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SGTC to host Spring Take-Off Open House April 25
South Georgia Technical College South Georgia Technical College will be hosting its Spring Take-off Open House in the James S. Peters Gymnasium on the Americus ...
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Detective Sergeant Joshua Greene named Americus Police Department employee of the year
Sergeant Joshua Greene, in charge of the Detective Division, was recently named 2024 employee of the year for the Americus Police Department. Greene shared what ...
by Joshua Windus, Thursday, April 10, 2025 12:28 pm
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Sens. Ossoff & Kennedy introduce bipartisan, bicameral bill to notify loved ones when inmates suffer health complications or pass away in custody
Ossoff Press U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is introducing a bipartisan bill to help safeguard human rights in Georgia’s prisons. Today, Sens. Ossoff and John Kennedy ...
by Joshua Windus, Wednesday, April 9, 2025 9:22 pm
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Suspect named in homicide off Hanson Drive
Americus Police Department On April 9, 2025 at 2:14 pm officers of the Americus Police Department were dispatched to a report of a person shot in ...
by Joshua Windus, Wednesday, April 9, 2025 5:32 pm
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Structure fire at Lake Blackshear on Flintside Drive
By Sumter County Fire and Rescue SCFR was dispatched at 12:55 pm to 663 Flintside Drive, at Lake Blackshear, for a possible structure fire with ...
by Joshua Windus, Wednesday, April 9, 2025 10:51 am
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Local author John Derek Ruffin writes book inspired by Lake Blackshear and family farm
John Derek Ruffin met for an interview at his house on Lake Blackshear, where he wrote much of his book Chasing Sunsets. The elevated screened ...
by Joshua Windus, Wednesday, April 9, 2025 10:44 am
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Georgia EMC announces new leadership for community and economic development team
Georgia EMC Georgia Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) recently promoted Bradley Harris to vice president, community and economic development. “Bradley is widely respected by Georgia’s electric cooperatives and ...
by Joshua Windus, Tuesday, April 8, 2025 7:56 pm
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Sens. Ossoff & Cassidy introduce bipartisan bill to give Americans control of their online data
Ossoff Press U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is working across the aisle to put Americans back in control of their own data. Sens. Ossoff, Bill Cassidy, ...
by Joshua Windus, Tuesday, April 8, 2025 7:22 pm
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Off-duty firefighters respond to heart attack sufferer at local gym
Shawn Smith, of the Americus Fire Department, was one of the firefighters who responded after a gym-goer showed signs of heart attack. Smith was at ...
by Joshua Windus, Monday, April 7, 2025 5:46 pm
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Autism Acceptance Walk held April 5 at Jackson Street train depot
The second annual Autism Acceptance Walk was held April 5 at the Jackson Street train depot. Organizer Khalia Walters shared their mission. “We’re out here ...
by Joshua Windus, Monday, April 7, 2025 12:55 pm
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Americus Hot Glass Craft Beer Festival
The Americus Hot Glass Craft Beer Festival was held April 5, organized by Americus Mainstreet. North Hampton Street was blocked off to make room for ...
by Joshua Windus, Monday, April 7, 2025 12:22 pm
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Spring break Panther athletic schedule
Sumter County Schools April 10, 2025…Varsity Soccer vs. Hardaway at 5:30 pm (G) & 7:30 pm (B) (Home) April 11, 2025…Middle School Soccer vs. Macon ...
by Joshua Windus, Monday, April 7, 2025 8:10 am
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Second protest over the Trump’s second administration held at Americus welcome sign
A second protest over Trump’s administration, focusing on cuts to programs such as Social Security and the Department of Education, was held on April 5. ...
by Joshua Windus, Saturday, April 5, 2025 9:06 pm
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Movie review: my thoughts on Nefarious
I normally detest Christian movies. Part of the reason is that they seem to have too much influence from Hallmark. They are comfortable and cozy, ...
by Joshua Windus, Saturday, April 5, 2025 8:51 pm
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Representative Mike Cheokas sponsors bill to create commission to form county-wide government
House Bill 766 is a bill that would create a commission tasked with forming a county-wide government. The Bill is sponsored by Representative Mike Cheokas. ...
by Joshua Windus, Thursday, April 3, 2025 2:56 pm
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Sen. Ossoff working across the aisle to strengthen oversight of federal prisons
Ossoff Press U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is working across the aisle to strengthen Federal oversight and accountability of the Federal prison system. Today, Sen. Ossoff ...
by Joshua Windus, Thursday, April 3, 2025 1:40 pm
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South Georgia Technical College aviation maintenance student lands dream job
South Georgia Technical College South Georgia Technical College Aviation Maintenance student, Hunter Raybon of Taylor County, was recently hired by Pratt & Whitney Columbus Engine ...
by Joshua Windus, Wednesday, April 2, 2025 4:16 pm
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March marriages in Sumter
Blake Landon Kersey married Angel Amiara Jeanette on 3/7/2025. Jorge Valentin married Margarita Reyes Nieto on 3/7/2025. Santavious Kentwon married Myshalanta Ryyon on 3/7/2025. Dylan ...
by Joshua Windus, Wednesday, April 2, 2025 7:48 am
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Sen. Ossoff statement on loss of Georgia service members in Lithuania
Ossoff Press U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff today released the following statement after four servicemembers from the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division at ...
by Joshua Windus, Tuesday, April 1, 2025 7:33 pm
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Sumter County Panthers weekly athletic schedule
Sumter County Schools April 1, 2025…Varsity Tennis vs. Hawkinsville at 4:00 pm (Away)April 1, 2025…JV/Varsity Baseball vs. Northside (Warner Robins) at 4:30 pm (JV) & ...
by Joshua Windus, Tuesday, April 1, 2025 7:29 pm
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Lt. Governor Burt Jones and Speaker Jon Burns applaud priority final passage: no boys in girls’ sports
Office of the Lt. Governor Burt Jones Today, Senate Bill 1, the ‘Riley Gaines Act of 2025’, passed the Georgia General Assembly. SB 1, which ...
by Joshua Windus, Monday, March 31, 2025 6:46 pm
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Sheriff Eric Bryant declared winner of the Sheriff scoop off while Billy Hancock suggests potential rematch
The Sheriff Scoop-off at Scoops ice cream started on March 24, with Sumter County Sheriff Eric Bryant drawing a crowd on his home town turf ...
by Joshua Windus, Monday, March 31, 2025 2:16 pm
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Georgia Southwestern holds investiture ceremony for Dr. Michelle Johnston
The presidential investiture for Dr. Michelle Johnston was held March 28. Johnston is the twelfth president of GSW, and the first woman to become president ...
by Joshua Windus, Monday, March 31, 2025 2:13 pm
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Piano recital held in honor of the presidential investiture of Dr. Michelle Johnston held in Jackson Performance Hall
A piano recital was held on the campus of Georgia Southwestern University in honor of the presidential investiture of Dr. Michelle Johnston on March 26. ...
by Joshua Windus, Saturday, March 29, 2025 9:19 pm
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Furlow Charter School holds ten-year anniversary celebrations
Furlow Charter School held their ten-year anniversary celebration on March 29. Julia Skala, a 2020 alumni of Furlow, is now a special education advisor for ...
by Joshua Windus, Saturday, March 29, 2025 3:19 pm
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Trout are on the way to your favorite North Georgia waterways
Department of natural resources Trout stocking trucks are rolling right now to stock your favorite North Georgia waterways. When is your next fishing trip? It ...
by Joshua Windus, Thursday, March 27, 2025 8:04 pm
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Georgia Cotton Commission pleased with referendum results
Georgia Cotton Commission Every three years, pursuant to law, Georgia cotton producers have the opportunity to vote to continue the $1 per bale assessment that funds ...
by Joshua Windus, Thursday, March 27, 2025 10:36 am
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Walks on Lee Street
I enjoy walking down Lee Street. But it’s not just the exercise. The reason I enjoy it, is because almost every time I’ve been down ...
by Joshua Windus, Thursday, March 27, 2025 9:32 am
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Grizzlies vs. Hawks Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – March 3
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March 3 NHL TV Schedule: TV Channel, Start Times & Live Streaming Options
There are several strong matchups on today’s NHL schedule, including a Tampa Bay Lightning playing the Florida Panthers.…
How to Watch Top 25 College Basketball Games – Tuesday, March 4
Top-25 teams will take the court across two games on Monday’s college basketball schedule. That includes the Wake…
Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Monday, March 3
In one of the many exciting matchups on the college basketball schedule on Monday, the McNeese Cowboys and…
