Georgia education officials hope to save a sports program for disabled students funded by the state. Officials say there is a stopgap plan in-place to keep the American Association of Adapted Sports Programs running in Georgia schools. The non-profit based in Atlanta helps to provide handball, basketball and football games for about 500 state families with disabled athletes. Problems arose when funding for the programs fell victim to the budget ax, with 20-percent in cuts hitting education and other departments. Now, officials expect the program to get a little over $200,000, compared to the typical $700,000.
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Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Steele urges Ga. GOP to stay the course
Republicans meeting in Savannah this morning got a pep talk from the party's national chairman. Michael Steele addressed about 1,500 delegates to the state party convention at the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center.
Steele addressed a state party confident in its message and ability to win at the polls. This stands in contrast to the national party, which seems in introspective mode following recent losses. Georgia Republicans have no such hand-ringing.
"When Georgia stayed red when the rest of the nation went blue, you were the ones who made that happen," said state party Chair Sue Everhart. "We were the last man standing and we did our job... We do not want to change."
Steele urged delegates not to water down their beliefs. "Where does the party go?" Steele asked. "Well, the first thing is that we stop trying to re-make, re-do, re-brand, re-build, re-anything... We're never too conservative for this country."
Steele was followed on-stage by former U.S. Rep. J.C. Watts, a former football star who used a sports story to convey his point. Watts said he heard of a team that lost big. The coach started out the next practice with, "This is a football."
"There was a time when you thought Republican, you thought 'less government, less spending,'" Watts said. "When we look no different than they look, people have a hard time figuring out who are the Republicans and the Democrats."
Yesterday, delegates heard similar messages from candidates for statewide office, including gubernatorial candidates John Oxendine, the state Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner, and Eric Johnson, a Savannah State Senator.
"We need to make people realize that we are conservatives and we don't need to apologize for that," Oxendine said. "As long the Republicans are steady, the people will understand that and will come back to the GOP," Johnson said.
Georgia Republicans haven't had to confront the "should we change" debate with as much electoral consequence as the GOP elsewhere. The conservative message still wins in Georgia, with Democrats holding few statewide offices.
The Georgia Republican Convention is expected to conclude today with Everhart's re-election as party chair and addresses from Governor Sonny Perdue and both U.S. Senators, Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isaakson.
Click below to hear national Republican Party Chairman Michael Steele's address the Georgia state convention delegates. This address has been edited to eliminate an audio glitch in the middle of it and to eliminate the thank you's at the beginning.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Halls of Fame Funding
Macon leaders cannot agree on a way to help fund the Georgia Sports and Music Halls of Fame, and that's bad news for the future of the two Macon museums.
The Halls of Fame are state agencies, but over the last two years there's been a growing desire at the State Capitol to have the City of Macon contribute something financially. Any change would have to be approved by Macon's local legislative delegation.
The city came up with a plan and voted to raise the hotel-motel tax by a penny and split the proceeds between the two halls. But, that proposal was rejected by some democratic lawmakers who want the money split four ways. City councilman Erick Erickson says the city is in a tough spot.
"They're being held hostage by the Governor and General Assembly who are demanding local funds unlike any other state financed project and they're also being held hostage to David Lucas and Robert Brown wanting this amphitheatre/football stadium. No one else wanted it. No one else asked for it. We had a unanimous county and city saying we just wanted a two-way split and yet for some reason we can't get it."
Erickson says the members of the local delegation need to come together so the museums do not close.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Georgia sports roundup--Wed, Dec. 31st
Bowl games for Georgia Tech/Georgia--
Georgia Tech's Yellow Jackets look to wrap a successful season under first-year head coach Paul Johnson with a win in tonight's Chick-Fil-A Bowl from Atlanta. Tech is aiming for its first 10-win season since 1998. Johnson earlier this month earned ACC Coach of the Year honors. Tech, ranked 14th in the nation, will face LSU in the bowl game tonight from the Georgia Dome.
Georgia's Bulldogs put their #16 ranking on the field in Orlando tomorrow afternoon for the Capital One Bowl matchup against Michigan State. The Bulldogs began the season with ultra-high expectations, ranked as a preseason #1. Georgia fans will wonder if this will be the final game for quarterback Matthew Stafford and tailback Knowshon Moreno, who both might consider leaving school for the NFL Draft.
Atlanta Falcons--
The Falcons are deep in preparation for their first NFL playoff game in four years, this Saturday afternoon in Phoneix against the Arizona Cardinals. Meanwhile, an honor for rookie quarterback Matt Ryan. The first-year QB earned Associated Press honors as Offensive Rookie of the Year. The Boston College product helped lead the Falcons to an 11-5 regular season record, following a dismal 2007 for the franchise.
Georgia Tech's Yellow Jackets look to wrap a successful season under first-year head coach Paul Johnson with a win in tonight's Chick-Fil-A Bowl from Atlanta. Tech is aiming for its first 10-win season since 1998. Johnson earlier this month earned ACC Coach of the Year honors. Tech, ranked 14th in the nation, will face LSU in the bowl game tonight from the Georgia Dome.
Georgia's Bulldogs put their #16 ranking on the field in Orlando tomorrow afternoon for the Capital One Bowl matchup against Michigan State. The Bulldogs began the season with ultra-high expectations, ranked as a preseason #1. Georgia fans will wonder if this will be the final game for quarterback Matthew Stafford and tailback Knowshon Moreno, who both might consider leaving school for the NFL Draft.
Atlanta Falcons--
The Falcons are deep in preparation for their first NFL playoff game in four years, this Saturday afternoon in Phoneix against the Arizona Cardinals. Meanwhile, an honor for rookie quarterback Matt Ryan. The first-year QB earned Associated Press honors as Offensive Rookie of the Year. The Boston College product helped lead the Falcons to an 11-5 regular season record, following a dismal 2007 for the franchise.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Gun lawsuit ordered back to state court
The federal appeals court in Atlanta has ordered a lawsuit claiming New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg libeled a Georgia sporting goods store by calling it one of several "rogue gun dealers" to be returned to the state court where it originated. Friday's decision by the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals was the latest development in a two-year legal battle that began when Bloomberg sued 15 firearms brokers in five states, including Georgia. The suit said they were selling weapons that ended up in the hands of New York criminals. Former U.S. Rep. Bob Barr, representing Adventure Outdoor Sports in Smyrna, Ga., argued before the appeals court in September that the suit should be returned to state Superior Court. Bloomberg's lawyers wanted the suit to be dismissed or remain in federal court, because it applies to whether the gun stores violated federal laws.
(Associated Press)
Monday, December 15, 2008
Georgia sports roundup--Monday, Dec. 15th
NFL/Atlanta Falcons--
The Falcons scored a key victory and remain firmly in the thick of the chase for a NFL postseason spot. On Sunday inside the Georgia Dome, the Falcons beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13-10 in overtime. With the win, Atlanta improved their record to 9-5 with 2 games remaining on the regular season schedule. Jason Elam's 34-yard field goal was the difference in OT. For the afternoon, running back Michael Turner had another strong effort with 152 rushing yards. Defensive end John Abraham stoked the Atlanta defense with 3 sacks. The Falcons next week travel to Minnesota.
High School football championships--
Georgia's high school football season ended over the weekend with the five class championship games played inside the Georgia Dome. The winners:
Class 5A: Camden County--defeated Peachtree Ridge 21-14
Class 4A: Tucker--scored the win over Marist 15-3
Class 3A: Cairo--the turnback of Flowery Branch 28-14
Class 2A: Buford--defeated Calhoun 45-21
Class A: Wesleyan--the victory over Emmanuel County Institute 33-21
The Falcons scored a key victory and remain firmly in the thick of the chase for a NFL postseason spot. On Sunday inside the Georgia Dome, the Falcons beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13-10 in overtime. With the win, Atlanta improved their record to 9-5 with 2 games remaining on the regular season schedule. Jason Elam's 34-yard field goal was the difference in OT. For the afternoon, running back Michael Turner had another strong effort with 152 rushing yards. Defensive end John Abraham stoked the Atlanta defense with 3 sacks. The Falcons next week travel to Minnesota.
High School football championships--
Georgia's high school football season ended over the weekend with the five class championship games played inside the Georgia Dome. The winners:
Class 5A: Camden County--defeated Peachtree Ridge 21-14
Class 4A: Tucker--scored the win over Marist 15-3
Class 3A: Cairo--the turnback of Flowery Branch 28-14
Class 2A: Buford--defeated Calhoun 45-21
Class A: Wesleyan--the victory over Emmanuel County Institute 33-21
Monday, December 8, 2008
Jan Kemp, UGA whistleblower, dies
The whistleblower who exposed the University of Georgia's preferential grading system for athletes has died. Jan Kemp died Friday of complications from Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Kemp was fired from UGA in 1982, and won a court case after she sued saying she was targeted because she protested UGA's allowing athletes to play sports even after they failed remedial classes. The trial eventually led to sweeping reforms at UGA and the National Collegiate Athletic Association.
(Associated Press)
(Associated Press)
Monday, December 1, 2008
Georgia sports roundup--Monday, Dec. 1st
NFL / Atlanta Falcons--
The Falcons continued a surprising season with another victory--this on the road Sunday in San Diego, knocking off the Chargers 22-16. With the win, the Falcons improved their record to 8-4, and kept alive their chance to make the postseason. With 4 regular season games remaining, Atlanta is 1 game behind NFC South division leaders Tampa Bay and Carolina. The Falcons are also in the hunt for a wild-card playoff berth.
College football / Bulldogs-Yellow Jackets--
On Saturday, Georgia Tech snapped a 7-game losing streak in their series against Georgia, topping the Bulldogs 45-42 in Athens. Tech's Yellow Jackets trailed 28-12 at halftime, only to turn things around with 26 points in the 3rd quarter. Both teams complete their regular season schedule with identical 9-3 records, and await postseason bowl invitations.
High school football playoffs--
Georgia high school football staged its quarterfinal round of the playoffs over teh weekend. Out of the action, 20 teams remain standing and set for the semifinals this coming weekend. Below are the matchups for this coming Friday and Saturday:
Class AAAAA
Grayson at Peachtree Ridge
Camden County at Newnan
Class AAAA
Griffin at Tucker
Rome at Marist
Class AAA
Cairo at Carver-Columbus
Flowery Branch at LaGrange
Class AA
Calhoun at Brooks County
Fitzgerald at Buford
Class A
Lincoln County at Wesleyan
Wilkinson County at E.C.I.
The Falcons continued a surprising season with another victory--this on the road Sunday in San Diego, knocking off the Chargers 22-16. With the win, the Falcons improved their record to 8-4, and kept alive their chance to make the postseason. With 4 regular season games remaining, Atlanta is 1 game behind NFC South division leaders Tampa Bay and Carolina. The Falcons are also in the hunt for a wild-card playoff berth.
College football / Bulldogs-Yellow Jackets--
On Saturday, Georgia Tech snapped a 7-game losing streak in their series against Georgia, topping the Bulldogs 45-42 in Athens. Tech's Yellow Jackets trailed 28-12 at halftime, only to turn things around with 26 points in the 3rd quarter. Both teams complete their regular season schedule with identical 9-3 records, and await postseason bowl invitations.
High school football playoffs--
Georgia high school football staged its quarterfinal round of the playoffs over teh weekend. Out of the action, 20 teams remain standing and set for the semifinals this coming weekend. Below are the matchups for this coming Friday and Saturday:
Class AAAAA
Grayson at Peachtree Ridge
Camden County at Newnan
Class AAAA
Griffin at Tucker
Rome at Marist
Class AAA
Cairo at Carver-Columbus
Flowery Branch at LaGrange
Class AA
Calhoun at Brooks County
Fitzgerald at Buford
Class A
Lincoln County at Wesleyan
Wilkinson County at E.C.I.
Friday, November 28, 2008
High school football playoffs tonight
Tonight marks the 3rd of 5 weekends of high school football playoff action across the state, as play enters the ‘quarterfinal round.’ 40 teams now remain in the field with hopes of winning one of 5 Class Championships in Georgia. Tonight’s schedule includes action from Baldwin in extreme northeast Georgia, to Kingsland along the coast, to the extreme southwest corner of the state in Colquitt. GPB Sports has been there all season long for high school football fans broadcasting “webcast” Games-of-the-week. That continues tonight with the North Gwinnett at Newnan matchup in west Georgia. Log on to gpb.org/football at 7:30 for complete coverage.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Georgia sports for Monday, November 24th
Atlanta Falcons--
The NFL's Falcons jumped back into the win column Sunday after scoring the 45-28 decision over the rival Carolina Panthers. Running back Michael Turner highlighted the Atlanta offense with 4 touchdowns and 117 rushing yards. It was also a big day for rookie receiver Harry Douglas, who posted a 61-yard punt return score among his 2 touchdowns. With the win, the Falcons improved their record to 7-4, and drew to within 1 game of the lead in the NFC South.
High school football playoffs--
Georgia's high school football postseason is now through two rounds of action. Another weekend of play is ahead for this Friday night across the state.
Georgia/Georgia Tech gridiron rivalry--
The renewal of the Georgia and Georgia Tech football rivalry is ahead for this Saturday. The Bulldogs and Yellow Jackets will clash helmets in Athens Saturday at noon.
The NFL's Falcons jumped back into the win column Sunday after scoring the 45-28 decision over the rival Carolina Panthers. Running back Michael Turner highlighted the Atlanta offense with 4 touchdowns and 117 rushing yards. It was also a big day for rookie receiver Harry Douglas, who posted a 61-yard punt return score among his 2 touchdowns. With the win, the Falcons improved their record to 7-4, and drew to within 1 game of the lead in the NFC South.
High school football playoffs--
Georgia's high school football postseason is now through two rounds of action. Another weekend of play is ahead for this Friday night across the state.
Georgia/Georgia Tech gridiron rivalry--
The renewal of the Georgia and Georgia Tech football rivalry is ahead for this Saturday. The Bulldogs and Yellow Jackets will clash helmets in Athens Saturday at noon.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Georgia sports roundup--Monday Nov. 10th
Atlanta Falcons / NFL --
The Falcons continued a surprising season with a 34-20 win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday in Atlanta. Rookie quarterback Matt Ryan proved steady again at the helm, tossing a pair of touchdown passes. The Falcons also benefitted from intercepting the Saints three times. The Falcons improved their record to 6-3. They're also undefeated in 4 games this season inside the Georgia Dome.
College football weekend --
The Georgia Bulldogs escaped Lexington Saturday with a 42-38 win over the Kentucky Wildcats. Georgia scored their 8th win in 10 games on the season. Georgia Tech's Yellow Jackets were not so fortunate--losing their road game at North Carolina 28-7. Tech fell to 7-3 on the season. Georgia Southern's Eagles were also losers on Saturday, beaten on their home field in Statesboro by Samford, 27-17.
High school football --
Georgia's high school football season has reached the playoff stage following the final weekend of regular season action. Please check out gpb.org/football for all the latest on coverage.
Atlanta Hawks / NBA --
The Hawks are 5-0 to start their season, following an 89-85 win at Oklahoma City last night.
Atlanta Thrashers / NHL --
The Thrashers skated to a 5-2 win over division rival Carolina in Raleigh. It was the 4th straight win for Atlanta.
The Falcons continued a surprising season with a 34-20 win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday in Atlanta. Rookie quarterback Matt Ryan proved steady again at the helm, tossing a pair of touchdown passes. The Falcons also benefitted from intercepting the Saints three times. The Falcons improved their record to 6-3. They're also undefeated in 4 games this season inside the Georgia Dome.
College football weekend --
The Georgia Bulldogs escaped Lexington Saturday with a 42-38 win over the Kentucky Wildcats. Georgia scored their 8th win in 10 games on the season. Georgia Tech's Yellow Jackets were not so fortunate--losing their road game at North Carolina 28-7. Tech fell to 7-3 on the season. Georgia Southern's Eagles were also losers on Saturday, beaten on their home field in Statesboro by Samford, 27-17.
High school football --
Georgia's high school football season has reached the playoff stage following the final weekend of regular season action. Please check out gpb.org/football for all the latest on coverage.
Atlanta Hawks / NBA --
The Hawks are 5-0 to start their season, following an 89-85 win at Oklahoma City last night.
Atlanta Thrashers / NHL --
The Thrashers skated to a 5-2 win over division rival Carolina in Raleigh. It was the 4th straight win for Atlanta.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Georgia sports roundup--Friday, Nov. 7th
College football--
The weekend ahead features Saturday games for Georgia, Georgia Tech and Georgia Southern. Georgia's 14th-ranked Bulldogs are on the road to face Kentucky in Lexington at 12:30. The Bulldogs are off a blowout loss to Florida last week--Georgia looks to improve a 7-2 record. Tech's Yellow Jackets are ranked 22nd in the nation, also on the road at #19 North Carolina for a noon kickoff Saturday. Tech brings their 7-2 record to the contest. In Statesboro, Georgia Southern with their 5-4 record will play host to Samford at noon.
High School football--
Getting close to the playoffs, GPB offers another featured webcast game of the week tonight at 7:30. Brookstone plays at Schley County. You can watch the game online at gpb.org/football.
The weekend ahead features Saturday games for Georgia, Georgia Tech and Georgia Southern. Georgia's 14th-ranked Bulldogs are on the road to face Kentucky in Lexington at 12:30. The Bulldogs are off a blowout loss to Florida last week--Georgia looks to improve a 7-2 record. Tech's Yellow Jackets are ranked 22nd in the nation, also on the road at #19 North Carolina for a noon kickoff Saturday. Tech brings their 7-2 record to the contest. In Statesboro, Georgia Southern with their 5-4 record will play host to Samford at noon.
High School football--
Getting close to the playoffs, GPB offers another featured webcast game of the week tonight at 7:30. Brookstone plays at Schley County. You can watch the game online at gpb.org/football.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Georgia sports for Monday, September 29th
Atlanta Falcons--
The Falcons suffered a 24-9 loss on the road at Carolina Sunday afternoon. The Atlanta-offense consisted of only 3 Jason Elam field goals. The Falcons' season record fell to 2-2.
College football weekend--
It was a rough night for the Georgia Bulldogs Saturday evening. The Bulldogs were battered by visiting Alabama 41-30 in a contest from Athens. It was Georgia's first loss in five games this season. The Bulldogs fell in the Associated Press writer's rankings from 3rd to 11th. Georgia fell to #10 in the coach's USA Today poll.
Georgia Southern lost their Saturday game in tough fashion in Statesboro, 38-37 in overtime to Wofford. The G-Southern Eagles' record is 2-3.
Atlanta Braves--
The end of a difficult season came Sunday afternoon for the Braves--a 3-1 loss at Houston. The Braves finished their worst season since 1990, a record of 72-90 for the year. Good news came in the form of the first-ever batting title for veteran 3rd-baseman Chipper Jones. His .364 average for the season led all major-leaguers.
The Falcons suffered a 24-9 loss on the road at Carolina Sunday afternoon. The Atlanta-offense consisted of only 3 Jason Elam field goals. The Falcons' season record fell to 2-2.
College football weekend--
It was a rough night for the Georgia Bulldogs Saturday evening. The Bulldogs were battered by visiting Alabama 41-30 in a contest from Athens. It was Georgia's first loss in five games this season. The Bulldogs fell in the Associated Press writer's rankings from 3rd to 11th. Georgia fell to #10 in the coach's USA Today poll.
Georgia Southern lost their Saturday game in tough fashion in Statesboro, 38-37 in overtime to Wofford. The G-Southern Eagles' record is 2-3.
Atlanta Braves--
The end of a difficult season came Sunday afternoon for the Braves--a 3-1 loss at Houston. The Braves finished their worst season since 1990, a record of 72-90 for the year. Good news came in the form of the first-ever batting title for veteran 3rd-baseman Chipper Jones. His .364 average for the season led all major-leaguers.
Friday, September 26, 2008
Georgia sports for Friday, September 26th
College football weekend--
It will be a top-10 showdown in Athens tomorrow night. The 3rd-ranked Georgia Bulldogs will host #8 Alabama. Both teams enter the contest with 4-0 records. Kickoff is 7:45, In Statesboro Saturday, Georgia Southern hits the home field with visiting Wofford. The G-Southern Eagles are 2-2. Georgia Tech's Yellow Jackets are off this weekend.
Atlanta Braves--
The Braves will wrap a dismal season with a 3-game weekend series at Houston. With their current record of 71-88, the Braves are guaranteed of their worst season since 1990. Minus the 1994 strike-season, the Braves made the postseason in 14-straight completed seasons--1991-2005. This will be a third straight year not in the playoffs. Veteran 3rd baseman Chipper Jones however, is likely to secure the National League batting title. His .365 averages leads that of St. Louis' Albert Pujols at .353.
PGA Golf in Georgia--
The Tour Championship is underway from East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. Anthony Kim leads the field after a first-round 6-under-par 64 score. By 4 strokes, he leads a trio of golfers: Trevor Immelman, Ernie Els, and Phil Mickelson.
It will be a top-10 showdown in Athens tomorrow night. The 3rd-ranked Georgia Bulldogs will host #8 Alabama. Both teams enter the contest with 4-0 records. Kickoff is 7:45, In Statesboro Saturday, Georgia Southern hits the home field with visiting Wofford. The G-Southern Eagles are 2-2. Georgia Tech's Yellow Jackets are off this weekend.
Atlanta Braves--
The Braves will wrap a dismal season with a 3-game weekend series at Houston. With their current record of 71-88, the Braves are guaranteed of their worst season since 1990. Minus the 1994 strike-season, the Braves made the postseason in 14-straight completed seasons--1991-2005. This will be a third straight year not in the playoffs. Veteran 3rd baseman Chipper Jones however, is likely to secure the National League batting title. His .365 averages leads that of St. Louis' Albert Pujols at .353.
PGA Golf in Georgia--
The Tour Championship is underway from East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. Anthony Kim leads the field after a first-round 6-under-par 64 score. By 4 strokes, he leads a trio of golfers: Trevor Immelman, Ernie Els, and Phil Mickelson.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
UGA radio legend Larry Munson calls it quits
A sports radio broadcasting legend in the state has ended his time behind the microphone. In a late Monday afternoon statement released by the University of Georgia, Larry Munson announced his retirement after 42 years calling Georgia Bulldog football. He had called two home games in this his 43rd season--the last was a week and a half ago.
Munson has been in failing health in recent years. Just this year, following a fall in the spring, he underwent brain surgery. Munson stopped traveling to games recently last year, only calling home games.
The statement released by the school Monday said Munson decided over the weekend to call the end of his career after talking with doctors, family, and close friends.
The Munson archives overflow with classic Georgia Bulldog football calls, including from the national championship 1980 season.
The University has announced that Scott Howard will assume play-by-play duties the rest of this season, with former UGA star Eric Zeier on color commentary. The two had been paired on road games since last year.
Munson plans to watch Georgia’s upcoming game against Alabama at home with family and friends. He turns 86 years old this weekend.
Munson has been in failing health in recent years. Just this year, following a fall in the spring, he underwent brain surgery. Munson stopped traveling to games recently last year, only calling home games.
The statement released by the school Monday said Munson decided over the weekend to call the end of his career after talking with doctors, family, and close friends.
The Munson archives overflow with classic Georgia Bulldog football calls, including from the national championship 1980 season.
The University has announced that Scott Howard will assume play-by-play duties the rest of this season, with former UGA star Eric Zeier on color commentary. The two had been paired on road games since last year.
Munson plans to watch Georgia’s upcoming game against Alabama at home with family and friends. He turns 86 years old this weekend.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Georgia sports for Monday, September 22nd
Atlanta Falcons--
The Falcons improved to 2-1 on the young NFL season with their 38-14 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Atlanta. Running back Michael Turner turned-in a 3 touchdown performance in the contest. The Falcons travel to NFC South rival Carolina next Sunday.
College football weekend--
The weekend saw wins for both Georgia and Georgia Tech. Georgia's Bulldogs scored the 27-10 win on the road at Arizona State. Georgia built a 21-3 halftime lead on the way to improving to 4-0 on the season. The Bulldogs maintain their #3 national ranking.
Georgia Tech rolled over Mississippi State 38-7 in Atlanta on Saturday. The Yellow Jackets are 3-1 heading into a bye week on the schedule.
Georgia Southern lost at home in Statesboro from the weekend, 22-20 to Elon College. The G-Southern Eagles are 2-2 on the season.
Atlanta Braves--
The Braves won 2-of-3 games from the New York Mets from the weekend at Turner Field, including Sunday's 7-6 victory. The Braves were playing the spoiler role as the Mets are fighting with Philidelphia for first in the NL-East. The game marked the end of the home season for the Braves--the team is on the road for the final week. Tonight, they open a series at Philidelphia.
The Falcons improved to 2-1 on the young NFL season with their 38-14 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Atlanta. Running back Michael Turner turned-in a 3 touchdown performance in the contest. The Falcons travel to NFC South rival Carolina next Sunday.
College football weekend--
The weekend saw wins for both Georgia and Georgia Tech. Georgia's Bulldogs scored the 27-10 win on the road at Arizona State. Georgia built a 21-3 halftime lead on the way to improving to 4-0 on the season. The Bulldogs maintain their #3 national ranking.
Georgia Tech rolled over Mississippi State 38-7 in Atlanta on Saturday. The Yellow Jackets are 3-1 heading into a bye week on the schedule.
Georgia Southern lost at home in Statesboro from the weekend, 22-20 to Elon College. The G-Southern Eagles are 2-2 on the season.
Atlanta Braves--
The Braves won 2-of-3 games from the New York Mets from the weekend at Turner Field, including Sunday's 7-6 victory. The Braves were playing the spoiler role as the Mets are fighting with Philidelphia for first in the NL-East. The game marked the end of the home season for the Braves--the team is on the road for the final week. Tonight, they open a series at Philidelphia.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Bob Barr takes on Mayor Bloomburg
Libertarian presidential candidate Bob Barr argued today in Atlanta that New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg defamed a Georgia sporting goods store. Barr argued in a federal appeals court that Bloomberg defamed the store when he labeled it one of several "rogue gun dealers" putting firearms on his city's streets. Barr is pursuing a 400 million dollar libel lawsuit against Bloomberg and New York Police Commissioner Ray Kelly. Barr is taking a break from the campaign trail to argue the case himself. He claims New York officials damaged the reputation of Adventure Outdoor Sports in Smyrna when they suggested the shop violated federal gun laws. Bloomberg is suing 15 firearms brokers in five states, including Georgia, allegedly connected to selling guns used in New York City crimes.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Georgia sports for Monday, September 15th
Atlanta Falcons--
The Falcons suffered their first loss of the season, falling 24-9 on the road at Tampa Bay Sunday afternoon. The Buccaneers built a 17-0 lead in the game, helped by a pair of interceptions thrown by Falcons' rookie quarterback Matt Ryan. After a tough 1st-half passing in which he went 3-for-15, Ryan rebounded with his 2nd-half passing numbers: 10-for-18. Tampa was able to stifle the Atlanta-running attack, holding Michael Turner to only 42 yards. A week ago, Turner set an Atlanta single-game rushing mark with 220 yards. The Falcons are 1-1 through 2 games--they'll host Kansas City next Sunday.
**Breaking--Monday morning: Falcons' veteran safety Lawyer Malloy was booked on charges of DUI and speeding early Monday morning. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Malloy was booked into the Gwinnett County jail around 4:30 this morning. He reportedly posted bond in the 9am hour. Falcons' head coach Mike Smith is expected to address the situation in his regularly scheduled afternoon news conference.
College football weekend--
The weekend past saw wins for Georgia and Georgia Southern, while Georgia Tech lost their game on the road. The Georgia Bulldogs did enough to win 14-7 at South Carolina in the SEC-opener for both schools. Depsite the victory to improve to 3-0, Georgia fell to a #3 national ranking.
In other games, Georgia Tech was a 20-17 loser on the road at Virginia Tech. The Yellow Jackets suffered their first defeat under head coach Paul Johnson to drop their record to 2-1. Georgia Southern improved their early-season record to 2-1 with a win over Northeastern in Statesboro Saturday.
Atlanta Braves--
The Braves completed their weekend in New York with a comeback 7-4 win over the Mets Sunday afternoon. Trailing 4-2 in the 9th inning, Greg Norton blasted a 3-run homer to turn the game, stunning the Mets. The series marked the Braves' last visit to Shea Stadium.
The Falcons suffered their first loss of the season, falling 24-9 on the road at Tampa Bay Sunday afternoon. The Buccaneers built a 17-0 lead in the game, helped by a pair of interceptions thrown by Falcons' rookie quarterback Matt Ryan. After a tough 1st-half passing in which he went 3-for-15, Ryan rebounded with his 2nd-half passing numbers: 10-for-18. Tampa was able to stifle the Atlanta-running attack, holding Michael Turner to only 42 yards. A week ago, Turner set an Atlanta single-game rushing mark with 220 yards. The Falcons are 1-1 through 2 games--they'll host Kansas City next Sunday.
**Breaking--Monday morning: Falcons' veteran safety Lawyer Malloy was booked on charges of DUI and speeding early Monday morning. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Malloy was booked into the Gwinnett County jail around 4:30 this morning. He reportedly posted bond in the 9am hour. Falcons' head coach Mike Smith is expected to address the situation in his regularly scheduled afternoon news conference.
College football weekend--
The weekend past saw wins for Georgia and Georgia Southern, while Georgia Tech lost their game on the road. The Georgia Bulldogs did enough to win 14-7 at South Carolina in the SEC-opener for both schools. Depsite the victory to improve to 3-0, Georgia fell to a #3 national ranking.
In other games, Georgia Tech was a 20-17 loser on the road at Virginia Tech. The Yellow Jackets suffered their first defeat under head coach Paul Johnson to drop their record to 2-1. Georgia Southern improved their early-season record to 2-1 with a win over Northeastern in Statesboro Saturday.
Atlanta Braves--
The Braves completed their weekend in New York with a comeback 7-4 win over the Mets Sunday afternoon. Trailing 4-2 in the 9th inning, Greg Norton blasted a 3-run homer to turn the game, stunning the Mets. The series marked the Braves' last visit to Shea Stadium.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Georgia sports for Friday, September 12th
Atlanta Braves--
The Braves completed a sweep of the Colorado Rockies in Atlanta with an 8-4 win Thursday night in Atlanta. The Braves erupted for 5 runs in the 6th inning to turn the game--the frame included a 3-run homer from shortstop Yunel Escobar. Kelly Johnson had a triple in the game to extend his hitting streak to 10 games. The Braves swept a series for the first time in weeks.
High school football--
Another weekend of high school football is here around Georgia. The action includes a matchup between Carver-Columbus High and Northside Warner Robins--in Columbus. That contest is the GPB featured game-of-the-week. You can watch a webcast of the game by going to gpb.org/football.
College football--
Tomorrow afternoon is the first true test of the season for the Georgia Bulldogs. The team takes its #2 ranking on the road for an in-conference tussle with South Carolina. The Bulldogs scored easy victories in their first 2 games, winning by a combined 63 points with decisions over Georgia Southern and Central Michigan. Georgia at South Carolina kicks-off at 3:30.
In other games of note: Georgia Tech is 2-0 under new head coach Paul Johnson. The Yellow Jackets play at Virginia Tech in a 3:30 start. Georgia Southern is 1-1 in the early going of their schedule--they'll be home in Statesboro tomorrow night for a 6pm kickoff against Northeastern.
The Braves completed a sweep of the Colorado Rockies in Atlanta with an 8-4 win Thursday night in Atlanta. The Braves erupted for 5 runs in the 6th inning to turn the game--the frame included a 3-run homer from shortstop Yunel Escobar. Kelly Johnson had a triple in the game to extend his hitting streak to 10 games. The Braves swept a series for the first time in weeks.
High school football--
Another weekend of high school football is here around Georgia. The action includes a matchup between Carver-Columbus High and Northside Warner Robins--in Columbus. That contest is the GPB featured game-of-the-week. You can watch a webcast of the game by going to gpb.org/football.
College football--
Tomorrow afternoon is the first true test of the season for the Georgia Bulldogs. The team takes its #2 ranking on the road for an in-conference tussle with South Carolina. The Bulldogs scored easy victories in their first 2 games, winning by a combined 63 points with decisions over Georgia Southern and Central Michigan. Georgia at South Carolina kicks-off at 3:30.
In other games of note: Georgia Tech is 2-0 under new head coach Paul Johnson. The Yellow Jackets play at Virginia Tech in a 3:30 start. Georgia Southern is 1-1 in the early going of their schedule--they'll be home in Statesboro tomorrow night for a 6pm kickoff against Northeastern.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Georgia sports for Monday, September 8th
Atlanta Falcons--
The Falcons began their new era with a bang in posting a 34-21 season-opening victory over the Detroit Lions inside the Georgia Dome Sunday afternoon. The win marked a successful debut for new head coach Mike Smith, and spotlighted strong performances from new Falcons. Rookie quarterback Matt Ryan's first pass of his career was a 62-yard strike to receiver Michael Jenkins on Atlanta's first offensive series and thrid play. Ryan was 9-of-13 passing for 161 yards and the touchdown. The bigger headline however, probably came from offseason signee Michael Turner--he rolled up 220 rushing yards, setting a new team record. The mark passed the old record held by Gerald Riggs--202 yards in a 1984 game. The Falcons' 318 rushing yards was a team record for a single game. The Falcons next week travel to Tampa Bay.
Atlanta Braves--
The Braves were 7-4 losers in 14 innings to the Washington Nationals Sunday afternoon in Atlanta.
The Falcons began their new era with a bang in posting a 34-21 season-opening victory over the Detroit Lions inside the Georgia Dome Sunday afternoon. The win marked a successful debut for new head coach Mike Smith, and spotlighted strong performances from new Falcons. Rookie quarterback Matt Ryan's first pass of his career was a 62-yard strike to receiver Michael Jenkins on Atlanta's first offensive series and thrid play. Ryan was 9-of-13 passing for 161 yards and the touchdown. The bigger headline however, probably came from offseason signee Michael Turner--he rolled up 220 rushing yards, setting a new team record. The mark passed the old record held by Gerald Riggs--202 yards in a 1984 game. The Falcons' 318 rushing yards was a team record for a single game. The Falcons next week travel to Tampa Bay.
Atlanta Braves--
The Braves were 7-4 losers in 14 innings to the Washington Nationals Sunday afternoon in Atlanta.
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