Month: November 2013
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Atlanta Braves moving north to Cobb County in 2017
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves are moving out of the city and into the northern suburbs, the team said Monday in a surprise announcement. The team intends to build its new $672 million stadium near the interchange of interstates 75 and 285. The Braves’ current lease at Turner Field expires after the 2016 season, and…
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In season finale of inaugural season, Berry falls 28-6
In many ways, Berry’s inaugural football season ended much the same way it began. An exuberant crowd of 3,161 turned out to historic Barron Stadium to cheer on the school’s first team to take to the field. Just like that inaugural contest on September 7, Berry fell short, but walked away knowing they have set…
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Russ Joins Watch List for Prestigious Jerry Rice Award
MACON, Ga. – With nine total touchdowns over the last three games, Mercer University redshirt freshman quarterback John Russ has been added to the Watch List for the Jerry Rice Award as the top freshman in the country at the FCS level. Named for the legendary wide receiver, who played in the FCS (then Division…
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Deal: October revenues up 5.9 percent
Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that Georgia’s net tax collections for the month of October totaled $1.46 billion, an increase of approximately $81.75 million or 5.9 percent compared to the month-ended October 2012. Year-to-date, net tax revenue collections totaled $5.94 billion for an increase of nearly $329.25 million or 5.9 percent compared to the same…
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Virgina State Breaks into the Division II National Rankings
HAMPTON, Va. — After receiving votes for three consecutive weeks, Virginia State finally broke into the AFCA Division II Coaches’ Top 25 Poll for the first time in the program’s history at No. 25. The Trojans are 8-1 this season after beating Chowan 28-0 and claimed the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association North Division title. CIAA…
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Marietta police investigating pedestrian fatality
Marietta, Ga., police are currently investigating a pedestrian fatality crash that occurred on Powder Springs Road near Chestnut Hill Road at 8 p.m. on Monday. The initial on scene investigation reveals that the victim, identified as 49 year old Danny Nation of Marietta, was riding his bicycle in the northbound lanes of Powder Springs Road.…
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CIAA Football Week 9 Recaps
Bowie State 76, Lincoln 19 Virginia State 28, Chowan 0 Elizabeth City State 28, Virginia Union 21 Fayetteville State 34, Livingstone 31 St. Augustine’s 13, Johnson C. Smith 6 Winston-Salem State 28, Shaw 24 Virginia State 28, Chowan 0 MURFREESBORO, N.C. – Virginia State (8-1, 6-0) claimed the CIAA Northern Division title and a trip…
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CIAA: Bowie State 76, Lincoln 19
BOWIE, Md. – Bowie State held Lincoln to 267 total yards in a 76-19 home finale thumping at Bulldogs Stadium. The 76 points is the second highest (83 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson – 1975) in Bowie State history. The Bulldogs won their second straight game to improve to 4-5 overall and 2-4 in the CIAA. The…
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In football, a life lesson
For Berry (1-8), the lesson thus far in their inaugural season has been one of perseverance. The road through eight games has been difficult, to be certain, but standing strong when the times are tough, it turns out, is a good life lesson.
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CIAA Football Preview: Week 9
This Week’s Schedule: Lincoln @ Bowie State – 1 p.m. Virginia State @ Chowan – 1 p.m. Elizabeth City State @ Virginia Union – 1 p.m. Fayetteville State @ Livingstone – 1:30 p.m. (Homecoming) Johnson C. Smith @ Saint Augustine’s – 1:30 p.m. Shaw @ Winston-Salem State – 1:30 p.m. The Lincoln University “Lions”(1-6, 0-4…