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Chicago White Sox third baseman Gordon Beckham earned the first honor of his young pro career Tuesday when a panel of his peers voted him The Sporting News' 2009 American League rookie of the year.

Fowler Drive science teacher wins prestigious award
Every week, Fowler Drive Elementary students peer through microscopes to look at cells or don protective goggles to study chemical reactions.

Dial America pays back wages to workers in Athens, 3 other centers
Telemarketing firm Dial America Inc. has paid nearly $120,000 to hundreds of its employees after a federal investigation exposed overtime violations at Dial America call centers in Athens and three other cities.

Lane closure planned today in Five Points
Sewer work will encroach on South Lumpkin Street today in the busy Five Points business node, the Athens-Clarke Transportation and Public Works department said this morning.

Falcons release UGA's Shockley
The Atlanta Falcons have released quarterback D.J. Shockley from their practice squad and signed running back Antone Smith.

Wife wounded in watermelon shooting dies
Linda Clark, who got shot while shielding her 5-year-old grandson from her husband, died Sunday, though authorities can’t yet say if her death is related to the gunshot wounds.

UGA grad school dean named finalist for K-State provost
Kansas State University this morning named the dean of the University of Georgia Graduate School as one of four finalists for provost and senior vice president.

SEC suspends Georgia-LSU officiating crew
The Southeastern Conference has suspended the entire officiating crew that called the Georgia-LSU game after the conference determined the referees made an incorrect personal foul call in Florida's 23-20 win over Arkansas last Saturday.

Regents sue former MCG foundation
ATLANTA (AP) — The state Board of Regents has filed a lawsuit against a private foundation for continuing to use the Medical College of Georgia’s name even though the campus has severed ties with the organization.

Masked man robs Statham food mart
Statham police are looking for a man who robbed Ventures Food Mart, in the 2000 block of Atlanta Highway, of an undisclosed amount of cash shortly before 9 p.m. Sunday.

Police arrest man with bogus money
Officers charged a 22-year-old Athens man with passing counterfeit money after he tried to make a purchase at a North Avenue cafe early Monday morning, according to Athens-Clarke police.

Woman still 'fair' after Thursday crash
A 44-year-old woman remains hospitalized with injuries from a three-vehicle crash Thursday that killed three Rayle men between Crawford and Lexington in Oglethorpe County.

Police optimistic in beating case
An Athens man found beaten unconscious and wrapped in a rug outside a Scott Road home last Wednesday has drifted in and out of consciousness, but Jackson County sheriff's detectives still have been able to develop a few promising leads, Chief Deputy David Cochran said Tuesday.

Antiques stolen in home burglary
Burglars stole several antique furniture pieces Monday from a house in the 100 block of South Rocksprings Street, Athens-Clarke police said.

Acquaintance robs man at apartments
An East Carver Drive man told Athens-Clarke police that a man he only slightly knows robbed him at gunpoint late Sunday night at Bethel Midtown Village.

Thieves break into Athens storage unit
Thieves took property valued at more than $3,400 from a Bogart woman's unit at Athens Self Storage, 140 Gaines School Road, between midnight Thursday and 6:30 p.m. Monday, Athens-Clarke police said.

Fire damages home in Oconee County
A fire heavily damaged a family's home near Watkinsville on Monday morning, but injured no one.

Thief takes gear from car customizer
Someone took items valued at nearly $1,200 from Classic City Customs, 1095 W. Broad St., the business owner told Athens-Clarke police.

Burglars kick door, take home's fridge
Thieves stole a refrigerator valued at $2,000 from a house in the 700 block of Mitchell Bridge Road after kicking in a side door between 5 p.m. Sunday and 3 p.m. Monday, police said.

Motorcycle rider hurt in collision
An Athens man was hospitalized Monday night after a van hit him while he was riding his motorcycle on Atlanta Highway near Timothy Road, Athens-Clarke police said.

Signs of life seen in run game
A fourth-quarter drive for a team holding a 17-point lead can be rather routine stuff.

Ching: Ingram runaway favorite for Heisman
Notre Dame, Ohio State and Southern Cal each have seven Heisman Trophy winners.

Notebook: White, not Samuel, moves
Georgia has moved a linebacker to its offensive backfield, but coach Mark Richt isn't ready to send one of his running backs to linebacker just yet. Reserve linebacker Charles White moved to fullback last week since he was not playing on defense.

Magill: Spartans' Gunn has top family ties
Reading the Banner-Herald's Saturday account of Athens Academy's 21-6 victory over Athens Christian, in which the Spartans' Chandler Gunn caught four important passes, made me think that this boy must be kin to two of Georgia's best football players in history: Spurgeon Chandler, a halfback from 1929-31, and his nephew Earl Gunn, a defensive end in 1951-52.

UGA-LSU crew flubs another call
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - The Southeastern Conference says there's no video evidence to support the personal foul call against Arkansas' Malcolm Sheppard in the fourth quarter of the Razorbacks' 23-20 loss to Florida.

Smith: Wheeling's rise an inspirational story
Kids are different today, but that is nothing new. Every generation has to adjust to the next. If you are a rock 'n' roll alumnus, you may recall that music of that era was troubling to parents. What would parents from the past say about today's music?

Former Bulldog Bierria charged with first-degree murder
Former Georgia football player Terreal Bierria, who played two seasons with the NFL's Seattle Seahawks is charged with murder in his hometown, Slidell, La.

Wallpaper: Caleb's return and scenes from the Vandy game
Needing a win to get back on track, the Georgia Bulldogs got just what they needed: a game against Vandy. Check out our exclusive computer wallpapers from the game against the Commodores.

Bradford's long-term status foggy
NORMAN, Okla. - Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford has been ruled out of No. 25 Oklahoma's game this week at 24th-ranked Kansas, but coach Bob Stoops says any decision beyond that is yet to come.

Lawyer: Arrest coming in UConn stabbing
STORRS, Conn. - A Bloomfield man will be arrested in the stabbing death of a University of Connecticut football player, his lawyer said Monday night, as police continued to sort out what happened during a fight outside a school- sponsored dance over the weekend.

Spurrier: Alabama used tape trick on field goals
COLUMBIA, S.C. - South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier said Alabama used some tape trickery to spot field goals and extra points last weekend and is asking the Southeastern Conference if that is legal.

Kiffin officially signs contract with Vols
KNOXVILLE, Tenn, - Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin, who had been working under a memo of understanding, has signed a six-year, $14.25 million contract.

Mike Williams: Georgia senators embarrass state
Georgia's Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson joined 28 other Republican U.S. senators recently in voting against an amendment that would have denied funding to government contractors who deny their employees the right to seek justice in court when they have been raped by their fellow workers.

Ron Johnson: Society rewards hard work
My question to those who believe health care should be a right is why people who have worked and earned what they have should share it with someone other than a family member.

Dean Thompson: Praise for 9/11 column
Thanks to local Banner-Herald columnist Melanie Wilson Daniel for keeping people aware of what really happened on 9/11 (Column, "Focus on 'service' will cheapen 9/11," Sunday).

Paula Loniak: Common sense prevents crime
Reading the Banner-Herald's police blotter, I see many cases involve thefts of high-priced electronic items such as laptop computers and GPS units. The common thread in these cases is that the house or car from which they were stolen were left unlocked.

TV chefs try to save boy from a life without vegetables
Can television chefs make my 5-year-old a better eater?

Sing away the stress
Sometimes words are so limiting. There are days when a groan, a sigh, a growl or a sob can get your point across more clearly.

Goggin: So much fun to be had for Halloween
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Ghosts and goblins and witches in hats ... a princess, a knight and a scary black cat.

Health Calendar
See a list of events relating to health and healthy living taking place this week.

Soy sauce soothes sting
I was adjusting my sprinkler timer and did not realize my arm was bumping against a wasp nest. That's how I got stung on the elbow by four or five wasps.

The Dish Goes to Europe: Part Three in Friuli
After a short stay in Piemonte, in the northwest of Italy at the foot of Alps, I took a train across the entire north of the country, on my way to the region of Friuli, where I would be visiting one of my favorite winemakers, Valter Scarbolo. Valter would be showing me around Friuli a little, and allowing me to take part in the winemaking process.

Researcher lays out evidence for forgotten fort
Bruce Maney is an old hand at researching Georgia history. Recently, his research took a turn closer to family and Madison County, as he sorted through records related to Fort McCluskey, a virtually forgotten frontier fort of the late 18th century.

Fort's commander still a mystery man
Who was David McCluskey, the commander of Fort McCluskey?

Siblings crowned at game
It might not have been terribly surprising to Madison County senior Jessica Croya that she was voted her school's homecoming queen Sept. 25. After all, the 17-year-old Croya has been on the homecoming court every year she's been in high school.

Sarver shows flair for floral design at event
Madison County Middle School FFA member Emili Sarver recently won the Area II Junior FFA Floral Design career development event held recently at East Jackson High School.

Comer guitarist joins Way band
Madison County musician Chris Fleming and Hart County guitarist Rodney Cowart have joined the new Freddie Way Band, which performs at 9:30 p.m. tonight at Wild Bill's in Duluth, billed as "America's Largest Dance Club."

4-H shooting teams stress safety
For many years, Madison County 4-H has excelled in the Project S.A.F.E. (Shooting Awareness, Fun and Education) shooting disciplines of BB guns, shotguns, air rifles and archery.

FFA surprises center with green gifts
More than 75 Madison County Freshman Academy FFA members worked to replant and propagate more than 100 snake plants — one for each room — in their Basic Agriculture class to be planted in the dining room area of the Ty Cobb Health Care Center in Comer.

Madison County police blotter
The Madison County Sheriff's Office reported the following incidents

Hull fire department dedicates new flagpole
A flagpole donated by Woodmen of the World Insurance Co. was dedicated to the Hull Volunteer Fire Department on Sept. 12.

Around Madison: ADAMs Benefit Saturday
A car and motorcycle show and a concert by the Bobby Compton Band will be the featured events at the Travis Adams Family Benefit planned for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Park in downtown Danielsville.

What kind of cat has three colors?
Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter receptionist Tanya Pfeiffer holds Calico, a 6-year-old cat that came to the shelter Aug. 22 and still needs a home.

Dance all week at festival
After being away from Athens for the past several years, Allyson Hayn says she's enthused about the progressive steps the local dance community has taken during her absence.

Today's Best Bets
The Art of: Music with Art Rosenbaum - Grammy Award-winning traditional music collector Art Rosenbaum performs old-time and bluegrass music.

Best Bets
'Chac: Dios de la Lluvia,' 7 p.m., 150 Zell B. Miller Learning Center, UGA

Bulldogs' hoops picked for last in East
Mark Fox was hired to create a brighter future for the Georgia men's basketball program. But Fox's replacing Dennis Felton didn't change the Bulldogs' expectations in the near term from the writers who cover Southeastern Conference basketball.

Notebook: Fox coaches media in practice session
Mark Fox isn't afraid to use unusual methods to drum up interest in Georgia basketball.

ESPN to air more than 1,000 NCAA hoops games
BRISTOL, Conn. - ESPN will broadcast more than 1,000 college basketball games over its multiple platforms this season.

Jobs keep disappearing, may not return
WASHINGTON - Even with an economic revival, many U.S. jobs lost during the recession may be gone forever, and a weak employment market could linger for years.

Swine flu visits barred to contain virus spread
WASHINGTON - Visiting a loved one in the hospital? Better check on new flu limits first. Hospitals across the country are turning away visiting children and tightening restrictions on adults, too, in hopes of limiting spread of swine flu in the hallways - although there's little science the limits work.

Obama applauds runoff election for Afghanistan
WASHINGTON - President Obama applauded Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Tuesday for accepting election fraud findings that invalidated nearly a third of the votes cast for him in August.

Pakistan cuts deal with militant chiefs
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan - Pakistan's army, in the midst of a major new offensive against Taliban militants, has struck deals to keep two powerful, anti-U.S. tribal chiefs from joining the battle against the government, officials said Monday.

House Dems trim health bill to $871 billion
WASHINGTON - House Democrats are aiming to scale back the cost of their health care bill to well below President Obama's preferred price tag by giving the government a strong hand in selling insurance in competition with the private market.

Panel confirms massive Afghan election fraud
KABUL - U.N.-backed fraud investigators threw out nearly a third of President Hamid Karzai's votes from the August election Monday, undercutting his claim of victory and stepping up the pressure for him to accept a runoff.

New policy issued on medical marijuana
WASHINGTON - Pot-smoking patients or their sanctioned suppliers should not be targeted for federal prosecution in states that allow medical marijuana, prosecutors were told Monday in a new policy memo issued by the Justice Department.

Mixed signals send stocks downward
NEW YORK - A disappointing report on housing starts made investors nervous about the economy Tuesday and sent stocks lower even as many companies' profits exceed expectations.

Scientist arrested, accused of spying
WASHINGTON - A scientist credited with helping discover evidence of water on the moon was arrested Monday on charges of attempting to pass along classified information to an FBI agent posing as an Israeli intelligence officer.

State Department staffer accused of bribery
WASHINGTON - Federal authorities have arrested a State Department employee suspected of taking tens of thousands of dollars in bribes and kickbacks on contracts for Iraq reconstruction work.

Senate approves transfer of Gitmo prisoners
WASHINGTON - President Obama won a modest victory Tuesday in his continuing effort to close the Guantanamo Bay prison in Cuba, allowing the government to continue to transfer detainees at the facility to the U.S. to be prosecuted.

Lots more planets outside solar system
WASHINGTON - European astronomers have found 32 new planets outside our solar system, adding evidence to the theory that the universe has many places where life could develop.

Earnings reports top expectations
NEW YORK - Investors are seeing the kind of earnings numbers that make them feel confident about stocks.

Iran vows reprisals for suicide bombing
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran vowed retaliation Monday after accusing Pakistan, the U.S. and Britain of aiding Sunni militants who stunned the Islamic regime with a suicide bombing that killed top Revolutionary Guard commanders and dozens of others.

Home invasion ends in shootout
A North Athens woman exchanged gunfire with home invasion robbers Sunday night, but none of the six people in the apartment got hurt, Athens-Clarke police said.

Blueprint: Fowler Drive science teacher wins prestigious award
Every week, Fowler Drive Elementary students peer through microscopes to look at cells or don protective goggles to study chemical reactions.

Unpasteurized drinkers cry foul over spilled milk
ROYSTON - About two dozen local food advocates gathered at a Royston farm Monday afternoon to rally around 110 gallons of spilled milk.

Madison ponders dog law after 5-year-old attacked
A dog attacked a 5-year-old boy in his home in Hull on Friday evening, officials say, and the attack has Madison County commissioners looking at ways to strengthen dog laws in the county.

Taxi cab crime report checked
Athens-Clarke police still are trying to find out what actually happened to a University of Georgia student who says he got robbed by a taxi driver early Friday morning.

Pressure's on owners of run-down buildings
Athens-Clarke officials are giving the owners of dozens of run-down buildings one last chance to tear them down or fix them up.

Agency awards utilities for maintaining water fluoride
JEFFERSON - Water departments in Jefferson, Commerce and Athens recently received an unexpected recognition - the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's 2008 Water Fluoridation Quality Award.

Some resist waste plant for Elberton
ELBERTON - Leonard and Donna Dempski found their perfect home in Elberton after moving up from South Florida 15 years ago.

Teaching tool makes geography cool
WINTERVILLE - Geography isn't a very entertaining subject when textbooks and maps are the only tools students have when it comes time to learn about rivers, lakes and cities.

Grants go to 14 nonprofits
The Athens Area Community Foundation has awarded $25,000 in grants to 14 local nonprofits to help fund antipoverty initiatives.

Danielsville man charged in fatal crash
A Danielsville man faces vehicular homicide charges after an Oct. 2 crash killed his Royston passenger.

Jackson commission approves bond refinancing
The Jackson County Commission agreed Monday to back the refinancing of a $45 million bond package that commissioners backed in 2008 for the county's Industrial Development Authority.

Democratic hopeful to speak next month
Democratic gubernatorial candidate DuBose Porter will address the Clarke County Democratic Committee on Nov. 19, not at its October meeting scheduled for Thursday. The committee originally announced an incorrect date for Porter's address.

This morning's low could set a record
The low temperature in Athens tied a 61-year-old record Monday and could threaten today's 28-year-old record, the National Weather Service said.

Cedar students win on scholastic show
Cedar Shoals High School students on Sunday defeated students from Paulding High School on "HighQ," WSB-TV's weekly scholastic game show hosted by Channel 2 Action News.

State license office to close Thursday
The driver's license office that the state Department of Driver Services operates on U.S. Highway 29 North will be closed Thursday for a furlough day. The office will reopen Friday.

Inmate executed for 1994 murder
JACKSON - A man who fatally shot a pizza store manager during a 1994 robbery in which he stole a little more than $100 to give to his girlfriend was executed Tuesday by lethal injection, the third in Georgia this year.

Death row inmate makes last appeals
ATLANTA - The lawyer for a Georgia man set to become the state's 23rd inmate to be put to death by lethal injection has petitioned the state and the U.S. Supreme Court to spare his client's life.

State agencies bemoan cuts
ATLANTA - Additional budget cuts could begin costing the state money and damage the core services it provides, a parade of agency heads told legislators Monday.

ABH Correction
An article published Tuesday on page A1 gave an incorrect road name. A Sunday home invasion and shootout occurred near Newton Bridge Road.

ABH Corrections
A Blueprint brief published Monday on Page B1 gave the incorrect date for the R.E.M. "Live at the Olympia in Dublin" pre-release listening party.

Funerals today

Funerals today

Death notices

Death notices

Deaths in the news: Howard Unruh
TRENTON, N.J. - Howard Barton Unruh (UN-roo), who killed 13 people as he walked the streets of Camden, N.J., in a psychotic 1949 shooting spree that was the nation's worst mass murder at the time, has died at age 88.

Budding shutterbug just getting started
Ashley Claire Joiner's first real photo assignment was this summer with an emerging country singer in Madison County who needed some promotional pictures for his band's upcoming CD release.

Resource council hosts Georgia Family Connection meeting
The Oconee Area Resource Council recently hosted the Georgia Family Connection regional board meeting and installation at Oconee Veterans Park Community Center in Watkinsville.

UGA ecologist leads next 'Saturday Stroll'
Liz Kramer, a public service assistant at the University of Georgia's College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences, will lead the next "Saturday Stroll" on Saturday in Watkinsville.

OCAF director's exhibit to open Sunday
Joe Ruiz said he looked at the meadow often when he used to make frequent trips through Bowman in Northeast Georgia a few years ago. Today, that scene is on canvas as "Hazy Meadow."

Oconee County police blotter
The Oconee County Sheriff's Office reported the following incidents

Around Oconee: Are you really scared?
The Oconee County Library will host "Scared Silly," a program of spooky stories for the entire family, at 7 p.m. Monday.

Athens Academy exhibits fill galleries
Athens Academy is hosting exhibits by several artists, with a reception planned in the Myers Gallery from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Family, colleagues gather to remember deputy
Law enforcement officers, friends and relatives of the late Oconee County sheriff’s deputy David Gilstrap gather for a memorial service shortly before 7 a.m. the morning of Oct. 9.

Editorial: Give Oconee commissioners credit for forum
It might be the equivalent in local politics of the "American Idol" tryouts, a screechy, screaming exercise in participatory democracy. Then again, it might be the equivalent in local politics of the average hour of C-SPAN, a silent, soporific spectacle of profound disinterest in the business of governance.

Editorial: Raw milk advocates should work within system
As political battles go, it's a fairly interesting dust-up.

Blackmon: Defining 'adulthood' is tricky proposition
What is an adult? The local issues around whether people younger than 21 can serve alcohol, but not drink it, got me to thinking. As a community, and as the larger society, we seem to be rather ambivalent about what makes one an adult.

Forum: Balloon boy's family finds stardom
So, what do you think so far of the Heene family's reality show, working title: "Leave It to Balloon Boy"? The first episode aired Thursday on just about every network in the world, and it was a ratings smash. It had drama, tension, a cute kid, hysterical parents, concerned cops and frightening yet scenic footage of the Colorado plains.

Sniping at the media isn't president's job
The words of an American president pack heat. President Reagan discovered this truth when, in response to economic pressures, he asked Americans to cut back on credit card use. So enthusiastic was our response that he had to backpedal a few months later, telling us it was OK to limber up the plastic again.

Three-day schedule

Senior Clark does a bit of everything for Wolverines
When interviewed for in July for the Banner-Herald's high school preseason preview, Prince Avenue Christian's Taylor Clark recalled that a memorable movie he'd seen during the summer was the latest in the animated "Transformer" series, where robotic creatures change shapes to vanquish their opponents.

Jags can ease pain of dismal start with win over rival
Last Friday's 42-7 loss to Salem was the game that broke the Jaguars' back.

Area meet showcases Titans' course
The annual Clarke/Oconee cross country championships has always been a showcase for some of the best runners in the Athens area. This year, however, the race will also be a showcase for the course on which it is run.

Hebron Christian ends Dragons' season
DACULA - Hebron Christian ended the Jefferson volleyball team's season with a 25-16, 25-12, 25-18 win on Saturday.

Honorable Mentions
Local high school student-athletes who stood out in their respective sports last week.

Hurt wins first race at Clarke/Oconee
North Oconee's Tripp Hurt highlighted a day of firsts for the Titans' cross country team Tuesday.

Roundup: Warriors, Spartans in elite 8
Crysten Curry's 17 kills helped the Athens Academy volleyball team advance Tuesday to the elite 8 in the Class A state tournament.

150-year-old home with daylight apartment!
Located on the edge of downtown and only three blocks from The University of Georgia, this 150-year-old home on Finley Street is the perfect fit for buyers seeking an authentic Athens experience.

The Georgia Club… A Lifestyle
2018 Trimleston Road Helen London, Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty

Hannah Heights
In the heart of the fastest growing area of Madison County is the area's newest subdivision, Hannah Heights. Drive out and take a look at these new "Everything Included" Craftsman-style homes.

855 Parkview Drive
Buyers looking for an authentic Victorian home with artisan appeal will love this Queen Anne-style estate privately located on 5.5 scenic acres.

1121 Spring Hill Court - Watkinsville
Super-Charming Split-Level Kathy Kinney – Kinney Real Estate

1151 Rocky Branch Farm Drive
Buyers looking for spacious living in an upscale Oconee County neighborhood will love this five-bedroom home with a finished basement that includes a full kitchen.

Luxurious Southern-style living!
For buyers seeking a distinctive Southern lifestyle in a premier golfing community, this home in The Georgia Club’s North Hill neighborhood is a best bet.

Hardwood floors throughout!
Buyers looking for exceptional value on a spacious brick home with hardwood floors throughout will love this four-bedroom home located in the Olde Lexington Gardens neighborhood of eastside Athens.

Search for Homes for Sale and Real Estate for sale across our Network
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1200 Wildcat Ridge – Watkinsville
Incredible Home On Beautiful 13+ Acres - Open House Today from 2:00 to 5:00 Barbara Loyd, The Land Lady – Keller Williams Realty Greater Athens

No-maintenance living in Oconee County
Oconee County's serene Triple Creek neighborhood features the best in beautifully finished patio homes. Beautiful brick and hardiplank exteriors partnered with full landscaping services make Triple Creek the low-maintenance living option that you've been looking for.

1100 Rowan Oak Circle
For exceptional value in luxury living, look no further than this five-bedroom beauty located in the exclusive Rowan Oak swim/tennis community.

Matt Thomas & Atlas Sponsor Holiday Food/Toy Drive
Matt Thomas, principal and licensed Realtor with Atlas Real Estate Advisors, is hosting a food/toy drive and pics with Santa at his holiday open house on Sunday December 14th from noon until 5pm at MadiSun Park Subdivision in Danielsville, GA.

Who Are the Seniors Real Estate Specialists®?
Elizabeth Thurmond has successfully completed the education program and has received the Seniors Real Estate Specialists® designation. SRES® are REALTORS® qualified to address the needs of home buyers and sellers age 50+.

Athens Area Association of REALTORS® Present Fundraising Proceeds to Local Fire Departments
The Athens Area Association of REALTORS® (AAAR) raised approx. $6,500 for the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation (GFBF) through Family Fun Day: REALTORS® Help Heal The Burns held October 6, 2008.

Realtors® Tell Congress Increased Housing Demand Will Stabilize the Market
WASHINGTON, November 18, 2008 - In a statement to the House Financial Services Committee today, the National Association of Realtors® recommended a four-point plan to stimulate home sales and stabilize housing valuations.

JAMES R. "RANDY" FLANIGAN JOINS COLDWELL BANKER UPCHURCH REALTY
Randy Flanigan has joined Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty as a licensed REALTOR®, per Charles L. Upchurch, III, President and Broker.

MICHAEL SEGER OF SEGER REALTY, INC. NAMED ONE OF AMERICA'S TOP 200 REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS IN RANKING SPONSORED BY THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, REAL TRENDS AND LORE MAGAZINE
Michael Seger, From Watkinsville, GA, Had an Impressive 343 Transaction sides in 2007 on his Way to Becoming One of the Athens Area's Top Real Estate Professionals.

Athens Area Association of REALTORS® MEMBERS ATTEND NATIONAL CONVENTION
The National Association of REALTORS® held its Annual Conference and Expo November 5 – 10 in Orlando, Florida. REALTORS® had the opportunity to attend a wide variety of continuing education courses, programs, committee meetings, and the trade show.

Local Real Estate Firms Announce Merger Plans
Athens, GA - Local real estate firms ERA Classic City Realty and ERA United Realty of Atlanta have announced plans to merge operations, effective January 21, 2009. The combined firm will conduct business as ERA United Realty with offices located in Athens, Roswell, Marietta, Tucker, Conyers and Newnan.

Athens Area Association of REALTORS® Sponsors Toy Drive
The Athens Area Association of REALTORS® (AAAR) is holding a Toy Drive through December 16, 2008 to benefit Toys For Tots. The Athens Area Association of REALTORS® has supported the Toys for Tots Program for many years.

Brooking happy for shot at Falcons
IRVING, Texas - Whatever reasons the Atlanta Falcons had for giving up on linebacker Keith Brooking, the Dallas Cowboys are sure glad they did.

Rollins delivers victory for Phils
PHILADELPHIA - Jimmy Rollins lined a two-run double with two outs in the ninth inning off closer Jonathan Broxton and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-4 Monday night for a 3-1 lead in the NL championship series.

Campbell to remain Redskins' starter at QB
ASHBURN, Va. - Jason Campbell will remain the Washington Redskins starting quarterback.

Angels prevail in another marathon
ANAHEIM, Calif. x- After 261 minutes, 14 pitchers, six homers and several big blunders all led to a winning hit by a backup catcher, the Los Angeles Angels finally handed the Yankees their first postseason loss in this cuckoo AL championship series.

MLB says no spitball from Rivera
Video that appeared to show New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera spitting on the ball made the Internet rounds Tuesday, with Major League Baseball saying there was no reason to consider any discipline.

Knee injury ends Williams' year
FLOWERY BRANCH - The Atlanta Falcons will have a new look in their secondary in Sunday's game at Dallas after losing cornerback Brian Williams to a season-ending knee injury.

J-Roll takes over in clutch spots for Philly
PHILADELPHIA - When the bright lights come on, Jimmy Rollins turns into J-Roll.

Royal's returns help Denver win
SAN DIEGO - Eddie Royal became the first player in Broncos history to return a kickoff and a punt for touchdowns in the same game, leading undefeated Denver to a wild 34-23 win over the San Diego Chargers on Monday night.

Deeper Hawks looking to make move in East
ATLANTA - Seeing his starters knocked down a notch in training camp made Mike Woodson feel better about the Atlanta Hawks' chances to move up in the Eastern Conference.

WNBA's Shock reportedly moving to Tulsa
The WNBA's Detroit Shock are moving to Tulsa, Okla., a team official told The Associated Press.

Television

Television

Regents suing MCG fundraiser
The University System Board of Regents sued the Medical College of Georgia Foundation on Tuesday for continuing to use the Medical College of Georgia name more than a year after the Augusta-based school severed ties with the organization.

EPD chief resigns for UGA post
The state's top environmental regulator resigned Monday and took a job at the University of Georgia. Carol Couch had served as director of the state Environmental Protection Division since 2003.

Grad school dean a K-State finalist
Kansas State University on Tuesday picked the dean of the University of Georgia Graduate School as one of four finalists for provost and senior vice president.

Lady Bulldogs picked to finish third
Georgia women's basketball seniors Ashley Houts and Angel Robinson were named first-team All-Southeastern Conference for a Lady Bulldogs team expected to finish third in the SEC.



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