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Waddell voted in as new Board Chairman of Sumter County Board of Commissioners
AMERICUS – The Sumter County Board of Commissioners (BOC) has a new Board Chairman. He is Commissioner Mark Waddell. Waddell was unanimously voted in as ...
Author: Ken Gustafson - Page 116 Americus Times-Recorder
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In spite of Chatman’s 27 points, Lady Hurricanes fall at Clayton State
From Staff Reports MORROW, GA – Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) junior guard Lex Chatman scored a career-high 27 points against Clayton State University ...
by Ken Gustafson, Thursday, January 21, 2021 5:13 pm
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Lakers get lapped by Hurricanes
From Staff Reports MORROW, GA – The Georgia Southwestern State University men’s basketball team (GSW) picked up its third consecutive win with a 73-57 ...
by Ken Gustafson, Thursday, January 21, 2021 4:17 pm
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Jets fall to nationally ranked Tallahassee Community College Eagles; Lady Jets win big
By Su Ann Bird AMERICUS – The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Jets dropped a hard fought 84 – 68 decision to the nationally-ranked ...
by Ken Gustafson, Thursday, January 21, 2021 3:44 pm
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Furlow Charter Wrestling Team turns in strong showing at Area 1-A Team Duals
From Staff Reports ROBERTA, GA – The Furlow Charter Varsity Wrestling Team turned in a strong showing at the Area 1-A Team Duals, which ...
by Ken Gustafson, Thursday, January 21, 2021 2:24 pm
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Georgia Southwestern to host 41st annual MLK Convocation, Rev. Jane E. Thomas, Presiding Elder of the Fort Valley-Savannah Episcopal District, to serve as keynote speaker
From Staff Reports AMERICUS — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) will host its 41st annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation virtually on Wednesday, Jan. ...
by Ken Gustafson, Thursday, January 21, 2021 12:21 pm
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Panthers grind out win at Peach County
From Staff Reports FORT VALLEY, GA – It was not the typical high-scoring game that the Americus-Sumter Panthers are use to, but nevertheless, ASHS ...
by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, January 20, 2021 6:17 pm
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Lady Panthers earn hard-fought Region 2-AAA victory at Peach County
From Staff Reports FORT VALLEY, GA – The Americus-Sumter Lady Panther Basketball Team (ASHS) got double-digit scoring from three players en route to a ...
by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, January 20, 2021 5:47 pm
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McCain posts double-double to lead Lady Raiders past Tiftarea Academy
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – Southland Academy (SAR) senior forward Holly McCain came ready to play Tuesday night. This was evident in the fact ...
by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, January 20, 2021 2:38 pm
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Raiders use dribble penetration in lopsided victory over Tiftarea Academy
AMERICUS – After a slow start in the first quarter, the Southland Academy Raiders (SAR) decided to implement a strategy of taking the ball to ...
by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, January 20, 2021 1:32 pm
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SGTC Jets and Lady Jets kick off 2021 basketball season at home Wednesday
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Jets and Lady Jets will kick off the 2021 basketball season at home ...
by Ken Gustafson, Tuesday, January 19, 2021 5:35 pm
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New COVID-19 guidelines will be enforced at Americus-Sumter home basketball games
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – Due to an increase in COVID-19 cases in Sumter County, the Sumter County Board of Education has decided ...
by Ken Gustafson, Tuesday, January 19, 2021 4:52 pm
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Area Beat Report 1/15 to 1/19/2021
Americus PD Media Incident Summary 1/15 to 1/19/2021 1/15 1307 Douglas Circle, Suspicious Incident 505 Sharon Dr., Domestic Dispute 1403 E. Parker St., Battery 601 ...
by Ken Gustafson, Tuesday, January 19, 2021 1:27 pm
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Panthers ground Eagles in Lee County MLK Classic
From Staff Reports LEESBURG, GA – After their thrilling 64-63 victory over Crisp County on Saturday, the Americus-Sumter Boys Varsity Basketball Team (ASHS) came ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, January 18, 2021 7:23 pm
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Hurricanes topple 10th-ranked Augusta
From Staff Reports AMERICUS — The Georgia Southwestern State University men’s basketball team (GSW) knocked off 10th-ranked Augusta University 67-66 in a Peach Belt ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, January 18, 2021 12:53 pm
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After overtime loss in Macon, Lady Panthers rebound with win over Crisp County
AMERICUS – After their 50-44 overtime loss to Central (Macon) on Friday, January 15, the Americus-Sumter Lady Panthers (ASHS) came into Saturday night’s game against ...
by Ken Gustafson, Sunday, January 17, 2021 1:22 am
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Panthers win a classic over Crisp County in first round of “Battle of the Flint”
AMERICUS – After their 64-45 victory over Central (Macon) the night before, the Americus-Sumter Boys Varsity Basketball Team (ASHS) was hoping to continue their success ...
by Ken Gustafson, Sunday, January 17, 2021 12:18 am
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Senior leadership proves crucial in Raiders’ win at Valwood
From Staff Reports VALDOSTA – Led by seniors Max Foster, Nathan Duke and Owen Exley, the Southland Academy Raider Basketball Team (SAR) was able ...
by Ken Gustafson, Saturday, January 16, 2021 3:04 pm
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Lady Raiders flex their muscles against Valwood
From Staff Reports VALDOSTA – The Southland Lady Raider basketball team (SAR) imposed its will early and continued to do so throughout the game, ...
by Ken Gustafson, Friday, January 15, 2021 9:15 pm
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SGTC Student Government Association welcomes students back for Spring Semester
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Student Government Association sponsored a “Welcome to Spring Semester” COVID-19 friendly event recently ...
by Ken Gustafson, Friday, January 15, 2021 5:42 pm
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Jets and Lady Jets ready for 2021 basketball season
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Jets and Lady basketball teams are getting ready for the upcoming 2021 National ...
by Ken Gustafson, Friday, January 15, 2021 3:14 pm
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Schley County football players are honored for their accomplishments in 2020
ELLAVILLE – It was a tumultuous year; a year like no other in our lifetime. However, in spite of all the chaos and turmoil caused ...
by Ken Gustafson, Friday, January 15, 2021 2:30 pm
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Lady Hurricanes finish strong after slow start against Georgia College
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – In what looked like it would’ve been a slow, low-scoring game after accounting for three first quarter points, the ...
by Ken Gustafson, Thursday, January 14, 2021 1:28 pm
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Tatum posts second double-double of the season to lead Hurricanes to victory
From Staff Reports AMERICUS — Donte Tatum posted his second double-double of the season to lead the Georgia Southwestern State University men’s basketball team (GSW) to ...
by Ken Gustafson, Thursday, January 14, 2021 12:46 pm
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Lady Hurricanes dominate Francis Marion in first PBC win
From Staff Reports FLORENCE, S.C. – The Georgia Southwestern State University women’s basketball team (GSW) took a 20-point lead midway through the fourth ...
by Ken Gustafson, Thursday, January 14, 2021 12:03 am
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Lady Raiders rebound from disappointing loss with win over Westwood
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – After a disappointing 20-11 loss to Glenwood (AL) last Saturday, the Southland Academy Lady Raiders (SAR) rebounded nicely with ...
by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 5:15 pm
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Three Lady Panthers score in double figures in drubbing of Mary Persons
From Staff Reports FORSYTH, GA – After having to grind out a 40-34 win at Pike County last Friday, the Americus-Sumter Lady Panthers (ASHS) ...
by Ken Gustafson, Tuesday, January 12, 2021 11:42 pm
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Flemming’s double double propels Panthers to victory over Mary Persons
From Staff Reports FORSYTH, GA – Americus-Sumter forward Keldrick Flemming posted a double double by scoring 15 points and grabbing at least 15 rebounds ...
by Ken Gustafson, Tuesday, January 12, 2021 11:01 pm
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