Local star signs Jets’ top pick

In one of the biggest sporting events of the year, Americus, Georgia native Tommy Sims stood next to athlete Quinton Couples on the stage of the Radio City Music Hall in New York as Couples received his personalized New York Jets jersey. Sims, a former football star, is now an NFL certified agent, and he saw his all hard work pay off in front of millions of viewers across the nation.
http://americustimesrecorder.com/sports/x1378310408/Local-star-signs-Jets-top-pick

Published: Fri, 04 May 2012 11:21:54 -0700

Southland star signs with GSW

Alex Lindsey will be continuing her softball career at the college level, and she will not have to move very far to accomplish that feat. Lindsey, the superstar pitcher for the Southland Academy Lady Raiders softball team, signed with the Georgia Southwestern State University Hurricanes on Tuesday.
http://americustimesrecorder.com/sports/x1968168947/Southland-star-signs-with-GSW

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 14:40:50 -0700

GSW/Kiwanis Club of Americus plan Boy Scout Merit Badge Camp

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) and the Kiwanis Club of Americus will co-sponsor a merit badge camp for Boy Scouts again this summer on the GSW campus and at other sites in Americus. GSW is providing the facilities and the Kiwanis Club of Americus is covering the cost of the camp.
http://americustimesrecorder.com/local/x201101418/GSW-Kiwanis-Club-of-Americus-plan-Boy-Scout-Merit-Badge-Camp

Published: Mon, 14 May 2012 16:39:29 -0700

May Wykle to speak at GSW Commencement May 5

AMERICUS — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) will hold its Spring 2012 Commencement ceremony at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 5 in Convocation Hall of the GSW Student Success Center. May Wykle, Ph.D. is the commencement speaker.
http://americustimesrecorder.com/local/x1585735216/May-Wykle-to-speak-at-GSW-Commencement-May-5

Published: Sat, 28 Apr 2012 15:26:05 -0700

Americus-Sumter County High excels in GHSA meet

AMERICUS — Americus-Sumter County High School participated in the Georgia High School Association region literary meet and placed in nine out of 10 categories for fine arts.
http://americustimesrecorder.com/local/x915983636/Americus-Sumter-County-High-excels-in-GHSA-meet

Published: Sat, 19 May 2012 15:57:03 -0700

Academic Bowl

Americus-Sumter County High School South Campus Academic Bowl Team brought home the trophy for the second consecutive year.
http://americustimesrecorder.com/local/x1647281384/Academic-Bowl

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 18:12:17 -0700

Senate 'dean' has served Georgia with distinction

Amid shifting political winds in Georgia, one of the closest things to a constant has been Sen. George Hooks.
http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2012/05/14/2047799/senate-dean-has-served-georgia.html

Published: Mon, 14 May 2012 12:37:34 -0700

Americus native selected 2012 outstanding scholar at GSW

AMERICUS — During Georgia Southwestern State University's (GSW) Honors Convocation earlier this month, art major Sunni Ann Zemblowski, a graduate of Americus-Sumter High School, was presented with the University's highest academic honor, the 2012 Outstanding Scholar Award.
http://americustimesrecorder.com/local/x157474951/Americus-native-selected-2012-outstanding-scholar-at-GSW

Published: Sat, 28 Apr 2012 16:35:51 -0700

Americus wants people to bike to work

Americus residents are being encouraged to ride their bikes to work on Friday.
http://www.walb.com/story/18441510/americus-wants-people-to-bike-to-work

Published: Wed, 16 May 2012 16:48:51 -0700

Americus senator to end legislative career

After three decades of service in the Georgia Senate, Democrat George Hooks has had enough. He will not seek a 17th-term as Senator for the 14th District.
http://www.walb.com/story/18374123/americus-senator-to-end-legislative-career

Published: Mon, 14 May 2012 08:57:32 -0700