Obituaries

Dr. Frank Mitchell Lowrey III

Dr. Frank Mitchell Lowrey III went to live eternally with His Lord and Savior on July 22, 2024. What is perfect joy for him at ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Thursday, July 25, 2024 9:38 am

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Shaping Lives and Building Community through Youth Theater

By Laura McConatha  On July 8-12, Sumter Players held its annual KidsWeek and TeenWeek Theatre Camp at the Rylander Theatre, with more than 60 youth ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Thursday, July 18, 2024 2:40 pm

Obituaries

Beatrice “Bea” Johnson Spann

Beatrice “Bea” Johnson Spann, age 95 of Preston, passed away and entered her forever home in heaven on Saturday, July 13, 2024 surrounded by her ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Monday, July 15, 2024 1:36 pm

Obituaries

Thomas Boyd Jackson

Thomas Boyd Jackson, age 75, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. The family will greet friends Friday, July 12th, from ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Thursday, July 11, 2024 11:00 am

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Jerry  Bradford “Brad” English

Jerry  Bradford “Brad” English, age 69 of Plains, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at Lillian G. Carter Health and Rehab in Plains, GA. A ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, July 10, 2024 3:31 pm

Local News

Welcoming GSW’s 12th president Dr. Johnston

The community is invited to attend a Welcome Reception honoring GSW’s 12th President, Dr. Michelle R. Johnston. Please join us on Tuesday, July 9 from 4:00 ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Thursday, June 27, 2024 8:39 am

Obituaries

Mary Ann Gilliam

Mary Ann Gilliam, age 89 passed away early morning of June 18, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 A.M Friday, June 21, ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Thursday, June 20, 2024 9:58 am

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by Chris Lewis, Tuesday, June 18, 2024 2:26 pm

Obituaries

Luther Jackson “Jack” Johnson

Luther Jackson “Jack” Johnson, age 77 of Americus, passed away Sunday, June 09, 2024 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany. Funeral services will be ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Tuesday, June 11, 2024 7:30 am

Obituaries

Jimmy Lewis Holley, Sr.

Jimmy Lewis Holley, Sr. age 82 of Americus, passed away Thursday, June 06, 2024 at Perfect Care. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Monday, June 10, 2024 9:23 am

Obituaries

Anna “Ann” P. Busby

Anna “Ann” P. Busby October 28, 1933 – June 6, 2024 Ann Busby was called Home by her Heavenly Father on June 6, 2024. She ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Monday, June 10, 2024 9:16 am

Obituaries

Anita Fouche’ Huddleston

Anita Fouche’ Huddleston age 82, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, June 1, 2024. A visitation will be held Tuesday, June 4th from 3:00 until ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Monday, June 3, 2024 10:38 am

Local news

Shooting on Hosanna Circle Tuesday evening

On May 28th at approximately 6:10 PM officers of the Americus Police Department were dispatched to 104 Hosanna Circle in Americus to a reported shooting. ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, May 29, 2024 3:52 pm

Obituaries

Herschel Edward Wisham

Herschel Edward Wisham,71 passed away on May 22,2024, in Americus, GA. He was born to the late Millard Eugene Wisham and Reathalyne Byrd Wisham in ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Friday, May 24, 2024 7:32 am

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Another former Sumter County Sheriff’s office detention officer turns herself in

Today, former Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Detention Officer, Carrie Joiner turned herself in at the Sumter County Law Enforcement Center. After a Criminal and Internal ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Thursday, May 23, 2024 7:07 pm

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Nicole Beamon turns herself in to Sumter County Sheriff’s Office

  On Tuesday, 5-21-2024, Heather Nicole Beamon, a former Sumter County Code Enforcement Officer, turned herself in at the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office and was ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, May 22, 2024 2:52 pm

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Former Sumter County Detention officer arrested

A former Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Detention Officer, Yakeema Shantrell Mercer, was arrested on Monday, May 20th, 2024 for her role in an attempt to ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, May 22, 2024 8:32 am

education

GSW and SGTC officials discuss ‘Two Great Choices, One Great Community’ efforts

   Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) and South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) combined forces with the city of Americus, Sumter County officials and local business ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, May 22, 2024 7:49 am

Obituaries

Mr. Charles Edward Lloyd

Mr. Charles Edward Lloyd, age 73 of Americus, passed away Thursday May 16, 2024.  Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Monday, May 20, 2024 1:25 pm

Obituaries

Mrs. Effie Mae Hortman Lloyd

Mrs. Effie Mae Hortman Lloyd, age 70 of Americus, passed away at her residence on Saturday May 18, 2024.  Funeral services will be held at ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Monday, May 20, 2024 1:22 pm

Local news

Americus Police Department asking for information on shooting

Shooting On May 14th at approximately 3:58 PM officers of the Americus Police Department were dispatched to the 1036 E Forsyth Street in Americus to ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 9:33 am

Obituaries

Ansley Kinnamon Monaghan

  Ansley Kinnamon Monaghan of 404 Columbia Ave., Americus died peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. She was 63. A service will be ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Thursday, May 9, 2024 2:27 pm

Obituaries

Mrs. Geraldine “Jerri” Smith Walker

Mrs. Geraldine “Jerri” Smith Walker age 88, of Preston passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024 at her home.  She was welcomed into heavens gates by ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:19 am

Obituaries

Mr. John Walker Davidson, Sr.

Mr. John Walker Davidson, Sr. age 93 of Americus passed away Monday, April 22, 2024 at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center. Graveside funeral services will be ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Thursday, April 25, 2024 1:29 pm

Obituaries

Deborah Lynn Haynes

Deborah Lynn Haynes, 69, passed away on April 21, 2024 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. She was born on May 4,1954 in Wilkesboro, NC to ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Monday, April 22, 2024 2:24 pm

Obituaries

Steven Bryce Driver

Steven Bryce Driver, 29, of Americus, Georgia passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024.  He was born September 16, 1994 to Steve Driver of Americus, ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Thursday, April 4, 2024 1:19 pm

Obituaries

Dalton – Adams funeral notice

Mr. William Cedrick Dalton “Seth” age 26, his fiancé Madison Cherie’ “Cricket” Adams age 25 and their baby girl Roselyn Alma Saige Dalton age 1, ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Thursday, April 4, 2024 1:15 pm

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Sumter County residents graduate from South GeorgiaLEADS program

AMERICUS, GA (March 26, 2024) – Sundie Avery, Planning and Zoning Administrator and Code Compliance Specialist for the City of Dawson; Chelsea Collins, Director of ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, March 27, 2024 8:46 am