education
Jon Butler hired as SGTC Maintenance Technician
By Su Ann Bird Jon M. Butler of Andersonville, GA has joined South Georgia Technical College as a maintenance technician effective immediately, announced SGTC ...
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Columns
Loran Smith’s Sports Column: Erk Campaign
As another football season is about to get underway, I thought about all the lustful and enduring praise for offensive football, which has always been ...
by Ken Gustafson, Tuesday, July 30, 2024 2:00 pm
education
Taylor County High School students attend SGTC for Customer Service Training
By Su Ann Bird Ten Taylor County High School students completed a 20-hour program in Direct Customer Service at South Georgia Technical College this ...
by Ken Gustafson, Tuesday, July 30, 2024 1:21 pm
Newsletter
Sumter Cycling presents First Saturday Ride on August 3
Sumter Cycling will once again be holding its monthly First Saturday Ride this Saturday, August 3. Riders can choose between a 31-mile ride, which will ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, July 29, 2024 3:32 pm
Newsletter
Champions Crowned on Championship Sunday in Dwight Harris Boys Club Basketball League
Five champions were crowned at Ninth Grade Academy on Sunday as the Dwight Harris Boys Club Basketball League came to a close. The first game ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, July 29, 2024 1:20 pm
Newsletter
GSW golf trio named GCAA All-America Scholars
By Keith Michlig NORMAN, OK. — Georgia Southwestern State University men’s golfers Joao Costa, Mateo Quiroga and Payne Sells have been named All-America Scholars for ...
by Ken Gustafson, Friday, July 26, 2024 12:29 pm
Local News
Retraction in Plains City Council story
Recently, it was reported in a story entitled “The future of Woodland Dr., the boys and girls club and cameras in public bathrooms discussed at ...
by Ken Gustafson, Friday, July 26, 2024 11:19 am
education
South Georgia Tech hosts registration for John Deere Ag Tech students
By Su Ann Bird Approximately 50 John Deere Ag Technology students, parents, family members, and John Deere Dealers from across the southeastern United States ...
by Ken Gustafson, Thursday, July 25, 2024 3:00 pm
education
South Georgia Technical College ranked 5th for Best Associate Degrees in Georgia
By Su Ann Bird South Georgia Technical College was selected as the fifth best college in Georgia to earn an associate degree according to ...
by Ken Gustafson, Thursday, July 25, 2024 11:50 am
education
SGTC students awarded SkillsUSA-Aerotek NLSC 2024 “Make Your Mark” Scholarships
By Su Ann Bird South Georgia Technical College Aviation Maintenance student Andrew Daniel of Thomaston, GA, and SGTC Precision Machining and Manufacturing student Blake ...
by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 4:20 pm
education
SGTC Instructor Robert Sturgeon’s career took flight with help from WIOA
By Pat Peacock An Alaskan cruise or help with paying for an education: this was the choice Robert Sturgeon’s father presented to him about ...
by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 3:21 pm
education
SGTC Lady Jets earn 2023-24 NJCAA Division I Academic Team Award with ninth highest team GPA in nation
By Su Ann Bird CHARLOTTE, NC -The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets women’s basketball team earned the 2023 – 2024 NJCAA Women’s Basketball ...
by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 1:05 pm
education
Joshua Watzlowick hired as SGTC Maintenance Technician
By Su Ann Bird Joshua Watzlowick of Leesburg, GA has joined South Georgia Technical College as a Maintenance Technician effective immediately, announced SGTC President ...
by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:44 pm
Sports
GSW releases 2024 Women’s Soccer Schedule
By Keith Michlig First-year head coach Jacob Crawford has finalized the Georgia Southwestern State University 2024 women’s soccer schedule with 16 matches, eight of ...
by Ken Gustafson, Tuesday, July 23, 2024 1:11 pm
Local news
Area Beat Report for July 22, 2024
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Brown, Ronesha Michelle (In Jail), 39, Reckless Driving/Failure to Maintain Lane/ Seat Belt Violation Daniels, Lisa Musshelle (In ...
by Ken Gustafson, Tuesday, July 23, 2024 12:13 pm
Columns
Loran Smith’s Sports Column: Ladd McConkey
After a brief respite in the hills of Northwest Georgia, the Chatsworth Cheetah—a most appropriate byname for Ladd McConkey—has returned to Los Angeles with his ...
by Ken Gustafson, Tuesday, July 23, 2024 11:19 am
education
SGTC Criminal Justice class hosts guest speaker
By Su Ann Bird South Georgia Technical College Criminal Justice Instructor Teresa McCook wanted to make her classes come alive for students this summer ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, July 22, 2024 5:29 pm
education
SGTC Inducts 20 into National Technical Honor Society
By Pat Peacock South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently inducted seven new members into the college’s chapter of the National Technical Honor Society ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, July 22, 2024 5:12 pm
Newsletter
14u Michigan squad defeats UCONN in DHBC play
The 14u Michigan Wolverines jumped out to a 12-3 lead early in the first half and though the UCONN Huskies were able to make a ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, July 22, 2024 4:08 pm
Newsletter
GSW’s Payne Sells qualifies for U.S. Amateur Golf Championship
By Keith Michlig Georgia Southwestern State University golf alumnus and 2024 PING All-Region selection Payne Sells will be competing in the 2024 U.S. Amateur Championship at ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, July 22, 2024 3:13 pm
News
Seminar on youth gun violence held Sunday at Ninth Grade Academy
On Sunday evening, July 21, a large group of youth and parents gathered at the Ninth Grade Academy for a seminar on gun violence among ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, July 22, 2024 2:40 pm
Newsletter
Herrera selected for NCAA Postgraduate Internship
By Keith Michlig Georgia Southwestern State University graduate Natalia Herrera recently began her yearlong appointment in the prestigious NCAA Postgraduate Internship Program after being selected ...
by Ken Gustafson, Friday, July 19, 2024 5:39 pm
Local News
The future of Woodland Drive, the Boys and Girls Club and cameras in public bathrooms discussed at Plains City Council
On Thursday, July 18, the Plains City Council (PCC) conducted its monthly regular meeting. There was much to discuss at that meeting, including the future ...
by Ken Gustafson, Friday, July 19, 2024 5:10 pm
Columns
Loran Smith’s Sports Column: Orlean Castronis
Orlean Castronis is a retired former journalist, the widow of one of the most popular players and coaches ever to wear the Red and Black, ...
by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, July 17, 2024 1:00 pm
community
Two former Sumter County football players organize Back to School drive at Reese Park
The sweltering heat did not stop Correll Dowdell and Jarod Lewis from putting on a Back to School drive at Reese Park on Sunday afternoon. ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, July 15, 2024 3:02 pm
Newsletter
11u Uconn Huskies dominate LSU in DHBC play
The 11u Uconn Huskies boys’ basketball team jumped out to a 12-1 lead early in the first half and continued to dominate their way to ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, July 15, 2024 1:21 pm
education
Athletic uniforms approved and intermediate school recognized at Sumter County Board of Education regular meeting
At its regular meeting on Thursday, July 11, the Sumter County Board of Education (SCBE) voted unanimously to approve the purchase of athletic uniforms in ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, July 15, 2024 12:21 pm
Newsletter
Loran Smith’s sports column: Coach Caryl
Caryl Smith-Gilbert is the director of men’s and women’s track teams at the University of Georgia; if you yawn and move on about your day, ...
by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, July 10, 2024 12:52 pm
SportsPlus
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