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As we closed out 2020, a challenging year by all accounts, there was a bit of good news. As you may be aware, we report ...
As we closed out 2020, a challenging year by all accounts, there was a bit of good news. As you may be aware, we report ...
Leila Case As I write, it is pouring rain but thankfully it has stopped and the sun is shining at least for a few days. ...
Dr. Torrance Choates continues his “Teachers and Parents in Support of Students” recognition program at the February monthly Board of Education Meeting. This month, Americus-Sumter ...
By Chelsea Collins AMERICUS — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) held a grand opening on Friday, February 19, for the school’s newly renovated $3.4 ...
“THE PHENOMENAL” MRS. BOBBIE LOU SMOTHERS BALKCOM August 1931 – February 2021 Mrs. Bobbie Lou Smothers Balkcom, the daughter of the late Ozie Smothers ...
Next month, Georgia DOT crews will implement new all-way stop traffic control at the intersection of Georgia 30/Adderton Street and Armory Drive/Magnolia Street in Americus. ...
I am going through a fun season. I get up early in the morning, sit on my red sofa and go shopping. The things I ...
The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) has approved the location and design of Project #0013752 for Sumter County, a project that would replace the ...
In Loving Memory of Emily Lou Smitherman Emily Smitherman, 91, passed away peacefully, on February 17th at Magnolia Manor Nursing Home in Americus, GA, where ...
Mrs. Jewel Carolyn Melvin Phillips, age 85, of Plains, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center. Due to the COVID-19 ...
Mildred Wellons Tyler, 97, died after a brief illness on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at Perfect Care in Americus. She was born April 25, 1923, ...
Mr. William “Billy” White age 55 of Americus, passed away early Tuesday morning February 16, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, GA. ...
UPDATE: AS OF 2:20 ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH: Devonte Tucker is in custody Press Release from the Americus Police Department February 17, 2021 ...
My bed sits high off the floor. In fact, I have a little bitty staircase helping me get into it. Isn’t that ridiculous? But I ...
Frank Vernon Ellenberg, III, “Bubba”, age 59, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 in Serenity Place Hospice of Dublin. Mr. Ellenberg was born on ...
Press Release: FEBRUARY 15, 2021 Americus, GA (February 15, 2021) – On Friday, February 12, 2021, Prelvis McKenzie, age 31 of Americus, and Kenyatta Harvey, age ...
Press Release from the Americus Police Department February 12, 2021 Suspect Arrested Multiple Charges On 02-10-2021 at approx. 2:25 PM members of the Americus Police ...
Mr. Willard Bradley “Muff” Martin, 88 of Americus, passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, GA. Due to the ...
The Mayor and City Council addressed a 22-item agenda at the Agenda Setting Meeting on Thursday, February 11, 2021. Except for voting upon streets to ...
During the regular meeting of the Sumter County Board of Education (BOE) on Thursday, February 11, the BOE voted to not accept Dr. Torrance Choates’ ...
The Sumter County Board of Education (BOE) voted 2-4 against Dr. Torrance Choates’ recommendation for Sumter County Schools to offer both face to face and ...
One of my camellia bushes is busting out all over in glory. When I say she is busting out, she is going full throttle and ...
William Curtis Wellons of Warner Robins died Friday, February 5, 2021 at his residence at the age of 57. He was born in Americus, the ...
The Sumter County Board of Education (BOE) held their monthly work session on Monday, February 8, 2021. It was a rather lengthy meeting, and many ...
We lost an incredible man on January 23, 2021. Larry Fred Rohan Sr., 72, was a husband, father, brother, son, best friend and an all-around ...
Superintendent of Sumter County Schools (SCS) is recommending to the Board of Education (BOE) the school system open their doors to students for the last ...
Press Release: UPDATED: Feb. 3, 2021 ATLANTA, GA – To protect the health of those who live, work, and visit national parks and National Park ...
Press Release from Americus Main Street: February 3, 2021 AMERICUS, GA FIRST FRIDAY – Ladies’ Night “Party Hearty” – On Friday, February 5, Americus ...