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The City of Americus continues to shine despite a global pandemic
By: Nicole Kirksey, City of Americus Since 2020, the pandemic has dominated the headlines and contributed to a shift in corporate and governmental culture. ...
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Columns
Americus History Trails
By: Evan A. Kutzler On Saturday, April 23, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., the Sumter Historic Trust will unveil the “Americus History Trails,” at the Lee ...
by admin, Wednesday, April 20, 2022 8:19 am
community
Showcasing what Americus has to offer
By: Nicole Kirksey, Director of Tourism, City of Americus For years now, the Department of Tourism has been gathering information to share with potential visitors ...
by admin, Friday, April 1, 2022 12:29 pm
education
Sumter County 4-H’ers excel at Southwest District Colverleaf Project Achievement
Saturday, March 19, 2022, nine Sumter County 4-H’ers competed in the spring Cloverleaf District Project Achievement (DPA) with Georgia 4-H. Over 280 youth in grades ...
by admin, Wednesday, March 23, 2022 9:14 am
clubs/organizations
Local Alpha Kappa Alpha donates books in support of Women’s History Month
The Rho Sigma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, in Americus Georgia, recently donated books to the Lake Blackshear Regional Library System, ...
by admin, Wednesday, March 23, 2022 8:36 am
Columns
First Lady’s leave their mark in history
By Leila Case Emily Woodyard of Macon presented an interesting talk on “Lesser Known First Lady’s” to members of the Daughters of the American Revolution ...
by admin, Thursday, March 17, 2022 3:23 pm
News
Allie Murray Smith inducted into Hall of Fame
MACON – In tribute to Allie Murray Smith, a great contingent of Plains residents was among the largest-ever crowd to attend the Georgia Women of ...
by admin, Thursday, March 17, 2022 3:18 pm
Editorials
The Layers of a St. Patrick’s Day Postcard
By: Evan Kutzler On March 17, 1910, “H” mailed a postcard to Loretta Hennessy in Macon, Georgia. The message section contained the following poem: “Holy ...
by admin, Thursday, March 17, 2022 7:31 am
News Main
Tornado watch until 1:00pm Wednesday March 9, 2022
A tornado watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for Sumter and surrounding counties. There is a possibility for severe storms today. Heavy ...
by admin, Wednesday, March 9, 2022 8:29 am
Letters to editor
Biden taking action to lower costs while Republicans have no plans for Georgians
From: Bobby Fuse, Jr.: Democratic Party of Georgia, Second Congressional District Chairman The world is still coping with the shockwaves of the COVID-19 pandemic – ...
by admin, Thursday, March 3, 2022 10:30 am
Columns
Saving Places, Telling Stories
By: Evan Kutzler Hancock Drive in Americus has a medley of historic homes. A walk along this street will reveal neither a time capsule of ...
by admin, Tuesday, March 1, 2022 4:10 pm
Obituaries
Lynda McDonald Holloway: February 17, 2022
On Thursday February 17, 2022, loving grandmother, mother, sister and friend, Lynda McDonald Holloway went home to heaven to be with the Lord and her ...
by admin, Wednesday, February 23, 2022 3:26 pm
News Main
Phoebe reports COVID-19 numbers February 8, 2022
Albany, Ga. – As of Tuesday morning, these were Phoebe’s COVID-19 numbers: Total COVID-19 Patients in Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital – 97 Total COVID-19 Patients in ...
by admin, Tuesday, February 8, 2022 3:17 pm
community
Sumter County awarded over $25 million to support broadband expansion
Americus, GA – On Tuesday, February 1, 2022, Governor Brian Kemp announced the One Sumter Economic Development Foundation would receive over $25 Million in American ...
by admin, Thursday, February 3, 2022 9:41 am
business
Jim Reid elected to IA Board of Directors
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA (January 26, 2022) — The Irrigation Association is pleased to announce that James C. Reid Jr., CID, CAIS, CTA, president of Reid Brothers Irrigation ...
by admin, Wednesday, January 26, 2022 1:31 pm
News Main
Americus man arrested for trafficking methamphetamine
Release form Georgia Bureau of Investigation: On Tuesday, January 25, 2022, the GBI Southwestern Regional Drug Enforcement Office (SWRDEO) and Americus Police Department arrested ...
by admin, Wednesday, January 26, 2022 12:57 pm
community
Earth Caravan and the Flame of Hope visits Sumter County
BY: Laura Bauer McConatha Two Sumter County organizations received visits from the Earth Caravan last week. Earth Caravan is a global interfaith pilgrimage whose mission ...
by admin, Wednesday, January 26, 2022 8:25 am
Obituaries
Mr. William Owen Herrin, III “Bill”: January 22, 2022
Mr. William Owen Herrin, III “Bill”, age 77, passed away early Saturday morning, January 22, 2022 at his home in Americus. A celebration of life with ...
by admin, Monday, January 24, 2022 7:58 am
Local News
Candidates who qualified for County Commissioner District 3 Special Election
Sumter County is a political subdivision of the State of Georgia. The governing authority of the county is the Board of Commissioners. Sumter County is ...
by admin, Thursday, January 13, 2022 12:12 pm
education
Furlow emergency meeting regarding school closure; reversing Executive Director’s decision to close facility
Tuesday, January 11, 2022, the Furlow Governing Board held an emergency called meeting to discuss an Emergency School Closure that was announced by Furlow’s Administration ...
by admin, Wednesday, January 12, 2022 7:58 am
education
Furlow Charter School to hold emergency called meeting January 11, 2022 at 5:00pm
Furlow Charter School has scheduled an Emergency Called Meeting for today at 5:00 p.m. in the FCS Media Center. The meeting is to discuss an ...
by admin, Tuesday, January 11, 2022 2:49 pm
business
Sumter EMC ranks high in ACSI score among utilities
(AMERICUS, GA) Sumter EMC is proud to be recognized with a score of “85” in the 2021 American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI®) survey, a rating ...
by admin, Tuesday, January 11, 2022 12:02 pm
community
Annual Emancipation Proclamation Program awards scholarship
The annual Emancipation Proclamation Program sponsored by the local Lincoln Douglas Memorial Society is held on January 1 each year. Although the 158th celebration program ...
by admin, Tuesday, January 11, 2022 11:58 am
Obituaries
Mr. Richard Joseph Ballard: January 8, 2022
Mr. Richard Joseph Ballard, age 83, passed away, Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Rich was born April 17, 1938, in Douglas, ...
by admin, Monday, January 10, 2022 8:04 am
education
Furlow Governing Board Discusses Custodians & Seeks More Information about Temporary and Modular Units
At the December 21, 2021, Furlow Charter School Governing Board Meeting, all board members were present with the exception of Jeanie Smith. After the meeting ...
by admin, Monday, January 10, 2022 8:02 am
Obituaries
Russell Thomas III: December 5, 2021
It is with profound sadness the family of Russell Thomas III mourn his death on December 5 at his home in Americus, Georgia. After a ...
by admin, Monday, December 6, 2021 2:16 pm
Obituaries
Carole E. Brown: December 5, 2021
Mrs. Carole E. Brown age 87, of Americus, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021 at the Lillian Carter Nursing Center in Plains. Funeral Services will ...
by admin, Monday, December 6, 2021 1:29 pm
Obituaries
Bobby D. Gillis: November 29, 2021
Mr. Bobby D. Gillis age 75, of Cobb, passed away Monday, November 29, 2021 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at ...
