Background
Savage, Randall Ernest was born on March 3, 1939 in Commerce, Georgia, United States. Son of Ernest Kyle and Sara Beatrice (Collins) Savage.
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Randall Ernest Savage, American journalist. Recipient 3rd place in news Associated Press, Atlanta, 1976, 2nd place in news Associated Press, Atlanta, 1976, 1st place in sports Associated Press, Atlanta, 1984; 2d place in news Green Eyeshades award, 1976; Pulitzer prize, 1985, Outstanding Alumnus award Henry W. Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University Georgia, 1989.
Education
Student, University Maryland.-European Division, Royal Air Force Bentwaters, England, 1969. Bachelor in Journalism, University Georgia, 1972.
Career
Service station worker Collins Service Station, Commerce, Georgia, 1958. Billing clerk Benton Rapid Express, Atlanta, 1958-1961. Truck driver Southern Oil Corporation, High Point, North Carolina, 1964-1965.
Reporter Commerce News, Georgia, 1972. Senior special projects reporter Macon Telegraph and News, since 1972, political and investing reporter.
Achievements
Membership
Served with United States Army, 1961-1964. With United States Air Force, 1966-1969.
Interests
Connections
Married Joyce Carol Martin, November 26, 1964 (divorced May 1984). Children: Kimberly Dawn, Bradley Kyle. Married Mary Elizabeth Hallmark, August 4, 1984.
Children: Brock Morgan, Laura Marie, Shaw Hamilton.
Education
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1969
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1972
Career
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1958
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1958 - 1961
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1964 - 1965
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1972
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1972
Awards
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Recipient 3rd place in news Associated Press, Atlanta, 1976, 2nd place in news Associated Press, Atlanta, 1976, 1st place in sports Associated Press, Atlanta, 1984. 2d place in news Green Eyeshades award, 1976. Pulitzer prize, 1985, Outstanding Alumnus award Henry W. Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University Georgia, 1989.Recipient 3rd place in news Associated Press, Atlanta, 1976, 2nd place in news Associated Press, Atlanta, 1976, 1st place in sports Associated Press, Atlanta, 1984. 2d place in news Green Eyeshades award, 1976. Pulitzer prize, 1985, Outstanding Alumnus award Henry W. Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University Georgia, 1989.