SUNDAY AT PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- When Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez delayed announcing his Opening Day starter in case an injury altered his plan, he was not necessarily preparing himself to deal with an ailment as potentially serious as the one Kris Medlen incurred while pitching against the Mets on Sunday afternoon. Medlen exited the game in the fourth inning with what the ... (click for more)

McCallie senior Elliott Dockery recorded the opening day win and teammate Tyler Payne was 2-4 with two runs scored and a pair of stolen bases as the Blue Tornado defeated Carrollton (Ga.) High School, 6-2, Monday in a high school baseball game at Shorter College in Rome, Ga. Dockery was one of four McCallie pitchers who limited the hosts to four hits as closer Cole Songer ... (click for more)

A Detroit woman is being sought in the robbery of a Dalton convenience store and the murder of the clerk on Sunday night. Police said the suspect has been identified and arrest warrants have been issued for Skyy Mimis, 21. She faces charges of murder and armed robbery. Her last known address is Detroit.   Police said she "should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone ... (click for more)

The Cleveland City Council on Monday voted to fund the demolition of the old Cleveland High School gym and to start funding the construction of the new gym out of the City Council's reserve balance rather than try to raise taxes. Several members said they could borrow money later in the process if it becomes necessary. The situation involving the structurally degrading Cleveland ... (click for more)

With spring weather finally here, there are going to be more bicyclists on the roadways. So remember to pack your air horn and mace in case one of them tries to attack you.  But seriously, a bicyclist has little or no chance to walk away from a collision (or even a near-miss) with a car or truck.  Fortunately, we have laws designed to give bicyclists a fighting chance.  ... (click for more)

Taylor Smith’s 13 th birthday was last Thursday and a big celebration was held. Many hundreds sent gifts from every direction and, just like she really wanted, each was the exact same thing. Needless to say, her spirit soared, which was the whole idea to begin with anyway. Earlier this year, during the first week of January to be exact, Taylor Scout Smith, age 12 of Johnson ... (click for more)