ATLANTA (AP) On the day the Atlanta Braves retired Greg Maddux's number, his former manager Bobby Cox led the praises ... ``I get asked by managers and press people all the time, how good was he?'' Cox said. ``Was he the best pitcher I ever saw? Was he the smartest pitcher I ever saw? Was he the best competitor I ever saw? Was he the best teammate I ever saw? ... ``The answer is yes to all the above.'' ... Maddux was always grouped with Tom Glavine and John Smoltz as the team's most dominant
(WSB Radio) -- A federal judge on Friday ruled against Georgia in the state's water dispute with Alabama and Florida, deciding that Atlanta-area municipalities must stop withdrawing water from a massive federal reservoir within three years unless they can get approval from Congress ... U.S. District Court Judge Paul Magnuson said Lake Lanier wasn't built for water supply and the state's withdrawals are illegal. He acknowledged it would be impossible to immediately stop using the lake because it
Facing a heavy rent burden and ever-increasing operating expenses, Eyedrum's board of directors held an emergency meeting Sunday, July 11, to consider the survival of the longtime art and music organization ... The options are few. They include a significant decrease in rent, bringing on other Atlanta-based arts organizations to sublet part of the 6,0000-square-foot space, a move to a smaller space, or an end to the award-winning venue altogether ... Having just celebrated 10 years in October
Gov. Perdue spokesman Bert Brantley reached out to S.C. Governor Mark Sanford's staff during the "Days Of The Missing Governor Crisis". Above is the email. Click to enlarge ... So, that's why they never return my calls. I bet Baxter never has this problem ... h/t: Left On Lanier ...
Chef Bob Brinson of Gourmet Innovations, Inc. is helping aging Atlanta residents by delivering fresh, personalized meals to their homes ... For seniors who choose to age in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes, nutritional meals can be difficult to come by. The demand for companies that provide prepared meals that can be tailored to the medical needs of seniors (e.g. diabetic, low sodium diets) and offer home delivery is growing. ... A key aspect of Chef Brinson's success are
We've just gotten the lineup for the first showcase of the A3C Hip Hop Festival, coming up this fall in East Atlanta. The URB Showcase will featuring B.o.B. AKA Bobby Ray, Spree Wilson, Buff 1 and Those Chosen, and will ...
(WSB Radio) Two Georgia soldiers, killed in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom, have been brought back to the United States ... The bodies of six soldiers and one sailor were returned Wednesday to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware ... Spc. Isaac Johnson was from Columbus, Georgia. He was assigned to Rome's Troop A, 1st Battalion, 108th Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition Squadron ... Sgt. Brock Chavers, of Bulloch, was assigned to Americus' Company D, 2nd
The economic waters may be rough right now, but the managers of an Atlanta private equity fund say it's time to dive in. Buckhead Investment Partners recently completed a $30 million capital raise, which it plans to invest over the next few years in private companies in the early stages of growth. The deep recession has made investing in any business more risky, experts say.It's also thinned the ranks of private equity firms willing and able to invest and driven down the valuation of companies,
We have a few awesome shows just announced for The EARL that we think are worth bringing to your attention. First up is the reunion show for The Tom Collins, an Atlanta band who everyone has been waiting to awaken ...
Pace Homebuilders is proud to present Greenhaven, the first LEED certified, eco-friendly Decorators’ Show House in Cobb County. Open to the public this Friday, July 10 – August 9, 2009, Greenhaven will showcase the latest in green building techniques, sustainable interior design, state-of-the-art technology and energy efficiency. The home will feature over 20 of Atlanta’s top interior designers, each with a fresh and unique perspective on eco-friendly design. From a healthy home nursery