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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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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, ... Read more

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. ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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, ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, July 10, 2024 12:52 pm

Newsletter

Crawford has very high expectations for GSW women’s soccer program

In just a couple of months, the Georgia Southwestern State University women’s soccer team will embark on the 2024 season and newly-hired head coach Jacob ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Tuesday, July 9, 2024 2:08 pm

Newsletter

8u and 11u Kansas teams take care of business in DHBC league play

Both the 8u and 11u Kansas boys’ basketball teams took care of business in their respective Dwight Harris Boys Club (DHBC) basketball league games on ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Monday, July 8, 2024 8:11 pm

Newsletter

South Georgia Tech names assistant men’s basketball coach

By Su Ann Bird   South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford announced that Ray S. Johnson has been named as the new assistant ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Monday, July 8, 2024 2:15 pm

Newsletter

GSW Athletics leads the nation in community service

By Keith Michlig   Georgia Southwestern State University led all NCAA Division II institutions in documented community service hours generated during the 2023-24 academic year ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Tuesday, July 2, 2024 2:13 pm

education

Fourteen South Georgia Technical College students receive automotive scholarship established in memory of Erica Scannavino

By Su Ann Bird   Fourteen South Georgia Technical College students received the Erica Scannavino Scholarship for students enrolled in the Automotive Technology, Auto Collision ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Tuesday, July 2, 2024 1:54 pm

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