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5th Annual Republican Rally and Low Country Boil on 26th in Pelham
The Republican Party has announced their 5th annual Rally and Low Country Boil. While entry is free, a ...
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Ellabel’s Pizzeria opens in Ellaville
A ribbon cutting for Ellabel’s Pizzeria was held October 15. Brooke Belcher is the owner and operator. Her ...
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Competitive rider Sydney Hamlin gives interview
Rider Sydney Hamlin, 2023 winner in 4H in the junior division at State, gave an interview. She told ...
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Public Housing Unit occupied by Carters rededicated in Plains
Public housing unit 9A, which was occupied by the Carters, was recently rededicated October 5th. The unit is ...
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Fall Ramble allows visitors and residents alike to view historic homes
The Fall Ramble was held from October 11-13. Several historic homes were open to the public. Mayor Lee ...
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Americus Police Chief Mark Scott gives presentation during second session of Gov 101
Americus Police Chief Mark Scott gave a presentation during the second session of Gov 101, on September 30th. ...
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Concert held at the Plains Highschool in honor of President Carter
A concert was held at the Plains high school on October 1 honoring President Carter’s 100th birthday. Singer ...
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Ranger memorial stones brought to the Drummer Boy Civil War Museum
Four stones honoring Confederate Rangers were removed from the Ranger Memorial at Fort Moore. On October 4th, three ...
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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 ...