Georgia sports for Thursday, May 8th

Atlanta Braves--

It was a 5th straight win recorded by the Braves last night in Atlanta, after the 5-2 decision over the San Diego Padres. Tied 2-2 in the bottom of the 7th inning, newcomer Greg Norton delivered a bases-loaded single for the Atlanta lead--the Braves added 2 more runs in the inning. The offense supported the pitching of Tim Hudson who got the victory with 7 strong innings of work on the hill. The Braves at 17-15 are now 2 games over .500 for the first time this season. They own the best home record in the major leagues, at 13-4. This afternoon in a 1:05 start from Turner Field, the Braves go for the 3-game series sweep of the Padres.

Georgia Tech-Joe Hamilton--

Former Georgia Tech quarterback Joe Hamilton has stepped down from his new position at his alma mater after he was slapped with drug and alcohol charges earlier this week. Hamilton said Wednesday he will immediately resign as the school's assistant director of player personnel. Hamilton was charged with marijuana possession, driving under the influence of alcohol and hit-and-run early Tuesday. The charges came less than a week after he was hired as a coach at the school. The 31-year-old Hamilton also was charged with having an open bottle of beer in his Ford Expedition when arrested by Georgia Tech police shortly after midnight. Hamilton starred for Tech in the late 90's, and led the program to the 1998 ACC football championship.

Georgia sports for Wednesday, May 7th

Atlanta Braves win 5th straight--

The Braves won their 4th straight game last night, taking the 1st of a 3-game series against the San Diego Padres in Atlanta. Jair Jurrjens pitched another strong game in earning the victory. Jurrjens went 6 innings, with 7 hits, a run and 8 strikeouts on his line. Offensively, Chipper Jones knocked his 10th homer of the season, while Mark Kotsay homered as well. Tim Hudson takes the mound tonight as the Braves aim for a 5th straight victory.

Atlanta Hawks' GM Knight resigns--

Billy Knight this morning announced his resignation as general manager of the Atlanta Hawks. It comes after the team just completed its first NBA playoff appearance in nine seasons--a 1st-round, 7-game loss to the Boston Celtics. Knight's resignation is effective July 1st. The 55-year-old Knight spent six years with the organization.
His best season came this year, as the Hawks had a 37-45 regular season record and broke a nine-year playoff drought. Knight says in a statement he's "leaving the organization in much better shape than it was in when I took over."

Former Tech football star arrested--

Former Georgia Tech star quarterback Joe Hamilton is facing multiple charges following a traffic stop early Tuesday. The 31-year-old Hamilton was charged with marijuana possession, driving under the influence of alcohol, hit-and-run, and possessing an open container. Georgia Tech police pulled over Hamilton’s black Ford Expedition, as it matched the description of a vehicle that had been involved in a hit-and-run accident nearby. Hamilton led Georgia Tech to an ACC football championship in 1998, and had just been hired by the school’s football program last week as assistant director of player personnel.