Discounts: Moore | Free UGA event | 50% off Cheesecake | Free NBAF event Jul 28, 2009
Georgia sports beat writer Tim Tucker brings to our attention a free event tonight for all Bulldogs fans. The Greater Atlanta Bulldog Clubs annual Celebration of Georgia Athletics event is tonight at the Cobb Galleria Centre. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Richt rallies UGA faithful Jul 28, 2009
It is a rite of summer and a harbinger of fast-approaching fall in Bulldog Nation: the convocation of the Greater Atlanta Bulldog Club to kick off the hype for another year of University of Georgia sports. Curtis Compton /ccompton@ajc. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Loran Smith injured in car crash Jul 18, 2009
University of Georgia sports personality Loran Smith was injured in a serious car crash in France earlier this week and had to cut short a trip that was to have included his annual attendance at the British Open golf tournament ... The former UGA student and track and field athlete also is editor of the game programs for football and has authored 11 books on Georgia sports and several others on other topics. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
UGA women's coach Landers signs extension Jul 18, 2009
Landers inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2007 and the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in 2009. Copyright 2009. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Landers staying with Georgia through 2013-14 Jul 18, 2009
Landers was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2007 and the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in 2009. Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Georgia Music Hall may close Jul 18, 2009
Macon Mayor Robert Reichert says his city is taking a number of approaches to ensure the future of the museum as well as the nearby Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, recognizing both as significant assets. The city anticipates the opening of a new Marriott will draw tourists, and is hopeful that it will be able to up its hotel/motel tax one percent to 7 percent to reap additional revenue. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Nine Bulldogs Make Pre-Season SEC Poll Jul 17, 2009
Georgia Sports Communications Contributed to this Story. In your voice. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Johnson: From Buford to Loganville to LSU Jul 2, 2009
Look at the present Georgia sports success-baseball crashed and burned LSU National Champs Georgia basketball dead last LSU won the SEC and track and field LSU 5th, Georgia total no show. This year Jordan Jefferson with our defense finally fixed, will keep the blue haired crowd quiet as LSU rips the no offense dawgs 33-10. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Georgia Sleeper Commits Jun 22, 2009
Williams is a "difference maker" and "headhunter from the old school." according to Shine Rankin of the South Georgia Sports Network. Williams is the tenth commitment of the Gamecocks' class of 2010. (GamecockInsider.com)
More TV coverage for UGA sports Jun 20, 2009
com Get ready for more Georgia sports programming and live events to be shown on television under the school's new deal for its media rights ... Get ready for more Georgia sports programming and live events to be shown on television under the school's new deal for its media rights. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Howard takes over Dogs' play-by-play Jun 20, 2009
University of Georgia Sports. UGA names Larry Munson s permanent replacement. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
University of Georgia inks blockbuster media deal Jun 18, 2009
That relationship will continue providing the very best coverage for Georgia sports teams. " Reader Comments Related Industry News [Jacksonville] [South Florida] [Wichita] [Phoenix] [South Florida] Latest News Most Viewed Stories Most Emailed Stories City Guide Spotlight - Atlanta Sponsored by: Atlanta Real Estate powered by Rate: $22.40-$22.40 Building Size: 1,875 SF Use Type: Lease Search Press Releases Search by Company, Organization, or Keyword Content provided by PR Newswire. Search for... (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
UGA looking up at Georgia Tech for a change Jun 16, 2009
I think it provides a lot of motivation, said senior defensive end Rod Battle at this week s annual gathering of the state s college football teams at the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. If you look at it that way, starting out at No. 1, you either stay there or you fall down, Battle said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Community Leaders Go to Jail for MDA May 21, 2009
They were arrested and put in "jail" at the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. Once locked up, they sat and waited for donations to come in. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Jack In The Box -- Pat Swilling: An Appreciation May 6, 2009
" The "Black Watch," the nickname Lindsey conferred upon his defense that fall, glorified big hitters and rewarded them, too. The prize: A thick black stripe painted down the middle of Tech's otherwise all-gold helmets. It went only to the heaviest of hitters -- especially middle linebacker , the heart and soul of the Black Watch; and to No. 99, Swilling, its most talented and dangerous Watchman. That autumn, the Black Watch enabled the Jackets to go 9-2-1, losing only to Virginia and Auburn,... (Ramblinwreck.com)
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Celebrates 10 Years May 2, 2009
Back in 1956, the Georgia Prep Sports Hall of Fame began. A few years later, it expanded to include professional, college, and olympic athletes. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Pat Swilling Named To College Football Hall Of Fame May 2, 2009
Swilling is a member of the Georgia Tech Sports Hall of Fame, the state of Georgia Sports Hall of Fame and the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame. His brother, Darrell, and cousin, Ken, also played football at Georgia Tech in the late 1980s. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Brown, Torretta among college football Hall of Fame inductees May 1, 2009
He was named to Georgia Tech's All-Time Team (1892-1991) and inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in 2004. Warner was an imposing figure on the gridiron from 1979-82 and the Nittany Lions were an remarkable 18-0 when he rushed for 100 yards or more. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Asher Allen ignored NFL projection Apr 28, 2009
Larry Munson will be inducted into the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association Hall of Fame at the organization s awards program Saturday-Monday in Salisbury, N.C. Add that to Munson s berths in the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame (2005) and the Georgia Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame (1994). Richly deserved, all. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Mitchell Signs Apr 16, 2009
In high school, Mitchell averaged 26 points, eight rebounds, five assists, three steals and two blocks per game at Savannah High, where he earned Class AAAAA All-State honors from the Georgia Sports Writers Association. He was a two-time WTOC Player of the Year, Georgia Athletic Coaches Association Player of the Year and Most Valuable Player of the GACA All-Star game. (BlueGoldNews.com)
Halls of Fame Search for Funding Answers Apr 8, 2009
Local officials planned to give the Georgia Sports and Music Halls of fame 200-thousand dollars each next year, from an increased one-cent hotel/motel tax ... "The next three months the staff he 00000940 re at the museum, our authority board and the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Foundation board will be looking at every aspect of our operation and trying to figure out what changes we will need to make," said Ben Sapp, Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Public Information Director. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Halls Of Fame Do Not Get Funding Apr 6, 2009
After an on-going debate between members of the local legislative delegation, The Georgia Sports and Music Halls of Fame will not get the local funding they hoped for. The proposal for a one cent increase to the city's hotel-motel tax failed in the last days of the legislative session. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Notebook: Kupets vaults to rare grand slam Apr 5, 2009
Georgia Sports Communications. Georgia's Courtney Kupets scored her fourth 10 of the season on her fourth different event Saturday for the first grand slam since 1996. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Woods' win spurs interest Apr 1, 2009
Mr. Woods "drives golf, and people love to see him and love to see him do well," said Georgia Sports Marketing President Jim Robustelli , pointing to high TV ratings from last weekend's tournament. Reach Greg Gelpi at (706) 828-3851 or greg. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Cleaners folding after 80 years Apr 1, 2009
"Henry and Gail are great Georgia supporters; I go in to chat about Georgia sports as much as anything.". Customer Noah Murdock was saddened by the news of New Way's plans to close, because Gentry, Griffeth and the other New Way employees made her feel like family. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Higgs, Freeman both earn all-state honors Mar 30, 2009
Athens Christian guard Raymond Higgs was named to the Georgia Sports Writers Association first-team all-state squad after leading the Eagles into the state playoffs ... Both players were named to the Georgia Sports Writers Association's All-State team following outstanding senior seasons. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Ga. House OKs Funding Plan for Halls of Fame Mar 27, 2009
The Georgia Sports and Music halls of fame are one step closer to getting the local funding they need from the city's hotel-motel tax. State Representative Allen Peake says the one cent tax increase passed through the House on Thursday and is now headed to the Senate. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Lucas Drops Bid for Stadium Funds Mar 26, 2009
The council already endorsed raising the hotel-motel tax from 6 cents to 7 cents solely to support the Georgia Sports and Music halls of fame. State legislative leaders have threatened to move the halls of fame out of Macon if they do not become financially self-sufficient. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Alabama allowed to speak to Grant Mar 25, 2009
Although rumors have circulated for months that Grant could be a candidate at Georgia - which fired coach Dennis Felton on Jan. 29 - Georgia sports communications director Claude Felton said Monday that Georgia administrators had not spoken with Grant. It's not clear whether Grant and Alabama have had any discussions. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Missouri coach dismisses talk of Alabama, Georgia Mar 25, 2009
(AP) Missouri coach Mike Anderson on Monday again dismissed talk of his possible interest in going to either Alabama or Georgia. Anderson was asked during a news conference to respond to reports that he is a possible candidate for head coaching jobs at the two Southeastern Conference schools and to offer assurances to Missouri fans that he would stay with the school. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
City Council Stands by Original Hotel Tax Proposal Mar 24, 2009
The original resolution proposed raising the hotel-motel tax from 6 cents to 7 cents to support the Georgia Sports and Music Halls of Fame. But Democratic Representative David Lucas wants to split that money four ways to also fund the Douglass Theatre and an amphitheater or stadium. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
City Council to Vote on New Hotel-Motel Tax Split Mar 23, 2009
The original resolution proposed raising the tax from 6 cents to 7 cents to fund the Georgia Sports and Music Halls of Fame. Democratic Representative David Lucas proposed the four-way split to fund the Douglass Theatre and an amphitheater or stadium, in addition to the two halls of fame. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
The Bill Shanks Show returns March 23rd Mar 20, 2009
A long time friend of the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame and a veteran broadcaster and author, Shanks will resume his show after a brief hiatus ... A press conference will be held Wednesday, March 18th at 2:30 at the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame with Shanks and Clark available for interviews. (Atlanta, TheInsiders.com)
Lady Bulldogs' success forces one swimmer to stay home Mar 19, 2009
Source: Georgia Sports Communication. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Thursday, March 19, 2009. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Holcomb's final rankings, all-state teams Mar 16, 2009
The Georgia Sports Writers Association is collecting nominations for the basketball all-state teams this week. The AJC also will be selecting a team to be published later this month. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Terence Moore Mar 7, 2009
Why Johnny can t shoot (free throws). The Hawks can t make free throws. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
City Council Fights for Halls of Fame Funding Mar 4, 2009
Last year, council voted for the one cent increase to fund the Georgia Sports and Music Halls of Fame. Now word is spreading that state legislators are divided, and may kill the resolution, or at least make some changes. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Smith: Latest selections to Hall appropriate Mar 1, 2009
MACON - Halls of Fame are often recognized for whom they fail to induct, but after Georgia's Andy Landers, Hugh Durham, and Terry Hoage were admitted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday night, three salient Bulldog performers were appropriately honored ... Terry Hoage was previously elected to the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, but could not attend. (Athens Banner-Herald)
NFL right choice for UGA's Allen Feb 26, 2009
Sports columnist for the ajc, Terence Moore covers the field in Atlanta and Georgia sports. Search this blog. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Saban to appear at Gwinnett Arena Feb 25, 2009
Come to the AJC to talk Atlanta and Georgia sports. Search this blog. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Martin Named Director of Athletics In Rossville Feb 24, 2009
The long-time north Georgia sports media personality, who has coached on every level since 1968, resigned last month from a four-year stint on the Boynton Recreation Board to accept the newly created Director of Athletics job with the City of Rossville. I m going to miss Frank Seabolt , Scott Murdoch and all of my players and parents from Boynton, Martin said. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Boys basketball: Centennial beats Lassiter on road Feb 13, 2009
They re a very hard-nosed, veteran team that s well-coached, said Whitehart, whose 21-2 squad is ranked No. 3 in Class AAAAA by the Georgia Sports Writers Association. Sixth-ranked Lassiter fell to 18-6. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Heritage coach, wife still courting after all these years Feb 9, 2009
But it was boys basketball that kept calling Bradley back, eventually earning him two national coach of the year awards and a little corner of the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. Life partner. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Remembering "Big Jim" Feb 8, 2009
One thing s for sure, Wilson was one of the best offensive linemen UGA ever produced, and in 2001 was inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, followed by UGA s Circle of Honor in 2005. A memorial service for Wilson is set for 3 p.m. Feb. 13 at Peachtree Presbyterian Church, 3434 Roswell Road in Atlanta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Jones to Try NFL, too Feb 8, 2009
Georgia sports information director Claude Felton released a statement Tuesday saying that Jones, a third-year sophomore, was certain he was staying at Georgia, but the safety said Wednesday that he has changed his mind and is leaning toward heading to the NFL, which was first reported on Dawg Post. "I'm probably leaning toward leaving, but I'll know for sure in the morning," Jones said. (DawgPost.com)
2009 Florida State Football Signing Day Central Feb 8, 2009
the Georgia Sports Writers Association's Player of the Year and a first-team AAAAA All-State selection. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution All Class Georgia Player of the Year. (Seminoles.com)
Former Georgia lineman Jim Wilson dead at 67 Feb 7, 2009
Wilson was inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in 2001 and into the UGA Circle of Honor in 2005. He also was a member of Georgia's 1950-75 all-time team. (ESPN -- College Football News)
