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education

4th Annual Jubilee International Symposium brings community together for peace

Staff Reports   On Wednesday, October 12, Furlow Charter School and Georgia Southwestern State University presented the 4th annual Jubilee Symposium, “Colors of Peace”. This ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Thursday, October 27, 2022 10:12 am

clubs/organizations

REGIONAL EYE CENTER AWARDED FIRST BUSINESS OF THE MONTH BY THE AMERICUS LIONS CLUB

Staff Reports   (Americus, October 2, 2022) – Regional Eye Center was awarded the Business of the Month by the Americus Lions Club.  The doctors ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Thursday, October 27, 2022 10:08 am

clubs/organizations

The Mustard Seed continues their ministry

Staff Reports When Calvary Episcopal Church decided to create a thrift shop to serve the Americus community, we were encouraged to remember the New Testament ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Thursday, October 27, 2022 10:06 am

education

Sumter County Schools October 2022 Board Recognition Program

Staff Reports Mr. Walter Knighton, Superintendent of Sumter County Schools, proudly announces the October 2022 “Teachers and Parents in Support of Students” Board Recognition Program ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Thursday, October 27, 2022 10:03 am

News

“I always enjoy visiting places of worship”: Sanford Bishop and Election 2022

Jason Berggren and Michael Hooks Note: D. Jason Berggren is an associate professor of political science at Georgia Southwestern State University. Michael Hooks is a ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Thursday, October 27, 2022 9:58 am

Local News

Sumter County welcomes Sheppard Pride Youth and Senior Citizen Community Center

Tracy K. Hall Peggy Sheppard and Willie Mae Pride have long been names loved in adored in Andersonville. They are loved because they first loved ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Monday, October 24, 2022 1:50 pm

Obituaries

Dr. William Henry Captitan:October 17, 2022

Dr. William Harry Capitan passed away on Monday evening, October 17, 2022 at Golden Isles Hospice in Brunswick. Funeral services were held at 10:00 AM on Monday, ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Monday, October 24, 2022 10:12 am

Obituaries

Beverly Delores “Lois” Gay: October 18, 2022

Mrs. Beverly Delores “Lois” Gay, age 76, passed away on Tuesday evening, October 18, 2022 at her home in Americus. Funeral services were held at ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Monday, October 24, 2022 10:09 am

Local News

City council determines employee benefits

  Tracy K. Hall The Mayor and City Council of Americus met for their regular meeting on Thursday, October 20, 2022. Charles Christmas was absent, ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Friday, October 21, 2022 10:40 am

Uncategorized

Jimmy Carter National Historical Park Celebrates La Fiesta en el Parque

PLAINS, GA: The Jimmy Carter National Historical Park celebrates the spirit of Hispanic Heritage by hosting a special event, La Fiesta en el Parque on ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Thursday, October 20, 2022 2:59 pm

Local News

Smarr Smith Foundation gifts body armor to local law enforcement agencies

Tracy K. Hall Fueled by the community’s support, the Smarr Smith Foundation was able to purchase body armor for Georgia Southwestern’s Public Safety Department and ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Thursday, October 20, 2022 1:43 pm

News

Voting trends and tips for Georgia and Sumter County

Tracy K. Hall Early voting Georgia-wide has been breaking records for the first two days. Statewide, as compared to even the presidential election of 2020, ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Thursday, October 20, 2022 1:25 pm

News

Georgia Voters Continue Record Early Voting Turnout; Surpasses Presidential Election Levels

   Press Release from Georgia Secretary of State (Atlanta) – Georgia voters surpassed the day two 2020 Presidential Election record for Early Voting. As of ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Wednesday, October 19, 2022 11:09 am

News

Fresh Start and Governor Kemp enjoy an afternoon of conversation

Tracy K. Hall On a beautiful Tuesday afternoon, you could find Sumter County’s future leading a conversation on Georgia’s future. Travis Lockhart, the CEO of ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, October 18, 2022 2:11 pm

News

Georgia Voters Set New Midterm Turnout Record; Day One Voting Nears Presidential Level

Georgia Secretary of State Press Release: (Atlanta) – Monday, October 17th marked the first day of Early Voting for the November 8th midterm election. Georgia ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, October 18, 2022 1:51 pm

Obituaries

Heidi Christine Miller: October 9, 2022

Heidi Christine Miller, 55, of Decatur, GA, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2022, surrounded by family and friends. Heidi was born in Americus, GA ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Thursday, October 13, 2022 10:50 am

Obituaries

Richard V. Self: October 9, 2022

Richard V. Self, 61, of Ellaville, GA, passed away on Sunday, October 9 th at Phoebe Sumter Hospital. Richard was born in Fulton County Georgia ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Thursday, October 13, 2022 9:55 am

News

Celebrate President Jimmy Carter’s 98 Years of Making the World a Better Place 

Carter Center encourages sending appreciation and birthday wishes via CarterCenter.Org  ATLANTA (September 27, 2022) — To mark President Jimmy Carter’s 98th birthday on October 1, The ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Saturday, October 1, 2022 6:00 am

Obituaries

Kiley Burke Drury: September 23, 2022

Kiley Burke Drury beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 23, 2022, at the age of 44. A celebration of her life ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Friday, September 30, 2022 12:13 pm

education

School District Seeks Community Input to Develop Strategic Plan

Staff reports The Sumter County School District is embarking on a strategic planning process that requires input from citizens, staff, parents, students and civic leaders. ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, September 27, 2022 11:47 am

Uncategorized

Arleater Rigsby Mims: September 24, 2022

Mrs. Arleater Rigsby Mims age 93 of Americus, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Graveside services will be held at ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Monday, September 26, 2022 1:10 pm

Obituaries

Cindy Pollock Avery: September 19, 2022

Cindi Pollock Avery went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, September 19th. She was born January 8, 1960, in ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Monday, September 26, 2022 12:00 pm

Obituaries

Patricia Howell Holley: September 19, 2022

Mrs. Patricia Howell Holley age 78, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, September ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Thursday, September 22, 2022 10:35 am

community

A new look on an old friend

Tracy K. Hall Downtown Americus comes with charms which delight all the senses. We are getting to enjoy the fruits of faithful business owners, hard-working ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Monday, September 19, 2022 2:23 pm

Obituaries

Nieves Betancourt Reeves: Sept 17, 2022

Nieves Betancourt Reeves, of St. Simons Island, Georgia, passed away on Sept. 17, 2022, at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia at the age of 44 ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Monday, September 19, 2022 2:06 pm

education

Sumter County Board of Education discusses needed repairs and upgrades

The Sumter County Board of Education (BOE) met for their work session on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at 100 Learning Lane. Carolyn Hamilton and EJ ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Wednesday, September 7, 2022 12:40 pm

News

Americus Police Department seeks information on aggravated assualt

Press Release from Americus Police Department On September 1, 2022 at approximately 5:48 PM officers of the Americus Police Department responded to the area of ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Friday, September 2, 2022 10:50 am

Local News

Word to the wise this Labor Day

This Monday, September 5, 2022, the nation will celebrate Labor Day. Labor Day serves as a signpost for where we are in 2022. There are ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Thursday, September 1, 2022 11:15 am

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