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Kiwanians read at Southland

Southland Academy students expressed their love and thanks to the Americus Kiwanis Club readers. Members of the Kiwanis…

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ASHS competes in welding tournament

MOULTRIE — The Americus-Sumter High SkillsUSA automotive team recently traveled to Moultrie to compete in the “Georgia Skills…

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Your take: Jan. 2, 2019

Schley County FFA students Blake Churchwell, Kaci Cooper, Chris Hiltz, and Hannah Dew competed in the Livestock Evaluation…

education

Mr. & Miss Southland Academy 2019

Chosen by the high school student body from nominations made by the senior class, Mr. and Miss Southland…

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Green-Reese recipient of Nation Builder Award by National Black Caucus

From Staff Reports NEW YORK CITY — An Americus, Shirley Green-Reese, Ph.D., was nominated by the Georgia Legislative…

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Your take” Dec. 29, 2018

Scholars in Julie Scott’s first-grade class at Furlow Charter School in Americus enjoyed French toast on National French…

education

Nine new nurses pinned in SGTC Fall Pinning Ceremony

AMERICUS — South Georgia Technical College’s (S GTC) Americus campus recognized its nine graduating practical nursing (PN) students…

education

Sumter Schools attendance up to 97 percent

AMERICUS — Coach Jimmy Green, Sumter County School’s truancy officer, has announced that the district’s attendance is 97…

business

Concentra Solutions Inc., PharmaCentra, LLC celebrate Winter 2018 graduates

Nine employees graduate from SGTC, GSW, GSU AMERICUS — Concentra Solutions Inc. and PharmaCentra, LLC extend congratulations to…

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Area residents make GSW Academic Achievement List

AMERICUS — The following local residents made the Fall 2018 Academic Achievement List at Georgia Southwestern State University…

education

DJJ youth celebrate academic achievement

DECATUR — The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) held its annual winter high school commencement ceremony for…

education

South Georgia Technical College hosts special community holiday gala

AMERICUS — The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Foundation and SGTC President John Watford, Ed.D., hosted a special…

education

Your take: Dec. 26, 2018

Judy Parks and the Class of 2029 at Furlow Charter School are shown rehearsing for their performance at…

education

GSW Dean’s List Fall 2018

AMERICUS — The following local residents made the Fall 2018 Dean’s List at Georgia Southwestern State University and…

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Barrett graduates CSC

CHADRON, Nebraska — Charles Barrett of Montezuma was a candidate to graduate with a masters degree during Chadron…

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Tips for caregiving during holiday season

AMERICUS — There are over 65 million Americans providing care for parents, relatives, spouses, and children, and caregiving…

education

Your take: Dec. 19, 2018

Kevin Mournighan’s fifth-grade exploratory class at Furlow Charter School is working on a project with dual significance. To…

education

Andrew College announces 2018 Fall Term President’s, Dean’s Lists

CUTHBERT — Andrew College, Cuthbert, has announced the names of students who have qualified for the 2018 fall…

education

GSW recognizes 2018 graduates, welcomes home Americus native Gen. Tom Carden Jr.

AMERICUS — The Georgia Southwestern State University Class of 2018 took their final steps, and for some their…

education

Your take; Dec. 12, 2018

Americus-Sumter High School recently recognized staff member Geneva Waters with a ‘Support Staff of the Month’ award. Assistant…

education

School board to name new high school

By Beth Alston AMERICUS — Among the many items on the agenda for Thursday’s monthly meeting of the…

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Your take: Dec. 8, 2018

Sumter County Primary School students were invited to visit DOCO Credit Union to decorate their Christmas tree. Kindergarten…

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GSW graduation to be held Dec. 12

AMERICUS — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) will hold its Fall 2018 Commencement ceremony at 3 p.m. Dec.…

business

Sumter County partnership brings home $3M plus for Ignite College and Career Academy

ATLANTA — The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) voted today that Sumter County is one of four…

business

Fraternity fundraises for local woman

AMERICUS — The Kappa Sigma fraternity at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) hosted their annual Shave2Save event on…

business

Cafè Campesino coffee available on GSW campus

AMERICUS — The Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) campus community can now find Café Campesino’s locally roasted, fair…

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Paul Pearson joins SGTC Aviation Department

AMERICUS — As the demand for careers in the aviation field continue to grow, South Georgia Technical College…

education

Moon phases

Schley County Elementary School students discovered a new way to model the moon phases. Mollie Dobbs’ fourth-grade science…