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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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Prosecutors received FSU QB assault case on Tuesday

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - An assistant state attorney says prosecutors in Tallahassee did not receive information about an 11-month-old sexual assault allegation involving Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston until Tuesday.

November 14, 2013 | By GARY FINEOUT and KAREEM COPELAND Associated Press | Sports

Johnson has 6th NASCAR title well within reach

HOMESTEAD, Fla. - There was no trash talking, no attempts at mind games. If there was tension or nerves, nobody could tell. In one of the tamest NASCAR title contenders' news conferences in recent memory, Matt Kenseth and Kevin Harvick kept it light and breezy as they discussed their championship chances against Jimmie Johnson. <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: ...

November 14, 2013 | By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer | NASCAR - AP

Martin could sue Dolphins under employment law

MIAMI - Jonathan Martin could sue the Miami Dolphins for big money under a variety of workplace laws that make employers liable for bullying, harassment and discrimination - even if the team's hierarchy didn't know about it, according to several legal experts. Less likely would be criminal charges against offensive lineman Richie Incognito, who was suspended by the Dolphins after fellow ...

November 14, 2013 | By CURT ANDERSON AP Legal Affairs Writer | Sports

A word of thanks to Portal citizens

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November 14, 2013 | | Letters To The Editor

The joy of finding your calling

A good way to get some in-depth information about a career is to go online and type in the Bureau of Labor Statistics, mess around with that database for a tad and then switch to Occupational Outlook Handbook. As they say in West Virginia, "You'll have more stuff than you can shake a stick at." I have no idea what that means, but it sounds good.

November 14, 2013 | Rev. John Bressler | Columnists/Editorials

November 14 - James “Jim” Delorey, age 80, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2013, at his residence

James "Jim" Delorey

November 13, 2013 | | Obituaries

Excitement in the air in Brooklet for playoff return

BROOKLET - There was a time not too long ago that students at Southeast Bulloch High school and residents of Brooklet spent their Fridays in the fall trying to find something to fill the evening. For nearly a decade, undersized and outmanned Yellow Jacket football teams struggled while their fan base followed suit.

November 13, 2013 | By MIKE ANTHONY manthony@statesboroherald.com | Prep Sports 360

Oehlbeck going out big

Coming out of high school, Kyle Oehlbeck knew what he wanted in a college football program.

November 13, 2013 | By MIKE BROWN Herald Correspondent | Georgia Southern

7th ranked UK all over Eagles

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Seventh-ranked Kentucky put six players in double figures in the scoring column, led by Bernisha Pinkett's 19 points, and used its full-court pressing defense to force 35 Georgia Southern turnovers as the Wildcats downed the Eagles 103-38 in their home opener Wednesday afternoon in Memorial Coliseum.

November 13, 2013 | Georgia Southern AMR | Georgia Southern

Mayor, Braves talk about team's exit

ATLANTA - Mayor Kasim Reed met Wednesday with Atlanta Braves executives to discuss next steps following the team's decision to leave downtown and build a new $672 million stadium in nearby Cobb County, according to Gov. Nathan Deal.

November 13, 2013 | By CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY Associated Press | Atlanta Braves - AP

NFL Weekend Picks: Colts, Titans want to forget Week 10

The Colts and Titans would very much like to forget last weekend's debacles. They'll get a chance right away.

November 13, 2013 | By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer | Sports

Badcock Home Furniture & More Presents: Prep Sports Spotlight

Statesboro's Sherrodric Rawls is well aware of the fact that he and the rest of his senior teammates only get one more crack at the playoffs and he intends to make the most of it. The Blue Devils came within seconds of the state championship game in Rawls' freshman season, but haven't advanced farther than the first round since.

November 13, 2013 | By MIKE ANTHONY manthony@statesboroherald.com | Prep Sports 360

Clemson hopes for better showing against Tech

CLEMSON, S.C. - No. 8 Clemson has another chance in the national spotlight - and doesn't want to blow it like last time.

November 13, 2013 | By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer | Georgia Tech - AP

Jackson's goals have been dashed with Falcons

FLOWERY BRANCH - Steven Jackson was looking forward to showing what he could do on a winning team, to really making his mark on the national stage.

November 13, 2013 | By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer | Atlanta Falcons - AP

NFL attendance issues not just for also-rans

PITTSBURGH - Mike Tomlin isn't much on public gratitude. Still, the perpetually focused Pittsburgh Steelers coach went out of his way to thank the fans who showed up at Heinz Field to watch his team drum the Buffalo Bills 23-10 on Sunday for its third win of the season. "It's not something we take for granted," Tomlin said. <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: ...

November 13, 2013 | By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer | Sports

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