Shannon News http://www.topix.com/city/shannon-ga http://www.topix.com/rss/city/shannon-ga.xml Local news for Shannon, GA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web. en-us Copyright 2008, Topix Topix http://www.topix.com/ http://www.topix.com/pics/topix_homepage_logo2.png School districts ordered not to serve suspect beef http://www.topix.net/city/shannon-ga/2008/02/school-districts-ordered-not-to-serve-suspect-beef?fromrss=1 "I believe the cautious approach was the right approach."

The state Department of Education has ordered more than two dozen school districts across the state to stop serving beef supplied by a California slaughterhouse under federal investigation for mistreating ... via Athens Banner-Herald

]]> Athens Banner-Herald Thu, 14 Feb 2008 09:59:11 GMT 080214E8JQ34 0 34.353459 -85.069332 Berry College announces its list of 2007 fall graduates http://www.topix.net/city/shannon-ga/2008/02/berry-college-announces-its-list-of-2007-fall-graduates?fromrss=1 Berry College announces the 2007 fall graduates: Matthew Jesse Forrester, son of Terry and Charlotte Forrester, a Bachelor of Arts in history, Kimbrell Farmer Raburn, daughter of Mr. via Rome News - Tribune

]]> Rome News - Tribune Fri, 08 Feb 2008 10:56:08 GMT 080208G9399K 0 34.353459 -85.069332 ELECTION: AP says Obama wins Georgia http://www.topix.net/city/shannon-ga/2008/02/election-ap-says-obama-wins-georgia?fromrss=1 "In a presidential election year with highly contested nomination races on both parties, lines are a function of the popularity of the contest"

By SHANNON McCAFFREY Associated Press Writer ATLANTA - Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama coasted to a win Tuesday in Georgia over rival Hillary Rodham Clinton, riding a wave of support from the ... via Dalton Daily Citizen

]]> Dalton Daily Citizen Wed, 06 Feb 2008 06:19:56 GMT 0802050ENU8U 0 34.353459 -85.069332 County to consider shale mining, shopping center http://www.topix.net/city/shannon-ga/2008/02/county-to-consider-shale-mining-shopping-center?fromrss=1 County to consider shale mining, shopping center via Rome News - Tribune

]]> Rome News - Tribune Mon, 04 Feb 2008 22:27:18 GMT 080204EBVUMV 0 34.353459 -85.069332 After Thompson bails, Huckabee looks to capitalize http://www.topix.net/city/shannon-ga/2008/01/after-thompson-bails-huckabee-looks-to-capitalize?fromrss=1 "Mike Huckabee is a man of trust and authenticity"

Drumming up support in Atlanta Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee, former Arkansas governor, speaks at an anti-abortion rally Tuesday on the steps of the Capitol in Atlanta. via Athens Banner-Herald

]]> Athens Banner-Herald Thu, 24 Jan 2008 02:12:52 GMT 080123CV2B9S 0 34.353459 -85.069332 Central GA Teens Playing Deadly Game http://www.topix.net/city/shannon-ga/2008/01/central-ga-teens-playing-deadly-game?fromrss=1 "I told him, I said you were a breath away from somebody having to call and tell me that I'm not going to have you any more."

One Central Georgia mom recently learned of her son's involvement in this activity. via 13WMAZ-TV

]]> 13WMAZ-TV Tue, 22 Jan 2008 01:56:47 GMT 080121368844 0 34.353459 -85.069332 Clinton, Obama trigger black generational battle http://www.topix.net/city/shannon-ga/2008/01/clinton-obama-trigger-black-generational-battle?fromrss=1 "The figureheads are not actually gatekeepers to the black vote"

Older leaders influence on younger generation wanes While civil rights-era leaders have jumped behind Hillary Clinton, many younger black voters lean toward Barack Obama. via Athens Banner-Herald

]]> Athens Banner-Herald Sun, 20 Jan 2008 01:45:55 GMT 0801198OCPTU 1 34.353459 -85.069332 Across the area http://www.topix.net/city/shannon-ga/2008/01/across-the-area?fromrss=1 "We asked for a second finding because of his history, and there was just a trace amount."

Alcohol was not factor in deaths A 61-year-old Aiken man who fatally shot his two daughters and then himself in November had "negligible" amounts of alcohol in his system when he died, Aiken County Coroner Tim ... via Augusta Chronicle

]]> Augusta Chronicle Fri, 18 Jan 2008 01:31:32 GMT 08011795PG5B 0 34.353459 -85.069332 It's the way to go http://www.topix.net/city/shannon-ga/2007/11/its-the-way-to-go?fromrss=1 THE PROPOSED path for the Armuchee Connector was recently unveiled to the usual mixed reviews for projects of this sort that open up a new section of the county. via Rome News - Tribune

]]> Rome News - Tribune Sat, 10 Nov 2007 08:27:25 GMT 071110RQ1ORJ 0 34.353459 -85.069332 Alumna Wins Case and a Place in Public Eye http://www.topix.net/city/shannon-ga/2007/11/alumna-wins-case-and-a-place-in-public-eye?fromrss=1 "This is the reason you go to law school"

By eighth grade, B.J. Bernstein knew she wanted to become a lawyer. The deciding moment came at a mock trial in school. via The Emory Wheel

]]> The Emory Wheel Fri, 02 Nov 2007 08:59:19 GMT 071102HEATUC 0 34.353459 -85.069332 Astronauts Begin First Spacewalk http://www.topix.net/city/shannon-ga/2007/10/astronauts-begin-first-spacewalk?fromrss=1 "It's going to be a very interesting day. A lot of folks have been looking forward to this for a long time"

Two spacewalking astronauts floated out of a hatch on the international space station on Friday to help install a new live-in compartment on the orbiting lab. via MyFOX Atlanta

]]> MyFOX Atlanta Wed, 31 Oct 2007 06:48:44 GMT 071030CAQ3VQ 0 34.353459 -85.069332 Home builders file suit against McDonough http://www.topix.net/city/shannon-ga/2007/10/home-builders-file-suit-against-mcdonough?fromrss=1 "The city should have acknowledged they didn't follow state law"

The Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association and more than 50 individual builders have filed a class-action suit against the city of McDonough to recover more than $300,000 they say was collected illegally. via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

]]> Atlanta Journal-Constitution Mon, 29 Oct 2007 06:17:16 GMT 071028BU6821 0 34.353459 -85.069332 Wilson weds Presley in ceremony at parents' home http://www.topix.net/city/shannon-ga/2007/10/wilson-weds-presley-in-ceremony-at-parents-home?fromrss=1 Patty Bea Wilson and Kempton Wade Presley were united in marriage on Saturday, October 20, 2007, at the bride's home in Thomson. via The McDuffie Mirror

]]> The McDuffie Mirror Sat, 27 Oct 2007 05:42:01 GMT 071026G18HRO 0 34.353459 -85.069332 Residents weigh in on Connector http://www.topix.net/city/shannon-ga/2007/10/residents-weigh-in-on-connector?fromrss=1 County Commission to review Armuchee input before finalizing Bob Moore and his brother Jim Moore talk about the proposed Armuchee Connector during a public hearing Wednesday at Glenwood Primary School. via Rome News - Tribune

]]> Rome News - Tribune Thu, 25 Oct 2007 05:38:47 GMT 0710242OHIQP 0 34.353459 -85.069332 Howell-Cawthon marriage http://www.topix.net/city/shannon-ga/2007/10/howell-cawthon-marriage?fromrss=1 Special Story updated at 7:05 PM on Saturday, October 20, 2007 Jenny Suzanne Howell and William Todd Cawthon were united in marriage Saturday, October 14, 2006 at the Chateau OElan Winery and Resort in ... via Athens Banner-Herald

]]> Athens Banner-Herald Sun, 21 Oct 2007 05:30:08 GMT 071020459S37 0 34.353459 -85.069332 Death row inmate asks parole board for 90-day stay http://www.topix.net/city/shannon-ga/2007/10/death-row-inmate-asks-parole-board-for-90-day-stay?fromrss=1 Death row inmate asks parole board for 90-day stay By SHANNON McCAFFREY - Associated Press Writer ATLANTA -- Convicted killer Jack Alderman asked the state Board of Pardons and Paroles on Thursday to put his ... via The Macon Telegraph

]]> The Macon Telegraph Fri, 12 Oct 2007 10:16:06 GMT 0710128NIL2K 0 34.353459 -85.069332 Elberton, Mure, Japan, celebrate 25 years as Sister Cities http://www.topix.net/city/shannon-ga/2007/10/elberton-mure-japan-celebrate-25-years-as-sister-cities?fromrss=1 "It is an honor to congratulate Mure-Cho, Japan and Elberton, Georgia on twenty-five years of friendship as sister cities."

Happy 25 years, Mure-Cho! It's been a quarter century since Elberton, Georgia, USA, linked up with Mure-Cho, Japan, in a Sister City program. via Elberton Star

]]> Elberton Star Mon, 08 Oct 2007 18:24:14 GMT 071008FM1RRS 0 34.353459 -85.069332 Men two of '40 Under 40' http://www.topix.net/city/shannon-ga/2007/10/men-two-of-40-under-40?fromrss=1 "We look for people making an impact on their corner of Georgia, whether that's through their 9-to-5 job, community involvement, volunteer work or all of the above"

Watkinsville City Councilman Brian Brodrick holds his son, Aaron, while he helps his wife, Susan, get dinner ready as daughter Phoebe plays. via Athens Banner-Herald

]]> Athens Banner-Herald Sat, 06 Oct 2007 18:21:44 GMT 071006J44APT 0 34.353459 -85.069332 Challenger blasts Chambliss vote against children's health plan http://www.topix.net/city/shannon-ga/2007/10/challenger-blasts-chambliss-vote-against-childrens-health-plan?fromrss=1 "There has been no better example this year of the power special interests have over Saxby Chambliss than his vote against children's healthcare"

Challenger blasts Chambliss vote against children's health plan By SHANNON McCAFFREY - Associated Press Writer -- ATLANTA -- A Democrat seeking to unseat U.S. Sen. via Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

]]> Columbus Ledger-Enquirer Thu, 04 Oct 2007 18:17:57 GMT 07100445U30J 0 34.353459 -85.069332 Richardson pitches tax plan to skeptics http://www.topix.net/city/shannon-ga/2007/10/richardson-pitches-tax-plan-to-skeptics?fromrss=1 "I am not here to criticize you. I am not here to take away your power, your control"

Richardson pitches tax plan to skeptics By SHANNON McCAFFREY - Associated Press Writer -- ATLANTA -- House Speaker Glenn Richardson on Tuesday pitched his plan to eliminate Georgia property taxes to skeptical ... via Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

]]> Columbus Ledger-Enquirer Tue, 02 Oct 2007 23:09:40 GMT 0710020NF4S7 0 34.353459 -85.069332