Local news
Free Family Event Celebrates 80th Anniversary of Koinonia Farm
Staff Reports Koinonia is the Greek word for fellowship, community, or communion. When Clarence and Florence Jordan and Martin and Mabel England founded Koinonia Farm ...
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Local News
Capt. Henry Wirz Memorial Service met with much fanfare
James Gaston The 47th annual Capt. Henry Wirz Memorial Service was held in the town of Andersonville recently. The Service is held annually and sponsored ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, November 22, 2022 8:57 am
Obituaries
John William Statham: November 20, 2022
John William Statham, Jr., age 80, of Americus passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022, at his home. He was born in Manchester Georgia on ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Monday, November 21, 2022 4:54 pm
community
Elena Carne, with Proverbs 31 and Americus on her mind, goes to the White House
Tracy K. Hall Anyone who knows anything about Americus knows Elena Carne is a powerhouse. An immigrant from Venezuela, she owns T31, a clothing company ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Monday, November 21, 2022 3:42 pm
Local News
Nelson Brown decides to take over issues in Kelvin Pless’ district
Tracy K. Hall On the combined agenda setting and voting meeting of the city council on 11.17.22 the first agenda item was one Nelson ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Monday, November 21, 2022 1:22 pm
News
COMMISSIONER KING: BE CAUTIOUS IN THE KITCHEN THIS THANKSGIVING
Press Release from Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King ATLANTA – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King asks all Georgians to exercise ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Monday, November 21, 2022 12:58 pm
Local News
Rezoning, ordinances, overcharges and waivers on alcohol license law discussed at Americus City Council
Tracy K. Hall The Mayor and City Council of Americus met on 11.17.22 for just shy of three hours. This meeting was atypical as the ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Friday, November 18, 2022 2:56 pm
Local news
Southland’s Class of 2026 making a global impact for Christ
Tracy K. Hall Southland Academy has a rich history of investing in the community. As part of their graduation requirements each senior must have volunteered ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Friday, November 18, 2022 10:08 am
education
Southland dedicated to teaching respect of our country’s freedom
Tracy K. Hall For about a decade Southland has dedicated a fifth graders’ nine-week period to giving the students an in-depth understanding and appreciation for ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Thursday, November 17, 2022 2:20 pm
education
Sumter County Board of Education receives preparation for upcoming scores
Tracy K. Hall Superintendent Walter Knighton gave his typical dashboard report. As an overview, the school brought in around $459,000 in SPLOST funds. As ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Wednesday, November 16, 2022 10:27 am
Local News
Post-Election statements and sentiments
Tracy K. Hall D. Jason Berggren Michael Hooks With the November 8, 2022, election having come and gone, many of the candidates gave final ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Wednesday, November 16, 2022 10:22 am
Local News
Rickayla Jackson: Holding to a gold standard
Tracy K. Hall Rickayla Jackson has been our postmaster since June of 2022. She is excited to be sitting in the top seat of ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Wednesday, November 16, 2022 10:20 am
Local News
Chick-fil-A Announces New Americus Restaurant, Opening Nov. 17
Restaurant Brings Approximately 100 Full- and Part-Time Jobs to Community, Honors 100 Local Heroes with Free Chick-fil-A Meals for a Year Press Release AMERICUS, Ga. ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Wednesday, November 16, 2022 10:12 am
Local News
Post-Election statements and sentiments
Tracy K. Hall D. Jason Berggren and Michael Hooks With the November 8, 2022, election having come and gone, many of the candidates gave final ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Monday, November 14, 2022 10:34 am
community
Celebrate our brave today and everyday!
Kayden Miller presented her poppy, Brigadier General John Heath, with a special Veterans Day gift handmade by Trina Frazier. Kayden is a fifth grader at ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Friday, November 11, 2022 11:53 am
education
Southland Academy will be celebrating Veterans Day with their annual celebration
Staff Reports Southland Academy Lower School Director, Mrs. Laura Kinslow, announces that Southland Academy will host its annual Veterans Day Celebration on Monday November 14, ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Thursday, November 10, 2022 2:05 pm
Obituaries
Johnnie Elizabeth Teate Williams: November 1, 2022
Johnnie Elizabeth Teate Williams, age 73, passed away on Tuesday evening, November 1, 2022. Funeral services are planned for 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 5, ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Thursday, November 10, 2022 1:26 pm
Obituaries
Peggy Burton Minor: November 2, 2022
A world without Peggy in it is unfathomable. Her eternal optimism, unwavering faith and gorgeous Big Blue Eyes captured the hearts of everyone she met. ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Thursday, November 10, 2022 1:21 pm
Local News
Sumter County election results for Nov. 8, 2022
Tracy K. Hall Final election results were in for Sumter County about 1am Wednesday morning. The results indicate approximately 55% (9,621) of voters participated. To ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Wednesday, November 9, 2022 10:20 am
News
Long election night in Sumter County: with absentee votes left to be counted, republicans have strong showing
Tracy K. Hall Thus far, Sumter County has reported its advanced voting and election day voting. Absentee ballots have not been counted. However, with ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Wednesday, November 9, 2022 12:14 am
Obituaries
Kathleen Grace: November 3, 2022
Kathleen Grace, 73, of Tifton, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Legacy Village Assisted Living Center of Tifton. A graveside service was held ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, November 8, 2022 12:04 pm
Local News
A conversation with Animal Control Officer, George Carter
Tracy K. Hall George Carter has a definite role to play in our community. Just like our neighbors and our law enforcement officers keep an ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, November 8, 2022 11:57 am
agriculture
A national champion stands upon family and community
Tracy K. Hall Joan Tovar-Martinez came back home to Sumter County a national champion. It is the culmination of work dating from 2019 to current. ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, November 8, 2022 11:51 am
Local news
Message from Georgia Secretary of State on election day preparation
Press Release from Secretary of State We encourage all voters to check their My Voter Page to see their registration, a sample ballot, and voting location before ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, November 8, 2022 11:15 am
education
Sumter County Board of Education discusses mental health and priorities for funding
Tracy K. Hall The Sumter County Board of Education (BOE) met for agenda setting meeting on Monday, November 7, 2022. To open the meeting ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, November 8, 2022 5:58 am
clubs/organizations
Americus Kiwanis Club hosts Sanford Bishop and Chris West
Tracy K. Hall The Americus Kiwanis Club meets on Fridays at 1pm. As part of an ongoing intention to allow a voter an education ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Friday, November 4, 2022 10:40 am
Obituaries
Lucille Bruner Garrison: October 28, 2022
Lucile Bruner Garrison, 92, of Columbus, GA, formerly of Albany and Americus, GA, passed away Friday, October 28, 2022. Memorial services will be conducted Friday, ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Friday, November 4, 2022 9:23 am
Obituaries
Brenda Ethridge Pace: October 22, 2022
Brenda Ethridge Pace, 74, of Americus, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Langdale Hospice House. She was born in Tucson, Arizona on July ...
