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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 ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Monday, February 19, 2024 2:14 pm

Sports

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 ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Friday, February 16, 2024 4:06 pm

Sports

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 ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Friday, February 16, 2024 3:11 pm

Sports

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 ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Friday, February 16, 2024 2:47 pm

Sports

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Friday, February 16, 2024 1:09 pm

Sports

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 – ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Thursday, February 15, 2024 11:05 pm

Sports

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Thursday, February 15, 2024 12:24 pm

Sports

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. ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, February 14, 2024 5:42 pm

Sports

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 ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, February 14, 2024 5:08 pm

Sports

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 ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, February 14, 2024 3:14 pm

Sports

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 ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, February 14, 2024 2:46 pm

Local news

Area Beat Report February 13, 2024

Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Allen, Tequila Shar’na (Bonded Out), 25, Disorderly Conduct/Public Drunkenness Barron, Pier Tra’Linna (In Jail), 20, Battery Cook, Irvin ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, February 14, 2024 2:36 pm

Sports

Raiders fall to Brookwood in region semis

AMERICUS – The Southland Academy Raiders (SAR) came into their Region 3-AAA semifinal game against Brookwood (BKW) with hopes of beating the Warriors for the ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, February 14, 2024 1:10 pm

Sports

GSW leads 20-team field after Day 1 at Spring Kickoff

From Staff Reports     ST. AUGUSTINE, FL – The eighth-ranked Georgia Southwestern men’s golf team posted a two-round score of 4-under par 572 on ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Tuesday, February 13, 2024 1:07 pm

Sports

Edwards departs for Bowling Green State University

From Staff Reports   AMERICUS – Georgia Southwestern State University Director of Athletics Mike Leeder announced today that Kerry Edwards has resigned as head women’s ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Tuesday, February 13, 2024 12:28 pm

Local news

Area Beat Report February 12, 2024

Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Jones, Devon Clinton (Charges dismissed), 21, Failure to Appear Shaw, Christopher Brody (In Jail), 39, Cruelty to Children/Battery ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Tuesday, February 13, 2024 12:00 pm

Sports

Panthers fall to Jeff Davis in regular season finale

From Staff Reports   AMERICUS – The Sumter County Panthers (SCHS) were hoping to end the regular season on a positive note at home against ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Monday, February 12, 2024 9:52 pm

Sports

Lady Wildcats topple Manchester in region tournament

From Staff Reports   MANCHESTER, GA – The Schley County Lady Wildcats (SCHS) traveled up to Manchester, GA on Monday and defeated the Manchester Lady ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Monday, February 12, 2024 9:33 pm

Sports

Sumter County girls throttle Jeff Davis in season finale

From Staff Reports   AMERICUS – The Sumter County Lady Panthers (SCHS) finished the regular season with a statement, as they throttled Jeff Davis by ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Monday, February 12, 2024 6:33 pm

Sports

Lady Raiders fall to Brookwood in region tournament

From Staff Reports   CHULA, GA – The Southland Academy Lady Raiders were defeated by Brookwood 43-33 in the first round of the GIAA Region ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Monday, February 12, 2024 6:03 pm

Sports

Sumter County boys tennis team shuts out Westside-Macon

From Staff Reports   AMERICUS – The Sumter County boys’ tennis team earned its first victory of the season with a 5-0 home victory over ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Monday, February 12, 2024 5:42 pm

Sports

Four Sumter County football players sign letters of intent on National Signing Day

AMERICUS – For four Sumter County football players, their hard work and dedication over the past four years has finally paid off. Wednesday, February 7, ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Monday, February 12, 2024 5:12 pm

Local news

Area Beat Report February 9 through 12, 2024

Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Alford, Luther (In Jail), 23, Purchase, possession, manufacture, Distribution or sale of Marijuana/Obstructing or hindering law enforcement officers/DUI-Alcohol ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Monday, February 12, 2024 4:41 pm

Sports

Hurricanes & Mocs Battle Through Two Extra Inning Games, GSW Wins Finale

From Staff Reports   AMERICUS – It took a total of 25 innings and eight hours on the diamond to decided a winner in the ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Monday, February 12, 2024 3:23 pm

Sports

SGTC Jets fall to South Georgia State College

By Su Ann Bird   WAYCROSS – The South Georgia Technical College Jets only made nine of 21 free-throws in a narrow 72 – 66 ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Monday, February 12, 2024 2:33 pm

Sports

Hurricanes earn most lopsided win of the season

From Staff Reports   AMERICUS – Sparked by a second half where they connected on nine three-point baskets, the Georgia Southwestern State University men’s basketball ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Monday, February 12, 2024 2:17 pm

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