Latest Georgia (GA) News

GEORGIA TECH 67, GEORGIA 62: Pressure, frontcourt get to Dogs
Atlanta Journal Constitution,  USA -
But the gods weren’t smiling on Georgia on this trip to Alexander Memorial Coliseum, scene of its unlikely, tornado-interrupted SEC tournament triumph in --
Georgia Tech beats Georgia 67-62 The Associated Press
NCAA Game Summary - Georgia At Georgia Tech WSBtv.com
Yellow Jackets hold off Bulldogs Macon Telegraph
Red and Black - Atlanta Journal Constitution

Hardworking Bell leaves a legacy to be appreciated
Atlanta Journal Constitution,  USA -
Ernest Vandiver to bring Georgia within the legal requirements of integration and save public education in Georgia “set my own bearing. --
Griffin Bell dies at 90; former attorney general and federal judge -- Los Angeles Times
US Attorney General Griffin B. Bell, 90; Voice of Moderation as -- Washington Post
Americus mourns former Attorney General Bell Albany Herald On-line
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer - MyFox Atlanta

Man holding infant surrenders at Georgia motel
The Associated Press - Jan 5, 2009
(AP) — A former South Carolina policeman who fired shots from a Georgia motel while holding his infant son and two women hostage surrendered peacefully --
Police: Man Holding Infant, 2 Others Hostage FOXNews
Infant safe as standoff ends at Georgia motel WIS
Infant safe as standoff ends at Georgia motel% KNDO/KNDU
WCNC  - WPDE

Roof hired as Auburn defensive coordinator
CNN -
(AP) -Ted Roof, a successful defensive coach at Georgia Tech who struggled as a head coach at Duke, was hired as defensive coordinator at Auburn by new --
Reports: Roof to be named Auburn defensive coordinator Anniston Star
Ted Roof Headed to Auburn? BamaMag.com
Auburn's Gene Chizik on Roof: `We think alike' The Birmingham News - al.com
Press-Register - al.com - CBS42

Energy firm not giving up on South Georgia coal plant
Atlanta Journal Constitution,  USA - Jan 5, 2009
But first, LS Power must first win a legal battle against the Sierra Club in the Georgia Court of Appeals. Last year, Fulton County Superior Court Judge --
Coal plant project threatened by partnership breakup Bizjournals.com
Dynegy Abandons Plans for New Coal Power SustainableBusiness.com
Dynegy dissolving greenfield joint venture with LS Power MarketWatch
Bloomberg - Houston Chronicle

Georgia (9-5) at Georgia Tech (8-5)
Macon Telegraph, GA -
By Sports Network - The Sports Network GAME NOTES: The Georgia Bulldogs of the SEC will take on their non-conference rivals, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets --
Georgia faces off against Tech at spot of triumph Red and Black
Georgia, Tech: no run-ins Atlanta Journal Constitution
Scott leads LSU past Georgia Tech, 38-3 Herald Zeitung
SBR Forum - Atlanta Journal Constitution

UGA’s Garner chose Richt over Vols’ Kiffin and raise
Atlanta Journal Constitution,  USA -
By CHIP TOWERS Athens — Georgia assistant coach Rodney Garner said the opportunity to work for “a great man” trumped the chance to work with “a great --
Garner turns down Volunteers to stay at Georgia SI.com
Garner turns down Vols to stay at Georgia SportingNews.com
Georgia Bulldogs Seal Their State's Border, Garner Stays in Athens Bleacher Report
Atlanta Journal Constitution - Atlanta Journal Constitution

George Mason beats Georgia State, 58-52
The Associated Press - Jan 5, 2009
(AP) — Cam Long scored 18 points and Darryl Monroe had his third double-double of the season to lead George Mason past Georgia State, 58-52, in a Colonial --
NCAA Game Summary - Georgia State At George Mason WSBtv.com
Bonus plus-minus: George Mason-Georgia State Washington Times
Mason Makes It Work Burke Connection
Washington Examiner - Washington Times

US military deaths
The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com, OH - Jan 5, 2009
In Iraq: At least 4221 members of the US military have died in the Iraq war since it began in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. --
US military deaths in Iraq war at 4221 guardian.co.uk
Iraq war deaths Dubuque Telegraph Herald

Georgia Tech coach Johnson visits prospect in New Jersey
Atlanta Journal Constitution,  USA -
By Jeff Hood | Wednesday, January 7, 2009, 11:00 AM Georgia Tech coach Paul Johnson hit the recruiting trail on Tuesday and wound up in Princeton, --