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Southland Wrestling Team finishes fourth in state, while five Raiders finish as state runners up

AMERICUS – The Southland Academy Wrestling Team (SAR) finished in fourth place in the state, but five Raider wrestlers finished as state runners-up in their ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Monday, February 15, 2021 4:16 pm

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Turnovers prove costly to Panthers in region tournament loss

THOMASTON, GA – It has been said that it is tough to beat a good team three times in a row in the same year, ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Saturday, February 13, 2021 4:02 am

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Lady Panthers fall to Upson-Lee in Region 2-AAA Championship Game

THOMASTON, GA – Coming off their 64-37 thrashing of Pike County in the semifinals of the Region 2-AAA Tournament the night before, the Americus-Sumter Lady ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Friday, February 12, 2021 11:19 pm

Local News

Area Beat Report 2/10 to 2/12/2021

Americus PD Media Incident Report 2/10 to 2/12/2021 2/10 717 Barlow St., Entering Automobile or other motor vehicle 113 Clearview Circle, Criminal Trespass Reddick Dr., ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Friday, February 12, 2021 4:10 pm

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Jets and Lady Jets sweep Central Georgia Tech in GCAA match-ups

By Su Ann Bird   AMERICUIS – The South Georgia Technical College Jets captured their third consecutive win of the 2020 – 2021 basketball season ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Friday, February 12, 2021 2:41 pm

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Lady Panthers dominate Pike County in region tournament semifinal

AMERICUS – After a slow start in the first quarter, the Americus-Sumter Lady Panthers (ASHS) began to take control in the second quarter and dominated ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Friday, February 12, 2021 2:08 pm

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Sheriff Bryant announces disposal of surplus vehicles at Board of Commissioners February Work Session

AMERICUS – At the Sumter County Board of Commissioners’ monthly work session, which was held virtually via Zoom on Tuesday, February 9, Sumter County Sheriff ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Friday, February 12, 2021 12:45 am

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Second half awakening vaults Panthers to victory in region semifinal

AMERICUS – Just like in other games during the regular season, the Americus-Sumter Varsity Boys’ Basketball Team (ASHS) came out flat in the first half ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Thursday, February 11, 2021 11:39 pm

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Freshmen Adderton and Hood lead Hurricanes to overtime victory

By Keith Michlig   AMERICUS – Led by GSW freshmen Jarrett Adderton and C.J. Hood, the Georgia Southwestern State University men’s basketball team showed what ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Thursday, February 11, 2021 4:20 pm

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Southland Lady Raiders rout Valwood on Senior Night

AMERICUS – After drubbing Tiftarea Academy 44-9 the night before, the Southland Academy Lady Raiders (SAR) came into Wednesday’s Senior Night game against Valwood poised ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Thursday, February 11, 2021 2:44 pm

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Jets score big upset, while Lady Jets win ninth straight game

By Su Ann Bird   MACON – Four South Georgia Tech Jets scored in double-digits on the road to lead their team to a 74 ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, February 10, 2021 2:41 pm

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Lady Raiders tame Panthers in Chula

From Staff Reports   CHULA, GA – The Southland Academy Lady Raider Basketball Team (SAR) improved its record to 13-3 overall and 5-0 in Georgia ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, February 10, 2021 2:19 pm

Local News

Area Beat Report 2/9 to 2/10/2021

Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Report 2/9 to 2/10/2021 Bozeman, Brandon Leigh (In Jail), 25, 2/10/2021 4:48 a.m., Unlawful conduct during 911 call by ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, February 10, 2021 1:31 pm

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GSW women’s soccer falls to UNC Pembroke in Cogan’s debut

By Keith Michlig   AMERICUS – First year head coach Chris Cogan and the Georgia Southwestern women’s soccer team had a debut in their season opening ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Tuesday, February 9, 2021 4:17 pm

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GSW Men’s soccer opens season with victory over Clayton State

By Keith Michlig   AMERICUS – GSW freshman forward Jack Malleret scored the first goal for Georgia Southwestern State University on Monday evening at Hurricane ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Tuesday, February 9, 2021 2:07 pm

Local News

Area Beat Report 2/8 to 2/9/2021

Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary 2/8 to 2/9/2021 Adams, Corey Tajuan (In Jail), 28, 2/8/2021 2:14 p.m., Failure to appear for finger printable ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Tuesday, February 9, 2021 1:32 pm

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Southland’s three-point air raid leads Raiders to victory on Senior Night

AMERICUS – For the three seniors on the Southland Academy Varsity Boys Basketball Team (SAR); Owen Exley, Max Foster and Nathan Duke, it was a ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Tuesday, February 9, 2021 12:01 am

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Jets defeat nationally ranked USC Salkehatchie, Lady Jets take eighth straight victory

By Su Ann Bird   AMERICUS – The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Jets upset the nationally ranked USC Salkehatchie Indians 95 – 85 in ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Monday, February 8, 2021 5:57 pm

Local News

Area Beat Report 2/5 to 2/8/2021

Americus PD Media Incident Report 2/5 to 2/8/2021 2/5 210 Tom Hall Circle, Aggravated Stalking 407 Sheffield St., Theft By Taking – Felony 706 Lellia ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Monday, February 8, 2021 5:43 pm

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Adderton’s overtime performance breaks curse for GSW Men’s Basketball

From Staff Reports   AIKEN, S.C. – Until Saturday, February 6, the Georgia Southwestern State University Men’s Basketball Team (GSW) had to leave Aiken, South ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Monday, February 8, 2021 3:44 pm

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Schley County wrestlers finish in second place at area meet

From Staff Reports   COLUMBUS – The Schley County Varsity Wrestling Team (SCHS) finished as the runners-up at the GHSA Region 5 A-Public Area Meet ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Monday, February 8, 2021 2:50 pm

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Mitchell’s 16 points the difference in Lady Raiders’ win at Brookwood

From Staff Reports   THOMASVILLE – Thanks to SAR sophomore point guard Riley Mitchell’s 16 points, the Southland Academy Lady Raiders (SAR) won their contest ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Monday, February 8, 2021 12:58 pm

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Volley and Exley lead Raiders in win over Brookwood

From Staff Reports   THOMASVILLE – Led by junior forward Carmelo Volley and senior guard Owen Exley, the Southland Academy Varsity Boys’ Basketball Team (SAR) ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Monday, February 8, 2021 12:01 pm

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Wildcats struggle offensively in loss to Chattahoochee County

ELLAVILLE – After their 56-43 win over Greenville the night before, the Schley County Wildcat Basketball Team (SCHS) was hoping to finish the regular season ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Sunday, February 7, 2021 9:18 pm

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Lady Wildcats roll Chattahoochee County in regular season finale

ELLAVILLE – The Schley County Lady Wildcats wasted no time in making the outcome of their game against Chattahoochee County (CCHS) a done deal by ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Sunday, February 7, 2021 5:21 pm

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Despite game effort from Red Devils, Panthers win regular season finale

AMERICUS – After their exciting and memorable 77-52 victory over Mary Persons on Senior Night the night before, the Americus-Sumter Varsity Boys’ Basketball Team (ASHS) ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Saturday, February 6, 2021 10:47 pm

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Panthers use fourth quarter explosion to rout Bulldogs on Senior Night

AMERICUS – For six Americus-Sumter (ASHS) seniors: Keldrick Flemming, Darian Mitchell, Jawaski Whitehead, Jordan Wiley, Michael Johnson and John Monts, Friday’s 77-52 win over Mary ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Saturday, February 6, 2021 12:17 pm

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Lady Panthers roll Mary Persons on Senior Night

AMERICUS – For three ASHS seniors: Destinee Sims, Trinity Jackson and Natasha Jackson, Friday evening, February 5, was their final regular season game in a ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Saturday, February 6, 2021 12:45 am

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