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The Americus-Sumter County Movement Remembered Committee receives gifted artwork
The Americus-Sumter County Movement Remembered Committee, Inc. received a significant gift from longtime supporter and art collector, Joan ...
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Singer-songwriter Andrew Greer holds book signing
Andrew Greer, the editor/author of “More than a President: Sundays with Jimmy Carter” recently held a book signing ...
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DeSoto Church fire
Sumter County Fire and Rescue was dispatched to a structure fire at 276 Hwy 280 East in DeSoto, ...
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Americus runoff election December 2
A special runoff election will be held on Tuesday, December 2, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. for ...
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Sumter County Sheriffs Office Incident Report Summary 11/17-11/21
Sumter County Sheriffs Office Incident Report Summary 11/17-11/21 Event: Terroristic threats and acts Incident summary: On Nov 13th, ...
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Weeklong National Retriever Championship held outside of Smithville
The National Retriever Club held field trails outside of Smithville on November 8. President of the National Retriever ...
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Director of Common Ground pilot gives sneak peak at film
Director and producer D’Angelo Harris gave an interview on filming Common Ground, the pilot for a series that’s ...
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Sumter County 4-H scores big at cotton boll consumer judging competition
Sumter County 4-H competed in the Georgia 4-H Cotton Boll Consumer Judging competition at the Georgia National Fairgrounds ...
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Obituary for Mary Sibyl McHugh McGlaun
Mary Sibyl McHugh McGlaun, 93, of Richland, Georgia passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Magnolia ...
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A Victorian Christmas comes to Americus!
Sumter Players is excited to announce a collaboration with Downtown Americus Main Street to bring several free special ...
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Weekly Panther athletic events
November 13 Middle School wrestling vs. Pelham at 5:30 p.m. (away). Middle School basketball at Crisp County at ...
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Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Incident Report Summary 11/4-11/9
Event: Criminal trespassIncident Summary: On Nov 4th, SCSO was dispatched to the front of the L.E.C lobby in ...
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50th memorial service for Captain Henry Wirz held in Andersonville
The 50th memorial service to Confederate Captain Henry Wirz was held at Andersonville on November 8. A controversial ...
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Sumter County makes their stance in lawsuit against E-911
Sumter County filed a lawsuit in Superior Court against Middle Flint Regional E-911 on April 21. The dispute ...
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Superintendent questioned about suspended Ignite CEO
Joshua Drew, CEO of Ignite College and Career Academy, was suspended for his involvement in a fight at ...
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Votes for the November 4, 2025 Election
Unofficial election results for the November 4, 2025 election. Mayor of Americus: Marcell Baker: 290 Barry Blount: 1,090 ...
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Advanced and absentee voting November 4, 2025 Election
The following are the unofficial results for advanced, provisional, and absentee votes: Mayor of Americus: Marcell Baker: 109 ...
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Sumter County Panther athletic schedule
November 3• Middle School Basketball vs. Albany at 5:00 p.m. (home). November 4• Varsity air rifle vs Crisp ...
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Southland Academy annual Veterans Day celebration
Southland Academy Lower School Director, Heather Yeiser, announces that Southland Academy will host its annual Veterans Day Celebration at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, November 11th, in ...
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Sumter County files lawsuit against E-911
Sumter County filed a lawsuit in Superior Court against Middle Flint Regional E-911 on April 21. The dispute ...
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October marriages in Sumter
Disclaimer: The following marriage licenses were filed with the Sumter County Probate Court. This information is public record ...
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Americus celebrates Halloween and Fall festivals
Trick or treaters walked up and down Lee Street, having donned a variety of costumes. Adults sat on ...
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Sumter County sets millage rate
The Sumter County Board of Commissioners set the millage rate on October 29. Finance Director Lomenzo Reddick gave ...
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Sumter County Sheriff’s Department arrest report summary
Brown, Eric Logan (In Jail) 10/30 13:16Parole violation Clark, Nickolas Dayvonn (In Jail)10/30 12:35Disorderly conduct Criminal trespass Edge, ...
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The Windsor Echo: A novella by Debbie Delung
Author Debbie Delung remembers smelling her grandmother’s Gardenia perfume the first time she went to The Windsor. Delung ...