Druid Hills gains strong ally
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A powerful Republican legislator said Tuesday that he will submit legislation that would block Atlanta from penalizing Druid Hills Golf Club for denying spousal benefits to partners of gay members.
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Gabe:  Kara and I got ganked by four or five Horde last night out in Winterspring while we were trying to finish up a long quest chain. Thanks to everyone that showed up to help us. I'm not sure a 30 man raid was necessary, but we appreciate it.
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There were four solid rounds on a demanding golf course under intense pressure. There was a final-round 5-under-par 67 when only 10 players in the field of 77 could break 70. And, yes, there was great relief that he had chosen last week's site in California and not the one in Texas for his second-stage challenge at the annual PGA ...
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By KING, David  After years of wrangling, an 1100-section subdivision at Yaldhurst has been given the green light.   DAVID KING has a look at what's in store for potential buyers.
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A tornado leveled Jerrold Hoffman's town of Udall more than 50 years ago, killing 77 people and leaving little behind for the survivors. So after a twister swept through Greensburg this year, wreaking similar destruction, he decided he would at least try to help the town get its scenery back.
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INDEPENDENCE, Calif. -- Mike Prather whooped as he ambled through the tumbleweed and salt grass for a look. There it was, bubbling and oozing like lava, as it inched down the valley floor.
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The aftermath of Hurricane Charley is proof of nature&#39;s stunning strength, but the help that&#39;s flowing to Florida from across the country is a testament to the public&#39;s willingness to help a faraway neighbor.
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DOWNINGTOWN, Pa. - Two Episcopal priests face possible punishment from the church after it was discovered that they were leaders of a local society of Druids, people who follow a pre-Christian practice of worshipping the sun and venerating the Earth.
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While a flock of seagulls flew gracefully above, the Southeastern and Blue Hills players slid all over the field yesterday. Warrior Matt Standbury was able to slip in on a 2-point conversion to preserve the Warriors' undefeated regular-season record with an 8-6 win in nonleague action.
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By Gerard Dziuba  As soon as the warm weather arrives, Dundee Township can reclaim one of its landmarks.  The spring winds will bring in temperatures warm enough to paint the silo in Raceway Woods. The structure already has been reinforced and sealed shut with steel doors.
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BELMONT -- It was rapidly getting dark in Belmont and with no lights for the field and no visible moon, something had to give. Trailing, 13-8, at the half, Belmont Hill put the pieces together and pulled out a 36-25 Independent School League win over Buckingham Browne &amp; Nichols yesterday.
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By Nancy Bowman Staff Writer  TROY -- Starting next week, people won't have to leave the city limits to get a taste of nature.   Instead, they can drive down Dorset Road to the Miami County Park District's new Hobart Urban Nature Preserve.
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Coming into last night's showdown with undefeated Tri-Valley League rival Holliston, the Medfield Warriors had reason to be confident. They had been averaging more than 30 points per game, and they had the league's leading scorer in halfback Bryan Lee.
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More than 100,000 hectares of English countryside is opened up to the public this weekend after 120 years of campaigning.
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By Rick Steelhammer, The Charleston Gazette, W.Va.  Sep. 24--In a brisk September breeze, fluffy white heads of cotton grass, more often associated with Arctic terrain, sway on long stems atop lumpy tussocks of vegetation rising from the open expanse of tundra-like peat bog.
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When farmer Greg Bryant first heard about plans for windmills along a swath of mountain ridges in this northeastern Vermont hamlet, he was all for it. The idea of tapping a plentiful natural resource for power was appealing.
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Bradley Dredge chipped in twice for a 4-under 67 at Carnoustie and took a three-stroke lead Friday after the second round of the Dunhill Links.