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Phoebe Sumter CEO to step down
Americus, Ga. – Phoebe Sumter CEO Brandi Lunneborg recently informed the hospital board of directors of her intention to accept a new healthcare administration position in her ...
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Welcome the nation’s largest solar panel manufacturing company to Sumter County!
The Sumter County Payroll Development Authority (PDA) gave our community some great news worthy of our excitement. Their ...
Economic development a hot topic for municipal races—so what do the experts say?
If you have been following the City of Americus municipal races and are seeking to become an educated ...
Jelena Hoston announces her candidacy for City Council, Distirct 4. Drive through Meet the Candidate Saturday
Greetings! I am Jelena Hoston, and I’m excited to announce my candidacy for City Council, District 4. As ...
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Sumter County Chamber of Commerce brings together Mayoral and City Council candidates for a discussion on the issues
One Place. One Stage. Same Time. Americus, GA – This is a hybrid event for attendees to join us virtually or in-person, with limited socially ...
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Area Beat Report 10/25 to 10/26
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Evans, Shannon Tavrous (In Jail), 44, Theft By Deception/Financial Transaction-Card Fraud/Possession of Marijuana with intent to distribute/Illegal possession ...
by Ken Gustafson, Tuesday, October 26, 2021 4:39 pm
education
Sumter County Board of Education names superintendent
The Sumter County Board of Education (BOE) had a special called meeting on 10.25.21 to enter into executive session. After about 15 minutes the BOE ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, October 26, 2021 4:14 am
Sports
GSW Lady Hurricanes get drubbed by 10th-ranked Columbus State
From Staff Reports COLUMBUS – The Georgia Southwestern State University Women’s Soccer Team (GSW) made the 65-mile trek to Columbus hoping to pull ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, October 25, 2021 10:40 pm
Sports
Hurricanes fall to Lander University in final home match of the season
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – The Georgia Southwestern State University Men’s Soccer Team (GSW) fell 1-0 to the Lander University Bearcats Saturday night, October ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, October 25, 2021 10:04 pm
Sports
SGTC’s Lady Jets ranked ninth in nation in NJCAA preseason poll
By Su Ann Bird AMERICUS – The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets were ranked ninth in the nation in the National Junior College ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, October 25, 2021 9:31 pm
Sports
Southland Academy XC Boys earn Region Championship and Lady Raiders finish third
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – The Southland Academy Boys’ XC (Cross Country) team won the Georgia Independent School Association (GISA) Region 3-AAA Championship ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, October 25, 2021 8:56 pm
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Area Beat Report 10/22 to 10/24
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Bacon, Taylor Diane (In Jail), 19, False report of a crime Britt, Shammus Jarrod (In Jail), 39, Aggravated ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, October 25, 2021 6:24 pm
Sports
Raiders dominate Valiants in Valdosta
From Staff Reports VALDOSTA – The Southland Academy Raider Football Team (SAR) traveled down to Valdosta, GA on Friday, October 22, and defeated the ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, October 25, 2021 5:51 pm
Sports
Schley’s Kanazawa leads Wildcats to thrilling come-from-behind victory over Chattahoochee County
From Staff Reports ELLAVILLE – The Schley County Wildcats (SCHS) capped off a thrilling back-and-forth affair against the undefeated Panthers of Chattahoochee County ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, October 25, 2021 3:05 pm
education
SGTC receives $1,029,733 grant to assist students
Staff Reports South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford announced that South Georgia Tech has been awarded a $1,029,733 Supplemental Assistance to Institutions of ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Monday, October 25, 2021 11:07 am
education
SGTC Board members support SGTC Jets Booster Club Sparky Reeves Golf Classic
Staff Reports AMERICUS – South Georgia Technical College Board of Directors member Michael Coley was presented with his prize winnings from the SGTC Jets Booster ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Monday, October 25, 2021 11:02 am
Local News
SAM Shortline Excursion Train Kicks off 20th Anniversary Celebration
Staff Reports The SAM Shortline excursion train kicked off its upcoming 20th anniversary with a reception this past Friday October 15th. Local and state elected officials, ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Monday, October 25, 2021 10:55 am
education
Local students graduate from Georgia Tech
Staff Reports ATLANTA, GA (10/18/2021)– The Georgia Institute of Technology awarded degrees to approximately 1,480 undergraduate and graduate students at the conclusion of summer semester. ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Monday, October 25, 2021 10:44 am
education
Caterpillar Dealers from the Southeast serve on SGTC Advisory Committee
Staff Report Americus – South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford met with representatives from six Caterpillar Dealers from across the Southeastern United States, ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Monday, October 25, 2021 10:13 am
Sports
Gators dominate Bulldogs to win 8U SCPRD championship
AMERICUS – Running Back Avienn Gonzales scored three touchdowns and Caden Jordan scored another touchdown on an 80-yard run from scrimmage to lead the 8U ...
by Ken Gustafson, Sunday, October 24, 2021 8:50 pm
Sports
Bulldogs 12U football team wins the 12U Championship in low-scoring affair
AMERICUS – Thanks to a 55-yard rushing touchdown from scrimmage by Austin Davis, as well as Davis’s successful two-point conversion, the 12U Georgia Bulldogs defeated ...
by Ken Gustafson, Sunday, October 24, 2021 1:22 am
Sports
Paul scores three touchdowns to lead Bama to SCPRD 10U Championship
AMERICUS – 10U Alabama Crimson Tide running back Malik Paul scored three rushing touchdowns, including the winning score in overtime, to lead the 10U Crimson ...
by Ken Gustafson, Saturday, October 23, 2021 8:29 pm
Local News
Americus Woman Arrested for Trafficking Methamphetamine
From the Georgia Bureau Investigation (GBI) AMERICUS – On Wednesday, October 13, 2021, the GBI Southwestern Regional Drug Enforcement Office and Americus Police Department ...
by Ken Gustafson, Saturday, October 23, 2021 11:59 am
Sports
Cougars overwhelm Panthers on Homecoming Night at Crisp County
CORDELE – Both the Crisp County Cougars (CC) and the Sumter County Panthers (SCHS) came into Friday night’s Homecoming game at Crisp County with the ...
by Ken Gustafson, Saturday, October 23, 2021 2:50 am
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Twenty GSW students selected for President Jimmy Carter Leadership Program
By Chelsea Collins, GSW’s Director of Marketing and Communications, Department of University Relations AMERICUS — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) has named twenty freshmen ...
by Ken Gustafson, Friday, October 22, 2021 5:14 pm
Local News
Area beat Report 10/19 to 10/21
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Bernard, Stephanie Suzette (In Jail), 40, Housing for Richland PD Bentley, Jasiuana Iykia (Bonded Out), 21, Being extremely ...
by Ken Gustafson, Friday, October 22, 2021 3:00 pm
Sports
GSW Women’s Soccer defeats Albany State in second meeting of the season
From Staff Reports ALBANY — The Georgia Southwestern women’s soccer team defeated the Albany State University Rams 2-0 on Wednesday night, October 20, at ASU. The ...
by Ken Gustafson, Friday, October 22, 2021 12:22 am
Sports
Hurricanes lose a Heartbreaker at Young Harris
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – The Georgia Southwestern State University Men’s Soccer Team gave the Young Harris College Mountain Lions another tough test as ...
by Ken Gustafson, Thursday, October 21, 2021 11:54 pm
business
Job Fair Held at South Georgia Tech
By Pat Peacock AMERICUS – South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) and The Staffing People, a staffing and human resources company in Americus, recently joined ...
by Ken Gustafson, Thursday, October 21, 2021 11:16 pm
education
SGTC Holds Breast Cancer Awareness Day
By Pat Peacock AMERICUS – The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Student Government Association (SGA) recently sponsored Breast Cancer Awareness Day on the SGTC ...