Sports & Recreation

Wolves Pup Club Marks Season Opener

8/30/10 Football season kicked off at the University of West Georgia on Saturday and the Wolves Pup Club was on hand to take part in the festivities.

The organization was created to bring in disadvantaged youth from West Georgia communities to enjoy each home game... More

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Emory Healthcare 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race Names Terry “Mr. 500” Green as Grand Marshal

8/26/10 When Emory Healthcare and Atlanta Motor Speedway officials began searching for the grand marshal of this year's Emory Healthcare 500 Sprint Cup Series race, they didn't have to search long or far to find the perfect candidate – and one who already possessed the perfect tailor-made nickname for such an occasion... More

Charity Golf Tournament at TPC Sugarloaf to benefit FRIENDS

8/21/10 Savor the Swing! The inaugural FRIENDS Charity Golf Classic at TPC Sugarloaf is scheduled for Monday, August 30, 2010. Friends of Gwinnett County Senior Services (FRIENDS) is a volunteer-governed non-profit organization that privately supplements core programming needs ranging from home-delivered meals to case management services for Gwinnett Senior... More 

Multi-Grammy Winning Performer Rob Thomas to Take Part in Dow Live Earth Run for Water April 18

3/28/10 Live Earth, organizer of The Dow Live Earth Run for Water, and Atlanta Track Club, race director for the Atlanta event, today announced that Rob Thomas, multi-platinum three-time GRAMMY Award-winner Rob Thomas, will perform live at the Atlanta event taking place at Pemberton Place, adjacent to the World of Coca-Cola and the Georgia Aquarium. The largest worldwide water initiative on record to help combat the global water crisis, The Dow Live Earth Run for Water is a series of 6km run/walks (the average distance many women and children walk every day to get water)... More

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Softball Tournament to benefit Fayette County’s Homebound Seniors
2/10/10 To raise awareness and funds for programs that help Fayette County's homebound seniors remain independent and improve their quality of life, the community is invited to participate in Fayette Senior Services “Hit One for the Homebound” softball tournament on April 10, 2010 at Mead Fields in Peachtree City. The games are scheduled to begin at 8 a.m... More

Oak Grove & Burch Elementary School Run for the Gold / Bear Tracks 5K Run/Walk and 1 mile Fun Run

2/7/10 Lace up your shoes for a great morning of running in Peachtree City's quiet neighborhoods and paths. Oak Grove Elementary's Seventh Annual Run for the Gold 5K Run and 1 mile Fun Run/Walk will take place on March 6... More

Atlanta Hawks Foundation Hosts "Full Court Fest" Charity Event

1/25/10 “Full Court Fest,” the Atlanta Hawks Foundation’s annual fundraiser took place on January 23 at Ventanas (rooftop of the Park Pavilion Building in downtown Atlanta). Guests had the opportunity to rub elbows with the entire roster of Hawks players and coaches... More

UWG to Host High School Basketball Playoffs

1/20/10 The University of West Georgia will be hosting the Georgia High School Association class 4A and 5A boys and girls basketball quarterfinals at The Coliseum in Carrollton on March 5 and 6.The Coliseum, which opened in January 2009, seats approximately 6,500.To access information about The Coliseum online, visit www.westga.edu/coliseum.

Trout Unlimited's Gold Rush Chapter Schedules 1st Annual Fly Fishing Challenge at Frog Hollow Nov 21

11/7/09 The Gold Rush Chapter of Trout Unlimited, based in Dahlonega, has announced that it will sponsor the first annual Gold Rush Cup Fly Fishing Challenge to be held on the beautiful and picturesque waters of the Chestatee River... More

Atlanta Thrashers to Host Annual Face-Off Event for Season Ticket Holders on Thursday, Oct. 1, at Philips Arena from 6-9 p.m.

9/29/09 The Atlanta Thrashers will host their annual Face-Off Event at Philips Arena on Thursday, Oct. 1, from 6-9 p.m. The event gives season ticket holders a first glance at the 2009-10 Atlanta Thrashers roster and a chance to meet and interact with all of their favorite players, coaches and management... More

Utah Flash to Host Open Tryout in Atlanta

9/21/09 The Atlanta Hawks' NBA Development League Affiliate, the Utah Flash, will be holding a one-day tryout at Clayton State University. The tryout will take place at the Athletics and Fitness Center at 10 a.m. on Oct. 24... More

Atlanta Hawks Individual Game Tickets To Go On Sale Sept 19 at 10 a.m.

9/17/09 Atlanta Hawks individual game tickets for the 2009-10 preseason and regular season go on sale this Saturday, September 19, at 10 a.m. They will be available for purchase by visiting www.hawks.com, calling 1-800-4NBA-TIX, and by visiting the Philips Arena Box Office or any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets for all games start at $10. The Hawks’ first regular season game is only 42 days away as the Countdown to Opening Night begins... More

Thrashers and SportSouth Announce 61-Game Television Schedule for 2009-10

9/7/09 The Atlanta Thrashers and SportSouth, the team's regional cable partner, have announced the 61-game television schedule (see attached) for the 2009-10 NHL regular season. In all, 61 of the Thrashers 82 regular-season games will be televised locally, including 60 games on SportSouth and one on FOX Sports South... More

Thrashers Announce Training Camp Schedule

9/3/09 The Atlanta Thrashers will open their 2009 Training Camp on Saturday, Sept. 12 with physicals and medical testing, and will begin on-ice sessions starting Sunday, Sept. 13 at 9 a.m. at the team’s practice facility in Duluth... More

Governor Perdue Places Friendly Wager With President George W. Bush on Little League Softball Game

8/19/09 Governor Sonny Perdue and former President George W. Bush today announced a friendly wager on the outcome of tonight's Little League Softball World Series Championship game. The Warner Robins American Little League (WRALL) softball team faces Crawford Little League at 7 p.m. Eastern Time tonight. The game will be broadcast on ESPN2... More

See Gwinnett Gladiators with Friends

8/19/09 The Arena at Gwinnett Center; Saturday, October 17; 7:05pm; Be a spectator and cheer on the Gwinnett Gladiators. Get tickets for the game on Saturday, October 17 at a reduced... More

Hawks Re-Sign Marvin Williams

8/9/09 The Atlanta Hawks re-signed restricted free agent forward Marvin Williams on Friday, according to Executive Vice President/General Manager Rick Sund. Per team policy, terms were not announced... More

Thrashers Foundation Awards $50,000 in Grants to Local Charity Organizations

8/9/09 The Atlanta Thrashers Foundation has awarded $50,000 in grants to six local charity groups in recognition of and to help benefit their work in the Atlanta community. The organizations receiving grant money include the Agape Community Center, Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities, Children's Restoration Network... More

Hawks 2009 Preseason Schedule Highlighted by National Television Appearance at Magic

8/6/09 The Atlanta Hawks will open their 2009 preseason schedule on Wednesday, October 7 with a home game against the New Orleans Hornets at Philips Arena (7 p.m. tipoff), and will close out exhibition play on October 23 with a nationally-televised game at Orlando at 8 p.m... More

The Big Rock Out Boxing and Music Event Debuts in Metro Atlanta Sept 19

7/29/09 Sports Fan Properties, in association with SSI Productions and KO Kings, are proud to present “The Big Rock Out”, Saturday, September 19, 2009. Held in the Atlantic Aviation Hangar at the DeKalb Peachtree Airport, the Vegas style event... More

Emory Teams Up With National Football League Player Care Program

7/21/09 The Emory University Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital is one of five hospitals chosen to participate in the NFL's new spine treatment program for retired players. The program is designed to make specialists available to evaluate and treat spine-related conditions... More

Fayette: Congrats to the War Eagles, Fayette County Baseball Association's Under 12 American League Champions!

The War Eagles triumphed as winners of a close game (7-6) against the Rockies in the league championship game Thursday. Photo R-L: Front row: Tommie Jones, Duncan Williams, Chase Lance, Taylor Casterline; Middle row: Jack Van Nimwegen, Jordan LaCourly, Blake McMurry, Ryan Fogg, Jackson Schultz, Jameson Vest; Back: coach Ryan Casterline, head coach Brian Williams; Not pictured: Richie Vickers, Hayden Clipp, Jack Oldenburg and coach Mark Oldenburg

Rotary Clubs Host Sept. 25th Golf Tournament

6/18/09 Three Rotary Clubs; Fayette Daybreak, Fayetteville, and Coweta/ Fayette are hosting their annual golf tournament on September 25, 2009 at Flat Creek Country Club. For more details check out the website; www.fayettedaybreak.org.

Scott Rigsby Speaks to Peachtree City Running Club

In less than six months, Scott Rigsby completed 13 triathlons, five road races, one duathlon and set two world triathlon records. He was the first double amputee to complete an Olympic distance triathlon and a Half Ironman on prosthetics. He recently became the 1st below the knee double amputee to complete a full marathon on prosthetics.

Brunswick and the Golden Isles Convention and Visitors Bureau Announces Sponsorship of Inaugural McGladrey Classic

8/26/10 Brunswick and The Golden Isles Convention and Visitors Bureau (BGICVB) is delighted to be a top sponsor and welcome the inaugural McGladrey Classic, the PGA TOUR's newest tournament, to coastal Georgia this... More

"Run the Farm" Scheduled Sept 25 at Cedargate Farms in Newnan

8/23/10 FOCUS, a 27-year old non-profit that serves children with disabilities or medical conditions and their families, announces “Run the Farm for FOCUS” 5k trail run and 1 mile family walk Saturday, September 25 at beautiful Cedargate Farms in Newnan. Registration is $20 through September 15 and $25 after September 15 and includes breakfast and a Run the Farm for Focus t-shirt... More

geneRACEtion 2010  Saturday May 22, 2010 at 8am

Grant Park, Atlanta. Show your support for Kate's Club and Senior Citizens Services as we walk, run and race to raise awareness and funding for two deserving groups in our community. The event will take place in Grant Park outside of Zoo Atlanta, and is open to all fitness levels, with everything from a 2K fun run/walk to a Peachtree Road Race 10K qualifier event, plus great after race festivities. Go to www.generacetion.org to register today and find out about great pledge-raising and fund raising opportunities you can engage in to help these great causes. Cost:  $25 pre-reg by 5/21/10; $30 up to race day.

Thrashers Recall Goaltender Kari Lehtonen from Chicago (AHL)

2/7/10 The Atlanta Thrashers have recalled goaltender Kari Lehtonen from the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League, according to Executive Vice President and General Manager Don Waddell... More

9th Annual New Hope Harvest Classic 5K

11/24/09 It only took 17 minutes and 28 seconds for Ryan Kennedy to race around the Harvest Classic 5K course this past Saturday morning to secure his first place overall win. Last year he finished second to three-time winner Eric Boykin who is recovering from knee surgery. So it was a sweet victory this year... More

Clayton State Cross Country/Track Car Wash Fundraiser Set for October 16

10/3/09 Clayton State University's cross country and track & field teams will be conducting their seventh car wash fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 16 at Rocky's Café & Pizza, located at 2262 Lake Harbin Rd., in Morrow. The car wash will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m... More

1st Annual Baseball Family Fun Day and Home Run Derby at Home Plate Oct 3rd

9/23/09 The Guest of Honor list is growing: Atlanta Braves Pitcher, Tim Hudson, Atlanta Braves 1st Baseman, Adam LaRoche, Former Cy Young winner, Steve Bedrosian; Chick-fil-A will give the winner of each age group in the Home Run Derby a 1 year supply of Chick Fil-A Sandwiches and the bragging rights to... More

Piedmont Sports and Orthopaedic Surgery Opens in Ellijay

9/19/09 Piedmont Mountainside Hospital (PMH) welcomes orthopaedic surgeon Rodney D. Fields, M.D., to its medical staff. On Monday, Sept. 14, Dr. Fields and Piedmont Healthcare opened Piedmont Sports and Orthopaedic Surgery in Ellijay... More

Covenant Presbyterian Church to Host Second Annual Lynn Wheeler Benefit Golf Tournament, Sept. 30

9/11/09 Covenant Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville, Ga., will be hosting the Second Annual Lynn Wheeler Benefit Golf Tournament at Durham Lakes Golf and Country Club in Fairburn, Ga., on Wednesday, Sept. 30... More

Atlanta Hawks Sign Veteran Center Jason Collins

9/2/09 The Atlanta Hawks have signed veteran center Jason Collins, according to Executive Vice President/General Manager Rick Sund. Per team policy, terms were not announced... More

Nine-Year Hit ’Em for Hemophilia Golf Tournament Sponsor Amdocs Doubles its Support

8/19/09 Hemophilia of Georgia welcomes Amdocs as a Silver Sponsor of the 27^th Annual Hit ’Em for Hemophilia Golf Tournament. The tournament, which raises funds for bleeding disorders research, will be held October 27 at Château Élan Resort and Winery in Braselton, Georgia... More

Christian City “Will Golf Fore Kids” Tournament

8/14/09 October 19th All proceeds help provide for the abandoned and abused children who live in the cottages at The Children's Village. Eagles Landing Country Club; 11am Start, 9:30am Registration.

Join us for a great day of high level golfing, outstanding food and the fun you've come to expect at our classic. There will be trophies for winners, and a special “Tournament Within A Tournament” for churches and a “Corporate Challenge”. Call Brenda at 770-703-2636 to register or access www.christiancity.org for more information.

Main Street Newnan's Sunrise on the Square Road Race

8/9/09 Dust off those running shoes! Main Street Newnan’s Annual Mike Fitzpatrick Ford's Sunrise on the Square Road Race is planned for Saturday, September 5th... More

Atlanta Hawks Foundation Announces 2009 Charitable Grant Recipients

8/9/09 The Atlanta Hawks Foundation has announced the Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy, Girls On The Run, the North Metro Miracle League and the Ryan Cameron Foundation as the recipients of its 2009 charitable grants. Each organization was awarded $10,000 from... More

Patient's Own Platelets Provide Promising Treatment for Tendinopathy

7/29/09 Athletes who endure chronic pain from tendon injuries may finally get relief. Sports medicine physicians at the Emory Sports Medicine Center have found that a procedure injecting platelets from the athletes' own blood to rebuild a damaged tendon has been successful in not only relieving the pain, but also in jumpstarting the healing process... More

Cory Baldwin Named Head Basketball Coach at Waycross College

7/22/09 Clayton State University alumnus and former assistant men's basketball coach Cory Baldwin has been named the first head coach of Waycross College's men's basketball team... More

Coweta: Golf Tournament to Benefit Community Welcome House

7/11/09 Calling all Golfers! Thursday, July 23. GOLFERS needed at Orchard Hills Golf Club in Newnan. Community Welcome House needs your support. This is one way each of you can make a difference. "Ending domestic violence one family at a time". This year alone the group has received 157 calls for help. Is there a trend with the economy? Yes! Can one person make a difference? Yes! $50.00 a golfer or $200.00 a team. Please Help! Info: lindakirk@charter.net Registration and lunch at 1:00pm Shot Gun Start at 2:00pm. You are needed!

Fayette: Tyrone treme U10 All-Stars Take Home State Title

7/8/09 With a winning season under their belt the Tyrone Xtreme led the U10 league with an impressive 12 – 0 record. On June 12th at Handley Park after defeating the Rex Yankees, Panhandle Cardinals, and the North Clayton Braves the team walked away with a 4-0 record and the Sub-state title... More

The Great Yellow Jacket Encounter

August 8, 2009 3-6 PM; Meet your 2009 Yellow Jackets & Head Coach Paul Johnson.  Get autographs & photos with your favorite player. Buzz, the Ramblin Wreck, your Georgia Tech Cheerleaders & Gold Rush Dancers will be on site. Fun, Food & Games for the Whole Family! Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, 150 Bobby Dodd Way, Atlanta, GA 30332

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