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Former SGTC Assistant basketball coach Reco Dawson named as Shelton State Men’s Basketball Coach
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – Former South Georgia Technical College assistant men’s basketball coach and head coach ...
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Area Beat Report September 7 and 8
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Battle, Wanda Denise (In Jail), 50, Probation Violation Brown, Traveon Markise ...
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GSW will ‘Propel’ students forward by raising $1 million in scholarship funds
By Chelsea Collins AMERICUS – There is a powerful force behind many Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) ...
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Area Beat Report September 2 to 6
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Brown, Jakeemi Hoderkia (Bonded Out), 29, DUI-Alcohol Chambliss, D’Anthony Rashad ( ...
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Partnership with BallotTrax Adds Confidence and Convenience to Mail Voting
Atlanta- Last week, Georgia’s Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced the start of the absentee ballot request period ...
education
Sumter County Board of Education discusses needed repairs and upgrades
The Sumter County Board of Education (BOE) met for their work session on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at ...
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Area Beat Report September 1, 2022
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Christmas, Kenneth Morrell (In Jail), 63, Failure to Appear Floyd, Earnest ...
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Americus Police Department seeks information on aggravated assualt
Press Release from Americus Police Department On September 1, 2022 at approximately 5:48 PM officers of the Americus ...
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Word to the wise this Labor Day
This Monday, September 5, 2022, the nation will celebrate Labor Day. Labor Day serves as a signpost for ...
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Sumter County welcomes another industry to the community
On August 30, 2022, on Brady Road, GMM Pfaudler JDS officially cut the ribbon on their manufacturing industry. ...
education
SGTC Culinary Arts students gain hands-on experience
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – The South Georgia Technical College Culinary Arts students are gaining practical experience ...
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South Georgia Tech’s new CDL initiative helping area companies
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – South Georgia Technical College is “going the extra mile” by working with ...
education
Hillman gladly shares her experience at South Georgia Tech
AMERICUS – Sherri Hillman of Montezuma, has encouraged others to think about their future and try one of the ...
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Area Beat Report Aug 29
Americus PD Media Arrest Summary Dowdell, Rita, 51, Obstruction of Law Enforcement Officers/Expired license without proof of renewal ...
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Marcus Harris hired as SGTC Basic Law Enforcement instructor
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – Marcus D. Harris of Leesburg has joined South Georgia Technical College as ...
education
SGTC’s Zakyah Cameron receives Daphne Lodge Culinary Arts Scholarship from the SGTC Foundation
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – Zakyah Cameron of Bonaire, GA, a Culinary Arts student at South Georgia ...
education
GSW Pi Kappa Phi fraternity endows legacy scholarship
By Chelsea Collins AMERICUS —Alumni from the Gamma Xi Chapter of the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity endowed ...
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Area Beat Report Aug 25 and 26
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Barnette, John Michael (In Jail), 41, Criminal Trespass Westbrook, Anthony Deon ...
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Area Beat Report August 23 and 24 2022
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Cooper, Brittany Nicole (In Jail), 32, Battery/Cruelty to Children-depriving of necessary ...
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Blood Drive to be Held September 13 at South Georgia Tech
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – The American Red Cross will conduct a blood drive on Tuesday, September ...
education
TEAS Test to be Administered at SGTC
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – South Georgia Technical College will host TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) ...
education
Horsley named Accounting Technician at South Georgia Tech
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – Jacqueline Horsley of Preston, GA, has been hired as an Accounting Technician for ...
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Georgia eWIC is Coming to the Southwest Health District
By: Staff Reports Albany, GA— The Southwest Health District will be rolling out a new electronic system for ...
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Sam Excursion Train Wins State Award
Staff Reports SAM Shortline’s manager Chris Lockwood was among several Georgia State Park and Historic Site employees honored ...
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Eric Finch Recognized for His Service to the Boys and Girls Club
By: Tracy K. Hall Tim Wofford, Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Albany which oversees ...
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The Eternal Flame
By: Tracy K. Hall Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines “eternal flame” as “a small fire that is kept burning as ...
education
SGTC hosts “Meet the Dean” reception
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – South Georgia Technical College Academic Dean Dr. David Finley hosted over 200 ...
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Sumter County Board of Commissioners approves policy for courthouse memorials and Ameri Green amendment
AMERICUS – At its monthly regular meeting on Tuesday, August 16, the Sumter County Board of Commissioners (BOC) ...