Patrick Davis
Patrick Davis is a freelance writer based out Georgia who writes about various sports topics ranging from college to pro. Patrick has written extensively about the ACC, SEC and the NBA. You can e-mail him if you have questions or comments at pdavis5000@hotmail.com
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Fan's Take: Atlanta Hawks Sign Veteran Point Guard Jannero Pargo, but What Will This Mean for Jeff Teague?As an Atlanta Hawks fan, my hometown team has attempted to convey that this year's edition will be more of an up-tempo squad.Also published on:
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Fan's Outlook: Georgia Tech's Next Opponent is Macon's Mercer University on December 22As a Georgia Tech basketball fan, there are games on the schedule which could be considered a trap game and the upcoming matchup against surprising Mercer University is classified as one.Also published on:
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Fan's Take: Defensive-minded Ga. Tech Yellow Jackets Overcome Turnovers in Win Over Alabama StateAs a Georgia Tech fan, I would have preferred a much larger margin of victory over Alabama State. However, a win is a win and my hometown Yellow Jackets were able to overcome a lethargic, sloppy turnover-filled first half in a win over Alabama St. 65-54.Also published on:
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Bobcats' Kemba Walker Provides Impact Plays Down the Stretch as Atlanta Hawks Fall, 79-77: Fan's TakeIt is just one preseason game, but the offensive skillset and leadership was on display as Kemba Walker overcame a somewhat lethargic start and scored 18 points as the first-round pick of the Bobcats provided a glimpse of the future.Also published on:
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Fan Outlook: Free Agent Acquisitions Have Helped New York Knicks Become Bigger Threat to Atlanta HawksAfter seeing the Hawks finish in fourth place in the Eastern Conference last season, it appears the New York Knicks who finish fifth, led by Amare Stoudamire and Carmel Anthony, are poised to make their big move in an effort to leapfrog the Atlanta Hawks.Also published on:
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Fan Perspective: Georgia Tech's Brandon Reed Has to Become Bigger Scoring Threat for Yellow JacketsAs a Georgia Tech basketball fan, it is good to see the Yellow Jackets end a long trip prior to the Christmas Break on a winning note against Savannah State.Also published on:
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Fan Perspective: Atlanta Hawks' Vladimir Radmanovic Provides Depth and IntangiblesAs an Atlanta Hawks fan, my hometown team hasn't been involved in any major trades involving players such as a Chris Paul or Dwight Howard.Also published on:
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Fan Perspective: Atlanta Hawks' Jerry Stackhouse is a Veteran Who Can Provide Experience and Bench DepthAs an Atlanta Hawks fan, I believe my hometown team is close to making that breakthrough of getting past the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.Also published on:
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Fan Outlook: Atlanta Hawks Will Meet Improving New Jersey Nets in Season OpenerAs an Atlanta Hawks basketball fan, I believe the New Jersey Nets is one of those teams in the Eastern Conference that is poised to make a move up the conference standings.Also published on:
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Fan Outlook: Atlanta Hawks Begin Home Schedule on December 28th Vs. John Wall's Washington WizardsAs an Atlanta Hawks fan, it will be interesting to see if the Washington Wizards and John Wall in particular are able to take that next step as a young team and secure a playoff spot this season.Also published on:
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Fan Perspective: Can Tracy McGrady Resurrect His Career with the Atlanta Hawks?As an Atlanta Hawks fan, I am a little skeptical and somewhat surprised of the signing of NBA veteran Tracy McGrady by my hometown team.
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Fan's Take: Georgia Tech's Team Effort Pushes Yellow Jackets to Big Road Win Over BulldogsAs a Georgia Tech basketball fan, it is definitely refreshing to see the Yellow Jackets come back from a halftime deficit and beat our in-state rival, the Georgia Bulldogs.
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Fan Perspective: Will Georgia Tech's Julian Royal Be Allowed to Have an Impact in His Freshman Year?As a Georgia Tech fan, I am hoping to see the Yellow Jackets surprise some teams in the Atlantic Coast Conference this year and if that is going to happen, I believe freshman Julian Royal has to receive more playing time.
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Fan Preview: Georgia Tech Hopes to Get Back on Winning Track Against In-state RivalAs a Georgia Tech basketball fan, the rivalry between the Bulldogs and Yellow Jackets has been generally one-sided in recent years in football and basketball with Georgia winning the majority of the games.
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Fan's View: Is Sophomore Jason Morris Ready to Take on Leadership Role for Georgia Tech?As a Georgia Tech basketball fan, I believed Jason Morris was an X-factor who can help the Yellow Jackets with his explosive offensive skill-set.
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Fan Perspective: Georgia Tech's Three-point Shooting Must Improve Significantly in Order to Survive in ACCAs a Georgia Tech basketball fan, I am used to seeing the team thrive in regard to having success behind the three-point line.
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Georgia Tech Travels to Tulane for Early Road TestAs a Georgia Tech basketball fan, my hometown team fights to stay above .500 in a game against the unbeaten Tulane Green Wave.
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Fan's Take: Did the Atlanta Hawks Learn Anything from Last Season's Playoff Loss Against the Chicago Bulls?As an Atlanta Hawks' fan, I believe the Chicago Bulls provides one of the biggest match-up problems for my hometown team going into the 2011-12 NBA season.
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Fan Preview: Georgia Tech Square Off Against Sharp-shooting NorthwesternAs a Georgia Tech basketball fan, I believe the next eight days will be challenging as the Yellow Jackets will face Northwestern at home along with road games at Tulane on December 3 and Georgia on December 7.Also published on:
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Fan's Take: Atlanta Hawks' Joe Johnson Needs to Have 'breakout' Year, Exhibit More Leadership in PlayoffsAs a Atlanta Hawks fan, I believe Joe Johnson has been one of the best acquisitions via trade in franchise history along with Dominique Wilkins coming to the Hawks via a trade in the early 1980's.Also published on:
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Fan's Perspective: Atlanta Hawks' Jamal Crawford Resurgence Provides Opportunity for Big Payday Through Free AgencyAs an Atlanta Hawks fan, I believe Jamal Crawford was vital to my hometown team's success the last two seasons. However, it appears GM Rick Sund is not likely to give Crawford his big payday and if he wants to stay in Atlanta, he would have to compromise.Also published on:
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Fan's Perspective: An Older, Wiser Iverson Could Help Atlanta Hawks in Back-up Role in 2011-12As an Atlanta Hawks fan, I want to see my hometown team improve its roster and with the likelihood of Jamal Crawford leaving for free agency, would adding and older, wiser Allen Iverson help?Also published on:
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Georgia Tech Has Opportunity to Avenge Last Season's Loss to Siena : Fan PreviewAs a Georgia Tech fan, I believe the Siena game at home (Duluth) is a must-win game for the Yellow Jackets.Last year, Siena had out hustledGeorgia tech in the second half and defeated the Yellow Jackets, 62-57.Also published on:
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Atlanta Hawks' Marvin Williams Battles Injuries, High Expectations: Fan's TakeMarvin Williams had signed a five-year deal worth close to 40 million dollars and unfortunately he hasn't really played up to that contract.Also published on:
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Georgia Tech's Mfon Udofia Starts 2011-12 Season on Positive Note: Fan's PerspectiveAs a Georgia Tech basketball fan, I believe the need for consistent point guard play will put the Yellow Jackets in a better position to make the NCAA tournament this season.Also published on:
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Fan's Take: Costly Turnovers Undermine Georgia Tech as Opportunistic LSU Wins, 59-50In Paul Hewitt's last season, his team couldn't take care of the basketball. Unfortunately, in a 59-50 loss to LSU, the Yellow Jackets under Brian Gregory brought back memories with sloppy play that resulted in 22 turnovers for the game.Also published on:
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Fan Perspective: Durability, Shot-blocking and Improved Skillset Make Ga. Tech's Daniel Miller Vital to Team's SuccessAs a Georgia Tech basketball fan, I believe this team can shock some teams this year, but it starts on the defensive end and this is where redshirt sophomore Daniel Miller has to take his game to another level.Also published on:
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Fan's Take: Ga. Tech's Comeback Win Against VCU is a Good Sign Moving ForwardAfter a tough loss against St. Joseph's in which Tech lost their grip of a winnable game after having a halftime lead, I was concerned about how Brian Gregory's Yellow Jacket team would respond against last year's NCAA Final Four Cinderella, VCU.Also published on:
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Time Will Tell If Ga. Tech's Glen Rice, Jr. Is Able to Overcome Suspension and Live Up to PotentialAs a Georgia Tech fan, I was disappointed to hear that the team's leading returning scorer, Glen Rice, Jr. was suspended for the first three games of the seasonAlso published on:
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Atlanta Hawks' Josh Smith: When NBA Lockout Ends, Will High-flying Forward Be Trade Bait? Fan's TakeAs an Atlanta Hawks' fan, the NBA lockout has put the 2011-12 season in jeopardy and now there is a concern that more games will be officially canceled in the very near future.
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Both Georgia and Georgia Tech Fight for State's Bragging Rights, NCAA Berth in 2011-12: Fan OutlookAs a Georgia Tech basketball fan, I believe the annual rivalry game between the Yellow Jackets and the Georgia Bulldogs is one of the more anticipated matchups for the upcoming season.
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Atlanta Hawks' Al Horford Wants NBA Settlement, but Prepared for Long HoldoutAs an Atlanta Hawks fan, I have gotten the impression that this NBA lockout by the owners may be worse than the last stoppage back in 1999.
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All-time Favorite Georgia Tech NCAA Tournament VictoriesThe Yellow Jackets have provided some of the best NCAA tournament moments in the history of college basketball.
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Ga. Tech's Brian Gregory Hopes to Continue the Tradition of Bringing Blue-chip Recruits to AtlantaAs a Georgia Tech fan, I have seen this team attract highly rated recruits who helped to transform this program.
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Atlanta Hawks' Jeff Teague: How Will NBA Lockout Affect His Progress?As an Atlanta Hawks' fan, I was happy to see point guard Jeff Teague have a breakthrough during the playoff series against the Chicago Bulls.
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New Hampshire Debate Further Dims Rick Perry's Texas Star as Romney and Cain EmergeOn October 11, Republican presidential candidates focused mainly on economics at New Hampshire's Dartmouth College and I believe this forum provided a contrast of three campaigns going in different directions--Mitt Romney, Rick Perry and Herman Cain.
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Multi-talented freshman Julian Royal is determined to make immediate impact at Ga. Tech: Fan reactionAs a Georgia Tech fan, I believe it is critical for this year's team to establish more of an inside game and the former Milton High School star Julian Royal can provide what had been missing recently.
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Duke-Georgia Tech game on January 7 will provide barometer to Yellow Jackets' season: Fan's takeAs a Georgia Tech fan, I believe there are certain games that we can circle on the schedule that will provide a barometer to what kind of season the Yellow Jackets will have in regard to postseason chances.
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Former Ga. Tech star Kenny Anderson enters new phase of his life as basketball coachAs a Georgia Tech fan, Kenny Anderson is recognized as one of the all-time greats and had an indelible impact on college basketball during his relatively short tenure in Atlanta.
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Is Georgia Tech's Glen Rice, Jr. ready to take on a leadership role in 2011-12? Fan's takeAs a Georgia Tech fan, the 2010-11 season was seen mostly as a disappointment. However, one of the top returning scorers has an opportunity to raise his game to another level along with accepting the role as a team leader.
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Ga. Tech's Pierre Jordan adds experience and depth at point guard position: Fan's lookAs a Georgia Tech fan, I believe anytime the Yellow Jackets are able to improve or upgrade the roster, it is always a positive.
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Why the Atlanta Hawks' Shareef Abdur-Rahim was one of the most underrated players in team historyAs an Atlanta Hawks fan, I believe one of the most under-rated small forwards in team history is Shareef Abdur-Rahim.
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Matt Ryan's Atlanta Falcons Can't Afford to Stumble at Seattle in October 2nd GameThe Atlanta Falcons have an very important road game coming up on October 2nd against the Seattle Seahawks.
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Eagles' QB Michael Vick Says He Will Start for 49ers, but Vince Young Must Be Ready to FinishPhiladelphia Eagles starting quarterback Michael Vick received another scare with the prospect of a broken right, non-throwing hand. However, the worst fears didn't come true and it is just a deep bone bruise.
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Ga. Tech, rest of ACC will be stronger as a conference with addition of Syracuse and Pittsburgh: Fan's takeAs a Georgia Tech basketball fan, the approval of Syracuse and Pittsburgh to the ACC is something that should be applauded because it will make the conference stronger.
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Ga. Tech must defend home court at Philips and Gwinnett Arena to secure NCAA bid: Fan's previewAs a Georgia Tech basketball fan, I believe there is a sense lot of optimism and excitement for this upcoming 2011-12 basketball season.
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Georgia Tech has tougher non-conference basketball schedule in 2011-12: Fan previewAs a Georgia Tech basketball fan, I hope 13 is a lucky number for my hometown Yellow Jackets for the upcoming 2011-12 season.
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Daniel Miller will need to play a much larger role as Georgia Tech’s center in 2011-12: Fan's viewAs a Georgia Tech basketball fan, I believe the growth of this Yellow Jacket team will depend on the development of redshirt sophomore center Daniel Miller.
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Despite toe injury, Ga. Tech's Jason Morris is poised to take his game to the next level: Fan's viewAs a Georgia Tech basketball fan, I am optimistic that this year's team under new coach Brian Gregory will be able to surprise many in the upcoming 2011-12 basketball season..
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Redshirt sophomore Kammeon Holsey gives Ga. Tech strong option at both forward positions: Fan's takeA Yellow Jacket who has an opportunity to have a breakthrough is former Hancock Central prep star and Sparta, Georgia native Kammeon Holsey.
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Falcons Stumble in Chicago to Open Season, but Must Rebound Quickly Against Explosive Philadelphia EaglesFor Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons, being able to rebound from setbacks have been a positive trait over the past few seasons.
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Former Ga. Tech star Javaris Crittenton had a lot of potential, but latest drama could alter life: Fan's viewAs a Georgia Tech basketball fan, I was hoping Javaris Crittenton would be able to jumpstart his NBA career after an unfortunate mis-step in Washington that jettisoned his departure there.
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Ga. Tech's Mfon Udofia receives fresh start for upcoming season with new coach and philosophy: Fan's lookAs a Georgia Tech basketball fan, it will be interesting to see how junior guard Mfon Udofia will respond to new Yellow Jackets' coach Brian Gregory as the 2011-12 season draws closer.
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Ga. Tech's Brandon Reed could have big impact for Yellow Jackets: Fan's viewAs a Georgia Tech basketball fan, I have seen transfers come in over the years (i.e. Matt Geiger, Will Bynum, Jon Barry, etc.) and have a huge impact for the Yellow Jackets.
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Derrick Favors' top five Georgia Tech performancesAs a Georgia Tech basketball, I remember the recruitment process of former Atlanta and national prep star Derrick Favors. When he signed with Paul Hewitt's Yellow Jackets it was seen as a coup, but Favors only stayed for one season and went onto the NBA.
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Chris Bosh played one year for Georgia Tech, but is still remembered years laterOne of the best forwards to come through the Georgia Tech program is current Miami Heat star, Chris Bosh. The 6'10" Bosh who is a native of Dallas, Texas was one of the first big-time recruits of former coach, Paul Hewitt.
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Atlanta Hawks' management should have kept Josh Childress and traded Marvin Williams: Fan's takeAs an Atlanta Hawks fan, the past decade has garnered some hits and misses in regard to first round draft choices. During the 2004-05 NBA season, both Josh Smith and Josh Childress were selected in the first round.
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Former Atlanta Hawks' player Acie Law looks for stability with overseas signing: Fan's takeAs an Atlanta Hawks' fan, I have seen over the years how my hometown team has had a difficult time in developing young point guards. Everyone hopes that Jeff Teague is able to develop under current coach Larry Drew moving forward.
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Atlanta Hawks' 2011-12 schedule features several interesting November matchups: Fan previewAs for my hometown team, Larry Drew's squad is at a crossroads. For a third consecutive year, Atlanta had been unceremoniously bounced from the playoffs in the second round-- at home.
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West Coast road games will challenge Atlanta Hawks in 2011-2012: Fan's lookAs an Atlanta Hawks fan, if one look at the totality of the NBA schedule for the 2011-12 season, it is a very challenging schedule.
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Atlanta Hawks' Dikembe Mutombo's top five all-time playoff performacesAs an Atlanta Hawks fan, my hometown team had one of the best defensive centers of all-time in Dikembe Mutombo. Mutombo was the anchor of the Atlanta defense during the mid to late 1990's along with Mookie Blaylock.
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Could former Atlanta Hawks' coach Mike Woodson revive the Minnesota Timberwolves? Fan's takeAs an Atlanta Hawks fan, it will be interesting to see if my hometown team's former head coach will get a second chance with one of the worst teams in the league, the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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Will Brian Oliver leaving for Seton Hall leave a void at shooting guard for Georgia Tech? A fan's takeFormer Georgia Tech swingman Brian Oliver announced via Twitter on Wednesday that he is transferring to Seton Hall.
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Stacey Augmon's top five all-time performancesAs an Atlanta Hawks fan, I remember the days of the "Plastic Man"-- Stacey Augmon -- when he was with my hometown team during the 1990's
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Atlanta Hawks' top five worst losses of the 2010-11 regular seasonAs an Atlanta Hawks fan, the 2010-2011 regular season had some great moments, but when Atlanta lost games--especially at home-- it left hometown fans wondering how far this team would go in the Eastern Conference.
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Atlanta Hawks top five best wins of the 2010-11 regular seasonAs an Atlanta Hawks fan, the 2010-211 regular season was somewhat of a roller coaster season in which my hometown team had to deal with a variety of obstacles.
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Mookie Blaylock's top five all-time performances with the Atlanta HawksMookie Blaylock's tenure with the Hawks from 1992 through 1999 was highly productive and arguably one can say he was the best point guard in Atlanta history.
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Ga. Tech's Iman Shumpert is eager to make a strong first impression with the New York Knicks: Fan's lookAs a Georgia Tech basketball fan, it may be awhile '"courtesy of the pending NBA lockout by the owners'"before I see how former Georgia Tech star Iman Shumpert will do as the newest member of the New York Knicks team.
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Top five all-time performances of the Atlanta Hawks' Kevin WillisKevin Willis was one of the more effective power forwards in his prime while he was a member of the Atlanta Hawks. Willis wasn't known as a shot blocker, but provided that consistent physical presence for Atlanta during the 1980's.
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Top five all-time performances of the Atlanta Hawks' Spud WebbSpud Webb may have been small in stature, but he was one of the most exciting basketball players and well-known iconic sports figures during the 1980's as a member of the Atlanta Hawks with Mike Fratello
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Local Guide to Georgia High School Football: Peach County TrojansPeach County has been one of the most successful football programs in Central Georgia and statewide for several years. The Trojans have claimed multiple region championships and have gone far in the state playoffs as well.
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Local Guide to Georgia High School Football: Perry High PanthersPerry High Panthers
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Local Guide to Central Georgia Sports: Ron Simmons was FSU Football Star, Pro Wrestling ChampionPerry, Georgia native and former Warner Robins High School football star Ron Simmons had a very successful prep and collegiate football career and his accomplishments in professional wrestling has also had a long-lasting impact.
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Local Guide to Central Georgia Sports: Northside High and Vienna Native Kal Daniels Excelled at BaseballKal Daniels is one of the few Central Georgia area athletes who made it all the way to the major leagues and had made an impact during his professional baseball career
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Local Guide to Central Georgia Sports: Houston County, USC Star Defensive End Kyle Moore Drafted by NFLFormer Houston County High School football star Kyle Moore emerged as one of the premier defensive players in the country and his talents helped to propel him to become the Peach State's Class 5A Defensive Player of the Year back in 2004.
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Local Guide to Central Georgia Sports: Warner Robins' Willie Reid was Record-setting Running Back; Excelled at FSU and Drafted by NFLIn the late 1990's and the first part of new century, former Warner Robins High School running back Willie Reid, Jr. was re-writing the record books at his alma mater.
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Local Guide to Central Georgia Sports: Perry High School's Al ThorntonThe city of Perry has had its share of athletes who were able to take their talents to a higher level, and Perry High School's Al Thornton is a prime example.
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Local Guide to Central Georgia Sports: Northside High School Alum Chansi Stuckey Has Taken Talents to the NFLChansi Stuckey was dual-threat quarterback during his high school days at Northside and known as a great athlete who did it all on offense for the Eagles' football team.
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Local Guide to Macon Sports and Recreation: Lake TobesofkeeLake Tobesofkee is one of Bibb County's biggest recreation attractions and has been a popular place for having a picnic, fishing or swimming for decades.
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Atlanta Hawks will face stronger competition for playoff spot in 2011-12 season: Fan's takeAs an Atlanta Hawks fan, I believe my hometown team has peaked with its current group of players and after three consecutive second-round losses, what can be done to improve the roster?
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San Diego's Malcolm Thomas can have an impact as defensive specialist for Atlanta Hawks: Fan's takeAs an Atlanta Hawks fan, I would like to see this team get younger and more athletic and with my hometown team holding a three-game minicamp, I believe there are multiple options for this team to get better and to transform their roster.
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Peachtree Road Race is an Atlanta Tradition that Brings Community TogetherAtlanta's Peachtree Road Race has grown to become one of the most popular and highly anticipated events in Georgia.
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MARTA's Transit Services Provide Best Option for Peachtree Road Race Participants and SpectatorsAtlanta's celebration of July 4th includes the annual Peachtree Road Race, and promises to be one of the busiest events of the year. So having a plan of action of getting around Atlanta is vitally important.
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Local Guide to Central Georgia Sports : Jeff Malone was Part of Southwest's 1979 National Championship Team , NBA All-StarThe city of Macon has had a history of developing professional athletes and during the 1970's, the era was considered a metaphorical golden age.
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Local Guide to Central Georgia Sports: Norm Nixon was Southwest Standout, Two-Time NBA ChampionOne of the more well-known and successful professional athletes ever to come out of Macon, Georgia was former Southwest High School two-sport star, Norm Nixon.
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Fan's take: Can Qyntel Woods revive his NBA career with the Atlanta Hawks?As an Atlanta Hawks fan, I believe players should have second chances. Most Atlanta sports fans are aware of what happened to former Atlanta Falcon Michael Vick.
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Ohio State's David Lighty, other free agent invitees could help Atlanta Hawks address their needs: Fan reactionAs an Atlanta Hawks fan, I hope that this is an offseason in which the Hawks can properly evaluate and find players who can have some type of positive impact in the upcoming season.
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Local Guide to Central Georgia Sports: Mercer University is Newest Member of Pioneer Football LeagueMercer University is the newest member of the Pioneer Football League.
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Local Guide to Macon's Historical Sites: East Macon's Fort Hawkins is National TreasureBefore Macon and Bibb County were born, Fort Hawkins was a military site which was constructed by the U.S. government in 1806 when the President of the United States was Thomas Jefferson.
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Local Guide to Macon Sports and Recreation: John Drew Smith and Tattnall Tennis CenterIn Georgia, Atlanta isn't the only place where there is a strong base of support for tennis. Here in Macon, there are two places in which novices and more advanced players can improve their games.
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Local Guide to Bibb County Recreation: Amerson Water Works ParkMacon's Amerson Water Works Park is one of the newer, more scenic tourist areas in Bibb County and has become a very popular spot along the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail.
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Local Guide to Bibb County: Bibb County Senior Citizens CenterAccording to the most recent Census, citizens (65 and older) encompass ten percent of the Peach State's population. However, in Bibb County, citizens who are 65 and older make up 13.1 percent.
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Atlanta Hawks select Oakland's Keith Benson in second round of NBA Draft: Fan reactionWith the 48th pick of the NBA Draft, the Hawks drafted Keith Benson of Oakland University and now the next question is whether he will be sitting on the end of the bench?
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Iman Shumpert's impressive workouts have improved chances of being selected in first round: Fan reactionAs a Georgia Tech fan, it is great to see Iman Shumpert improve his draft status and there is a strong chance he could be drafted midway through the first round of the NBA Draft.
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JaJuan Johnson's athleticism and length at small forward gives the Atlanta Hawks another draft option: Fan's takeAs an Atlanta Hawks fan, I have stated on a couple of occassions that my homeotwn team has a void at the small forward position.
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Atlanta Hawks' Josh Smith, management looking for the right trade partner as NBA Draft nears: Fan's viewAs an Atlanta Hawks' fan, Hawks' management appears to be weighing their options and preparing themselves to part ways with seven-year forward Josh Smith for the right price.
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Former Atlanta Hawks' guard Jason Terry finally claims championship ring with Dallas Mavericks: Fan reactionAs an Atlanta Hawks fan, I was happy to see Jason Terry win a championship for the Dallas Mavericks. However, I do remember why Jason Terry was pushed out Atlanta after five years with the Hawks and no playoff appearances.
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Georgia Tech's Brian Oliver decision to transfer was sudden, but not surprising: Fan reactionAs a Georgia Tech fan, I believed Brian Oliver had a lot of potential and was poised to have a breakout junior season under Brian Gregory.
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Top grass court players in women's tennis history: A fan's takeWimbledon is one of the most recognized sporting events in the world today.Also published on:
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New offer to buy Atlanta Hawks is on the table: A fan's reactionAs an Atlanta Hawks' fan, I am hoping to see a resolution to the ownership of my hometwon team and it appears the most recent bid may offer some hope.
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Trading Josh Smith for Golden State's Monta Ellis is an idea the Atlanta Hawks should consider: Fan's takeAs an Atlanta Hawks' fan, I believe Hawks' management should consider all options in order to make my hometown team better. If Monta Ellis is a trade target and Josh Smith is trade bait, then we should listen.
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Fan's take: Atlanta Hawks' Marvin Williams has back surgery, but does it make him untradeable?As an Atlanta Hawks' fan, I had high hopes at one time that Marvin Williams would live up to his being picked as the number tow overall pick of the 2005 NBA Draft.
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Marquette's Jimmy Butler is not Dwyane Wade, but his basketball I.Q. can help the Atlanta Hawks: Fan's takeAs an Atlanta Hawks' fan, my hometown team has passed on the opportunity to draft Chris Paul, Brandon Roy, Andre Igudola and Deron Williams. However, in the second round of the NBA Draft, Atlanta could strongly consider drafting Marquette's Jimmy Butler.
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Terrelle Pyror Part Ways with Ohio State as NCAA Investigation Slowly GrowsAs a college football fan, it was disappointing to see Terrelle Pryor's college football career at Ohio State end. Pryor had explored some of his options and had decided leaving the Buckeyes was the best thing.
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Atlanta Hawks' top 10 all-time best trades: Mookie Blaylock vs. Mike BibbyAs an Atlanta Hawks' fan, this team has thrived in regard to sustained playoff success moreso via trades than actually drafting and developing young talent
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Fresno State's athletic big man Greg Smith provides Atlanta Hawks with second-round draft option: Fan perspectiveAs an Atlanta Hawks fan, I believe there are a few options in the second round that the team should consider in regard to frontcourt players. One example is Maryland's Jordan Williams, but another example is Fresno State's Greg Smith.
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Atlanta Braves Avoid Shutout as Bats Wake Up Late, but Not Enough in Loss to New York MetsThe Braves' strength had been its pitching all year, but a lapse in defense in a rare Jair Jurrjens loss and another subpar performance by Tim Hudson helped to set the stage for a Mets' winning the final two games of the three-game series.
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Atlanta Braves' Martin Prado Has Quietly Become Team's Most Versatile PlayerIf one looks at the Atlanta Braves' lineup, the five-year plan strategy has worked with two home-grown players that appear in the team's regular starting lineup.
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Jair Jurrjens Has Overcome Injuries to Emerge as Ace of Atlanta Braves' Staff, All-Star CandidateOld school Atlanta Braves' fans remember in the late 1980's when soon-to-be Hall of Famers John Smoltz and Glavine struggled early in their careers only to become one of the most well-known and successful pitchers in team history.
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Despite Tough Start for Atlanta Braves, Dan Uggla Has Opportunity to Turn 2011 Season AroundThe Atlanta Braves' Dan Uggla is struggling at the plate, but has an opportunity to turn things around.
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Atlanta Dream determined to duplicate last year's success as June 5th season opener nears: Fan's lookAs an Atlanta Dream fan, I was hoping that that my hometown team would bring home the 2010 title, but the Seattle Storm had all the answers as they swept the Atlanta Dream to claim the WNBA championship.
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Atlanta Hawks' Top 5 All-time CentersAs an Atlanta Hawks fan, my hometown team has had their share of productive centers.
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Steve Smith's top 10 all-time performances with the Atlanta HawksAs an Atlanta Hawks' fan, my hometown team has had its share of productive, impact players and during the 1990's one of those players was #8, Steve Smith.
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Georgia Tech's All-Time Best Point GuardsAs a Georgia Tech basketball fan, it is suffice to say that the Yellow Jackets have provided a lot of exciting basketball over the years. One of the main reasons for their success is their ability to recruit dynamic point guards.
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University of Georgia's Travis Leslie Top 5 Performances for the 2010-11 SeasonAs an University of Georgia basketball fan, Travis Leslie reminds me a lot of Dominique Wilkins in regard to his ability to fly through the air, dunk the basketball and impact a game.
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University of Georgia's Trey Thompkins Top 5 Performances for the 2010-11 SeasonAs an University of Georgia basketball fan, I believe that Trey Thompkins has the skills to be a solid NBA player and his offensive skillset reminds me of Carmelo Anthony.
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Georgia is Likely to Improve Strength of Schedule, RPI Rating with Cincinnati Added as Dec. 2 OpponentAs an University of Georgia basketball fan, I believe it is a good thing to add another solid Division I team such as the Cincinnati Bearcats.
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Atlanta Hawks Top 5 All-Time Point GuardsDeveloping young point guards has been a very difficult task for the Atlanta Hawks' organization.
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Jordan Williams' Skillset Makes Him Intriguing Prospect for Atlanta Hawks as Second-round ChoiceAs an Atlanta Hawks fan, my hometown team has options and one is to stand pat and do nothing. I hope this is not the case. However, there are a variety of second-round options.
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Atlanta Hawks' Top 5 Draft Busts for the 2000'sAs an Atlanta Hawks' fan, this past decade beginning in 2001 through 2010 has definitely been a hit or miss decade in regard to the my hometown team's draft choices--in particular first-round picks.
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Atlanta Hawks' bench must improve significantly for the 2011-12 season: Fan's takeAs a Hawks' fan, I was hoping that my hometown team would have gotten more from their bench over the course of the 2010-11 season. However, offseason signing of Josh Powell was first viewed as an upgrade, yet it didn't really turn out that way.
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Jeff Teague's top five performances with the Atlanta Hawks of the 2010-11 seasonAs an Atlanta Hawks' fan, I and most supporters are happy to see the emergence of Jeff Teague as a point guard.
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Atlanta Hawks' Joe Johnson is a quiet superstar, but still the face of the franchise at 31 years old: A fan's lookThe cold reality is that an aging Johnson will be 31 when the 2011-12 season begins and he will be entering his 11th season without a championship ring.
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Atlanta Hawks' top five draft busts of the 1990sAs an Atlanta Hawks fan, the NBA Draft has been a source of mostly frustration and disappointment, especially in regard to first round draft picks.
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Al Horford's top five performances for the 2010-11 seasonAs an Atlanta Hawks fan, it's great to see the growth of Al Horford as a team leader and he took on more of leadership role in the 2010-11 season after being named one of three team captains.
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Atlanta Hawks' best draft picks of the 1980s: Fan's viewAs an Atlanta Hawks fan, I remember how the mid-1980's was one of the most successful eras in the team's history.
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Atlanta Hawks top five head coaches of all time: Fan's takeAs an Atlanta Hawks fan, I have seen several coaches come and go. However, over the years, my hometown team has had success in different eras in the 1970's 1980's, 1990's and just recently.
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Fan's view: Should Jason Collins' role on the Atlanta Hawks increase for the 2011-2012 season?Over the past two seasons, Jason Collins has gotten the job done in limited duty and has been instrumental in slowing down the Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard on more than one occasion
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Atlanta Hawks' Magnum Rolle can distinguish himself by showing skill and passion for the game: Fan's takeAs an Atlanta Hawks' fan, one of the pressing issues had been finding an athletic, impact center to matchup against other productive franchise centers such as Orlando's Dwight Howard.
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Fan talk: Will Atlanta Hawks' Damien Wilkins have an increased role with team in 2011-12?Coach Larry Drew is faithful to his core group of guys, but sometimes if things aren't going well, a change needed to be made.
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Atlanta Hawks Zaza Pachulia's top five performances for the 2010-11 season: Fan's lookAs an Atlanta Hawks fan, one has to admire the effort of the team's backup center Zaza Pachulia.
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Atlanta Hawks should not consider trading the experienced, defensive-minded Kirk Hinrich: Fan's takeAs an Atlanta Hawks fan, I believe Kirk Hinrich has added another dimension to my hometown team and I hope he stays for another year or two, here in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Hawks' Josh Smith top five performances for the 2010-11 seasonAs an Atlanta Hawks' fan, I believe Josh Smith has an opportunity to grow as a player if he listens to his coaches and continue to develop his game.
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Atlanta Hawks' Marvin Williams top five performances of 2010-11 seasonAs a Atlanta Hawks' fan, it will be inetersting to see if the former second overall draft pick of the 2005 , Marvin Williams, will still be with this team for the 2011-12 season.
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Atlanta Hawks still searching for the perfect buyer of franchise, despite obstacles: Fan reactionAs a Atlanta Hawks' fan, it would be great to get my hometown team's ownership situation in order. By having a lot of instability, I believe it makes our team less appealing for potential free agents among other things..
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Miami Heat is One Step Closer in Defying Odds, Early Chemistry Issues as NBA Finals Within ReachAs a basketball fan, I was interested to see how the collaboration of Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Chris Bosh would pan out over the course of the 2010-11 season.
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Jamal Crawford's top five performances in the 2010-11 seasonAs an Atlanta Hawks fan, one of the big questions this upcoming offseason is whether Jamal Crawford is worth giving a long-term extension at age 31.
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After tough ending to playoffs, Atlanta Hawks' Horford appears poised to take game to the next level: Fan's lookAs an Atlanta Hawks' fan, I believe one of the keys to my hometown team getting to that next level of competing for a NBA title is the play of power forward Al Horford.
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Georgia Tech's Iman Shumpert trying to stay on path to NBA despite mixed draft reviews: Fan's lookAs a Georgia Tech fan, I hope Iman Shumpert is able to find a place on a NBA team. However, I don't foresee him starting for any NBA team if he does get drafted this June..
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Kemba Walker in an Atlanta Hawks' uniform could help transform team's profile and franchise: Fan's lookAs an Atlanta Hawks' fan, I have an eye on the NBA Draft and even though my hometown team currently doesn't have a first-round pick, it could change prior to draft day..
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Free agency has been good and bad for the Atlanta Hawks over the years: Fan's lookThroughout the Hawks long history, especially in the last 25 years, Atlanta has been able to sign their share of free agents. Most have been after their prime of the careers, but there were some big names.
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Atlanta Hawks' GM Rick Sund deserves the benefit of the doubt after contract extension: Fan's viewAs an Atlanta Hawks' fan, I am a little bit mixed or indifferent on whether the organization should have given current general manager Rick Sund an extension.
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Atlanta Hawks should consider drafting Georgia's Travis Leslie, if available in second round: Fan's viewAs an Atlanta Hawks fan, the need for this team to be more athletic along with having a more productive bench should be one of the main priorities during the offseason.
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Atlanta Hawks, Jeff Teague prepare for potential backlash over allegations of misconduct: Fan reactionJeff Teague, only in his second year in the NBA, finally got a chance to show what he can do on the basketball court after nearly two years on bench. Now he has to fight allegations and fight to clear his name.
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Atlanta Hawks' draft focus should turn to finding a franchise small forward: Fan's takeDerrick Williams, the Pac-10 player of the Year is someone the Atlanta Hawks should consider drafting
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Georgia Tech coach Brian Gregory continues to recruit aggressively: Fan reactionThe Georgia Tech program has always had a history of developing NBA ready point guards such as Mark Price, Stephon Marbury, Kenny Anderson, and Travis Best to name just a few.
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Jeff Teague's ascension in playoffs challenges coach Larry Drew's status quo philosophy: Fan's viewThe Atlanta Hawks' playoff run is over, but what have Drew and Hawks' management learned to help make them better--especially Jeff Teague.
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Atlanta Hawks are in position to get better with re-tooling effort in 2011-12: Fan's viewThe Atlanta Hawks made it to the semifinals for a third year in the row, but the last game turned out to be a rout on our homecourt.
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Fan's view: Atlanta's Joe Johnson has the $100 million contract, but is Jeff Teague the team MVP vs.Bulls?As an Atlanta Hawks' fan, I would like to see Jeff Teague be more involved in contested games in the fourth quarter and to see a little less of the $100 million dollar man Joe Johnson controlling the offense.
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Atlanta Hawks' dilemma: Should Jamal Crawford be benched for Damien Wilkins? Fan's perspectiveJamal Crawford has a reputation of being a streaky shooter as Atlanta's sixth man, but if his shot isn't falling against the Bulls, what will Coach Larry Drew do?
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Atlanta Hawks' Josh Smith is the NBA's most dangerous player: Fan's takeJosh Smith can be exciting and can be frustrating at the same time. For the Atlanta Hawks, one doesn't know which Josh SMith will show up.
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Atlanta Hawks' Jeff Teague continues to impact games in the clutch vs. Bulls: Fan's takeJeff Teague may not have been well-known around the NBA and hadn't played much for the Hawks. However, the second year player's impact is now being felt.
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Atlanta Hawks' Al Horford was invisible in Chicago Series until Game 4: Fan's reactionThe Atlanta Hawks need Al Horford to perform well if they are going to advance against the Chicago Bulls.
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Atlanta Hawks' frontcourt must show up for pivotal home games vs. Chicago Bulls: Fan's viewThe Hawks' best playoff runs have usually come to a screeching halt in the second round and the previous two years it had ended in a sweep to Lebron's Cleveland Cavs team in 2009 and Dwight Howard's Magic team in 2010.
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Macon's Pan African Festival Celebrates Unity, Culture and Community OutreachDuring this week-long festival, various events provide visitors a window into the world of how influences from Africa revolve around the major principles of peace, love, hope and unity.
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Georgia's Special Council on Criminal Justice is Designed to Improve Recidivism Rates, Save Tax DollarsGeorgia's new Special Council on Criminal Justice has a designed purpose to make the Peach State's corrections system work better for Georgians.
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Tornado Sirens, Messaging System Provide Life Saving Tool for Roberta ResidentsTornadoes are a dangerous weather phenomena which can occur suddenly and cause millions of dollars in damage in a matter of seconds.
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Atlanta Hawks revert back to bad habits despite Teague's emergence as Bulls tie series: Fan reactionAs an Atlanta Hawks fan, I wanted to see this team pull out two roads wins. However, the Hawks reverted to some bad habits in a loss to the Chicago Bulls.
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Severe Weather Aftermath in Georgia Continues for Affected HomeownersEven though this outbreak of severe weather happened in late April, the month of May is considered the busiest month for tornadoes.
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Derrick Rose ankle injury - serious or not - is still a threat for Game 2 vs. Atlanta Hawks: Fan's takeAs a Atlanta Hawks fan, this is uncharted playoff territory for my home team. The Hawks won the opening game of a second-round series for the first time in its history and it was a road game in Chicago on Monday night, May 2nd.
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Atlanta Hawks play with poise, stymie Derrick Rose in Game 1 win over Chicago Bulls: Fan reactionAs an Atlanta Hawks fan, I heard that many in the sports media had dismissed the team's chances of making this a competitive series
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Trusting Jeff Teague, disciplining Josh Smith may be Drew's big concern vs. BullsThe Atlanta Hawks is in a very similar position of being in the second round of the playoffs after a tough first round. Will it end in a four game sweep or something different?
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Atlanta Hawks' Marvin Williams can be an X-Factor in playoff series against Chicago BullsMarvin Williams has had an up and down career with the Atlanta Hawks after being selected the number two overall pick by the Atlanta Hawks.
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Atlanta Hawks defeat Howard's Magic, avenge last year's terrible series: Fan reactionAs a Atlanta Hawks fan, I am releived to see this team get to the second round. However, the past two times the Hawks have advanced, Atlanta had been swept by their opponent.
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Unpredictable Storms Bring Anxiety, Destruction to Central GeorgiaI have learned to take those weather warnings more seriously and after witnessing on television about what happened in Alabama, it tells us how people's lives can change at an instant.
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Reducing Apathy, Increasing Voter Registration Are Major Themes of New Bibb County OrganizationOrganizers don't have a set number in regard to registering, but want to meet as many as people as possible and encourage them to register and be in a position to vote in future elections.
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Former NFL Player Develops Organization in Effort to Help Motivate Central Georgia's YouthCentral Georgia has had its share of former pro athletes, but there is one from Macon who has decided to come back home and try to make a difference in the community.
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Macon's Douglass Theatre Provides Artistic and Contemporary Entertainment Outlet to CommunityMacon's Douglass Theatre enters a second century of serving the Central Georgia community which promotes artistic creativity along with providing a venue for contemporary entertainment,
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Ga. Fatherhood Inititative Helps Absentee Parents to Reconnect with Kids, Reclaim Own LifeIn the late 1990's, a program was developed in the State of Georgia which is called the Fatherhood Initiative and it is designed to have a positive impact in the lives of the Peach State's kids.
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Atlanta Hawks' lackluster effort vs. Orlando leaves door open for Magic comeback: Fan reactionAs a Hawks fan, I was hoping that Atlanta would be able to close things out in Game 5, but historically this franchise has always had trouble putting teams away.
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KIA Motors' New Automobile Factory Has Provided Boost to Troup County's Small West Georgia TownThe city of West Point isn't as big as its larger neighbor LaGrange, the county seat, but it is home to one of the newer KIA automobile plants in the nation.
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Public-private Partnership Provides Federal Grant in Order to Help AP Students at Macon's Howard HighAt Bibb County's Howard High School in Macon, students who are enrolled in Advance Placement (AP) math and science classes are the beneficiary of a grant worth $238,000.
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Fan's perspective: If Orlando loses playoff series vs. Hawks, will Dwight Howard demand a trade?There has been speculation about whether Dwight Howard will stay in Orlando, but losing to the Atlanta Hawks might be a tipping point.
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Fan perspective: Can the Atlanta Hawks continue to neutralize the Orlando Magic's 3-point shooting?The Atlanta Hawks have had a difficult time finishing off playoff opponents throughout their team history and this dates back to the infamous Larry Bird-Dominique Wilkens playoff epic in the late 1980's
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Orlando-Atlanta playoff series has gotten more physical with Richardson-Pachulia fight suspensions: Fan's viewAs a Hawks fan, I was concerned about the Hawks' reputation of taking more outside shots instead of initiating contact and trying to finish at the basket.
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Macon State College's Participation in Tree USA Program Shows Committment to Community ForestryMacon State College is not only a place for higher learning, but its 419-acre campus here in Central Georgia is home to one of the most active and unique community forestry programs in the Peach State.
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Atlanta Hawks are one game away from dismissing the Orlando Magic from playoffs: Atlanta fan reactionAs a Hawks fan, I hated to see Atlanta blow a double-digit lead early. However, I wasn't surpised to see that lead disappear fairly quickly, and it was a back and forth game all night long.
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Jamal Crawford has been instrumental in Atlanta Hawks' success vs. OrlandoJamal Crawford has been a difference maker for Atlanta in the playoff series versus Orlando.
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Top 5 Former University of Georgia Football Players Who Had Biggest Impact in the NFLThe University of Georgia's best and most well known player is arguably Herschel Walker. Over the years, the Athens-based university has been a pipeline for football players who go to the NFL .
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Top 5 Former Georgia Tech Players Who Had Biggest Impact in the NFLTop 5 Former Georgia Tech players who had biggest impact in the NFL
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Hawks hope to adjust to Orlando's defensive pressure in Game 3: Fan's lookAs a Hawks fan, I believe Game 3 is a pivotal game for Atlanta as the best-of-seven playoff series moves back to atlanta for Games 3 and 4.
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Referees may decide Orlando-Atlanta playoff series, not the players: fan's takeAs a Hawks' fan, I believed that Atlanta had a strong chance of taking two games on the road from last season's postseason bully, the Orlando Magic.
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State of Georgia's New Elections Advisory Council is Designed to Strengthen Electoral ProcessWith the formation of the Elections Advisory Council, it is designed to receive input from its citizens and garner advice or feedback from leaders throughout the state.
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Dwight Howard's ability to handle emotions will highlight Game 2 encounter against Atlanta HawksAs an Atlanta Hawks fan, I am waiting for the first and subsequent technical fouls from Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, who is also an Atlanta native.
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Georgia Tech's Brian Gregory attempting to reconstruct backcourt through recruitingAs a Georgia Tech fan, it is very interesting to see how the Yellow Jacket program will reconstruct their backcourt in the next few weeks and months to come as the 2011-2012 season approaches.
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Atlanta Hawks' defensive strategy against Magic - make Howard win series: Local fan takeAs a Atlanta Hawks fan, I would have to say Game 2 is just as or even more important than Game 1.
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Atlanta Hawks surprise Dwight Howard's Orlando Magic with definitive road winThe Atlanta Hawks stunned the Orlando Magic despite Dwight Howard's heroics of 46 points and 19 rebounds.
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Can the Atlanta Hawks regain momentum for playoffs after losing six in a row?As a Hawks fan, I did not like how the season ended for Atlanta. Hopefully, the Hawks can 'flip the switch' in time for the first game of the playoffs against Orlando.
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Fan reaction: Atlanta Hawks make a move toward the future with signing of Magnum RolleAs a Hawks fan, I am happy to see Hawks management make a move for the future.
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Fan reaction: Atlanta Hawks' losing streak grows to five as Miami's big three proves to be too muchThis 98-90 loss to Miami should not be seen as a moral victory for the Hawks. For the most part, Lebron and Dwayne Wade outplayed and outhustled the whole Hawks team.
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Fan's take: Hawks-Magic playoffs series and five questions that need to be answeredWill it be a case of deja vu as the Atlanta Hawks face the Orlando Magic this time around?
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Fan reaction: Ga. Tech's Brian Gregory has many unanswered questions as 2011-12 season approachesAs a Georgia Tech fan, I believe new coach Brian Gregory will have a tough task in trying to get the Yellow Jackets back into the NCAA tournament.
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Fan reaction: Atlanta Hawks' weekend blowout road losses open door for the debut of France's Pape SyPape Sy is virtually the last person on the Hawks bench, but management does see him receiving a chance to get playing time.
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Atlanta Hawks take road trip to Indiana and Washington for playoff tune-upJosh Smith and Jason Collins will be held out of the road games against Indiana and Washington this weekend.
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Fan reaction: San Antonio's win against the Hawks shows that coach Drew must trust Teague moreFor the most part, the Hawks played the San Antonio Spurs tough, but some mental lapses and Atlanta's inability to contain the Spurs' more experienced, determined and quicker guards.
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Fan reaction: Atlanta Hawks fall in love with jump shots as Houston winsWinning on the road is never easy, but I thought the Hawks had a chance to win this particular game against an under-sized Houston Rockets team.
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Fan reaction: 'More Zaza Pachulia' may be a recurring theme as Atlanta Hawks enter playoff pictureZaza Pachulia should receive more playing time, because he does things that Josh Smith occasionally does and that is provide a consistent, physical inside presence.
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Local fan: Another test awaits the Atlanta Hawks as Kevin Garnett's Boston Celtics visit Philips ArenaThe Hawks were able to stymie a late Orlando Magic rally to pull out a win. Now Atlanta will host an old nemesis, the Boston Celtics.
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Fan reaction: Hawks make statement at home vs. Orlando; Remember last year's playoff dominationAs a Hawks fan, I believed Atlanta's 85-80 was a good sign. However, I was concerned with the Hawks' recent history of getting blown out at home was in the back of my mind
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Fort Valley State's Ricardo Lockette Has Garnered Interest of NFL TeamsFor Fort Valley State's Ricardo Lockette, the road to the NFL has been a long journey and now it appears he is a short distance away from being drafted by an NFL team in April.