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Missy Tiber era begins: GSW women’s basketball introduces new head coach
AMERICUS, GA – Georgia Southwestern State University has hired Missy Tiber as its new head women’s basketball coach earlier this month, but would officially be introduced with a press conference Tuesday morning. “We are very excited that Missy has accepted our offer to be the next head coach...
Roberta-Crawford Chamber of Commerce to host Georgia Jug Festival
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 19th Annual Georgia Jug Festival in Roberta is set to take place with events on May 17 and May 18. There will be events from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Old Knoxville Courthouse and events from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. at David Bailey Park.
WATCH: Georgia 2nd Congressional District Republican Debate
AMERICUS, Ga. (WTVM/WALB) - The four Republican candidate’s for Georgia’s 2nd Congressional District gathered for a debate in Americus on Monday, May 13. The debate was held in partnership with both WTVM (Columbus, GA) and WALB (Albany, GA) with representatives from both stations serving as panelists. Dr. Jason Berggren of Georgia Southwestern State University served as the moderator.
The strain of being “The Only Doctor” in Clay County GA; Oglethorpe grad headed to Belgium on Fulbright scholarship
WABE TV will premiere “The Only Doctor” documentary on May 14. The film follows Dr. Karen Kinsell, the owner of Clay County Medical Center. Kinsell is the only medical doctor in Clay County. After years of working without pay, the future of her practice is unknown as she moves closer to retirement. Rose talks with Kinsell and film director Matthew Hashiguchi about the documentary and the state of health care in Clay County.
South Georgia Technical College announces summer semester registration date
AMERICUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Summer classes begin Thursday, May 23 for South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) but there’s still time to register for the semester. In-person registration will take place May 21, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Americus campus and at the Crisp County center in Cordele. On the Americus campus, students […]
GSW and SGTC officials discuss ‘Two Great Choices, One Great Community’ efforts
Staff Reports Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) and South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) combined forces with the city of Americus, Sumter County officials and local business leaders in 2007 to begin promoting the positive educational opportunities offered in our area using the slogan, “Two Great Choices – One Great Community!” Today, South Georgia […] The post GSW and SGTC officials discuss ‘Two Great Choices, One Great Community’ efforts appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Schley County Emergency Management reports tornado, multiple power outages reported across Chattahoochee Valley
ELLAVILLE, Ga. (WTVM) - A tornado touched down in Ellaville, Schley County Emergency Management confirmed to News Leader 9. Sumter, Marion and Macon counties were also under tornado warnings, but they have since been lifted. According to the officials, there is no significant damage, but multiple trees are down and...
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