B.J. Upton: I will live up to big expectations
B.J. Upton isn't exactly living up to the expectations that came along with his $75.25 million contract, but he is asking people not to give up on him just yet.
ROUNDUP: 70-year-old woman accidentally shot on golf course
These are headlines from around the state.
Perno out as Georgia’s head baseball coach
After 12 seasons in Athens — and one stinker of a season in 2013 — David Perno is allowed to resign by Georgia, which was planning to fire its longtime coach.
Braves call up heralded reliever Rasmus — but debut on hold
Cory Rasmus, the brother of MLB star Colby Rasmus, is finally in Atlanta after being called up, but his first pitch in the majors may not come right away.
Chipper enjoying retirement
Sure-fire Hall of Famer Chipper Jones is enjoying his life away from baseball, although he still keeps tabs on his beloved Atlanta Braves.
BULLDOGS NOTEBOOK: UGA’s Grantham, UF’s Muschamp in war of words
Kickoff for the 2013 season is still four months away, but two assistant coaches are already spicing up the next UGA-UF showdown.
Braves' Maholm only has outside scars from line-drive hit to the face nine years ago
Braves starter Paul Maholm’s career could’ve ended nine years ago this week when he was struck in the face by a line drive and seriously hurt, but he not only returned to the field, he’s become one of Major League Baseball’s most baffling pitchers to figure out.
Chambliss seeks to declassify Benghazi e-mails
U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss said on Monday that he plans to ask the CIA to declassify all e-mails surrounding the Benghazi, Libya, attacks in an attempt to make the investigation into last year's assault a national security issue and not a "political exercise."
Herschel’s nephew spurns UGA, will sign with Clemson
Milan Richard, the nephew of UGA great Herschel Walker, turns down an offer from UGA and instead will attend Clemson.
Georgia Tech legend Hamilton joins Yellow Jackets’ coaching staff
In a strange, full-circle situation, former Georgia Tech star QB and assistant coach Joe Hamilton is back on staff exactly five years after leaving.
SEC football begins movement toward nine-game schedule
Alabama coach Nick Saban is among those in favor of a nine-game football SEC schedule in light of the recent creation of the SEC Network.
New ethics overhaul limits gifts to public officials
Gov. Nathan Deal on Monday signed an ethics overhaul into law that imposes Georgia’s first-ever limitations on gifts to public officials after months of legislative wrangling over how far the new rules should go.
ROUNDUP: Riverwalk mugging victims still hospitalized; no arrests
THESE ARE THE LATEST HEADLINES FROM AROUND THE STATE.
Hawks’ Smith wants to test free-agent market
Josh Smith has played his entire nine-year career in Atlanta but will likely look to take his talents elsewhere after another disappointing season.
Flooring firm to bring 2,400 jobs to Georgia
Engineered Floors will open two new carpet plants that would employ 2,400 people in recession-battered northwest Georgia, Gov. Nathan Deal said on Wednesday.
STATE ROUNDUP: Woman killed by street sweeper in Macon
These are the headlines trending around the state at this hour.
Nephew of UGA great Walker might not be in Bulldogs’ plans
Milan Richard, the nephew of legendary UGA running back Herschel Walker, has been offered scholarships from 15 schools, including Georgia and Georgia Tech.
REGIONAL ROUNDUP: Macon council votes to sue over air traffic control towers
These are some of the headlines trending across the state.
Chasing their dreams
A pair of former area high school and University of Georgia football stars — Early County’s Shawn Williams and Seminole County’s Bacarri Rambo — are one day away from realizing their childhood dreams of playing in the NFL.
Tempers flare at Muscogee school board meeting
In another lively confrontation Monday night with the Muscogee County school board, Columbus attorney Frank Myers made a reference to John Wells's bad grammar that provoked the District 2 representative to interject, "You are really tacky, Frank Myers!"
ROUNDUP: YDC officers arrested in white-collar crime probe
These are some of the top stories trending around the state.
UGA NOTEBOOK: Bulldogs have three of top LBs in draft class
Jarvis Jones, Alec Ogletree and Cornelius Washington may soon be superstars on Sundays in the NFL. (ADDS: UGA loses top recruit)
GEORGIA TECH NOTEBOOK: PJ on qualities he likes in a QB: Heisman winner
Georgia Tech football coach talks about the QB competition between Vad Lee and Justin Thomas, saying he would rather gave an "All-American that never had to come out of the game" at that position. (ADDS: Note on Tech men's basketball team)
Georgia jobless rate improves
A surge in new jobs, combined with steadily slowing layoffs, added up to an unemployment rate of 8.4 percent in Georgia in March.
Ex-UGA football coach Donnan officially indicted for multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme
Jim Donnan, a former football coach at UGA, is indicted in Macon on Tuesday, accused of swindling millions from investors --- including several former and current college football coaches around the country.
BRAVES NOTEBOOK: Reliever Avilan OK after scary scene Tuesday
Luis Avilan crumpled to the ground as he went to throw a pitch during Tuesday night’s Braves-Royals game, and while the injury looked serious, it turns out it was a hamstring strain coupled with severe cramps. (ADDS: notebook items on McCann heading to extended spring training; Gattis staying in lineup; Freeman's rehab; conclusion to case of death Braves' trainer's wife)
ROUNDUP: Columbus police say teen shot parents because they made him do chores instead of looking up Bible verse for friend who wanted to be 'saved'
The teenager accused of opening fire on his parents Friday evening was angry that they insisted he do his chores instead of looking up a Bible verse for a female friend who had told him she wanted to be "saved," a detective testified Monday in Muscogee Juvenile Court.
Caldwell-Pope’s departure deals Georgia a big blow
Georgia’s Kentavious Caldwell-Pope announces Monday that he will forgo his final two seasons with the Bulldogs and enter this year’s NBA draft.
Former Seminole star Rambo trying to stand out in deep safety class for NFL draft
Seminole County native Bacarri Rambo is a top prospect in this month’s NFL draft, but a deep safety class could drop him to the third round.
STATE ROUNDUP: Accused baby killer challenges gag order
These are some of the top headlines from around the state.
ROUNDUP: Serial rapist given eight life terms
These are some of the top headlines from around the state.
NCAA TOURNAMENT: History is all Pitino’s after Louisville downs Michigan for NCAA national title
Rick Pitino becomes the first coach in history to win a national championship with two different programs.
MASTERS: Former UGA star Henley ready for Augusta debut
Macon native and former Georgia star Russell Henley has paid his dues, and now he’s ready for the big stage at Augusta.
ROUNDUP: Columbus police injure man shooting from I-185
These are some of the top headlines from around the state for Tuesday, April 9, 2013.
Georgia not over-hyping opener vs. Clemson
Georgia’s season opener against Clemson could potentially be a matchup between two Top 10 teams, but the Bulldogs have other things on their mind before the Aug. 31 showdown.
STATE ROUNDUP: Suspended DeKalb school board members in limbo but collecting pay
Six weeks after Gov. Nathan Deal suspended six DeKalb County school board members, all of them are still collecting paychecks from taxpayers.
Fans embrace G-Day spring football game
Around 44,000 fans attended last year's Georgia football scrimmage, a crowd that rivals a single day at the Masters -- which is one of three large sporting events taking place in Georgia within the next week.
Auburn players, UF coach, Police Chief claim report on violations is false
Auburn players, current Florida coach Will Muschamp and Auburn Police Chief Tommy Dawson claim the report accusing Auburn of multiple violations — as well as the quotes in the report — are not true.
Mother of slain infant avoids defense subpoena
Sherry West is the mother of 13-month-old Antonio Santiago, who was shot and killed during a reported robbery attempt.
Ex-Georgia Tech star Crittenton indicted on murder charges
Stemming from incident late last year, former Georgia Tech and NBA star Javaris Crittenton is facing murder and gang-related charges,.
FALCONS NOTEBOOK: Exonerated after years in prison, Banks finally gets his NFL shot with Falcons; McClure reflects on career as he heads to Atlanta's Ring of Honor
Once considered one of the best young linebackers in the nation, Brian Banks lost his shot at college football when he was falsely accused of rape and kidnapping before clearing his name — and now the Falcons have signed him and will give him a shot to make the team. (ADDS: item on retiring Falcons center McClure)
Inaugural Mercer football team nearing end of first spring practice
The Bears are wrapping up their first spring practice in preparation for the school's inaugural spring game April 13.
At last — the ‘Cursed Locker’ at Turner Field is no more
A cursed locker in the Braves' clubhouse has been turned into a cubicle with a small desktop and a computer after a number of players' careers went south after they took over the locker.
Thanks again
The Braves honor Chipper Jones before Monday night’s season opener, thanking the veteran for all his years of service to Atlanta.
First five Atlanta cheating scandal defendants surrender
The first five of the 35 educators indicted in the Atlanta Public Schools cheating scandal turned themselves in to authorities Tuesday morning.
