Statesboro, Georgia
Encyclopedia
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. A college town
, Statesboro is best known as the home to Georgia Southern University
, a Carnegie Doctoral-Research University.
The city was chartered in 1803, starting as a small farming community providing the basic essentials for surrounding farms. In 1906 Statesboro leaders joined together to bid for and win First District A&M School, which eventually grew to become Georgia Southern University
. Statesboro provided the inspiration for the blues song "Statesboro Blues
", written by Blind Willie McTell
in the 1920s and famously covered by The Allman Brothers Band
.
During the Civil War
and General William T. Sherman's famous march to the sea
, a union officer asked a saloon proprietor for directions to Statesboro. The proprietor replied, "You are standing in the middle of town." The soldiers destroyed only the courthouse—a crude log structure that doubled as a barn when court was not in session. After the Civil War, the city began to grow and Statesboro emerged as a major town in southeastern Georgia.
Around the turn of the century, new stores and banks sprang up along the town's four major streets, each named Main. In 1908 Statesboro led the world in sales of long-staple Sea Island Cotton. For each bale of cotton sold in Savannah, ten bales were sold in Statesboro. After the boll weevil decimated the cotton crop in the 1930s, farmers shifted to tobacco. By 1953 more than 20 million pounds of tobacco passed through warehouses in Statesboro, which was then the largest market in the "bright Tobacco Belt" spanning Georgia and Florida.
In 1906, when the state of Georgia announced it would fund an agricultural and mechanical school in Georgia's First Congressional District, more than 100 Statesboro-Bulloch County residents and supporters successfully lobbied for Statesboro as the ideal location, outbidding several other communities. The school continued to grow in the following decades and eventually became Georgia Southern University
, a comprehensive research university with more than 19,000 students. The area surrounding Georgia Southern University was once called Collegeboro, but was never incorporated and eventually Statesboro grew outward encompassing "Collegeboro" and the university.
, the city has a total area of 12.6 square miles (32.6 km²), of which 12.5 square miles (32.4 km²) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) (0.9%) is water. The city is in the coastal plain
region of Georgia
, so its geographic makeup is mainly flat with a few small hills. The downtown area has an elevation of 250 feet and is one of the highest places in Bulloch County. Pine, oak, magnolia, dogwood, palm, sweetgum, and a variety of other trees can be found in the area.
are rare, but they can happen on occasion. The last of these was an ice storm that hit in January 2011. The city's last significant snowfall was about two inches in December 2010.
estimates of 2007, there were 25,953 people, 8,560 households, and 3,304 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,812.9 people per square mile (700.0/km²). There were 9,235 housing units at an average density of 737.6 per square mile (284.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 53% White, 39.4% African American, 0.1% Native American, 2.8% Asian,1.6% from other races
, and 3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
There were 8,560 households out of which 17.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 21.9% were married couples
living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 61.4% were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the city the population was spread out with 14.3% under the age of 18, 48.7% from 18 to 24, 16.6% from 25 to 44, 11.3% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 22 years. For every 100 females there were 88.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $19,016, and the median income for a family was $35,391. Males had a median income of $29,132 versus $20,718 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $12,585. About 20.5% of families and 42.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.9% of those under age 18 and 21.4% of those age 65 or over.
Statesboro is governed under the council-manager system. The mayor is elected at large. The city council consists of five members who are elected from one of five districts with each district electing one member.
which specializes in the treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction. The Zaxby's
restaurant chain was founded in Statesboro in 1990. The Krystal
fast food chain celebrated their most successful Grand Opening ever for a single restaurant in Statesboro (as of 12/5/2007)
in Statesboro. The largest school in the city is Statesboro High School
. Other public schools include William James Middle School, Langston Chapel Middle School, Julia P. Bryant Elementary School, Sallie Zetterower Elementary School, Mattie Lively Elementary School, Langston Chapel Elementary School and Mill Creek Elementary School. There are also several private schools including Bulloch Academy, Trinity Christian School, and Bible Baptist Christian School. The Charter Conservatory for Liberal Arts and Technology, part of the Ccat public school district
, is a charter school located within the city limits of Statesboro.
Georgia Southern University
is the city's principal institution of higher learning. The university, a unit of the University System of Georgia
, was founded as the First District Agricultural and Mechanical School in 1906. On July 1, 1990, it became the fifth university established in the University System, a comprehensive residential university of nearly 20,000 students. The University's graduate programs are offered on campus, at satellite centers, and by distance and on-line delivery. The nearly 700 acres (2.8 km²) campus is continuing an expansive building and beautification process which has spanned the past 10 years. The university includes a museum of cultural and natural history, a botanical garden, and a unique wildlife education center. The University's Division I athletic teams, the Georgia Southern Eagles
, compete in the Southern Conference
.
Two community colleges are also present in Statesboro. East Georgia College
, a University System college based in the nearby city of Swainsboro
, operates a satellite campus in Statesboro, serving area students as well as students who do not meet Georgia Southern's requirements for freshmen admission. Ogeechee Technical College
is a part of the Technical College System of Georgia
and provides technical and adult education to area students. Both are located on U.S. Highway 301 South, outside of the city limits and approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) from the campus of Georgia Southern University.
The culture of Statesboro reflects a blend of both its southern heritage and college town identity. The city has developed a unique culture, common in many college towns, that coexists with the university students in creating an art scene, music scene and intellectual environment. Statesboro is home to numerous restaurants, bars, live music venues, bookstores and coffee shops that cater to its creative college town climate.
There are numerous bookstores, including the Georgia Southern University
bookstore. The Georgia Southern University bookstore has recently expanded to include a downtown location offering greater convenience for shopping for city residents who shop and work downtown.
The downtown area is currently undergoing a revitalization led in part by the construction of The David H. Averitt Center for the Arts in the Old Bank of Statesboro and Georgia Theater. The center is home to the Emma Kelly Theater named after Statesboro's music legend Emma Kelly the "Lady of 6,000 Songs," The center also contains art studios, conference rooms and an exhibition area. Downtown Statesboro has been featured in several motion pictures including Now and Then as well as 1969
.
Georgia Southern University offers a variety of cultural options for both the university and the community at large including The Georgia Southern Symphony, the Georgia Southern Planetarium, Georgia Southern Museum, and the Botanical Gardens at Bland Cottage
. The Performing Arts Center offers a number of shows each year from traveling groups as well as shows put on by Georgia Southern students and faculty.
Mill Creek Regional Park is a large outdoor recreational facility with athletic fields and a water park, Splash in the Boro.
students, Connect Statesboro, a weekly entertainment publication, and the E11eventh Hour, a twice-a-month entertainment publication. In Radio stations include, WHKN, WMCD, WPMX, WPTB, WWNS, and WVGS. The City of Statesboro, Georgia Southern University, and Northland Cable have partnered to provide the community with a local Government-access television (GATV) cable TV channel 96. Statesboro Business Magazine, offers Statesboro and area business news, articles, features, jobs, real estate listings and other area business information and reviews.
StatesboroHerald.com has received numerous state and national awards from the newspaper industry for online innovation.
Cable TV Channel 96 (TV in the Boro) was launched in September 2007 and provides a variety of local interest programing including, a local sports show, Upon Further Review, providing Sports news, highlights and talk with Nate Hirsch
and Josh Aubrey.
Statesboro Business Magazine focuses on Statesboro and Bulloch County Businesses, including local business news, business features, Business events and local jobs.
is located 10 miles (16.1 km) to the south of Statesboro. Statesboro is also served by three U.S. highways: U.S. Highway 301, which runs north-south through the city, U.S. Highway 25, which runs northwest-south through the city, and U.S. Highway 80, which is the main east-west route through the city. The Veterans Memorial Parkway (Highway 301 Bypass and Highway 25 Bypass) forms a near circle around the city.
Approximately three miles outside of Statesboro is the Statesboro-Bulloch County Airport
, which can accommodate private aircraft but does not have a control tower
or commercial flights. Most travelers choose to fly from the nearby Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport, which is located 45 miles (72.4 km) to the east and is served by nine commercial airlines. Statesboro is about three hours by highway from the major Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
. Rail service is provided by Georgia Southern Railway.
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, and is the county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
and most populous city of Bulloch County
Bulloch County, Georgia
Bulloch County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It was created on February 8, 1796. Bulloch County has undergone rapid growth in recent years. As of 2000, the population was 55,983. The 2009 Census Estimate showed a population of 69,213. The county seat is Statesboro.In...
. Statesboro has a population of 28,422 and the Statesboro, GA Micropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 70,217. A college town
College town
A college town or university town is a community which is dominated by its university population...
, Statesboro is best known as the home to Georgia Southern University
Georgia Southern University
Georgia Southern University is a national public university located on a campus in Statesboro, Georgia, USA. Founded in 1906, it is part of the University System of Georgia and is the largest center of higher education in the southern half of Georgia offering 117 academic majors in a comprehensive...
, a Carnegie Doctoral-Research University.
The city was chartered in 1803, starting as a small farming community providing the basic essentials for surrounding farms. In 1906 Statesboro leaders joined together to bid for and win First District A&M School, which eventually grew to become Georgia Southern University
Georgia Southern University
Georgia Southern University is a national public university located on a campus in Statesboro, Georgia, USA. Founded in 1906, it is part of the University System of Georgia and is the largest center of higher education in the southern half of Georgia offering 117 academic majors in a comprehensive...
. Statesboro provided the inspiration for the blues song "Statesboro Blues
Statesboro Blues
"Statesboro Blues" is a blues song in the key of D written by Blind Willie McTell; the title refers to the town of Statesboro, Georgia. Covered by many artists, the version by The Allman Brothers Band is especially notable and was ranked #9 by Rolling Stone in their list of the 100 Greatest Guitar...
", written by Blind Willie McTell
Blind Willie McTell
Blind Willie McTell , was an influential Piedmont and ragtime blues singer and guitarist. He played with a fluid, syncopated fingerstyle guitar technique, common among many exponents of Piedmont blues, although, unlike his contemporaries, he used exclusively a twelve-string guitar...
in the 1920s and famously covered by The Allman Brothers Band
The Allman Brothers Band
The Allman Brothers Band is an American rock/blues band once based in Macon, Georgia. The band was formed in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1969 by brothers Duane Allman and Gregg Allman , who were supported by Dickey Betts , Berry Oakley , Butch Trucks , and Jai Johanny "Jaimoe"...
.
History
In 1801, George Sibbald of Augusta donated an 9301 acres (37.6 km²) tract for a centrally located county seat for the growing agricultural community of Bulloch County. In December 1803, the Georgia legislature created the town of Statesborough. In 1866 the state legislature granted a permanent charter and changed the spelling of the name to its present form, Statesboro.During the Civil War
American Civil War
The American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25...
and General William T. Sherman's famous march to the sea
Sherman's March to the Sea
Sherman's March to the Sea is the name commonly given to the Savannah Campaign conducted around Georgia from November 15, 1864 to December 21, 1864 by Maj. Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman of the Union Army in the American Civil War...
, a union officer asked a saloon proprietor for directions to Statesboro. The proprietor replied, "You are standing in the middle of town." The soldiers destroyed only the courthouse—a crude log structure that doubled as a barn when court was not in session. After the Civil War, the city began to grow and Statesboro emerged as a major town in southeastern Georgia.
Around the turn of the century, new stores and banks sprang up along the town's four major streets, each named Main. In 1908 Statesboro led the world in sales of long-staple Sea Island Cotton. For each bale of cotton sold in Savannah, ten bales were sold in Statesboro. After the boll weevil decimated the cotton crop in the 1930s, farmers shifted to tobacco. By 1953 more than 20 million pounds of tobacco passed through warehouses in Statesboro, which was then the largest market in the "bright Tobacco Belt" spanning Georgia and Florida.
In 1906, when the state of Georgia announced it would fund an agricultural and mechanical school in Georgia's First Congressional District, more than 100 Statesboro-Bulloch County residents and supporters successfully lobbied for Statesboro as the ideal location, outbidding several other communities. The school continued to grow in the following decades and eventually became Georgia Southern University
Georgia Southern University
Georgia Southern University is a national public university located on a campus in Statesboro, Georgia, USA. Founded in 1906, it is part of the University System of Georgia and is the largest center of higher education in the southern half of Georgia offering 117 academic majors in a comprehensive...
, a comprehensive research university with more than 19,000 students. The area surrounding Georgia Southern University was once called Collegeboro, but was never incorporated and eventually Statesboro grew outward encompassing "Collegeboro" and the university.
Geography
Statesboro is located at 32°26′43"N 81°46′45"W (32.445147, -81.779234).According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 12.6 square miles (32.6 km²), of which 12.5 square miles (32.4 km²) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) (0.9%) is water. The city is in the coastal plain
Coastal plain
A coastal plain is an area of flat, low-lying land adjacent to a seacoast and separated from the interior by other features. One of the world's longest coastal plains is located in eastern South America. The southwestern coastal plain of North America is notable for its species diversity...
region of Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
, so its geographic makeup is mainly flat with a few small hills. The downtown area has an elevation of 250 feet and is one of the highest places in Bulloch County. Pine, oak, magnolia, dogwood, palm, sweetgum, and a variety of other trees can be found in the area.
Climate
Statesboro has a humid subtropical climate according to the Koppen classification. The city experiences very hot and humid summers with average July highs of about 91 degrees and lows at around 70. Temperatures in excess of 100 degrees as well as heating of the day thunderstorms are not uncommon. Winters are mild with average January highs of 58 degrees and lows of 36 degrees. Winter stormsWinter storm
A winter storm is an event in which the dominant varieties of precipitation are formed that only occur at low temperatures, such as snow or sleet, or a rainstorm where ground temperatures are low enough to allow ice to form...
are rare, but they can happen on occasion. The last of these was an ice storm that hit in January 2011. The city's last significant snowfall was about two inches in December 2010.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
estimates of 2007, there were 25,953 people, 8,560 households, and 3,304 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,812.9 people per square mile (700.0/km²). There were 9,235 housing units at an average density of 737.6 per square mile (284.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 53% White, 39.4% African American, 0.1% Native American, 2.8% Asian,1.6% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
There were 8,560 households out of which 17.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 21.9% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 61.4% were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the city the population was spread out with 14.3% under the age of 18, 48.7% from 18 to 24, 16.6% from 25 to 44, 11.3% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 22 years. For every 100 females there were 88.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $19,016, and the median income for a family was $35,391. Males had a median income of $29,132 versus $20,718 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $12,585. About 20.5% of families and 42.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.9% of those under age 18 and 21.4% of those age 65 or over.
Government
Economy
The economy of Statesboro depends heavily on agriculture and the University. In the 1990s, a number of major industries moved to Statesboro. Wal-Mart constructed a massive 2200000 square feet (204,386.7 m²) distribution center, the retailer’s largest in the world. The city is currently experiencing rapid economic growth in commercial/retail expansion and residential developments. The city’s largest employer is Georgia Southern University. Statesboro is a center for health care in the area with East Georgia Regional Medical Center employing more than 750 employees and 75 physicians representing a wide range of specialties. Statesboro is also home to Willingway HospitalWillingway Hospital
Willingway Hospital, located in Statesboro, Georgia, is a privately owned hospital which specializes in treating alcoholism and drug addiction. The treatment modality at Willingway Hospital is based on the principles of the twelve-step program, Alcoholics Anonymous...
which specializes in the treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction. The Zaxby's
Zaxby's
Zaxby's is a franchised chain of fast casual restaurants that operates primarily in the Southeastern United States with 500 locations. Zaxby's 500th location opened in Tifton, Georgia the summer of 2010. The first Zaxby's was opened in Statesboro, Georgia, near the Georgia Southern University...
restaurant chain was founded in Statesboro in 1990. The Krystal
Krystal
Krystal may refer to:*Krystal , one of the oldest fast-food chains in the United States, founded in 1932-People:*Krystal Steal, an American porn star*Krystal Harris, an American pop singer*Krystal Meyers, a Christian rock musician...
fast food chain celebrated their most successful Grand Opening ever for a single restaurant in Statesboro (as of 12/5/2007)
Bulloch County School District
The Bulloch County Board of Education runs the public school districtBulloch County School District
The Bulloch County School District is a public school district in Bulloch County, Georgia, USA, based in Statesboro, Georgia. It serves the communities of Brooklet, Hopeulikit, Portal, Register, and Statesboro, Georgia.-Schools:...
in Statesboro. The largest school in the city is Statesboro High School
Statesboro High School
Statesboro High School is a public high school located in the city of Statesboro in the US state of Georgia. The current principal is Dr. Martin Waters.-Athletics:...
. Other public schools include William James Middle School, Langston Chapel Middle School, Julia P. Bryant Elementary School, Sallie Zetterower Elementary School, Mattie Lively Elementary School, Langston Chapel Elementary School and Mill Creek Elementary School. There are also several private schools including Bulloch Academy, Trinity Christian School, and Bible Baptist Christian School. The Charter Conservatory for Liberal Arts and Technology, part of the Ccat public school district
Ccat
Ccat is the public school district containing the Charter Conservatory for Liberal Arts and Technology. It is located in Bulloch County, Georgia, USA, based in Statesboro, Georgia....
, is a charter school located within the city limits of Statesboro.
Higher Education
Georgia Southern University
Georgia Southern University is a national public university located on a campus in Statesboro, Georgia, USA. Founded in 1906, it is part of the University System of Georgia and is the largest center of higher education in the southern half of Georgia offering 117 academic majors in a comprehensive...
is the city's principal institution of higher learning. The university, a unit of the University System of Georgia
University System of Georgia
The University System of Georgia is the organizational body that includes 35 public institutions of higher learning in the U.S. state of Georgia. The System is governed by the Georgia Board of Regents. It sets goals and dictates general policy to educational institutions as well as administering...
, was founded as the First District Agricultural and Mechanical School in 1906. On July 1, 1990, it became the fifth university established in the University System, a comprehensive residential university of nearly 20,000 students. The University's graduate programs are offered on campus, at satellite centers, and by distance and on-line delivery. The nearly 700 acres (2.8 km²) campus is continuing an expansive building and beautification process which has spanned the past 10 years. The university includes a museum of cultural and natural history, a botanical garden, and a unique wildlife education center. The University's Division I athletic teams, the Georgia Southern Eagles
Georgia Southern Eagles
The Georgia Southern Eagles are the athletic teams of Georgia Southern University. The Eagles compete in the Division I Football Championship Subdivision and are members of the NCAA Division I Southern Conference...
, compete in the Southern Conference
Southern Conference
The Southern Conference is a Division I college athletic conference affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Southern Conference football teams compete in the Football Championship Subdivision . Member institutions are located in the states of Alabama, Georgia, North...
.
Two community colleges are also present in Statesboro. East Georgia College
East Georgia College
East Georgia College is a state college of the University System of Georgia. Located in the rural city of Swainsboro, the college serves Emanuel, Bulloch, and surrounding counties throughout east-central and southeast Georgia.-History:...
, a University System college based in the nearby city of Swainsboro
Swainsboro, Georgia
Swainsboro is a city located in Emanuel County, Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 6,943. The city is the county seat of Emanuel County.-Geography:...
, operates a satellite campus in Statesboro, serving area students as well as students who do not meet Georgia Southern's requirements for freshmen admission. Ogeechee Technical College
Ogeechee Technical College
Ogeechee Technical College is a two-year postsecondary institution governed by the Technical College System of Georgia . OTC serves Bulloch, Evans, Screven and surrounding counties...
is a part of the Technical College System of Georgia
Technical College System of Georgia
The Technical College System of Georgia , formerly known as the Department of Technical and Adult Education , is the body which supervises the U.S...
and provides technical and adult education to area students. Both are located on U.S. Highway 301 South, outside of the city limits and approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) from the campus of Georgia Southern University.
Culture
There are numerous bookstores, including the Georgia Southern University
Georgia Southern University
Georgia Southern University is a national public university located on a campus in Statesboro, Georgia, USA. Founded in 1906, it is part of the University System of Georgia and is the largest center of higher education in the southern half of Georgia offering 117 academic majors in a comprehensive...
bookstore. The Georgia Southern University bookstore has recently expanded to include a downtown location offering greater convenience for shopping for city residents who shop and work downtown.
The downtown area is currently undergoing a revitalization led in part by the construction of The David H. Averitt Center for the Arts in the Old Bank of Statesboro and Georgia Theater. The center is home to the Emma Kelly Theater named after Statesboro's music legend Emma Kelly the "Lady of 6,000 Songs," The center also contains art studios, conference rooms and an exhibition area. Downtown Statesboro has been featured in several motion pictures including Now and Then as well as 1969
1969 (film)
1969 is a 1988 drama film starring Robert Downey, Jr., Kiefer Sutherland, and Winona Ryder. It was written and directed by Ernest Thompson. The original music score is composed by Michael Small...
.
Georgia Southern University offers a variety of cultural options for both the university and the community at large including The Georgia Southern Symphony, the Georgia Southern Planetarium, Georgia Southern Museum, and the Botanical Gardens at Bland Cottage
Georgia Southern Botanical Garden
The Georgia Southern Botanical Garden is a botanical garden featuring many unique and endangered plants with many native to Georgia...
. The Performing Arts Center offers a number of shows each year from traveling groups as well as shows put on by Georgia Southern students and faculty.
Mill Creek Regional Park is a large outdoor recreational facility with athletic fields and a water park, Splash in the Boro.
Media
Statesboro is served by a variety of media outlets in print, radio, television, and the Internet. The local newspaper is the Statesboro Herald, a daily with a circulation of about 8,000. Other newspapers include the daily George-Anne produced by Georgia Southern UniversityGeorgia Southern University
Georgia Southern University is a national public university located on a campus in Statesboro, Georgia, USA. Founded in 1906, it is part of the University System of Georgia and is the largest center of higher education in the southern half of Georgia offering 117 academic majors in a comprehensive...
students, Connect Statesboro, a weekly entertainment publication, and the E11eventh Hour, a twice-a-month entertainment publication. In Radio stations include, WHKN, WMCD, WPMX, WPTB, WWNS, and WVGS. The City of Statesboro, Georgia Southern University, and Northland Cable have partnered to provide the community with a local Government-access television (GATV) cable TV channel 96. Statesboro Business Magazine, offers Statesboro and area business news, articles, features, jobs, real estate listings and other area business information and reviews.
StatesboroHerald.com has received numerous state and national awards from the newspaper industry for online innovation.
Cable TV Channel 96 (TV in the Boro) was launched in September 2007 and provides a variety of local interest programing including, a local sports show, Upon Further Review, providing Sports news, highlights and talk with Nate Hirsch
Nate Hirsch
Nate Hirsch is a sports broadcaster who was the voice of the Georgia Southern Eagles, 1971-2006, and acts as co-host of Upon Further Review on Northland Cable Channel 96 along with Josh Aubrey.Nate has a son, which he tries to hide from his family and friends named Michael Hirsch, born on his...
and Josh Aubrey.
Statesboro Business Magazine focuses on Statesboro and Bulloch County Businesses, including local business news, business features, Business events and local jobs.
Transportation
Interstate 16Interstate 16
Interstate 16 , also known as Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway or State Route 404 , is an intrastate Interstate Highway located entirely within the state of Georgia, United States...
is located 10 miles (16.1 km) to the south of Statesboro. Statesboro is also served by three U.S. highways: U.S. Highway 301, which runs north-south through the city, U.S. Highway 25, which runs northwest-south through the city, and U.S. Highway 80, which is the main east-west route through the city. The Veterans Memorial Parkway (Highway 301 Bypass and Highway 25 Bypass) forms a near circle around the city.
Approximately three miles outside of Statesboro is the Statesboro-Bulloch County Airport
Statesboro-Bulloch County Airport
Statesboro-Bulloch County Airport is a public airport located three miles northeast of the central business district of Statesboro, a city in Bulloch County, Georgia, United States. It is owned by the City of Statesboro and Bulloch County...
, which can accommodate private aircraft but does not have a control tower
Control tower
A control tower, or more specifically an Air Traffic Control Tower , is the name of the airport building from which the air traffic control unit controls the movement of aircraft on and around the airport. Control towers are also used to control the traffic for other forms of transportation such...
or commercial flights. Most travelers choose to fly from the nearby Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport, which is located 45 miles (72.4 km) to the east and is served by nine commercial airlines. Statesboro is about three hours by highway from the major Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport , known locally as Atlanta Airport, Hartsfield Airport, and Hartsfield–Jackson, is located seven miles south of the central business district of Atlanta, Georgia, United States...
. Rail service is provided by Georgia Southern Railway.
People of note
- CommanderCommander (United States)In the United States, commander is a military rank that is also sometimes used as a military title, depending on the branch of service. It is also used as a rank or title in some organizations outside of the military, particularly in police and law enforcement.-Naval rank:In the United States...
William M. RigdonWilliam M. RigdonCommander William M. Rigdon is most known for being the Assistant Naval Aide in the United States White House from 1942 to 1953 during the presidencies of Harry S. Truman and Franklin D. Roosevelt. Several of his works are in the Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.-Life:Rigdon was born in...
, U.S.N - (1904–1991) Assistant Naval Aide in the White House, 1942–53; served throughout the Presidency of Harry S. Truman - Erk RussellErk RussellErskine "Erk" Russell was an American football, basketball, and baseball player and coach in the United States. He was also the defensive coordinator for the University of Georgia Bulldogs for seventeen years and head football coach of the Georgia Southern Eagles...
- (1926–2006) Legendary College Football Coach - Sutton FosterSutton FosterSutton Lenore Foster is an American actress, singer and dancer. Foster has received two Tony Awards, in 2002 for her role of Millie Dillmount in Thoroughly Modern Millie and in 2011 for her role of Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes...
- (1975 - ) BroadwayBroadway theatreBroadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 40 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theatre District centered along Broadway, and in Lincoln Center, in Manhattan in New York City...
star - Emma Thompson Kelly - (1918–2001) Singer, "Lady of 6,000 songs"
- Blind Willie McTellBlind Willie McTellBlind Willie McTell , was an influential Piedmont and ragtime blues singer and guitarist. He played with a fluid, syncopated fingerstyle guitar technique, common among many exponents of Piedmont blues, although, unlike his contemporaries, he used exclusively a twelve-string guitar...
- (1901–1959) Blues Musician, "Statesboro Blues" - Marty PeveyMarty PeveyMarty Ashley Pevey is the manager for the Chicago Cubs Single A affiliate Peoria Chiefs and former third base coach for the Toronto Blue Jays Major League Baseball team....
- (1961 - ) current third base coach of the Toronto Blue JaysToronto Blue JaysThe Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blue Jays are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball 's American League ....
baseball team. - Adrian Peterson - (1979 - ) Running back for the Chicago Bears. Walter Payton award winner who earned his degree from Georgia Southern UniversityGeorgia Southern UniversityGeorgia Southern University is a national public university located on a campus in Statesboro, Georgia, USA. Founded in 1906, it is part of the University System of Georgia and is the largest center of higher education in the southern half of Georgia offering 117 academic majors in a comprehensive...
in 2001 and helped win the 1999 and 2000 National Championships. - Brandon WallaceBrandon WallaceBrandon Wallace is an American professional basketball player.-High school:Wallace spent his high school years at Silver Bluff, where he averaged 21.9 points, 15.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 4.3 blocks per game during his senior season...
- (1985 - ) professional basketball player for the Boston CelticsBoston CelticsThe Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which...
. - Jason ChildersJason ChildersJason Lee Childers is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays organization.He is the brother of Matt Childers.-External links:...
- (1975 - ) Major League BaseballMajor League BaseballMajor League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
relief pitcherRelief pitcherA relief pitcher or reliever is a baseball or softball pitcher who enters the game after the starting pitcher is removed due to injury, ineffectiveness, fatigue, ejection, or for other strategic reasons, such as being substituted by a pinch hitter... - John RockerJohn RockerJohn Loy Rocker is a retired American Major League Baseball relief pitcher who played for the Atlanta Braves, the Cleveland Indians, the Texas Rangers, and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays as well as the Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League of Professional Baseball...
- (1974 - ) former baseball player - Josh Thompson - Auburn Football Nose Tackle. Lead team senior season in tackles. Won SEC Championship in 2004. Currently with the St. Louis Rams.
- Danny McBride - (1976 - ) Film actor, Pineapple ExpressPineapple Express (film)Pineapple Express is a 2008 American stoner action comedy directed by David Gordon Green, written by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg and starring Rogen and James Franco. Producer Judd Apatow, who previously worked with Rogen and Goldberg on Knocked Up and Superbad, assisted in developing the story,...
, Tropic ThunderTropic ThunderTropic Thunder is a 2008 American action satire comedy film written, produced, and directed by Ben Stiller, and starring Stiller, Robert Downey, Jr., and Jack Black. The main plot revolves around a group of prima donna actors who are making a Vietnam War film...
, Your HighnessYour HighnessYour Highness is a 2011 fantasy comedy film directed by David Gordon Green, written by Danny McBride and Ben Best, and starring McBride, James Franco, Natalie Portman, and Zooey Deschanel. Filming began in the summer of 2009 in Northern Ireland and concluded in October 2009... - Michael Braz - Composer of the 2007 operaOperaOpera is an art form in which singers and musicians perform a dramatic work combining text and musical score, usually in a theatrical setting. Opera incorporates many of the elements of spoken theatre, such as acting, scenery, and costumes and sometimes includes dance...
, A Scholar Under SiegeA Scholar Under SiegeA Scholar Under Siege is an opera in two acts by contemporary American composer Michael Braz. Braz also wrote the English language libretto for the opera which was composed for the centenary of Georgia Southern University... - Earl EdwardsEarl Edwards (American football)Earl Edwards is a former American football defensive tackle. He played College football at Wichita State University, and then forHe helped the San Francisco 49ers win the NFC Western Division from 1970-1972....
- Former NFL Defensive Tackle
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- Georgia Southern Botanical GardenGeorgia Southern Botanical GardenThe Georgia Southern Botanical Garden is a botanical garden featuring many unique and endangered plants with many native to Georgia...
- Splash in the BoroSplash in the BoroSplash in the Boro is a water park and family aquatics center located in Statesboro, Georgia. The facility is situated within Mill Creek Regional Park and is operated by the Statesboro-Bulloch County Parks and Recreation Department.-History:...
- Performing Arts CenterPerforming arts centerPerforming arts center, often abbreviated PAC, is used to refer to* A multi-use performance space that is intended for use by various types of the performing arts, including dance, music and theatre....
- Mill Creek Recreational ParkMill Creek Recreational ParkMill Creek Recreational Park is a park facility located in Statesboro, GA. It has various sports facilities such as American Football, Baseball, and Soccer. The park is located adjacent to Splash in the Boro....
- Georgia Southern UniversityGeorgia Southern UniversityGeorgia Southern University is a national public university located on a campus in Statesboro, Georgia, USA. Founded in 1906, it is part of the University System of Georgia and is the largest center of higher education in the southern half of Georgia offering 117 academic majors in a comprehensive...
- Paulson StadiumPaulson StadiumAllen E. Paulson Stadium is an 18,000 seat on campus football stadium in Statesboro, Georgia. It is home to the Georgia Southern Eagles football team and the focal point of Erk Russell Athletic Park....
- J.I. Clements Stadium
- Georgia Southern EaglesGeorgia Southern EaglesThe Georgia Southern Eagles are the athletic teams of Georgia Southern University. The Eagles compete in the Division I Football Championship Subdivision and are members of the NCAA Division I Southern Conference...