to the station in Savannah, Georgia. The train was en route from Charleston, South Carolina, to when the crash occurred. (CNN -- US)
Whitaker talks Georgia-Auburn and recruitment timeline Nov 18, 2009
Savannah Jacket didn t you get enough last time when Yolanda s Man was making you look STUPID.Tech ain;t going nowhere this year so let the body s hit the floor. Last but not least is Bank Walker. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Switching to hoops Nov 18, 2009
9:39 pm November 17, 2009, by Doug Roberson. The Tech men s basketball team will get its first test of this young season when it takes on Dayton at 11:30 a.m. Thursday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
SEASON FINALE: Football Travels To VMI Nov 18, 2009
START-UPS WINNING WAYS: Old Dominion's victory over Savannah State on October 24th ensured the Monarchs a winning season and then last Saturday's win over Georgetown gave Old Dominion football one of the best FCS start-up records ... NOT THE USUAL SUSPECTS: It wasn't the usual suspects for the ODU Monarchs in its 38-17 victory over Savannah State on the night of October 24th ... YOU SHALL NOT PASS: Against Savannah State two weeks ago, linebacker captured the 12th Monarch interception of the... (Odusports.com)
National convention awards local FFAs Nov 18, 2009
jpg Special Freshman Academy FFA members, top from left, Brock Compton, Zack Tankersley, Kevin Jones, and bottom, agriculture teacher Trisha Lastly and students Brooke Adams and Savannah Roberts attended the 82nd National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. Special Freshman Academy FFA members, top from left, Brock Compton, Zack Tankersley, Kevin Jones, and bottom, agriculture teacher Trisha Lastly and students Brooke Adams and Savannah Roberts attended the 82nd National FFA Convention in... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Georgia St. football season tickets to go on sale Nov 18, 2009
11:28 p.m. Tuesday, November 17, 2009. Georgia State football season tickets to go on sale Dec. 7. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Major baseball prospects sign on at Tech, Georgia Nov 18, 2009
Jonathan Hester, a 6-3, 195-pound right-handed hitter from Savannah, plays third base at Middle Georgia College. He batted. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Memphis Basketball Notes Nov 17, 2009
In that game, Dorsey had 10 points and 16 rebounds in a win over Savannah State on Nov. 12, 2004. TIGER GUARDS HIT THE GLASS In preseason practices, head coach has stressed that the Memphis guards are going to have to "rebound, rebound, rebound" if the Tigers are going to have success in 2009-10. (Gotigersgo.com)
Soldier nixes deployment to care for baby Nov 17, 2009
Hutchinson is an Army cook and single mother based at Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah, Ga ... remained confined Monday to the boundaries of Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah, 10 days after military police arrested her for skipping her unit's flight. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Dogs baseball announces four signings for 2010 Nov 17, 2009
488 with nine home runs and 43 RBIs as a senior at Savannah Christian. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Tuesday, November 17, 2009. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Scientists convene at SRS ecology lab Nov 17, 2009
Scientists and scholars from seven National Environmental Research Parks will gather at the University of Georgia s Savannah River Ecology Laboratory Conference Center in New Ellenton, S.C. on Thursday and Friday to discuss issues including climate change and its impacts, data collection and coordination across sites, environmental stewardship and new ideas about public education and outreach. SREL will be hosting the workshop for representatives from all seven environmental research park sites:... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Number of stimulus jobs inflated Nov 16, 2009
In one such case, the Central Savannah River Area Economic Opportunity Authority in Augusta reported saving 317 jobs ... Gloria Lewis, executive director of the Central Savannah River Area Economic Opportunity Authority, defended her agency s report of 317 jobs, saying the raises her Head Start employees received will help persuade them to stay in their jobs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Newspaper report: Jobs created, saved by federal stimulus overstated Nov 16, 2009
In one such case, the Central Savannah River Area Economic Opportunity Authority in Augusta reported saving 317 jobs. But the authority's fiscal officer, Chris Whitley, said that represents the number of Head Start workers who received 2. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Georgia does 180 in win Nov 15, 2009
When a former Savannah columnist was asked whether he'd ever seen four consecutive possessions more inept than the two defensive and offensive efforts the Bulldogs had just made, his quick response was "not since the Tennessee game.". Even worse was expected when leading Bulldogs bright spot A.J. Green was knocked out of the game with a shoulder injury after a pair of 12-yard receptions that seemed to fire up the Georgia offense. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Prison time puts stop to scammer's schemes Nov 15, 2009
She soon found work with a contractor at Savannah River Site. When a background check revealed she faced criminal charges in Richmond and Columbia counties, Ms. Taylor presented a document that declared her a victim of identity theft and stated the real suspect was a cousin, Crystal Taylor. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Playoff Scores Nov 15, 2009
Savannah Christian 14, Irwin Co. 10 ... Twiggs Co. 43, Savannah Country Day 14 ... Miller Co. (9-2) vs. Savannah Christian (11-0). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
2012 already? GOP wannabes jockey early Nov 15, 2009
NBCs Savannah Guthrie reports. Get the widget and many other at. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Battle over sewage starts to get dirty Nov 15, 2009
Mr. Smith, 56, is an executive consultant with Savannah River Nuclear Solutions. Anybody Got A $100,000 House Left. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Ga. Tech, Clemson take rivalry down river Nov 15, 2009
The Yellow Jackets and the Tigers were a part of a large ACC contingent that took to the Savannah River on Saturday, joining Wake Forest, North Carolina State and Virginia Tech. The five schools were the most from any conference. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Snakes less active in cold Nov 15, 2009
I e-mailed one of my favorite snake experts: research scientist J.D. Willson over at Savannah River Ecology Lab ... The Corps of Engineers hopes to begin lowering the lake early this week, after the lower Savannah River has dissipated all the recent rainfall that fell below the dam. (The Augusta Chronicle)
State college football roundup Nov 15, 2009
Webber International 35, Savannah State 20: Webber International, an NAIA school from Babson Park, Fla. held off the Tigers in Savannah to win for the fourth time in five games ... The loss dropped Savannah State to 2-7; Webber improved to 4-6. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Playoff partying Nov 14, 2009
You may be the guys saving the Savannah Schools from having to play at the AAA level ... Some of the best examples include today s Region 3-AAAAA. Savannah area schools are some of the best boys basketball programs in the state, especially Savannah and Beach ... I may stand on an exit with a sign will work for ride to Savannah. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Ga. Rep. Barrow Targeted for Health Care Vote Nov 14, 2009
Barrow, a Democrat from Savannah, is a frequent GOP target in his conservative-leaning district. . (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Smith: Wild Georgia shrimp a treat Nov 14, 2009
When shrimp boats are tied up at the docks in Savannah, Darien and Brunswick, I want them to be taking a break from their labors - not because too many of us are eating imported shrimp. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Saturday, November 14, 2009. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Rains create fast current Nov 14, 2009
The weather forecast for today's rowing event on the Savannah River is good, but the several inches of rain that fell earlier this week will make the race course faster, regatta director Tim Jannik said ... WHERE: Savannah River. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Faith briefs Nov 14, 2009
The concert starts with a solemn procession of priests from the Diocese of Savannah accompanied by a Gregorian chant. The three choirs that perform will present several spirituals along with music composed specifically for the Catholic Church through the centuries. (The Augusta Chronicle)
MCG dean foresees consensus on goals Nov 14, 2009
While the school has been taking the same kind of state budget hits as other agencies, expansion continues on a new branch in Athens in conjunction with the University of Georgia and clinical campuses in Albany and Savannah, making MCG "a statewide medical school," Dr. Miller said. Even with more cuts possible, he thinks that will continue. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Twiggs Goes for School's First Football Championship Nov 13, 2009
Friday, the Cobras will take their first step towards that championship when they take on Savannah Country Day in the first round. Last year, Twiggs made a quick exit in the playoffs when they lost to Clinch county in the first round. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
So much for the Dems big tent Nov 13, 2009
The two Georgia Democrats who voted against Nancy Pelosis health care heist Jim Marshall of Macon and John Barrow of Savannah have one thing in common. Theyre vulnerable to defeat when the impact of the public option and the hidden and indirect taxes hit home. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Coastal Banking Company Reports Third Quarter 2009 Earnings Nov 13, 2009
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Petersburg teams cap banner season Nov 12, 2009
0 Super Seniors -- 60 and older -- squads captured titles at the Georgia Super Seniors State Championship in Savannah, Ga. on Oct. 23-25. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Tigers sign Marcus Thornton Nov 12, 2009
He recorded a triple-double in the state quarterfinals with 13 points, 11 rebounds and 10 blocks against Savannah. Thornton is on pace to break the school record for blocked shots in a career. (CUTigers.com)
Monroe guard unit returns to Georgia Nov 12, 2009
The soldiers had spent the past week at Fort Dix, N.J., getting paperwork processed before boarding a plane home to Fort Stewart, located west of Savannah. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Thursday, November 12, 2009. (Athens Banner-Herald)
CPJ wants a playoff system Nov 11, 2009
I stand corrected Savannah Jacket. GO JACKETS. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Around the state Nov 11, 2009
Savannah State (2-6) ... Savannah State was off last week, while Webber International, a NAIA program, defeated Southern Virginia 24-17 ... Savannah State RB Justin Babb (Westlake) has a shot of rushing for 1,000 yards this season. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
College news » Nov 11, 2009
From Shorter College to Savannah State, follow your favorite Georgia college teams on AJC.com. Find game stories, notes and news from Georgia Southern, West Georgia, Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta University, Albany State, Valdosta State and their opponents. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Oconee County police blotter Nov 11, 2009
A check showed that Joseph Wayne Etheridge, 45, of Savannah was wanted on warrants in Greene County. The woman did not want to press charges explaining that she had called 911 out of anger. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Madison Laioni Harrison Chester Dobbin -- St. George (1333) Nov 11, 2009
paternal grandmother Barbara Ann Fogle; aunts Shanique Chester of Savannah, Ga. Angela Colema of Margate, Fla. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Local FFA teams take area land judging event Nov 11, 2009
The Madison County Freshmen Academy Junior Team members Bri Kittle, who earned first high individual; C.J. Rodriquez-Petty, fifth high individual; Jenny Ortmon, ninth high individual; and Savannah Roberts, who placed in the top 25 and also won the area junior competition. The Madison County Middle School FFA Team placed sixth in the Junior CDE.. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Lakeside, Westside runners win titles Nov 10, 2009
Lincoln County, for example, will likely meet unbeaten and second-ranked Savannah Christian in the third round, instead of ECI. Jefferson County would probably face unbeaten and second-ranked Calhoun in the third round, not Callaway. ALL-STARS: Jefferson County quarterback B.J. Bostic and Greenbrier lineman Kevin James are on the roster for the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl, a national high school all-star game Jan. 2 in Myrtle Beach, S.C.. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Shawn McNabb Nov 10, 2009
Stationed at Hunter Army Air Field in Savannah, Ga ... McNabb is survived by his loving parents: David and Ann McNabb of Terrell; sister: Heather Gray and husband Josh of Waxahachie; fianc;e: Sarah Jane Kirk of Savannah, Ga. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
GHSA re-draws brackets Nov 10, 2009
In A, No. 2 Savannah Christian has been moved into the same quarter as No. 3 Lincoln County (9-1), while Holy Innocents' (9-1) inherits Emanuel County Institute (9-1), a team that Savannah Christian has beaten 34-0. The draws for basketball, baseball, soccer and tennis also must be corrected and will be addressed later, according to GHSA spokesperson Steve Figueroa. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Georgia High School Football Daily Spotlight: Class AAAAA Playoff Preview Nov 10, 2009
Class A Irwin County (5-5) at Savannah Christian (10-0) Brookstone (8-2) at Miller County (8-2) Social Circle (4-6) at Holy Innocents (9-1) Bremen (6-4) at Wilkinson County (8-2) Pelham (5-5) at Greenville (10-0) Treutlen (8-2) at Wilcox County (8-2) Whitefield Academy (6-4) at Wesleyan (10-0) Washington-Wilkes (5-5) at Bowdon (9-1) Trion (6-4) at Lincoln County (9-1) Athens Academy (7-3) at Eagle s Landing Christian (8-2) Marion County (7-3) at Clinch County (7-3) Hawkinsville (6-4) at Emanuel... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Different disposal plan may be needed Nov 10, 2009
Savannah River Site's Community Reuse Organization, in a paper unveiled Monday, calls for more dialogue and interest in a topic its vice chairman, David Jameson, believes will have lingering implications for the Aiken-Augusta community ... The concept of reprocessing could even be tested at Savannah River Site ... If it is built, radioactive material stored at 121 temporary sites in 39 states -- including Savannah River Site -- would have a permanent resting place. (The Augusta Chronicle)
