Sports
GSW’s Polly named to PBC All-Conference Second Team
From STAFF REPORTS AMERICUS – Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) senior Silvio Polly has been named to the 2017 Peach Belt All-Conference Second Team. The ...
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Sports
SCPRD’s second-annual Miller Rush Bowl a huge success
by MICHAEL MURRAY AMERICUS – The Sumter County Parks and Recreation Department (SCPRD) held the organization’s second annual Miller Rush Bowl on Nov. 4 at ...
by Michael Murray, Wednesday, November 8, 2017 1:30 pm
Sports
SGTC’s Frey to serve as NJCAA Region 17 women’s director
From STAFF REPORTS AMERICUS – South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Athletic Director and Lady Jets head basketball coach, James Frey, has recently been tapped to ...
by Michael Murray, Wednesday, November 8, 2017 1:27 pm
Sports
ASHS heads into gridiron playoffs with tilt against Howard
By MICHAEL MURRAY AMERICUS – After drawing the curtain on their regular season with an impressive overall record, the Americus-Sumter High School Panthers have earned ...
by Michael Murray, Wednesday, November 8, 2017 1:23 pm
Sports
Schley Wildcats topple Marion, set sights on postseason
By MICHAEL MURRAY ELLAVILLE – The Schley County Wildcats gridiron team gave their fans something to celebrate on the evening of Nov. 3 at Wildcat ...
by Michael Murray, Wednesday, November 8, 2017 1:22 pm
BREAKING NEWS
Unofficial election results show Blount, Pless, Sunday alcohol sales pulling ahead
AMERUCUS – The following unofficial Nov. 7 local election results have been reported to the ATR: MAYOR Candidate Laura Lee Bernstein – 718 votes (43%) ...
by Michael Murray, Tuesday, November 7, 2017 9:01 pm
Columns
Bill Starr: Mice not so cute
Three blind mice; see how they run. This is a funny nursery rhyme, but if you have ever done battle with mice in your home ...
by Michael Murray, Sunday, November 5, 2017 3:42 pm
Sports
12 GSW soccer players named to PBC All-Academic Team
From STAFF REPORTS AMERICUS – Both the Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) men’s and women’s soccer teams placed six players on the 2017 Peach Belt ...
by Michael Murray, Sunday, November 5, 2017 12:03 pm
Columns
Joni Woolf: Thanksgiving is right around the corner
Forget the saying “Time flies while you’re having fun.” Whether or not you’re having fun, time flies, and Thanksgiving is less than three weeks away ...
by Michael Murray, Sunday, November 5, 2017 8:40 am
Columns
Keith Wishum: Not easily angered
He looked like a nice dog, but he hated my UPS truck. Every time I drove past, he charged furiously, snarling and barking as if ...
by Michael Murray, Sunday, November 5, 2017 6:43 am
Columns
Nancy Young: 11-4-17
Kathy Bruer guest of friend for Hawaii trip Kathy Bruer’s friend, Terri Murral, won a trip of appreciation at her job with AFLAC. Terri invited ...
by Michael Murray, Saturday, November 4, 2017 3:41 pm
Sports
Turnover troubles sink Raiders in quarterfinals as Southland falls 35-0
By MICHAEL MURRAY SHARPSBURG – The Southland Academy Raiders saw their 2017 gridiron campaign come to a close on the evening of Nov. 3 when ...
by Michael Murray, Saturday, November 4, 2017 2:01 pm
Sports
ASHS Panthers draw curtain on regular season with 27-16 defeat of Carver
By DONNELL SAMUEL AMERICUS – The Friday-night lights shined bright at Alton Shell Stadium on the evening of Nov. 4, but not as bright as ...
by Michael Murray, Saturday, November 4, 2017 12:37 pm
Sports
Jets, Lady Jets win preseason scrimmages
From STAFF REPORTS The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Jets and Lady Jets both came away with wins in a pre-season double-header scrimmage at the ...
by Michael Murray, Saturday, November 4, 2017 12:05 pm
Sports
GSW hoops upsets Troy in preseason match-up
From STAFF REPORTS TROY, Ala. – The Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) men’s basketball team opened its 2017-18 season with an 88-87 upset win over ...
by Michael Murray, Saturday, November 4, 2017 12:02 pm
Columns
Leila Case: Football, falling leaves… feels like fall
The rafters are trembling but they haven’t tumbled yet. I’ve been baking — albeit not very much. Therefore the rafters are beginning to settle down ...
by Michael Murray, Saturday, November 4, 2017 8:39 am
Sports
Hurricane hoops picked 12th in PBC preseason poll
From STAFF REPORTS AMERICUS – The Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) men’s basketball team has been picked to finish 12th in the Peach Belt Conference ...
by Michael Murray, Wednesday, November 1, 2017 1:35 pm
Sports
GSW Hurricanes close historic season 5-10-1, honor senior players
From STAFF REPORTS AMERICUS – The first half went almost perfectly for the Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) men’s soccer team on the afternoon of ...
by Michael Murray, Wednesday, November 1, 2017 1:32 pm
Sports
SGTC Lady Jets ranked No. 13 in NJCAA preseason polls
From STAFF REPORTS The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Lady Jets 2017-18 women’s intercollegiate basketball team is ranked 13th in the country among National Junior ...
by Michael Murray, Wednesday, November 1, 2017 1:29 pm
Sports
Schley Wildcats best Brookstone 28-21, jump to 6-3
By MICHAEL MURRAY COLUMBUS – The Schley County Wildcats added another win to their 2017 campaign as the team traveled to Columbus to battle Region ...
by Michael Murray, Wednesday, November 1, 2017 1:27 pm
Local News
Real Estate Transactions: 11-1-17
REAL ESTATE The following real estate transactions have been recorded at the Sumter County Courthouse: Eddie Wellons sold property at 102 Waterfront Drive, valued at ...
by Michael Murray, Wednesday, November 1, 2017 1:23 pm
Columns
BIrd’s Eye View: Cuddly Killers
We often think of our pet cats as cuddly, soft companions that sit on our laps and purr contentedly. I sincerely doubt that birds feel ...
by Michael Murray, Wednesday, November 1, 2017 1:20 pm
community
In Photos: 2017 Pet Parade and Downtown Trick or Treat
The 2017 Pet Parade and Downtown Trick or Treat events, held on Oct. 26 in Americus were both great successes. Check out a few of ...
by Michael Murray, Wednesday, November 1, 2017 12:34 pm
Local News
Sumter County Comprehensive Class of 1992 celebrates 25th reunion
From STAFF REPORTS AMERICUS — The Sumter County Comprehensive High School class of 1992 held its 25th-year class reunion on Oct. 28 at the Bison ...
by Michael Murray, Wednesday, November 1, 2017 12:12 pm
Columns
Nancy Young: 11-1-17
Ellaville Methodist Church having annual Barbecue, Bake Sale Ellaville United Methodist Church is having its annual Barbecue and Bake Sale from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. today, ...
by Michael Murray, Wednesday, November 1, 2017 10:12 am
Local News
Positive outlook makes the difference in local’s battle with cancer
By LEILA CASE AMERICUS — Angie Daniel Trollinger was apparently born with a happy gene. Her sense of good humor and constant smile turns a ...
by Michael Murray, Sunday, October 29, 2017 12:03 pm
Local News
Raye Holt faces each day with attitude – a good one
By JONI WOOLF AMERICUS — When Raye Holt, Ed.D., retired in 1996, she had no immediate plans to return home to Americus. Living in Beaumont, ...
by Michael Murray, Sunday, October 29, 2017 11:57 am
Columns
Keith Wishum: Look for love, not lust
We are easily confused. The two emotions feel similar. The words for them are even spelled with the same number of letters and begin with ...
