Columns
Leila Case: HGTV wraps ‘Americus the Beautiful’ pilot film
“It’s a wrap,” announces the producer satisfied after a day’s filming. The camera man, the cast, crew and “extras,” weary from hours on the set, ...
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Sports
Georgia dove hunting season kicks off today
From STAFF REPORTS SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. – Georgia’s dove hunting season opens Sat. Sept. 2, 2017, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife ...
by Michael Murray, Saturday, September 2, 2017 12:49 pm
Sports
Panthers jump to 1-1 with 33-14 win over Dooly
By DONNELL SAMUEL/ATR sports correspondent The Americus-Sumter High School (ASHS) Panthers took the field on the evening of Sept. 1, looking to redeem last week’s ...
by Michael Murray, Saturday, September 2, 2017 12:49 pm
Sports
Raiders deal 50-0 blow to Heritage
By MICHAEL MURRAY AMERICUS – The Southland Academy Raiders’ football team has done it again, earning a 50-0 shutout of the Heritage School Hawks, of ...
by Michael Murray, Saturday, September 2, 2017 12:46 pm
Local News
Local organizations collecting goods to aid in Harvey relief efforts
From STAFF REPORTS AMERICUS – Several local businesses and institutions are currently undergoing efforts to provide relief for the victims of Hurricane Harvey in the ...
by Michael Murray, Thursday, August 31, 2017 10:56 am
Local News
Schley FFA officers attend training conference
From STAFF REPORTS COVINGTON — The officers of the Schley County FFA Chapter were part of more than 350 chapter officers representing forty-five FFA chapters ...
by Michael Murray, Wednesday, August 30, 2017 1:53 pm
Local News
ASHS receives grant from NRA
From STAFF REPORTS AMERICUS — The National Rifle Association Foundation has awarded the Americus-Sumter High School JROTC Air Rifle Program a grant totaling $3,500.45 to ...
by Michael Murray, Wednesday, August 30, 2017 1:51 pm
Local News
Harnum named SGTC administrative assistant
From STAFF REPORTS AMERICUS — Faith Campbell Harnum of Dooly County has been named as the administrative assistant to the vice president of Administrative Services ...
by Michael Murray, Wednesday, August 30, 2017 1:50 pm
Local News
Café Campesino’s Furlow Coffee sales generate First Friday donation
From STAFF REPORTS AMERICUS — Café Campesino honored Furlow Charter School on First Friday in August with a donation check for the sales of their ...
by Michael Murray, Wednesday, August 30, 2017 1:13 pm
Sports
Wentz joins GSW women’s soccer staff
From STAFF REPORTS AMERICUS – Georgia Southwestern State University head women’s soccer coach Enrique Rodriguez has announced the hiring of Luciane Wentz as his assistant ...
by Michael Murray, Wednesday, August 30, 2017 1:12 pm
Sports
Lady Jets meet with Japanese delegation visiting Americus
From STAFF REPORTS AMERICUS – Members of the South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets basketball team had the opportunity to meet and talk with members ...
by Michael Murray, Wednesday, August 30, 2017 1:10 pm
Sports
Former GSW hoops standout, Thoseby, signs to Australian pro league
From STAFF REPORTS SYDNEY, Australia — The Sydney Kings announced Friday that former Georgia Southwestern State University shooting guard Adam Thoseby had signed with the ...
by Michael Murray, Wednesday, August 30, 2017 1:07 pm
Sports
Southland Lady Raiders improve to 6-4 with Brookwood defeat
After getting off to a rocky start in the 2017 season, the Southland Academy Lady Raiders softball team has fought their way back to a ...
by Michael Murray, Wednesday, August 30, 2017 1:03 pm
community
Candlelight vigil for unity to be held at Rylander Park on Aug. 31
The Sumter County community is invited to participate in a candlelight vigil this coming Thursday, Aug. 31, at 7:00 p.m. at Rylander Park in downtown ...
by Michael Murray, Monday, August 28, 2017 11:29 am
Columns
Keith Wishum: Where am I?
When I overheard that question at McDonald’s, I laughed out loud. (Did you know that people look at you funny if you are sitting by ...
by Michael Murray, Saturday, August 26, 2017 2:04 pm
Local News
Georgia Bar Foundation presents two grants to Southwest Georgia Victims Assistance Alliance Inc.
From STAFF REPORTS AMERICUS — On Aug. 8, representatives from the Georgia Bar Foundation presented two checks for separate grants to the Southwest Georgia Victims ...
by Michael Murray, Saturday, August 26, 2017 2:03 pm
Columns
Phil Hardy’s A bird’s eye view: nightjars and goatsuckers
Recently Johnny Shiver of Americus asked me, “Why don’t I have any Chuck-will’s-widows in my neighborhood anymore?” His inquiry got me to thinking that it’s ...
by Michael Murray, Saturday, August 26, 2017 1:59 pm
Columns
Nancy Young: 8-26-17
Ellaville Police Chief attends conference Ellaville Police Chief Robby Lightner attended a four-day conference as part of continuing education and training in the administration of ...
by Michael Murray, Saturday, August 26, 2017 1:58 pm
Columns
Joni Woolf: Fried catfish and all the trimmings
Today is Women’s Equality Day, celebrating the passage of the 19th Amendment on Aug. 18,1920, giving women the right to vote. The date of Aug. ...
by Michael Murray, Saturday, August 26, 2017 1:57 pm
Columns
Leila Case: It was a celestial phenomenon
Did you watch the eclipse last Monday afternoon? We did and didn’t leave home — we just walked out into the backyard and had a ...
by Michael Murray, Saturday, August 26, 2017 1:56 pm
Sports
GSW women’s hoops roster finalized
From STAFF REPORTS AMERICUS – Georgia Southwestern State University head women’s basketball coach Kelly Britsky has announced her final player signings to round out the ...
by Michael Murray, Saturday, August 26, 2017 1:55 pm
Sports
Former SGTC standout traded to Cavs
From STAFF REPORTS Former South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Jets star and Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder will join the Cleveland Cavaliers for the 2017-2018 ...
by Michael Murray, Saturday, August 26, 2017 1:55 pm
Sports
Southland cross country places five runners in top 10 at Valdosta meet
From STAFF REPORTS VALDOSTA – The Southland Academy Raiders and Lady Raiders cross country teams traveled to Valdosta on Aug. 19 to take part in ...
by Michael Murray, Saturday, August 26, 2017 1:54 pm
Sports
Southland Raiders blow away Westwood 44-6, jump to 3-0
By MICHAEL MURRAY CAMILLA – The Southland Academy Raiders hit the road on Aug. 25 to take on the Westwood Wildcats. In the tilt, the ...
by Michael Murray, Saturday, August 26, 2017 1:53 pm
Sports
Crisp edges Panthers 20-18 in ASHS’ 2017 opener
By DONNELL SAMUEL/ATR sports correspondent AMERICUS – The fall season set in at Alton Shell Stadium on the evening of Aug. 25 in Americus as ...
by Michael Murray, Saturday, August 26, 2017 1:52 pm
Sports
Schley Wildcats take down Calhoun 28-6
By MICHAEL MURRAY ELLAVILLE – The Schley County Wildcats faced the Calhoun County Cougars on Aug. 25 for their 2017 home opener, earning a 28-6 ...
by Michael Murray, Saturday, August 26, 2017 1:50 pm
Sports
A young woman chases her dreams: SGTC signee discusses culture, religion, and breaking barriers on her quest to play basketball
Fatou Pouye of Senegal, West Africa, recently signed to play basketball at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) in Americus for the 2017-18 season, SGTC Athletic ...
by Michael Murray, Friday, August 25, 2017 9:30 am
Columns
Keith Wishum: Preparations were made
Someone had been thinking of me. Preparations had been made for my coming. I felt welcomed, important. A menu had been planned. Food had been ...
