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Panthers score come-from-behind victory over Worth County
AMERICUS – The Sumter County Varsity Boys Soccer Team trailed Worth County 2-1 in the second half, but thanks to two goals from Juan Aguirre ...
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Local News
Area Beat Report March 1 through 3, 2024
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Braye, Laquintin Lavez (In Jail), 22, conspiracy to commit a felony Brown, Kaylin Denise (In Jail), 26, Obstructing ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, March 4, 2024 1:58 pm
Local News
Area Beat Report February 29, 20204
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Braye, Laquintin Lavez (In Jail), 32, Conspiracy to commit a felony Brown, Natashia Lekeish (Bonded Out), 42, Failure ...
by Ken Gustafson, Friday, March 1, 2024 2:11 pm
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Lady Hurricanes Rally to Win in OT, Capture Consecutive PBC Titles
From Staff Reports MORROW, GA – The 10th-ranked Georgia Southwestern State University women’s basketball team rallied from 10 points down with 3:45 remaining in ...
by Ken Gustafson, Friday, March 1, 2024 1:32 pm
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McCollum earns NCBWA Division II National Pitcher of the Week
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – Georgia Southwestern State University senior right-handed pitcher Nick McCollum has been named the NCAA Division II National Pitcher of ...
by Ken Gustafson, Friday, March 1, 2024 1:13 pm
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Jets overcome 18-point deficit to beat South Georgia State
By Su Ann Bird AMERICUS – Sophomore guard Deonte Williams scored 31 points to lead the South Georgia Technical College Jets to a come from ...
by Ken Gustafson, Friday, March 1, 2024 12:59 pm
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Sumter County tennis teams earn split against Hawkinsville
AMERICUS – The Sumter County boys and girls tennis teams (SCHS) were able to earn a split against Hawkinsville (HHS) on Thursday at the Sumter ...
by Ken Gustafson, Friday, March 1, 2024 12:43 pm
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Clark’s home run propels Wildcats past Harris County
ELLAVILLE – After their 20-6 thrashing of Marion County the day before, the Schley County Wildcats (SCHS) took the field at Wildcat Park on Wednesday ...
by Ken Gustafson, Thursday, February 29, 2024 3:10 pm
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Southland tennis teams sweep Hawkinsville
AMERICUS – The Southland Academy boys and girls tennis teams both earned victories over Hawkinsville. The Raiders won by the score of 5-0 and the ...
by Ken Gustafson, Thursday, February 29, 2024 2:35 pm
Local News
Area Beat Report February 28, 2024
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Burnam, Ronald James (In Jail), 39, Hold for Macon County Hubbard, Daisy (In Jail), 54, Failure to Appear ...
by Ken Gustafson, Thursday, February 29, 2024 1:27 pm
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Area Beat Report February 26, 2024
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Fuller, Jeremi Jerod (In Jail), 35, Possession of Marijuana with intent to distribute Johnson, Adrian Alexander (Bonded Out), ...
by Ken Gustafson, Tuesday, February 27, 2024 1:59 pm
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Jets, Lady Jets secure GCAA wins over Southern Crescent
By Su Ann Bird AMERICUS – The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets set a new all-time record for most points scored in a ...
by Ken Gustafson, Tuesday, February 27, 2024 1:10 pm
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SGTC Lady Jet Vera Gunaydin earns GCAA Player of Week honors
By Su Ann Bird AMERICUS – South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Lady Jet Vera Gunaydin was selected as the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) ...
by Ken Gustafson, Tuesday, February 27, 2024 12:42 pm
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Sumter County tennis teams earn sweep over Monroe
From Staff Reports ALBANY – Both the Sumter County boys and girls tennis teams earned wins over Monroe on Monday. The Lady Panthers won ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, February 26, 2024 7:14 pm
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Schley County Lady Wildcats’ season comes to an end with loss to Greenforest Academy
From Staff Reports LITHONIA, GA – The Schley County Lady Wildcats’ season came to an end Wednesday, as they lost to Greenforest Academy ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, February 26, 2024 6:43 pm
Local news
Area Beat Report February 23 through 25, 2024
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Calloway, Dayton Rashard (Time Served), 33, Weekender Cochran, Kacey, Jacollin (transferred to another jail), 21, Holding for Houston ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, February 26, 2024 6:30 pm
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GSW Baseball Team sweeps #4 ranked Indianapolis
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – The Georgia Southwestern State University baseball team completed a three-game series sweep of No. 4 University of Indianapolis over ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, February 26, 2024 5:07 pm
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Numerous personal records and a school record broken at the Alice Coachman High School Invitational
From Staff Reports ALBANY, GA – The Furlow Charter boys and girls track and field teams opened up the regular season on a ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, February 26, 2024 4:27 pm
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Southland’s Grady Young signs Clay Targets Scholarship with Emmanuel University
AMERICUS – Southland Academy senior Grady Young signed a scholarship to compete in Clay Targets at Emmanuel University, an NCAA Division 2 school in Franklin ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, February 26, 2024 3:22 pm
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Errors prove costly in Wildcats’ loss to Worth County
ELLAVILLE – The Schley County varsity baseball team (SCHS) was hoping to improve its record to 4-0 on Friday when the Wildcats faced Worth County, ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, February 26, 2024 12:20 pm
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Lady Panthers’ season comes to an end with loss at Central (Macon)
From Staff Reports MACON – The Sumter County Lady Panthers’ season came to an end Friday, as they were defeated by Central (Macon) 51-24 ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, February 26, 2024 10:31 am
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Panthers’ season comes to an end with loss to Southwest Macon
AMERICUS –The Sumter County Panthers (SCHS) were hoping to continue their magical run through the playoffs with a home win over Southwest Macon (SWM). Unfortunately ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, February 26, 2024 10:05 am
Local news
Area Beat Report February 22, 2024
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Bishop, Anna Marie (Bonded Out), 36, Failure to Appear Boyd, Raheem Hasson (In Jail), 36, Back for court ...
by Ken Gustafson, Friday, February 23, 2024 3:03 pm
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Sumter County tennis teams earn split at Crisp County
From Staff Reports CORDELE – The Sumter County boys and girls tennis teams traveled over to Cordele on Thursday to compete against the Crisp ...
by Ken Gustafson, Friday, February 23, 2024 2:16 pm
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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 ...
by Ken Gustafson, Thursday, February 22, 2024 4:57 pm
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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
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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 ...
