| Member Center | My Account

Current Conditions: Fair
Fair 22° F
More Weather

Coroner: Man was shot, burned

Investigators now believe the remains found behind a vacant home in Barrow County earlier this week belong to an adult male who was shot.

FULL STORY




Kenneth Easom stands with his wife, Maxine, and his mother, Lucille, as a building at Athens Tech is named in his honor. Easom was the college’s president for 17 years.

Athens Tech building renamed
for former college president

Athens Technical College on Tuesday renamed the building that houses administrative offices and the school's library for former college President Kenneth Easom.

FULL STORY




Bare bones or full service?
Diversion center vote coming up

About 180 Clarke County Jail inmates could be eligible to go into a low-security facility where they could be rehabilitated before they become hardened to a life of crime. But now, there is no place to keep them other than behind bars.

FULL STORY

Despite five different starting combinations, Georgia's offensive line ranks 18th in the nation for fewest sacks allowed with 13.

Makeshift O-line no longer chief concern for team

Two weeks between games for Georgia gives Bulldog fans more time to wonder if sometimes spotty special teams play will be fixed, if penalties will be cut down and if the defense can stop Georgia Tech's option offense.

FULL STORY




Big tests await Titans, Dragons

JEFFERSON - The resentment began to swell late Friday night, as the newspaper clippings and bag of stones served as reminders that Jefferson and North Oconee are being overlooked in the Class AA playoffs. Or so they hope.

FULL STORY

Acorn Squash Stuffed With Apricots and Cornbread (from The New American Plate Cookbook)

Twists on Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving, the holiday of epicurean delights, is nearly upon us. This is the time of year when foodie and kitchen novice alike troll the Net, newspapers and magazines for recipes. From dog-eared books, treasured handwritten scrawl and slick cookbooks will come the dishes that grace our holiday tables.

FULL STORY




Video game steals a 'Millionaire' win for area family

Pac-Man gobbled up the Young-Studer family on the game show "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" Tuesday. But Lawrencville's Helen Young, her daughter Lynne Studer and her daughter Elizabeth Studer, a University of Georgia sophomore, still walked away with $25,000 during the show's first-ever multi-generational Family Week.

FULL STORY

Editorial: Tax assessment cap is least lawmakers can do

It's perhaps another mark of the singular nature of this political year that there is actually some good news coming in advance of the upcoming Georgia General Assembly session. Routinely, in the weeks before the state legislature convenes, Georgians can count on reading or hearing of one misguided legislative initiative or another.

FULL STORY




Shipp: Republican Party has been taken hostage by Southern voters

For Republicans seeking a silver lining from the last election, try this one:

FULL STORY

Forums and Letters

ALL OF TODAY'S HEADLINES

Editorial cartoon

Latest Blogs

submitted by Marc Weiszer on Tue 11/18/08 - 9:57pm

Ex-Bulldog player is head coach-in-waiting at Texas

Turns out Mike Bobo was right. The Georgia offensive coordinator joked last year that his good ...


submitted by Blake Aued on Tue 11/18/08 - 5:14pm

When your power bill sends you into shock, think of the PSC

Whether you like his politics or not, you have to give Jim Powell credit. The Democratic Publi...


submitted by Jason Winders on Tue 11/18/08 - 09:58am

What? No love for Pol Pot.

Good morning, all. Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Party for Freedom leader Geert Wil...


submitted by Marc Weiszer on Mon 11/17/08 - 9:22pm

What do Dogs have after Knowshon at running back?

Down to one regular season game, how much have we really learned about the guys behind Knowshon...





Latest Blogs

submitted by Marc Weiszer on Tue 11/18/08 - 9:57pm

Ex-Bulldog player is head coach-in-waiting at Texas

Turns out Mike Bobo was right. The Georgia offensive coordinator joked last year that his good ...


submitted by Blake Aued on Tue 11/18/08 - 5:14pm

When your power bill sends you into shock, think of the PSC

Whether you like his politics or not, you have to give Jim Powell credit. The Democratic Publi...


submitted by Jason Winders on Tue 11/18/08 - 09:58am

What? No love for Pol Pot.

Good morning, all. Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Party for Freedom leader Geert Wil...


submitted by Marc Weiszer on Mon 11/17/08 - 9:22pm

What do Dogs have after Knowshon at running back?

Down to one regular season game, how much have we really learned about the guys behind Knowshon...


Calendar of Events

POST YOUR EVENT

The Patrick Vining Band: Winner of Atlanta Blues Challenge 2008 plays Wednesday at the Melting Point.

The Four Tops: Legendary Motown group with the Marvelettes Saturday at the Classic Center.

Abbey Road Live!: Playing the Beatles White Album this time around, Saturday at the 40 Watt.

MORE EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT


 

   TOP JOBS

Loading...

   TOP HOMES

Loading...

   TOP RENTALS

Loading...
 
 
What do you think of Rep. Paul Broun's remarks (Hitler, Marxism) about President-elect Obama?
I agree with and fully support Rep. Broun.
I'm very offended. Broun should be recalled.
It's just political talk. No big deal.

See related story.
See related editorial.