Category Archives: Georgia

Missouri, Alabama, and College Football’s New Role

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Steve Burns

“It’s hard to rally around a math class.” — Bear Bryant, on football’s role on campus. Football can be classified as a game or sport. And in the South, it has been called a religion. Now, it has become a … Continue reading →

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Carly Fiorina, and Other GOP Debate Social Media Information

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Steve Burns

Don’t shoot the messenger here, as I have not decided which party — including a possible third party — that I will vote for in 2016. However, there were no women on the stage for the prime time GOP debate … Continue reading →

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The Rolling Stones in Atlanta: Twitter, Web Info

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Steve Burns

  Thank you Georgia! Next stop – Orlando, Florida! #StonesAtlanta #StonesOrlando SET LIST: rollingstones.com/2015/06/10/zip… http://t.co/g46h6mpflJ— The Rolling Stones (@RollingStones) June 10, 2015 Another sign of aging is when you experience a Rolling Stones concert via Twitter. So I plead guilty … Continue reading →

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This Just In: Social Media IS the News …

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Steve Burns

A couple of recent developments should underscore why social media is wagging the dog these days. Everyone knows about the “throwback Thursday” meme that’s prominent on Facebook (and elsewhere). Seems that WSB-TV, the prominent Atlanta television station and ABC affiliate, … Continue reading →

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Suwanee Plans To Add to Public Art Collection

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Steve Burns

The public art collection in Suwanee (Ga.), which has been a leader in Gwinnett County, is about to grow again. City officials want to purchase the Iron Canopy sculpture that is on display in Town Center Park for permanent display, … Continue reading →

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Planned Suwanee Restaurant Sets Opening Date

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Steve Burns

An opening date has been set for the latest restaurant venture in a prime Suwanee (Ga.) location. Suwanee Park Tavern will open to the public on Feb. 6, 2015, according to a notice posted on the entrance to the site … Continue reading →

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College Football Playoff: Championship Weekend Matchups, Results

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Steve Burns

Updated Dec. 7 The most critical weekend of the 2014 college football season has arrived. The now-completed conference championship games and other key matchups will determine pairings for the new College Football Playoff (CFP).

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Is Ray Rice Fallout PR, Journalism, or … ?

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Steve Burns

jour·nal·ism: the activity or job of collecting, writing, and editing news stories for newspapers, magazines, television, or radio The above definition of “journalism”, albeit brief, was excerpted from the Merriam-Webster online dictionary on 12/4/14, by yours truly.

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College Football Playoff Hunt: Next Stop, Conference Championships

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Steve Burns

Note: This post was updated Dec. 6 with Oregon’s victory over Arizona in the Pac 12 title game, and other key games of Dec. 6. The Thanksgiving weekend 2014 results are in, and the conference championship matchups are set. However, … Continue reading →

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SEC Football Schedule, Info for Thanksgiving Weekend

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Steve Burns

UPDATE, 11/28/14: Missouri defeats Arkansas, 21-14, becoming the 2014 SEC East champion. Thanksgiving turkey and trimmings will barely be digested before a frantic and crucial weekend of Southeastern Conference football will begin on Friday (Nov. 28, 2014). The developments:

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