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Concert goers share reactions including presidential descendant Tweed Roosevelt

A concert honoring President Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday was held in the Plains high school October 1. Concert ...

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Jennifer Olsen to Leave Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers After Six Transformative Years

Press release from the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers AMERICUS, GA – The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers ...

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Charters of freedom unveiled in downtown Plains

On President Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday, October 1rst, the Charters of Freedom display was unveiled downtown. The display ...

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Navy flyover in Plains celebrating Carter’s 100th birthday

Four jets flew over Plains at 12:30 on October 1rst for former President Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday. Dawn ...

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Naturalization Ceremony held in Plains Highschool on President Carter’s 100th birthday

A naturalization ceremony was held at the Plains Highschool on former President Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday, October 1rst. ...

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President of the NAACP Eugene Edge shares Carter’s inspiration for Ibri Technical Institute

President of the Sumter County branch of the NAACP, Eugene Edge, spoke of how he first came to ...

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Daine Brown recalls assisting with Carter Sunday school classes

Dianne Brown, church member at Maranatha Baptist church and executive assistant for investigations at the Sheriff’s office, recalls ...

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James Carter reflects on grandfather President Jimmy Carter’s upcoming hundredth birthday

James Carter, President Jimmy Carter’s grandson, gave an interview on his grandfather’s upcoming 100th birthday. He talked about ...

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County ordered to pay Hellen’s Removal Service $9,095

In the case of Helen’s Professional Removal Service vs Sumter County Georgia, Sumter County has been ordered to ...

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Plains Peanut Festival held Sept 28

The Plains Peanut Festival on Sept 28 was well attended. Prior to the parade, Plains, Trains, and Bike ...

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Winners of the post card contest honoring President Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday awarded at the Plains depot

Courtney Stoops, an education program specialist who works with the Georgia Department of Education and the Jimmy Carter ...

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EMA Director Jerry Harmon asks Citizens to donate to survivors of Hurricane Helene

Press Release from EMA Director Jerry Harmon: This past Thursday night into Friday morning Americus and Sumter County ...

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Penny Smith reflects on Carter’s upcoming 100th birthday

Penny Smith, a resident of Plains, met for an interview on her screen porch. Smith has been clerk ...

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Aftermath of Helene sees citizens relieved at minor impact

The giant skeleton at the intersection of South Lee Street and Glessner has reappeared. Jonathan Hobbs talked about ...

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President of Georgia Southwestern issues class cancellations

From President Johnston on September 25 Good afternoon, Students. Due to the threat of severe weather associated with ...

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Chief appraiser Chris Williams comments on Georgia Power Substation built on Blacksmith Road

Chief appraiser Chris Williams has commented further on the Georgia Power substation built on Blacksmith Road in Leslie ...

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Niurys Bonet gives an interview on her restaurant La Esquina Cubana

Niurys Bonet gave an interview on her Cuban restaurant La Esquina Cubana, which opened November 3 of last year ...

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Ginx Boutique and Gift Shop holds ribbon cutting

Ginx Boutique and Gift Shop held a ribbon cutting at 4 pm on Sept 20. Mayor Lee Kinnamon ...

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Health Fair in Boone Park held Sept 18

A health fair was held Sept 18 at 6 pm at Boone Park at 408 Rucker Street. Rachel ...

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Americus City Council hears district 4 complaints and water treatment plant issues

The Americus City Council met on Sept. 19. Pastor Courtney Moore addressed the Council with concerns over infrastructure. ...