Sports
GSW soccer teams earn 0-0 draws against Lander on Homecoming
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – Both the Georgia Southwestern State University men’s and women’s soccer teams competed extremely hard and turned in strong showings, ...
Ken Gustafson, Author at Americus Times-Recorder
Sports
Furlow Charter Lady Falcons Softball off to great start
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – The Furlow Charter Lady Falcons Softball team (FC) has gotten off to a great start in 2022. Having completed ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, September 26, 2022 12:10 pm
Sports
Wildcat defense dominates in Schley County’s victory at Macon County
MONTEZUMA, GA – It has been said that defense wins championships, particularly in the sport of football. While offense is still necessary for winning, this ...
by Ken Gustafson, Saturday, September 24, 2022 1:29 am
education
Georgia House Study Committee hosts meeting at SGTC on State and Local Law Enforcement Salaries
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – Members of the Georgia House Study Committee on State and Local Law Enforcement Salaries met with local and state ...
by Ken Gustafson, Friday, September 23, 2022 12:01 pm
education
SGTC employees give generously to Foundation TechForce 2022 Fund Drive
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – The South Georgia Technical College faculty and staff kicked off the internal portion of the SGTC Foundation’s 2022 TechForce ...
by Ken Gustafson, Friday, September 23, 2022 11:45 am
education
Former SGTC assistant coach Demetrius Colson joins PCC as women’s basketball JUCO ambassador
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – Former South Georgia Technical College and Georgia Highland’s assistant women’s basketball coach Demetrius Colson has been named as the ...
by Ken Gustafson, Friday, September 23, 2022 11:20 am
education
Culinary Arts Advisory Committee Meets at SGTC
From Staff Reports Americus – The South Georgia Technical College Culinary Arts program advisory committee met recently in The Landings Culinary Arts Dining Room on ...
by Ken Gustafson, Thursday, September 22, 2022 3:35 pm
Sports
Lady Wildcats sweep Macon County in doubleheader
From Staff Reports ELLAVILLE – The Schley County Lady Wildcats Softball Team (SCHS) snapped its three-game losing streak on Tuesday, September 20 by drubbing ...
by Ken Gustafson, Thursday, September 22, 2022 2:55 pm
News
Area Beat Report September 21 to 22
Americus PD Media Arrest Summary Peters, Jessica Monique, 32, Driving while license suspended or revoked – Misdemeanor Spivey, Cory Jovan, 25, Driving while license suspended ...
by Ken Gustafson, Thursday, September 22, 2022 1:57 pm
Sports
Hurricanes fall at Young Harris in dominating fashion
From Staff Reports YOUNG HARRIS, GA – The Georgia Southwestern State University Men’s Soccer Team (GSW) made the trip up to the North Georgia ...
by Ken Gustafson, Thursday, September 22, 2022 1:17 pm
Sports
Lady Hurricanes play to 1-1 draw against Dalton State
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – The Georgia Southwestern State University Women’s Soccer Team (GSW) took a 1-0 lead in the 59th minute of its ...
by Ken Gustafson, Thursday, September 22, 2022 12:25 pm
Sports
Seven-run fifth inning propels Lady Raiders to victory over Brookwood
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – After their 12-4 defeat at the hands of First Presbyterian Day School on Monday, September 19, the Southland Academy ...
by Ken Gustafson, Thursday, September 22, 2022 11:02 am
Sports
Great Day for Furlow Charter at Marion County Invitational Meet
From Staff Reports BUENA VISTA, GA – Saturday, September 17 was a great day for both the Furlow Charter (FC) Falcons and Lady ...
by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, September 21, 2022 4:33 pm
News
Area Beat Report September 19 and 20
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Boyce, Micahel Edgar (Bonded Out), 47, Failure to Appear Cannon, Wesley Pernell (In Jail), 24, Entering Automobile/criminal Trespass ...
by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, September 21, 2022 2:09 pm
Sports
Raiders fall to Warriors in Damascus
From Staff Reports DAMASCUS, GA – Having won a hard-fought victory over Gatewood in Eatonton the week before, the Southland Academy Football Team ...
by Ken Gustafson, Tuesday, September 20, 2022 8:55 pm
Sports
Wildcats take care of Central Talbotton on Homecoming Night
ELLAVILLE – It did not take long for the Schley County High School Football Team (SCHS) to establish itself and to show in decisive fashion ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, September 19, 2022 2:19 pm
education
Americus Mayor signs proclamation declaring Thursday, September 22 as GSW’s Day of Giving
By Chelsea Collins AMERICUS – On September 15, Americus Mayor Lee Kinnamon signed a proclamation announcing Thursday, September 22, 2022 as the fourth annual ...
by Ken Gustafson, Friday, September 16, 2022 5:56 am
education
‘Going the Extra Mile @ South Georgia Tech’ is theme for SGTC Foundation TechForce 2022 Fund Drive
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – “Going the Extra Mile @ South Georgia Tech” is the theme for the South Georgia Technical College Foundation’s 2022 ...
by Ken Gustafson, Friday, September 16, 2022 5:40 am
Sports
Panthers unable to stop running game in loss to Northside-Columbus
COLUMBUS – The Sumter County Panthers (1-3) struggled to stop the running attack of the Northside-Columbus Patriots (NHS), more specifically the running attack of NHS ...
by Ken Gustafson, Friday, September 16, 2022 5:21 am
Sports
Lozano’s goal and assist lead Hurricanes to big win at Clayton State
From Staff Reports MORROW, GA – GSW redshirt freshman forward Alexander Lozano scored a goal and tallied an assist to help lead the Georgia ...
by Ken Gustafson, Thursday, September 15, 2022 5:45 pm
Sports
GSW Women’s Soccer Team earns program’s largest margin of victory over PBC opponent
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – The Georgia Southwestern State University Women’s Soccer Team (GSW) defeated the Albany State Lady Golden Rams 4-0 at Hurricane ...
by Ken Gustafson, Thursday, September 15, 2022 5:18 pm
Local news
Sumter County BOC approves list of roads selected for radar detectors by Sumter County Sheriff’s Office
AMERICUS – At its September Work Session held on Tuesday, September 12, the Sumter County Board of Commissioners (BOC) voted unanimously to approve a list ...
by Ken Gustafson, Thursday, September 15, 2022 4:41 pm
Sports
Lady Wildcats fall to Perry In extra innings
ELLAVILLE – In the bottom of the sixth inning of Schley County’s rematch against Perry (PHS), the Lady Wildcats (SCHS) trailed 6-2 before scoring four ...
by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, September 14, 2022 10:54 pm
News
Area Beat Report September 7 through 12
Americus PD Media Arrest Summary Brown, James, 41, Disorderly Conduct Glover, Dejean Dewayne, 30, Theft by receiving property stolen in another state – felony/DUI-Refusal/Reckless Conduct ...
by Ken Gustafson, Tuesday, September 13, 2022 9:44 pm
Sports
Furlow Charter Lady Falcons finish fifth at Lee County Invitational
LESBURG, GA – The Furlow Charter Lady Falcons Cross Country Team (FC) turned in a fifth place finish in the team standings at the annual ...
by Ken Gustafson, Tuesday, September 13, 2022 8:29 pm
Local news
Area Beat Report September 6
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Garry, Wyshennica Monique (In Jail), 30, Criminal Damage to Property – 2nd degree Kitchens, Treyvon (In Jail), 21, ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, September 12, 2022 10:25 pm
Sports
Schley County Lady Wildcats fall to Hawkinsville in pitchers’ duel
From Staff Reports HAWKINSVILLE, GA – The Schley County Lady Wildcats Softball Team (SCHS) could not get its offense on track against Hawkinsville starting ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, September 12, 2022 9:23 pm
Sports
Lady Hurricanes open PBC play with loss at North Georgia
From Staff Reports DAHLONEGA, GA – The Georgia Southwestern State University Women’s Soccer Team (GSW) traveled up to Dahlonega, GA in hopes beginning Peach ...