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African-American History Tour set for February 27
The Americus Visitor Center this year will once again offer its tour celebrating Black History Month and the city’s rich African-American past. The 2021 Americus ...
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Our neighbors have a message on human trafficking
Several of our neighbors were out raising awareness for an issue close to their hearts on Thursday, February ...
Chief Mark Scott: “Ready and willing to start the dialogue”
As we closed out 2020, a challenging year by all accounts, there was a bit of good news. ...
Georgia Department of Transportation approves location and design for bridge on Lee Street
The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) has approved the location and design of Project #0013752 for Sumter ...
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Gov. Kemp announces expanded criteria for COVID-19 Vaccine
Atlanta, GA – February 25, 2021 Governor Brian P. Kemp joined Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Kathleen Toomey and Georgia Emergency Management and ...
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Working Overtime: SGTC Lady Jets defeat Georgia Highlands in double-overtime; Jets lose to Southern Crescent in overtime
By Su Ann Bird AMERICUS – In a battle between two unbeaten nationally ranked Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) teams, the South Georgia Technical College ...
by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 4:43 pm
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Loren Smith’s Column: Que Morrison
You see them coming up the court, the Lady Bulldogs, a daring and dashing quintuple, but likely you don’t know the rest of the story. ...
by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 2:44 pm
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Area Beat Report 3/2 to 3/3/2021
Americus PD Media Incident Report 3/2 to 3/3/2021 3/2 130 Lonnie Lane Apt. 135, Domestic Dispute/Criminal Trespass 1711 East Lamar St. Walmart, Criminal Trespass 1711 ...
by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 1:37 pm
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SGTC’s Jalen Reynolds top rebounder in NJCAA Division l
By Su Ann Bird AMERICUS – South Georgia Tech Sophomore 6’ 7” forward Jalen Reynolds of Darien, GA was the top rebounder in the ...
by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 1:06 pm
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GSW women’s basketball team qualifies for PBC Tournament for the first time in school history
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – The Georgia Southwestern State University women’s basketball team is headed to the Peach Belt Conference (PBC) tournament semifinals for ...
by Ken Gustafson, Tuesday, March 2, 2021 5:21 pm
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GSW softball team sweeps MGA in home opener
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – The Georgia Southwestern softball team opened Lady Hurricanes Field with a pair of wins (8-2 and 9-0) against Middle ...
by Ken Gustafson, Tuesday, March 2, 2021 4:56 pm
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Red card proves costly to Lady Hurricanes in loss to Lander
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – A tough second-half by the Georgia Southwestern women’s soccer team saw them give up one long goal followed by ...
by Ken Gustafson, Tuesday, March 2, 2021 4:29 pm
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GSW to host GISA boys and girls basketball state championships for third consecutive year
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) will host the Georgia Independent School Association (GISA) Boys’ and Girls’ State Basketball semifinals ...
by Ken Gustafson, Tuesday, March 2, 2021 3:35 pm
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Area Beat Report 3/1 to 3/2/2021
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Report 3/1 to 3/2/2021 Blue, William Paul (Released), 46, 3/1/2021 2:42 p.m., Sexual Exploitation of Children/Electronically Furnishing Obscene Material ...
by Ken Gustafson, Tuesday, March 2, 2021 2:19 pm
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Jeffery Keion Johnson arrested with multiple charges, public’s help needed
Press Release: March 2, 2021 Counterfeit Payroll Checks The Americus Police Department is investigating a series of counterfeit payroll checks that were cashed at different ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, March 2, 2021 12:58 pm
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Area Beat Report 2/25 to 3/1/2021
Americus PD Media Incident Report from 2/26 to 3/1/2021 2/26 510 Barlow St., Simple Battery 1410 Crawford St., Burglary – Smash and Grab – Felony ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, March 1, 2021 10:28 pm
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SGTC Jets and Lady Jets earn wins against Southern Crescent and New Horizon Prep
By Su Ann Bird AMERICUS – The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Jets and Lady Jets basketball teams both added wins to their records ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, March 1, 2021 7:59 pm
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Southland Academy Raiders fall to Bulloch Academy in GISA state quarterfinals
From Staff Reports MILLEDGEVILLE, GA – The Southland Academy Varsity Boys Basketball Team (SAR) came into its GISA Class AAA state quarterfinal game against ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, March 1, 2021 7:33 pm
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Sumter Cycling to host bike ride this Saturday
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – Sumter Cycling invites all those who love to ride their bikes to join them for the organization’s First Saturday ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, March 1, 2021 6:16 pm
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Southland Fishing Team qualifies for GISA State Tournament
From Staff Reports GAINESVILLE, GA – The Southland Academy Fishing Team competed in the GISA/GAAP Regional Fishing Tournament at Lake Lanier in Gainesville, GA ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, March 1, 2021 5:22 pm
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Four Schley County Wildcats earn All-Region honors
From Staff Reports ELLAVILLE – Four members of the Schley County Varsity Boys’ Basketball Team were selected to be on the Region 5-A-Public All ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, March 1, 2021 4:03 pm
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Panthers’ bid for dramatic comeback falls one goal short against Jackson
AMERICUS – The Americus-Sumter Varsity Boys Soccer Team (ASHS) found itself down 4-0 at halftime to the Red Devils of Jackson (JHS) in its opening ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, March 1, 2021 2:56 pm
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SCPRD All-Star youth basketball teams win district championships
From Staff Reports THOMASVILLE – The Sumter County Parks and Recreation Department (SCPRD) continues to turn out outstanding teams and young athletes. This fact ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, March 1, 2021 1:23 pm
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Panthers’ season comes to an end with loss to Cross Creek
AUGUSTA – After seeing the Americus-Sumter Lady Panthers lose to Cross Creek (CCHS) in the second round of the state playoffs, the ASHS boys basketball ...
by Ken Gustafson, Sunday, February 28, 2021 3:01 am
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Lady Panthers’ season comes to an end with loss at Cross Creek
AUGUSTA – The Americus-Sumter Lady Panther Basketball Team and Head Coach Sherri Harris (ASHS) knew they were in for a tough challenge when they made ...
by Ken Gustafson, Saturday, February 27, 2021 10:42 pm
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Seventeen SGTC students nominated for GOAL competition
By Su Ann Bird AMERICUS – Seventeen students at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) have been nominated by their instructors for the Georgia Occupational ...
by Ken Gustafson, Friday, February 26, 2021 3:57 pm
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Lady Hurricanes Combine for 34 Runs in sweep of Albany State
By Keith Michlig ALBANY – The Georgia Southwestern softball team went 2-0 to open Albany St’s. season, leaving them scoreless in both games, 12-0 ...
by Ken Gustafson, Friday, February 26, 2021 3:36 pm
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Area Beat Report 2/25 to 2/26/2021
Americus PD Media Incident Summary 2/25 to 2/26/2021 2/25 716 Valley Dr. Apt. C, Suspicious Incident Phillips St. at Patterson St., Suspended registration/Driving without a ...
by Ken Gustafson, Friday, February 26, 2021 2:58 pm
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Storr’s Career-High 35-Points Breaks GSW Scoring Record
By Keith Michlig COLUMBUS – With three seconds left in the game, GSW freshman guard Jaleah Storr received a pass at the top of ...
by Ken Gustafson, Friday, February 26, 2021 1:04 pm
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Eva Porter Awarded SGTC Student of Excellence Honors
By Patrick Peacock AMERICUS – South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently recognized Eva Porter of Buena Vista, an Early Childhood Care and Education student, ...