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Residents near Turner Field upset over Braves' move

ATLANTA - Some residents of the area around Turner Field said they were shocked and surprised to hear of the Atlanta Braves' announcement that they plan to build a new stadium in suburban Cobb County. Tracey Long, 41, has lived several blocks from the current home stadium, Turner Field, for about 10 years and said she's very involved with her neighborhood. While out walking her dog Monday morning, she said she and other ...

November 11, 2013 | By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press | Atlanta Braves - AP

Bad day at the worst time dooms Kenseth

Matt Kenseth did his best to put on a brave face following his worst performance of the season, which just happened to come at the worst possible time in his championship battle with Jimmie Johnson.

November 11, 2013 | By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer | NASCAR - AP

Johnson pleased with recent efforts

ATLANTA - Coach Paul Johnson hopes Georgia Tech is on the verge of something special. Against No. 8 Clemson, the Yellow Jackets will have their biggest test yet in 2013. The Tigers (8-1, 6-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) have won two in a row since suffering an embarrassing home loss to Florida State three weeks ago, but the Tigers are a tough draw for Georgia Tech (6-3, 5-2 ACC). Clemson's offense ranks ...

November 11, 2013 | By GEORGE HENRY AP Sports Writer | Georgia Tech - AP

Community pulls together to help a wounded warrior

An outpouring of community care and support was shown to a wounded warrior and his family Sunday evening at the Olive Garden restaurant in Statesboro.

November 11, 2013 | By CHARLES E. CRAVEY Herald Writer | Local

Write Place Writers Workshops: Put your passion in writing

In three years, 18 authors with local ties have been honored for their success by Statesboro: The Write Place.

November 11, 2013 | By LYNN LILLY Special to the Herald | Local

New home for Job Training

CLAXTON - Job Training Unlimited Inc., a Claxton-based company that provides job readiness services funded under the federal Workforce Investment Act in 17 Georgia counties, moved its offices this summer into a county-owned building previously used by Ogeechee Technical College.

November 11, 2013 | By AL HACKLE ahackle@statesboroherald.com | Business

Police Report 11-12-13 - A man and woman argued because she wanted him to build a fire.

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November 11, 2013 | | Police Report

November 9 - Mr. James Lester Carrell, age 69, died Wednesday evening, November 6, 2013, at Heritage

Mr. James Lester Carrell Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home STATESBORO, Ga. -- Mr. James Lester Carrell, age 69, died Wednesday evening, November 6, 2013, at Heritage Inn of Statesboro under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice. Mrs. Anita Holland Spiers Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home STATESBORO, Ga. -- Mrs. Anita Holland Spiers, age 96, died on Thursday, November 7, 2013, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. To view the full obituary, click on this link: http://www.legacy.com/StatesboroHerald/DeathNotices.asp

November 11, 2013 | | Obituaries

November 10 - Mr. Vernie Allen, age 69, died on Friday November 8, 2013 at his son’s residence under

Mr. Vernie Allen Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home SYLVANIA, Ga. - Mr. Vernie Allen, age 69, died on Friday November 8, 2013 at his son's residence under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice. Randall Glenn "Randy" Harden Hodges-Moore Funeral Home Randall Glenn "Randy" Harden, 50, died Saturday, November 9, 2013 in Ogeechee Area Hospice. Daniel Taylor "Danny" Lingo Hodges-Moore Funeral Home Daniel Taylor "Danny" Lingo, 79, died Thursday, November 7, 2013 in East Georgia ...

November 11, 2013 | | Obituaries

Bulloch History with Roger Allen - Excelsior first 'real' town in Bulloch

Note: The following is the 11th in a series of columns that will describe towns and communities, past and present, that were settled after Bulloch County was first settled. Some have since been cut into other counties.

November 10, 2013 | | Columnists/Editorials

Parenting Advice with John Rosemond - Give children only the information they need

A radio talk show recently called to ask how parents should explain school shootings to their kids.

November 10, 2013 | | Columnists/Editorials

1 dead, 1 wounded in nightclub shooting

A man was killed and a second was wounded after shots were fired early Sunday morning at Primetime Lounge, police said.

November 10, 2013 | From staff reports | Local

GSU cages Catamounts

An emotional Jerick McKinnon came back in the game to take a knee on the final play, signifying the end of an era at Georgia Southern. The Eagles beat Western Carolina on Saturday, 35-19, in the final Southern Conference game in Paulson Stadium. McKinnon scored a pair of touchdowns, threw for another and rushed for 64 yards, sharing snaps with freshman quarterback Kevin Ellison in the second half. It is only ...

November 10, 2013 | By MATT YOGUS myogus@statesboroherald.com | Georgia Southern

Honor in the Valley of Tears

I recently bought a book titled, "Flatwoods and Lighterknots" by James Elders, which he calls a "cultural visit to the coastal plains of Georgia."

November 10, 2013 | By DEWEESE MARTIN Special to the Herald | Columnists/Editorials

Live without worry

She sat in the sunshine filtering through the windows at a local assisted living home, dressed in her best and obviously pleased to have visitors.

November 10, 2013 | By HOLLI DEAL BRAGG hbragg@statesboroherald.com | Life

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Musical achievement

Mark Cartwright, who will be inducted into the Atlanta Country Music/Georgia Music Hall of Fame on Nov. 30, has roots in the Statesboro area, playing and singing in the 1970s and '80s at places like the Holiday Inn.

November 17, 2013 | By CHARLES CRAVEY Herald writer | Life

Our View: Platinum, Primetime must remain closed

The city of Statesboro and our community are safer places today because the Platinum Lounge and the Primetime Lounge are closed.

November 17, 2013 | | Columnists/Editorials

Some Kinda Good with Rebekah Faulk - A Thanksgiving feast, thanks to the Georgia farmer

Thanksgiving is upon us. Whether you're planning to host the event at your home, travel to a relative's house or opt to dine out and let someone else do the dishes, I've got a holiday menu that won't disappoint and some downhome local restaurant recommendations that are sure to satisfy.

November 17, 2013 | | Columnists/Editorials

Bulloch History with Roger Allen - Lyman Hall: A great Georgia Patriot

Note: The following is the 12th in a series of columns that will describe towns and communities, past and present, that were settled after Bulloch County was first settled. Some have since been cut into other counties.

November 17, 2013 | | Columnists/Editorials

Giles-Jones

Dr. Tim Giles and Nina Freifeld Giles of Statesboro announce the engagement of their daughter, Anna Beth Giles of Los Angeles, California, to Michael Martin Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Hagy of Marietta, Ga.

November 17, 2013 | | Weddings

Rose, Bulls end Pacers' perfect run

CHICAGO - Derrick Rose came to work unsure if he'd be able to play.

November 16, 2013 | Associated Press | Sports

Prosecutors setting up meeting with victim in Winston investigation

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Prosecutors are setting up an interview with the victim in the investigation of an alleged sexual assault tied to Florida State quarterback JameisWinston that was reported nearly a year ago. They expect to close the ...

November 16, 2013 | By KAREEM COPELAND Associated Press | Sports

Ladies get first win

Georgia Southern post players Briana Jones, Danielle Spencer and Sierra Kirkland combined for 33 points and 29 rebounds, and the Eagles never trailed en route to a 63-50 women's basketball victory over Jacksonville State in their home opener Saturday evening in Hanner Fieldhouse. Jones and Spencer each posted double-doubles for the Eagles (1-2) with Jones collecting 13 points and 14 rebounds to go along with three blocked shots. ...

November 16, 2013 | Georgia Southern AMR | Georgia Southern

GSU tops Toccoa

Georgia Southern Men's Basketball rolled to a 104-50 win over Toccoa Falls on Saturday night in the final game before opening domestic play in the 2013 Cancun Challenge on Thursday night at West Virginia. Tre Bussey led the way for the Eagles with a career-high 29 points. "We did a great job of sharing the ball again tonight," said Head Coach Mark Byington. "Defensively we did a great ...

November 16, 2013 | Georgia Southern AMR | Georgia Southern

Georgia Power seeks to raise earnings

ATLANTA - Georgia Power wants to earn more off the investments its shareholders make in its electricity system, while regulators and consumer groups want to reduce those earnings as the country recovers slowly from a recession.

November 16, 2013 | By RAY HENRY Associated Press | Local

Toy run set for Saturday

Classic cars and motorcycle riders will escort Santa Claus on Saturday, as the Southern Thunder Cruisers host the 2013 edition of Santa's Toy Run.

November 16, 2013 | From staff reports | Local

Epic comeback ends in heartbreak

AUBURN, Ala. - With Auburn's title hopes hanging in the balance, the ball deflected into the air and into Ricardo Louis' hands. <p style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, Geneva; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; ...

November 16, 2013 | By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer | UGA - AP

So long to the SoCon

ELON, N.C. - For the last time in program history, the Georgia Southern Eagles played a game on grass painted with a Southern Conference logo. They left with their highest-scoring SoCon affair of the season. The Eagles knocked off the Elon Phoenix, 38-20, on Saturday in Rhodes Stadium, in the program's last game in the league. "It's been a great run for Georgia Southern in this league," GSU coach Jeff Monken ...

November 16, 2013 | By MATT YOGUS myogus@statesboroherald.com | Georgia Southern

November 17 - A memorial service for Dayton Anderson, 92, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, November 18

Dayton Anderson

November 15, 2013 | | Obituaries

Wild finish ends SEB’s season

LOUISVILLE – Southeast Bulloch High School's season of renewal ended Friday, as the Yellow Jackets fell to Jefferson County, 32-29, in the first round of the state playoffs.

November 15, 2013 | By JIM HEALY jhealy@statesboroherald.com | Prep Sports 360

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