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GSW upsets #10 North Georgia
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – The Georgia Southwestern State University men’s basketball team (GSW) overcame an eight-point halftime deficit to upset 10th-ranked University of ...
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Lady Jets Defeat Georgia Highlands 101-63
By Pat Peacock AMERICUS – The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets jumped out to an early lead and never relinquished it, as they ...
by Ken Gustafson, Thursday, February 22, 2024 3:07 pm
Local news
Area Beat Report February 21, 2024
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Arnold, Walter Edward (In Jail), 42, Identity Theft/Driving while license suspended or revoked/Seat Belt Violation/Giving false name, address ...
by Ken Gustafson, Thursday, February 22, 2024 2:33 pm
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Lady Panthers get by Thomson in first round of state playoffs
AMERICUS – At the end of the third quarter, the Sumter County Lady Panthers (SCHS) had a 35-28 lead, but the Thomson Lady Bulldogs went ...
by Ken Gustafson, Thursday, February 22, 2024 1:45 pm
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Panthers edge out Laney in first round of state playoffs
AMERICUS – The Sumter County Panthers (SCHS) were able to make enough plays down the stretch to edge out the Laney Wildcats (LHS) by the ...
by Ken Gustafson, Thursday, February 22, 2024 12:47 pm
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Sumter County tennis teams earn sweep of Furlow Charter
AMERICUS – Both the Sumter County boys’ and girls’ tennis teams (SCHS) were able to earns wins over Furlow Charter on Tuesday at the Sumter ...
by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, February 21, 2024 4:45 pm
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Southland’s Fisher Britt signs fishing scholarship with Montevallo University
AMERICUS – Another local high school athlete has realized his dream to compete at the next level. Southland Academy senior Fisher Britt signed a letter ...
by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, February 21, 2024 3:55 pm
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Area Beat Report February 20, 2024
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Bass, Billie Jo (Bonded Out), 49, Identity Theft/Theft by Deception Bass, Cyrus L (In Jail), 51, Identity Theft/Theft ...
by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, February 21, 2024 2:42 pm
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Lady Raiders’ season comes to an end at Terrell Academy
DAWSON, GA – The Southland Academy Lady Raiders (SAR) had their season come to an end Tuesday night, as the Lady Eagles of Terrell Academy ...
by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, February 21, 2024 12:32 pm
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Lady Jets take GCAA win over Albany Tech
By Su Ann Bird AMERICUS – Seventy-one free throws were shot in the South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets impressive 75 – 67 Georgia Collegiate ...
by Ken Gustafson, Tuesday, February 20, 2024 1:48 pm
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Area Beat Report February 19, 2024
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Perez-Mochilum, Antonio (In Jail), 33, Sentenced to serve 72 hours w/ Cred Sailor, Anthony Duane (In Jail), 28, ...
by Ken Gustafson, Tuesday, February 20, 2024 1:24 pm
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GSW Baseball Team completes sweep of Colorado Christian
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – The Georgia Southwestern State University baseball team (GSW) completed a three-game sweep of Colorado Christian University with an 11-10 ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, February 19, 2024 4:37 pm
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Panthers capture region championship with win over Dodge County
From Staff Reports EASTMAN, GA – The Sumter County varsity boys basketball team (SCHS) was able to capture the Region 1-AA Tournament championship ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, February 19, 2024 3:26 pm
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Lady Panthers fall to Dodge County in region final
From Staff Reports EASTMAN, GA – The Sumter County varsity girls basketball team (SCHS) was able to make it to the Region 1-AA ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, February 19, 2024 2:59 pm
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Jets end six-game road trip with win over Gordon College
By Su Ann Bird BARNESVILLE, GA – The South Georgia Technical College Jets ended a six-game road trip with an impressive 97 – ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, February 19, 2024 2:26 pm
Local news
Area Beat Report February 16 through 18, 2024
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Avriett, Robert Lee (In Jail), 33, Obstructing or hindering law enforcement officers/Possession of Marijuana/Possession of stolen property (Firearms)/Terroristic ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, February 19, 2024 2:14 pm
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Sumter County girls and boys tennis teams earn wins over Dougherty
AMERICUS – The Sumter County boys and girls tennis teams (SCHS) were able to earn solid wins over Dougherty on Thursday at the Sumter County ...
by Ken Gustafson, Friday, February 16, 2024 4:06 pm
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Panthers dominate Fitzgerald in semis, advance to region title game
From Staff Reports EASTMAN, GA – The Sumter County varsity boys basketball team defeated Fitzgerald in dominating fashion by the score of 60-37 on ...
by Ken Gustafson, Friday, February 16, 2024 3:11 pm
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Lady Panthers rout Worth County and advance to region title game
From Staff Reports EASTMAN, GA – The Sumter County Lady Panthers (SCHS) took care of business on Thursday by routing Worth County 75-29 ...
by Ken Gustafson, Friday, February 16, 2024 2:47 pm
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Lady Panthers rout Worth County and advance to region title game
From Staff Reports EASTMAN, GA – The Sumter County Lady Panthers (SCHS) took care of business on Thursday by routing Worth County 75-29 ...
by Ken Gustafson, Friday, February 16, 2024 2:45 pm
Local news
Area Beat Report February 15, 2024
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Avriette, Robert Lee (In Jail), 32, Obstructing or hindering law enforcement officers/Possession of Marijuana/Possessing or receiving stolen property ...
by Ken Gustafson, Friday, February 16, 2024 1:09 pm
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Jets, Lady Jets split with Albany Tech in GCAA match-up
By Su Ann Bird ALBANY, GA – The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets secured their sixth consecutive win Wednesday with a 76 – ...
by Ken Gustafson, Thursday, February 15, 2024 11:05 pm
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Clutch play down the stretch leads to victory for Raiders
AMERICUS – The Southland Academy Raiders (SAR) came into the third place game of the GIAA Region 3-AAA Tournament against Tiftarea Academy (TA) with hopes ...
by Ken Gustafson, Thursday, February 15, 2024 10:50 pm
Local News
Area Beat Report February 14, 2024
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Brown, David Lyndale (In Jail), 44, Probation Violation Harris, Algemean Antonia (In Jail), 44, Receipt, possession or transfer ...
by Ken Gustafson, Thursday, February 15, 2024 12:24 pm
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Sumter County tennis teams earn split with Cook
From Staff Reports ADEL, GA – The Sumter County boys and girls tennis teams earned a split against the Cook Hornets and Lady Hornets. ...
by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, February 14, 2024 5:42 pm
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Schley County boys’ season comes to an end
From Staff Reports BUTLER – The Schley County varsity boys’ basketball season came to an end Tuesday, as they fell to Taylor County ...
by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, February 14, 2024 5:08 pm
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Loran Smith’s Sports Column: Super Memories
Mecole Hardman will be long remembered when Super Bowl histories are recalled. His three-yard touchdown catch was not that spectacular as spectacular plays go, but ...
by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, February 14, 2024 3:14 pm
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Panthers defeat Jeff Davis in first round of region tournament
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – The Sumter County Panthers (SCHS) took the first step in their quest for a state tournament berth by beating ...
