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Cheokas leads Hooks in Chattahoochee, Marion and Schley Counties
With Chattahoochee, Marion, and Schley Counties reporting, Cheokas leads Hooks 3,791 votes to 2,041 votes. That’s 65 percent to 35 percent. Waiting for Sumter County ...
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Staycation in Americus
By: Nicole Kirksey, TMP, FEP Director of Tourism COVID-19 has many of you struggling with how to balance ...
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Faces f COVID-19 in Sumter County
March 14th Governor Kemp declared a public health state of emergency in Georgia. March 20th the first two COVID-19 cases were confirmed in Sumter County. ...
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Schley County’s Ross named to Pre-Season All-State Team while Long brothers garner Honorable Mention
From Staff Reports ELLAVILLE – Schley County senior running back/strong safety Zamon Ross has been named to the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) ...
by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, August 5, 2020 3:51 pm
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GSW Foundation announces new board chairman, Lou Chase, at spring meeting
By Sydney Scott AMERICUS – The Georgia Southwestern Foundation Board of Trustees recently elected Lou Chase as chairman at its spring 2020 board meeting. ...
by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, August 5, 2020 2:17 pm
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A message to our customers: Georgia Power remains committed to working with customers amid COVID-19 concerns
By Kevin Kastner, Vice President of Customer Service ATLANTA – Georgia Power remains committed to working with customers amid COVID-19 concerns. Since the start ...
by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, August 5, 2020 1:44 pm
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GSW Hail Storm to be rescheduled for May 2021
By Keith Michlig AMERICUS – The Georgia Southwestern State University athletic department’s annual Hail Storm event was suppose to take place in May of ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, August 3, 2020 5:21 pm
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Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith donates 1,500 masks to his native Macon County
By Marcus Johnson AMERICUS – Like many successful professional athletes, Chicago Bears linebacker and former University of Georgia (UGA) standout Roquan Smith has ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, August 3, 2020 12:38 pm
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Sumter County Schools goes virtual for the start of the 2020-2021 school year
By Tracy K. Hall AMERICUS – Success often comes down to the dedication of a team. Very rarely can success stand alone on ...
by Ken Gustafson, Friday, July 31, 2020 12:27 pm
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GSW Hurricanes earn 2019-20 ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award
By Keith Michlig AMERICUS – The American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) is proud to recognize the Georgia Southwestern State baseball team, who has been ...
by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, July 29, 2020 4:17 pm
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Five GSW student-athletes earn ITA All-Academic Team honors
By Keith Michlig AMERICUS – The Georgia Southwestern State University women’s tennis team earned Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) All-Academic Team distinction for the third ...
by Ken Gustafson, Tuesday, July 28, 2020 6:13 pm
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Top Flight no longer undefeated, but Legends no longer defeated
AMERICUS – On the evening of Saturday, July 25, something had to give. Top Flight (TF) came into the close of Week 2 of the ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, July 27, 2020 2:46 pm
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South Georgia Tech incorporates new technology into program classroom instruction
By Su Ann Bird AMERICUS – South Georgia Technical College has now placed a total of 25 interactive touchscreen monitor displays in classrooms and ...
by Ken Gustafson, Friday, July 24, 2020 6:59 pm
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Birkeland and Norrman Named GCAA Srixon/Cleveland Golf All-America Scholars
By Keith Michlig AMERICUS — Georgia Southwestern State University men’s golfers Elias Birkeland and Vincent Norrmanhave been named Srixon/Cleveland Golf All-America Scholars for the ...
by Ken Gustafson, Friday, July 24, 2020 5:02 pm
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Top Flight remains undefeated while Legends still seek first win
AMERICUS – On Thursday, July 23, the Top Flight Basketball Team (TF) showed why they are still undefeated at 5-0 as they defeated the Legends ...
by Ken Gustafson, Friday, July 24, 2020 3:30 pm
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Online business classes offered at South Georgia Tech
AMERICUS – South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) is offering two Business Technology Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) options that can be taken completely online Fall ...
by Ken Gustafson, Thursday, July 23, 2020 3:14 pm
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Sumter County Board of Commissioners approves lease agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management
AMERICUS – At its monthly regular meeting on Tuesday, July 21, the Sumter County Board of Commissioners (BOC) approved a lease agreement with Enterprise Fleet ...
by Ken Gustafson, Thursday, July 23, 2020 2:41 pm
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Peach Belt Conference will delay the start of fall intercollegiate sports until October
From Staff Reports AUGUSTA, GA– The Peach Belt Conference (PBC) announced on Wednesday afternoon that all fall competition will be delayed until Oct 1. This ...
by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, July 22, 2020 5:39 pm
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Criminal Justice Classes available online at South Georgia Tech
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – Looking for a field that will lead to a great career after just one semester? South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) ...
by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, July 22, 2020 1:10 pm
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South Georgia Tech to host Fall Registration July 21-23
AMERICUS – South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) will be hosting face-to-face Fall Semester Registration from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, July 21-23, ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, July 20, 2020 9:44 pm
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Three computer specialist certificates offered online at South Georgia Technical College
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – Looking for a great career opportunity? Now is the perfect time to sign up for a Computer Information or Networking ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, July 20, 2020 9:15 pm
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Former SGTC Lady Jets Assistant Coach Tomekia Reed offered four-year extension by Jackson State
From Staff Reports JACKSON, MISS – Former South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Lady Jets assistant women’s basketball coach and Georgia Southwestern State University standout ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, July 20, 2020 8:48 pm
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GHSA decides to push the start of high school football back to Labor Day Weekend
From Staff Reports THOMASTON, GA – The Georgia High School Association (GHSA) has made the decision to delay the start of the 2020 high ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, July 20, 2020 7:47 pm
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Top Flight engineers come-from-behind win at SCPRD adult summer basketball league
AMERICUS – Down by as many as 17 points in the second half, the Top Flight team was able to overcome its deficit and engineered ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, July 20, 2020 5:38 pm
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Legends lose two straight in SCPRD Adult Summer League Play
AMERICUS – The beginning of the new Sumter County Parks and Recreation Department’s adult summer recreation basketball league is going well, but one of the ...
by Ken Gustafson, Sunday, July 19, 2020 12:58 am
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Americus-Sumter High School temporarily suspends football and band practice due to COVID-19
AMERICUS – Americus-Sumter High School has decided to temporarily suspend the summer workouts and summer practice sessions of its football team and marching band due ...
by Ken Gustafson, Friday, July 17, 2020 4:56 pm
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Former SGTC Lady Jet Ricka Jackson highlighted by Texas Tech
From Staff Reports LUBBOCK, TX – Former South Georgia Tech (SGTC) Lady Jets basketball star Ricka “Maka” Jackson is a rising senior at Texas ...
by Ken Gustafson, Friday, July 17, 2020 12:11 am
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SCPRD tries adult recreation basketball during pandemic
AMERICUS – With youth, high school and college sports in Sumter County having been canceled in the spring and summer due to COVID-19, the Sumter ...