Local news
Physician thanks first responders who saved his life
By Beth Alston AMERICUS —When Dr. Kenneth Wurtz, an oncologist, decided to semi-retire and move back to the area four months ago, little did ...
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Obituaries
Max Tesney: Sept. 11, 2019
AMERICUS — Mr. Max Tesney, 80, of Americus, died on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. The funeral service will be held ...
by Beth Alston, Thursday, September 12, 2019 3:43 pm
Columns
A bird’s eye view: babysitting hummingbirds
Recently friends from Plains allowed me to babysit their hummingbirds while away for several days. I know what you’re thinking. Why not just fill up the ...
by Beth Alston, Thursday, September 12, 2019 2:51 pm
agriculture
USDA to provide $150 M to help rural communities affected by natural disasters
WASHINGTON — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Housing Service Administrator Bruce Lammers today announced that USDA is making $150 million in grants available through ...
by Beth Alston, Thursday, September 12, 2019 2:50 pm
agriculture
USDA resources available for farmers hurt by 2018, 2019 disasters
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has announced that agricultural producers affected by natural disasters in 2018 and 2019, including Hurricane Dorian, ...
by Beth Alston, Thursday, September 12, 2019 2:49 pm
business
Hanniford named Main Street program coordinator
AMERICUS — S. Haley Hanniford has been hired as the program coordinator for the City of Americus’ Main Street Department. Haley Hanniford is a native ...
by Beth Alston, Thursday, September 12, 2019 2:48 pm
business
Georgia Farm Bureau, Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield announce partnership
Governor Kemp and the Department of Insurance announced the partnership between Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield and Georgia Farm Bureau — a license granted to the ...
by Beth Alston, Thursday, September 12, 2019 2:47 pm
business
PharmaCentra’s CEO appointed to The Carter Center’s Board of Councilors
Americus — PharmaCentra, LLC, Concentra Solutions, Inc. and CannabisBPO announce the appointment of their chief executive officer and founder, Daniel Berman, to The Carter Center’s ...
by Beth Alston, Thursday, September 12, 2019 2:46 pm
education
College Recruiter visits automotive students
AMERICUS — Americus-Sumter High School (ASHS) automotive students recently listened to a presentation by Vince Berardi, a recruiter for the University of Northwestern Ohio (UNOH). The ...
by Beth Alston, Thursday, September 12, 2019 2:46 pm
Local News
Those who served: 9-11-19
As a member of the U.S. Army during World War II, Leonard J. Waitsman earned an EAME Service Medal with one Bronze Star and other ...
by Beth Alston, Thursday, September 12, 2019 2:43 pm
Local News
Real estate transactions: 9-11-19
AMERICUS — The following real estate transactions were recorded recently in the Clerk of Superior Court’s Office. The date is the day of recording. Henry ...
by Beth Alston, Thursday, September 12, 2019 2:39 pm
Local news
Area beat: 9-11-19
Americus Fire & Emergency Services (Sept. 6-9) Firefighters responded to 10 calls for medical assistance. Firefighters responded to a traffic accident on Magnolia Street. ...
by Beth Alston, Thursday, September 12, 2019 2:38 pm
Local News
Marriages: 9-11-19
AMERICUS — The following marriages were recently recorded in the Sumter County Superior Court Clerk’s Office. The date is the ceremony date. Angela Leigh Adams ...
by Beth Alston, Thursday, September 12, 2019 2:37 pm
Local News
Town crier: 9-11-19
AMERICUS Job Fair: South Georgia Technical College and the Southwest Georgia Employer Committee host the annual job fair from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 19 at ...
by Beth Alston, Thursday, September 12, 2019 2:36 pm
business
‘Cruising Steady’ comes to Rylander Sept. 20
AMERICUS — The 2019-2020 Friends of the Rylander Presenter Series officially kicks off with the music of Motown and Soul. Cruising Steady is a tribute ...
by Beth Alston, Thursday, September 12, 2019 2:35 pm
Local News
New fire training facility dedicated with open house
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — Hot and dry weather conditions failed to keep folks away from an open house on Saturday, sponsored by Sumter ...
by Beth Alston, Thursday, September 12, 2019 10:37 am
education
GSW alumna donates solar bench to university in late husband’s memory
AMERICUS — In memory of her late husband, Linda Grimsley (’68 & ’83) of Sylvester recently gifted a solar bench to Georgia Southwestern State University ...
by Beth Alston, Thursday, September 12, 2019 10:29 am
clubs/organizations
Arts in Rees Park 2019 another success story
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — Over 500 enjoyed the annual Arts in Rees Park event, sponsored by the Americus-Sumter County Arts Council held Saturday ...
by Beth Alston, Thursday, September 12, 2019 10:28 am
education
Citizen group wants ‘Americus’ in new high school name
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — A group of concerned citizens attended Monday’s work session of the Sumter County Board of Education. Their spokesperson, Americus ...
by Beth Alston, Thursday, September 12, 2019 10:26 am
Obituaries
Charles Samuel Smith Jr.: Sept. 9, 2019
ALBANY — Mr. Charles Samuel Smith Jr., age 82. passed away Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, at the Willson Hospice House. Funeral services will be held ...
by Beth Alston, Tuesday, September 10, 2019 2:27 pm
Obituaries
Billy Frank Cooper: Sept. 6, 1029
LESLIE — Mr. Billy Frank Cooper, 66, of Leslie, passed away Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, ...
by Beth Alston, Monday, September 9, 2019 1:49 pm
Obituaries
James Preston Greene: Sept. 7, 2019
AMERICUS — James “Jimmy” Preston Greene, age 84, of Americus, died Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. A native of Americus, he ...
by Beth Alston, Monday, September 9, 2019 10:36 am
Columns
Nancy Young: Sept. 7, 2019
Ellaville/Schley historical society to host annual auction The Ellaville/ Schley County Historical Society has its annual auction on Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Thomas Edwin ...
by Beth Alston, Friday, September 6, 2019 9:55 pm
Columns
Leila Case: Harvey’s stuff you ‘ain’t’ seen yet
Local artist Ralph Harvey is a man of many talents that have a wide range including expert chili cook, but he is more well known ...
by Beth Alston, Friday, September 6, 2019 9:54 pm
Columns
Joni Woolf: The best meal I ever had
A couple of weeks ago this column featured some of the feast-worthy foods that came from the author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, and were the subject ...
by Beth Alston, Friday, September 6, 2019 9:53 pm
business
Interfor awards scholarship to local student
PRESTON — Cynthia Rueda, daughter of Interfor Preston Division employee, David Rueda, recently received an Interfor Tolleson-Wood Family Scholarship. “Interfor believes in supporting our employees, ...
by Beth Alston, Friday, September 6, 2019 9:51 pm
Local News
Evan Kutzler: The grave digger, the Labor Day petition, and the Great Migration
By Evan Kutzler evan.kutzler@gsw.edu Money weighed on Charles Lewis’s mind as Labor Day approached. His salary as sexton of Eastview Cemetery was only 60 ...
by Beth Alston, Friday, September 6, 2019 9:50 pm
Columns
Brandi Lunneborg: Phoebe Sumter Breast Cancer Awareness Walk transitions to Sumter Pink
For 15 years, Phoebe Sumter Medical Center has hosted an annual Breast Cancer Awareness walk to raise awareness of and recognize those affected by breast ...
