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Basketball · AmericusBy Ken Gustafson and Keith Michlig, GSW Associate Director of Athletics for Communications and Marketing AMERICUS – Newly-hired Georgia Southwestern State University women’s head basketball coach Missy Tiber was formally introduced at a press conference at the GSW Storm Dome on Tuesday, May 14. Tiber was officially hired back in April. “It’s a great opportunity for me and my family,” Tiber said. “I really feel like this is a sense of home. I a…See the Story
Missy Tiber formally introduced as GSW’s new women’s head basketball coach - Americus Times-Recorder
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Americus · AmericusSumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary
Carter, Elijah Amarau (In Jail), 19, Giving false name, address or birthdate to law enforcement officer/Obstructing or hindering law enforcement officers Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Incident Reports 5/9
120 Pecan Terrace at 1:01 a.m., Information for officer 500 West Lamar St. at Sumter County Courthouse at 9:47 a.m., Lost or stolen tag Memorial Mile at US Hwy 19 N at 10:02 a.m., …See the Story
Area Beat Report May 9, 2024 - Americus Times-Recorder
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Atlanta Braves · AmericusAmericus City Manager Diadra Powell held a discussion open to the public on April 29 th . Terri Crawford expressed “concerns about the downtown area and the historic district. The sidewalks are horrendous. I have fallen on Church Street where there was actually a paver missing.” Crawford mentioned that the closure of the South Lee Street bridge put more pressure on the historic district. She added this caused potential problems for pedestrians. …See the Story
Americus City Manager Diadra Powell Hears Citizen Concerns April 29 th - Americus Times-Recorder
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Theft · AmericusSumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary
Battle, Nathaniel (Bonded Out), 65, Battery/Obstructing or hindering persons trying to make an emergency phone call Lanier, Erica Devone (Bonded Out), 36, Theft by taking – Misdemeanor/Theft by Deception Lawson, Christopher Sean (In Jail), 34, Probation Violation/Criminal Damage to property–second degree/Exploitation and intimidation of disabled adults, elderly persons and residents/Terroristi…See the Story
Area Beat Report May 7, 2024 - Americus Times-Recorder
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Americus · Americusby Chelsea Collins Director of Marketing and Communications Department of University Relations It has been an incredible honor and privilege to serve Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) and the Americus community for the past seven years as the institution’s 11th President. After careful consideration and reflection, I’ve accepted the Presidential role at Stephen F. Austin State University in Texas. While my wife, Kristi, and I look forw…See the Story
Dr. Neal Weaver, GSW’s 11th President, bids farewell to campus and Americus community - Americus Times-Recorder
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Americus · AmericusSumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary
Baker, William (in Jail), 53, Probation Violation Douglas, Calvin Shamon (In Jail), 58, Parole Violation Harris, Shaunya Na’Sayeh (Bonded Out), 25, Hit and Run/Obstructing and hindering law enforcement officers/Failure to obey stop sign/Failure to signal lane change or turn/Hands Free device – first offense/Improper passing in no passing zone/Passing on a hill or curve/Reckless Driving/Distrac…See the Story
Area Beat Report May 6, 2024 - Americus Times-Recorder
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Theft · AmericusSumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary
Angry, Tyrone Emanuel (In Jail), 50, Theft By Shoplifting/Criminal Trespass/Violation of sex offender registration/Probation Violation/Failure to Appear Clark, Clifford Leslie (In Jail), 45, City Probation Furlow, Robert Lee (Bonded Out), 59, Disorderly Conduct/Failure to Appear Lucas, Jalen Wayne (In Jail), 30, Open Container in Vehicle/Driving while license suspended or revoked/Failure to ob…See the Story
Area Beat Report May 3 through 6, 2024 - Americus Times-Recorder
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Raiders · AmericusELLAVILLE – The Schley County Wildcats showed why they are one of the top teams in the state in Class A Division 2, as they swept the Towns County Indians 11-1 and 8-4 at Wildcat Park to move on to the third round of the GHSA Class A Division 2 state baseball playoffs. In the first game of the best of three-game series, the Wildcats scored 11 runs on 13 hits. Oscar Lloyd led the Wildcats’ attack by going 3 for 3 at the plate with an RBI and thre…See the Story
Wildcats sweep Towns County in second round of playoffs - Americus Times-Recorder
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