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Valdosta State University announces Summer 2018 graduates
VALDOSTA — Valdosta State University announces the members of its graduating class of Summer 2018. Local graduates include…
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Local student earns spot on Summer 2018 Dean’s List at VSU
VALDOSTA — Amanda Sumner of Plains has earned a spot on the Summer 2018 Dean’s List at Valdosta…
education
Americus native graduates from U.S. Naval Academy
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Matthew Ledger of Americus successfully completed four years of challenging academic, physical, and professional military…
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Your take: Oct. 3, 2018.2
In a recent called meeting, the Southland Academy Junior Beta Club members elected officers. They are President, Tanner…
education
Your take: Oct. 3, 2018.1
Cindy Hollomon’s fourth-grade class at Schley County Elementary Schools wrote and published ‘Color Poems.’ The students discussed sensory…
education
Local native honored with highest U.S. award for teachers, mentors in STEM
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), with the National Science Foundation…
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Neal Weaver to be formally inaugurated as Georgia Southwestern’s 11th president
AMERICUS — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) will inaugurate Neal R. Weaver, Ph.D., as its 11th president in…
agriculture
Local 4-Her grows HUMONGOUS watermelon
Sumter County 4-H’er, John Ayden Gorton, grew the largest watermelon for the Georgia 4-H’s 2018 Watermelon Growing Contest.…
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GSW School of Business Beta Gamma Sigma chapter recognized as Honors Chapter
From Staff Reports AMERICUS — The Beta Gamma Sigma Board of Governors recently notified Georgia Southwestern State University…
education
Your take: Sept. 29, 2018
Sumter County Primary School celebrated Grandparents’ Week Sept. 10-14 with a luncheon for each grade and grandparents. The…
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Local student earns spot on Summer 2018 Dean’s List at VSU
VALDOSTA — Amanda Sumner of Plains has earned a spot on the Summer 2018 Dean’s List at Valdosta…
education
SGTC part of $3M STEM grant
From Staff Reports AMERICUS — South Georgia Technical College and Georgia Southwestern State University are part of a…
business
INSPIRE Sumter announces 1st class
From Staff Reports AMERICUS — Sumter County Chamber of Commerce announces the first class of INSPIRE Sumter, a…
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Candidate forum slated for Oct. 16
A general election candidate forum for Georgia State House District 138 will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday,…
education
Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex officials visit SGTC
From Staff Reports AMERICUS — Three officials from the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex (WR-ALC), Robins Air Force…
education
Your take: Sept. 26, 2018
Mary Ann Hammack’s first-grade students at Sumter County Primary School are working together to create groups of 10…
education
Schley ranks 7th in state for grad rate
ELLAVILLE — The Georgia Department of Education announced graduation cohort rates for 2018. Cohort rates are the percentages…
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Southland’s 2018 Homecoming Queen crowned
The 2018 Homecoming Court was recognized at halftime of the Southland Academy football game on Friday night. Once…
education
South Georgia Tech CNA program ranked nationally
From Staff Reports AMERICUS — South Georgia Technical College’s Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) program has been ranked as…
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Our take: Sept. 22, 2018
Southland Academy held its homecoming parade through downtown Americus Thursday afternoon. Shown here are the Southland Academy cheerleaders.
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Your take: Sept. 22, 2018
Peggy Roquemore’s first graders at Southland Academy have been watching a miniature pineapple grow in their classroom. Imagine…
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What she did last summer ….
By Beth Alston Local high school student chosen for elite experience AMERICUS — When Bentlee Roberson of Americus,…
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Smithville student graduates Kennesaw State
KENNESAW — Kennesaw State University recently welcomed its newest class of graduates. Alexandria Anthony of Smithville graduated with…
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Troy University recognizes students for completing IMPACT
TROY, Ala. — Troy University recognized new students who have completed IMPACT orientation and enrolled in classes for…
education
Your take: Sept. 19,2018
Third-grade students at Sumter County Elementary School from Michele Mauldin’s class, are shown performing a science experiment that…
education
On campus: Sept. 19, 2018
AMERICUS — The following local residents made the Summer 2018 Academic Achievement List at Georgia Southwestern State University…
education
Civil Air Patrol visits Americus-Sumter High
AMERICUS — Two United States “Civil Air Patrol” (CAP) officers visited Americus-Sumter High School (ASHS) recently to promote…
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GSW, Andersonville NHS to honor POW/MIA with Convocation
AMERICUS — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) and Andersonville National Historic Site will host the 13th annual Prisoner…
