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Bill King
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Bill King is a retired journalist, publishes Beatlefan, writes the Junkyard Blawg at https://billkingjunkyardblawg.wordpress.com/, writes about pop culture at Quick Cuts and is the author of “LARGE TIME: On the Southern Music Beat, 1976-1986."
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I'm quoted in a special two-page feature devoted to memories of the print edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. It's in the A section on Page 9 of Sunday's paper and online. I'll share an expanded version in my free Quick Cuts blog closer to the end of print's run.
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November 16, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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Georgia’s Kirby Smart gave a master class in coaching strategy Saturday night in Athens as the Dawgs got their third win over Texas in just over a year. Check out my thoughts the big win in the latest Junkyard Blawg post.
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Smart Schools Sark as His Aggressive Dawgs Win Another Big Game Over Texas
Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie makes a big catch against Texas. (Tony Walsh/UGA) Georgia’s Kirby Smart gave Texas’ Steve Sarkisian a master class in coaching strategy Saturday night in Athens as t…
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November 16, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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Georgia didn’t just avoid a much touted “trap” game Saturday in “Starkvegas.” It absolutely dominated Mississippi State. Check out my thoughts on this SEC road win in the latest Junkyard Blawg post.
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Explosive Georgia Shows ‘Starkvegas’ How It’s Done, Dawg-style
Nate Frazier and Gunner Stockton celebrate at Davis-Wade Stadium in Starkville. (Tony Walsh/UGA) Before Saturday’s 41-21 SEC road win at Starkville, Miss., quite a few college football observers ha…
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November 9, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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My latest Junkyard Blawg also includes a look at the series’ future, news of a bobblehead set honoring Georgia-Florida and my favorite line from the media summing up this past weekend in college football! (It involves the Vols.) Check it all out at billkingjunkyardblawg.wordpress.com/2025/11/02/k...
Kirby Smart’s ‘Cardiac Kids’ Take 5th in a Row over Gators the Hard Way
Georgia linebacker CJ Allen and fans celebrate a fifth straight win over Florida. (Conor Dillon/UGA) When I got together with my Bulldog buddies Joel and Scott for lunch Friday, Dawgs football natu…
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November 4, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Georgia’s fifth consecutive win over the Florida Gators in Jacksonville wasn’t decided until the latter half of the fourth quarter. Check out my analysis of the game in the latest post at the Junkyard Blawg.
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Kirby Smart’s ‘Cardiac Kids’ Take 5th in a Row over Gators the Hard Way
The Dawgs celebrate a fifth straight win in Jacksonville. (Associated Press) When I got together with my Bulldog buddies Joel and Scott for lunch Friday, Dawgs football naturally dominated a lot of…
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November 2, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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I dug into my archives and came up with a “Bulldogs at Play” piece I did in 1983 that provides a fun time capsule of Athens nightlife at that time. If you were at UGA in those days, it should jog your memory. Check it out at my Junkyard Blawg.
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THE BLAWG CHRONICLES: Bulldogs at Play — An Athens Time Capsule
Remember sitting out on the deck at T.K. Harty’s Saloon in Athens? (T.K. Harty’s Facebook page) Since the Dawgs are off this weekend, I went into the Blawg archives for a post I first put up …
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October 24, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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Georgia scored on all eight of its possessions Saturday to overcome Ole Miss in an offensive shootout at Sanford Stadium. Click below to read about it in the Junkyard Blawg:
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Dawgs Prove ‘Hard to Kill’ as They Take Down Ole Miss in Top 10 Matchup
Georgia receiver Lawson Luckie had a big day against Ole Miss, including 3 touchdowns. (University of Georgia) On a day when the Dawgs’ defense went MIA for the first three quarters, their offensiv…
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October 19, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Georgia got off to a terrible start but somehow still managed to get an SEC road win against Auburn, the Dawgs’ ninth straight victory in the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry. Click below to read about it in the Junkyard Blawg:
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A Tale of Two Halves: Dawgs Flip the Script on Auburn as Gunner Goes Superman
Georgia and Auburn played Saturday for the 130th time in the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry. (Auburn Tigers) What a wild, crazy, aggravating, stupid and (ultimately) glorious game Georgia’s ninth stra…
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October 12, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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Dolly Parton assured fans this week, “I'm not dying!" Here’s hoping Dolly is with us a long time, because she's a national treasure. My book “LARGE TIME” (available on Amazon) tells about my encounters with her. For more info on my book, go to: beatlefan.com/book-store
October 11, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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It was a thriller of a game, but the Dawgs managed to maintain their mastery over the Tennessee Vols Saturday. Click below to read my analysis of the game in the latest Junkyard Blawg.
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Kirby Smart’s 2025 Dawgs Definitely Are Not Quitters
Georgia kept up its winning ways against Tennessee Saturday in Knoxville. (University of Georgia) “We’ll know more about this team after Tennessee.” With Kirby Smart’s 2025 Georgia Bulldogs having …
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September 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Culture Sonar has a review up of my book “LARGE TIME: On the Southern Music Beat, 1976-1986,” focusing on how my experiences showcase the variety of Southern music. The book is on Amazon and available from us. For more info, go to: beatlefan.com/book-store/

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GET YOUR COPY OF THE NEW BOOK BY BILL KING! NOW ON AMAZON! Ordering a copy of Bill King’s book “LARGE TIME: On the Southern Music Beat, 1976-1986” now is easier than ever, because IT IS AVAIL…
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September 2, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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I have a quick look at Saturday's game up. I’ll take a deeper dive into the Dawgs’ performance in a Labor Day Junkyard Blawg. (I’ll be out of pocket most of Sunday as the family gathers to remember my brother Jon.) Check out my First Take here:
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August 31, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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Let's hope the Dawgs take step one today on making brother Jon's annual prediction come true: undefeated national champions! And as Jon always said, OADAADHSII!
August 30, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Twenty years ago today, at 8 a.m., my very first Junkyard Blawg was posted. The Blawg continues at billkingjunkyardblawg.wordpress.com
And if you’d like an email notice every time a new Blawg goes up, just shoot me a hote at junkyardblawg@gmail.com.
August 29, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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I no longer will be posting to DawgNation, but you can continue to read the Junkyard Blawg at its own new dedicated site: billkingjunkyardblawg.wordpress.com/ I hope all my readers will continue to follow me at the new site. Thanks for your support over the past two decades.
August 26, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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Some schools in our area are beginning a new term today. Your school days (and especially great teachers) make a lasting impression on you. Here's a piece I wrote last year about some of the teachers that I revere.
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School Days: A Great Teacher’s Influence Never Ends
As we used to sing, I loved to go to Barrow School, the best old school I know. Although most schools in Georgia now begin classes for a new year ridiculously early — in late July or early August —…
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August 1, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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The latest Boom Athens has an extensive review of my book by Chris Jones! If you go to the home page of the magazine at boomathens.com you can click on the large picture of the issue's cover on the righthand side of the page and view the free flip-book digital edition.

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July 14, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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My book about Southern music covers a lot more than just “Southern rock.” It includes R&B, country, rockabilly, pop, jazz, blues, gospel, beach music, new wave and more. “LARGE TIME: On the Southern Music Beat, 1976-1986” is on Amazon at a.co/d/3fTplJ3 or go to beatlefan.com/book-store/.
Large Time: On the Southern Music Beat 1976-1986
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July 7, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Have a safe Fourth!
July 4, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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Here’s a tribute to “The Andy Griffith Show” that wrote back in 2010 ... billking.livejournal.com/49094.html?f...
Mayberry: My kind of never-never land
Sunday night marked a notable anniversary in television history. Audiences have been watching Sheriff Andy Taylor’s adventures with his son Opie, Deputy Barney Fife, Aunt Bea and Floyd the barber for ...
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July 3, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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One of my all-time favorite performers is Andy Griffith, who passed away on this date in 2012. I was fortunate enough to meet with and interview him several times over the years. Here's a fond piece I wrote back in 2012. ...

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More than just 'Andy of Mayberry'
An awful lot has been written about Andy Griffith in the past week, most of it focusing rightfully on his iconic portrayal of Sheriff Andy Taylor over the eight seasons of "The Andy Griffith Show" in ...
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July 3, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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From 5 years ago: a column I wrote sharing memories of the various ways the King family has celebrated the Fourth of July through the decades. Since we’ll have family visiting tomorrow, let me go ahead and wish everyone Happy Independence Day!
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Fourth of July memories: Family, food and fireworks
Celebrating America’s birthday from the point of view of the son of an immigrant.
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July 3, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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My Dad's hometown is holding a big Fourth of July celebration, as it has for decades. Here's a piece I wrote about the town and a favorite hot dog place there a few years ago. You can read it at my Quick Cuts blog by clicking below.
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Celebrating small-town Georgia and the great American hot dog
The tiny town of Colbert grew up on either side of the railway tracks along Ga. 72 in Madison County. The former rail station used to house City Hall, but now is a museum. (Photo by Bill King) Back…
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July 3, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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So, I'm watching Ringo's latest video update, which has clips from his current tour ... and suddenly, in a section that puts quotes from reviews of the tour onscreen, I suddenly see our little Beatles magazine! So cool!
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June 28, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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12 years ago, my daughter Livvy and I had a wonderful trip to Brooklyn to celebrate the wedding of my dear friend Allan and his lovely bride, Paula. While there, we also got together with another longtime friend, Al Sussman. And we discovered the cheesecake at Junior's! Great fun all around!
June 28, 2025 at 6:07 PM