The 11th Hour (newspaper)
Encyclopedia
The 11th Hour News Weekly is an arts and entertainment alternative weekly published in Macon
, Statesboro
and Valdosta, Georgia
. Beginning in Statesboro in 2001 as a newsletter on bars and nightclubs, it developed into a full-scale A&E publication, featuring leisure events in the college town. In 2003, The 11th Hour opened a main office in Macon. With its growing popularity, the newsweekly expanded distribution of the Macon version to the surrounding Middle Georgia cities of Milledgeville
and Warner Robins
. Valdosta’s version of The 11th Hour began in 2004; its readers are students at Valdosta State University
and other supporters of the South Georgia art community.
and the San Francisco Chronicle
; as well as "Sarcastic", Whit Mumbley's column on community news and politics. Past columnists have included Dr. Thomas Upchurch and Food Dude.
, methamphetamine
abuse, unsolved murders and the issue of sex offenders in communities. The 11th Hour reports on local politics and has featured interviews with local community and political leaders, including Macon’s former mayor, C. Jack Ellis. Interviews in The 11th Hour have included nationally known actors, writers and musicians, such as Billy Bob Thornton
, George Jones
, Mr. Food
, R.E.M.’s Mike Mills, and Gregg Allman
, in addition to regional cultural figures.
The 11th Hour routinely organizes public events. In 2007, they staged an awards ceremony for their "Reader's Choice" winners, featuring comedy and music through the evening, and distributing "Golden Naked Babies," spray-painted baby dolls. In 2006, the staff initiated Macon's first "Thriller Zombie Parade", in which participants dressed as zombies and re-enacted the dance from Michael Jackson
's Thriller video. Later that year, they staged LebowskiFest, in honor of the film The Big Lebowski
. The 11th Hour staff (with help from Bibb Music and the Georgia State Fair) gathered people to reach the Guinness World Book of Records for "Largest Kazoo Ensemble," but fell short.
, The 11th Hour launched a television show on WCOX 15 based on its articles. The show airs three times a day, seven days a week, at 10 a.m., 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Starting in December 2006, new episodes of the show aired monthly.
Macon, Georgia
Macon is a city located in central Georgia, US. Founded at the fall line of the Ocmulgee River, it is part of the Macon metropolitan area, and the county seat of Bibb County. A small portion of the city extends into Jones County. Macon is the biggest city in central Georgia...
, Statesboro
Statesboro, Georgia
Statesboro is a city in southeast Georgia, United States, and is the county seat and most populous city of Bulloch County. Statesboro has a population of 28,422 and the Statesboro, GA Micropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 70,217...
and Valdosta, Georgia
Valdosta, Georgia
Valdosta is the county seat of Lowndes County, Georgia, United States. It is the principal city of the Valdosta Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 Census, the city had a total population of 54,518. The Valdosta metropolitan area, according to the 2010 estimate, has a population of 139,588...
. Beginning in Statesboro in 2001 as a newsletter on bars and nightclubs, it developed into a full-scale A&E publication, featuring leisure events in the college town. In 2003, The 11th Hour opened a main office in Macon. With its growing popularity, the newsweekly expanded distribution of the Macon version to the surrounding Middle Georgia cities of Milledgeville
Milledgeville, Georgia
Milledgeville is a city in and the county seat of Baldwin County in the U.S. state of Georgia. It is northeast of Macon, located just before Eatonton on the way to Athens along U.S. Highway 441, and it is located on the Oconee River. The relatively rapid current of the Oconee here made this an...
and Warner Robins
Warner Robins, Georgia
Warner Robins is a city in the U.S. state of Georgia, located primarily in Houston County with a small portion in Peach County. The city has its own metropolitan statistical area . As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 48,804...
. Valdosta’s version of The 11th Hour began in 2004; its readers are students at Valdosta State University
Valdosta State University
Valdosta State University, also referred to as VSU, or Valdosta State, is an American public university and is one of the two regional universities in the University System of Georgia. Valdosta State is located on a campus at the heart of the city of Valdosta...
and other supporters of the South Georgia art community.
Columnists
11th Hour columnists include the Macon-native, columnist and editor Chris Horne; Alex Bender, who writes the nightlife column, "Permanent Bender"; the love columnist, “Mr. Macon Out;” Debra McCorkle, a.k.a. “Mama Karma,” whose column has been picked up by NPRNPR
NPR, formerly National Public Radio, is a privately and publicly funded non-profit membership media organization that serves as a national syndicator to a network of 900 public radio stations in the United States. NPR was created in 1970, following congressional passage of the Public Broadcasting...
and the San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco Chronicle
thumb|right|upright|The Chronicle Building following the [[1906 San Francisco earthquake|1906 earthquake]] and fireThe San Francisco Chronicle is a newspaper serving primarily the San Francisco Bay Area of the U.S. state of California, but distributed throughout Northern and Central California,...
; as well as "Sarcastic", Whit Mumbley's column on community news and politics. Past columnists have included Dr. Thomas Upchurch and Food Dude.
News
The website Go Round Town for Middle Georgia, describes The 11th Hour as one of the best sources of arts and entertainment information, including reviews of restaurants and culture. In addition to featuring arts and entertainment, The 11th Hour has done investigative feature stories on prostitutionProstitution
Prostitution is the act or practice of providing sexual services to another person in return for payment. The person who receives payment for sexual services is called a prostitute and the person who receives such services is known by a multitude of terms, including a "john". Prostitution is one of...
, methamphetamine
Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine is a psychostimulant of the phenethylamine and amphetamine class of psychoactive drugs...
abuse, unsolved murders and the issue of sex offenders in communities. The 11th Hour reports on local politics and has featured interviews with local community and political leaders, including Macon’s former mayor, C. Jack Ellis. Interviews in The 11th Hour have included nationally known actors, writers and musicians, such as Billy Bob Thornton
Billy Bob Thornton
Billy Bob Thornton is an American actor, screenwriter, director and musician. Thornton gained early recognition as a cast member on the CBS sitcom Hearts Afire and in several early 1990s films including On Deadly Ground and Tombstone...
, George Jones
George Jones
George Glenn Jones is an American country music singer known for his long list of hit records, his distinctive voice and phrasing, and his marriage to Tammy Wynette....
, Mr. Food
Mr. Food
Art Ginsburg, commonly known as Mr. Food, is a television chef and best selling author of cookbooks who emphasizes simple recipes. He is the originator of "quick & easy cooking" who, for the past 30+ years, has paved the way for TV food personalities who have followed. With his enthusiastic style,...
, R.E.M.’s Mike Mills, and Gregg Allman
Gregg Allman
Gregory Lenoir Allman , known as Gregg Allman, is a rock and blues singer, keyboardist, guitarist and songwriter, and a founding member of The Allman Brothers Band. He was inducted with the band into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995 and received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Georgia...
, in addition to regional cultural figures.
The 11th Hour routinely organizes public events. In 2007, they staged an awards ceremony for their "Reader's Choice" winners, featuring comedy and music through the evening, and distributing "Golden Naked Babies," spray-painted baby dolls. In 2006, the staff initiated Macon's first "Thriller Zombie Parade", in which participants dressed as zombies and re-enacted the dance from Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
's Thriller video. Later that year, they staged LebowskiFest, in honor of the film The Big Lebowski
The Big Lebowski
The Big Lebowski is a 1998 comedy film written and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. Jeff Bridges stars as Jeff Lebowski, an unemployed Los Angeles slacker and avid bowler, who is referred to as "The Dude". After a case of mistaken identity, The Dude is introduced to a millionaire also named...
. The 11th Hour staff (with help from Bibb Music and the Georgia State Fair) gathered people to reach the Guinness World Book of Records for "Largest Kazoo Ensemble," but fell short.
Television
In 2006, in partnership with Cox CommunicationsCox Communications
Cox Communications is a privately owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises providing digital cable television, telecommunications and wireless services in the United States...
, The 11th Hour launched a television show on WCOX 15 based on its articles. The show airs three times a day, seven days a week, at 10 a.m., 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Starting in December 2006, new episodes of the show aired monthly.
Ownership
The 11th Hour is owned by publisher Brad Evans and his wife, the art director Meagan Brown Evans.Honors
- In 2005, Brad and Megan Brown Evans received the Macon Arts Cultural Award.
- 2010-2011, Brad Evans was appointed to the College Hill Corridor Commission.
External links
- The 11th Hour Online, Official Website
- WCOX15 - The 11th Hour
- - The 11th Hour on Myspace