Braves notebook: Soriano, Smoltz could come off disabled list today

ATLANTA - Some experienced relievers on the mend could begin joining the Atlanta Braves' bullpen as early as today.

Francoeur gives Braves win with game-winning homer in the ninth

ATLANTA - Jeff Francoeur was glad Randy Johnson was out of the game in the ninth inning.

Good news

he Colonel William Candler Chapter of the Daughters of the Revolution recently was honored for having the most new members in one year. The Georgia State Society of the DAR awarded them with a silver bowl for the achievement. The chapter also celebrated with an "Over 100 Members" luncheon. The new members are Christine Lanzing, Linda Martin, Marilyn Martin, Mary Lynne George, Abbe Kubit and Florence Truman.

Local golf: Norris knocks in hole-in-one

Nancy Norris had a hole-in-one Tuesday during the Chattahoochee Ladies' Golf Association's Chix With Stix tournament at the Chattahoochee Golf Course.

Fire guts empty house in North Hall

A vacant home was nearly destroyed by fire in the early hours of the weekend. No one was living in the one-story house on the 6400 block of Ransom Free Road when it caught fire early Saturday morning, Hall County Fire Chief David Kimbrell said. Hall County firefighters arrived at the North Hall home shortly after 4 a.m. to find about 75 percent of it was on fire, Kimbrell said. However, Kimbrell said the 3,000-square-foot ...

Your Views: Local churches join in effort to help folks in need

A letter writer of May 16 suggest that preachers and churches needed to be doing more to serve the poor and love our neighbors as Christ asks us to do. He is right in that there is never enough money, never enough hands and hearts to meet all the needs.

Smoltz throws 12 pitches in rehab stint

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. - Atlanta Braves righthander John Smoltz reported no discomfort in his right shoulder after allowing one hit in one inning of work on a rehab assignment with the Class AA Mississippi Braves.

Clemson routs Tech in ACC Tournament

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Ben Paulsen broke a 3-3 tie with a grand-slam home run in the seventh inning and Clemson went on to rout Georgia Tech 10-4 on Saturday in the Atlantic Coast Conference baseball tournament.

Summer Quiche

2 9-inch frozen pie crusts 1 small red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 purple onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dry basil 4 large eggs 1 cup half and half 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 cups (or 8 ounces) Monterrey jack cheese, shredded 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded 3 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices (optional) Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Saute bell ...

Lanier Tech student goes to state Student of the Year competition

Lanier Technical College student Karen Nowakowski has been named one of 12 semifinalists in the Technical College System of Georgia's 37th annual Student of the Year competition.

Cox agrees to 1-year extension

ATLANTA - Bobby Cox, saying he's still having fun with the game, has agreed to a one-year contract extension to manage the Atlanta Braves through 2009.

Smoltz to begin rehab assignment Saturday

ATLANTA - Atlanta Braves right-hander John Smoltz will begin a minor league injury rehabilitation assignment with Double-A Mississippi on Saturday.

Detroit spoils Dream opener

ATLANTA - Cheryl Ford knew the Detroit Shock would improve their intensity on defense in the second half.

Arizona pounds Reyes, Braves

ATLANTA - Doug Davis received more than the usual pats on the back after he was lifted for a pinch-hitter in the eighth inning.

Lewallen/Poteat

Jamie Jennifer Lewallen and Robert Lee Poteat Jr. were united in marriage May 3, 2008, on the beach at Tybee Island. The bride is the daughter of Wallace and Donna Lewallen of Clarkesville. The groom is the son of Maria Geller of Suwanee.

Miami wins thrilling Game 6 of NBA Finals, force Game 7

MIAMI - LeBron James shrugged off a poor start to get 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, Ray Allen hit a 3-pointer with 5.2 seconds to play to force overtime and the Miami Heat staved off elimination with a 103-100 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night.

Horse rescued from possible sinkhole

A horse was stuck in an apparent sinkhole last week on the 1300 block of Hugh Stowers Road.

Nominations sought for 2nd Master Craftsmen Awards

Featherbone Communiversity in Gainesville is planning to honor area craftsmen at the second

Man charged with practicing dentistry without a license

Family: Teen not killed by ‘car surfing’

Family members of the teen who died last week in what has been dubbed a "car surfing" accident are convinced the police report is inaccurate.

Clermont robber caught on video

The Hall County Sheriff's Office is searching for a suspect in a May 31 armed robbery at a convenience store in Clermont near the Lumpkin County line.

Braves swept by Mets in doubleheader

ATLANTA - Beaten twice in one day and just plain beat, the first-place Atlanta Braves were ready for some rest.

Gainesville golfer Lasseter tied for ninth at Junior Championship

Gainesville High golfer Grant Lasseter shot a 75 on Tuesday to finish tied for ninth after two rounds of the Georgia State Golf Association Junior Championship at The Farm golf course in Rocky Face.

Dawson County grad happy to be drafted by Los Angeles Dodgers

Kaleb Holbrook was preparing for his second game as a catcher for a summer league in Connecticut on June 8 when his phone began to ring with calls and text messages of congratulations.

Falcons' Gonzalez wins Professional Football Writers of America Good Guy Award

ATLANTA - Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez has won the 2013 Good Guy Award from the Professional Football Writers of America.

Braves' Gattis goes on 15-day DL

The Atlanta Braves have placed catcher Evan Gattis on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right oblique.

Conceptual design for new Falcons stadium approved

ATLANTA - The board overseeing planning for a new Falcons stadium in downtown Atlanta gave the thumbs-up Tuesday to a design that invokes the giant bird's wings and would feature enormous windows showcasing views of the city.

Freeman's two-run homer in ninth rallies Braves past Mets

ATLANTA - The Atlanta Braves waited a long time to get going.

Contra dancing in Sautee-Nacoochee

One Saturday night a month, the old gym behind the Sautee-Nacoochee Center in White County comes alive with the sound of mountain music and swirling of dancers following a contra dance caller. Contra dancing is a blend of folk and square dancing and is practiced all across the country.

Oakwood OKs annexation

Oakwood City Council voted Monday to annex nearly 11 acres on Thurmon Tanner Parkway allowing for the relocation of a company that makes and installs pneumatic tube systems.