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Obituaries

Michael Dixon: November 28, 2020

Real estate broker, Michael Dixon, of Americus, age 85, passed away on November 28, 2020 at his residence. He was the owner and operator of ... Read more

by admin, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 12:41 pm

News Main

Three homicides in two days

Staff Reports November 25 at approximately 6:05 pm, Sumter County Sheriff Deputies responded to the Rainbow Terrace area in reference to a person shot.  Chaunecy ... Read more

by admin, Friday, November 27, 2020 12:34 pm

Obituaries

Edna Sue Bailes

Dr. Edna Sue Bailes passed away Monday, November 16, 2020.   She was born November 25, 1932 in Lee County, Georgia and was predeceased by her ... Read more

by admin, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 2:35 pm

Columns

Wreaths Across America reminds us to remember loved ones

By:  Leila Case Andersonville National Historic Cemetery in Andersonville is among the military cemeteries across the nation that participate in the annual Wreaths Across America ... Read more

by admin, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 8:58 am

Columns

Is Providence Canyon anything but a good example of bad behavior?

Part 2:  It is what it is, but how did it get that way? By:  Burt Carter Long enough ago that the statute of limitations ... Read more

by admin, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 8:48 am

DEVELOPING NEWS

Board of Education recount shows tally discrepancy

By: Tracy K. Hall After approving or denying provisional votes, Board of Education (BOE) candidate Abbis Bivins received 859 (50.15%) votes and incumbent, Alice Green ... Read more

by admin, Tuesday, November 17, 2020 3:21 pm

education

Dr. Choates recommends Sumter County Schools offer hybrid educational approach for third nine weeks

By: Tracy K. Hall The Sumter County Board of Education (BOE) met for the November Work Session on Monday, November 10th. All board members were ... Read more

by admin, Tuesday, November 10, 2020 12:57 pm

Columns

Georgia Runoffs, a brief history

By: Evan A. Kutzler evan.kutzler@gsw.edu November 9, 2020 On Tuesday, November 3, 2020, Georgians cast what many voters thought would be their last ballot of ... Read more

by admin, Monday, November 9, 2020 6:42 pm

community

Mattie J.T. Stepanek wins grant, becomes Welcoming Community Movement Partner

Recent Grant Helps Build Community, Create Inclusive Spaces and Change Perceptions in Georgia AMERICUS, GA (NOV. 1, 2020) – The Mattie J.T. Stepanek Foundation was ... Read more

by admin, Wednesday, November 4, 2020 12:26 pm

Columns

Tight race in October 1980 as Carter and Reagan debate

By: Jason Berggren Note: D. Jason Berggren is an associate professor of political science at Georgia Southwestern State University. This is the tenth article in ... Read more

by admin, Wednesday, November 4, 2020 12:23 pm

community

The Social Exchange: Another Sumter County treasure

BY:  Tracy K. Hall It was another perfect Americus evening. Fine company made up of all kinds of our neighbors, little white lights, a celebration ... Read more

by admin, Wednesday, November 4, 2020 12:17 pm

BREAKING NEWS

Unofficial election results with absentee ballots counted

General Election for Sumter County summary for all contests, all districts, all counting groups.  Unofficial report for the General Election.  11 of 11 precincts reported ... Read more

by admin, Wednesday, November 4, 2020 11:26 am

Obituaries

Allen Mountjoy: October 25, 2020

Allen Mountjoy, 71, of Eatonton, GA, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020 at his residence in the presence of his family. Allen was born in ... Read more

by admin, Monday, November 2, 2020 12:42 pm

DEVELOPING NEWS

Gunfire damage to property and person throughout the weekend

Tracy K. Hall Gunfire rang out throughout Americus starting Friday night, October 30th. The first shots where heard on Cherokee Street and damage was noted ... Read more

by admin, Monday, November 2, 2020 8:29 am

Local News

New supervisor in the Americus GBI Field Office

Press Release from GBI, October 30, 2020   On Friday October 16 th , 2020, Special Agent in Charge Joe Chesnut was assigned to the ... Read more

by admin, Friday, October 30, 2020 3:58 pm

community

Phoebe Sumter Foundation announces 2020 Lights of Love tree lighter

 Tree lighting ceremony to be held December 8. Americus, Ga. – The Phoebe Sumter Foundation is excited to announce Robert Thomas, a cancer survivor from Sumter ... Read more

by admin, Wednesday, October 28, 2020 10:36 am

Obituaries

Timothy Allan Tott: October 24, 2020

Timothy Allan Tott passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, October 24th in Warwick, GA. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October ... Read more

by admin, Monday, October 26, 2020 1:13 pm

Obituaries

Carl Eugene Daniel: October 23, 2020

Carl Eugene Daniel, 57 of Americus, GA, passed away Friday October 23, 2020 at his residence.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October ... Read more

by admin, Monday, October 26, 2020 8:33 am

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Americus City Council denies rezoning request

Tracy K. Hall By a vote of 4-1, the Americus City Council denied to rezone properties that would be home to a new Dollar General ... Read more

by admin, Friday, October 23, 2020 4:11 pm

business

New Industry Comes to Sumter County—Twice.

BY: Tracy K. Hall New industry is coming to town! It has taken over a year’s worth of hard work and dedication but the professionals ... Read more

by admin, Thursday, October 22, 2020 9:21 am

education

Southland Academy’s Homecoming Court has been announced

Southland Academy’s Homecoming Court has been announced.  Plans are for the Homecoming Game to be played on October 30, 2020, against Edmund Burke at 7:30 ... Read more

by admin, Thursday, October 22, 2020 9:16 am

community

Sheriff Pete Smith: A community remembers

BY:  Tracy K. Hall We had a sheriff named Pete Smith. I like to think with such an honest and American name as Pete Smith ... Read more

by admin, Thursday, October 22, 2020 9:12 am

Columns

Oak Grove Cemetery: A Shelter for the Dead, A Park for the Living

BY: Evan A. Kutzler evan.kutzler@gsw.edu Most visitors have a specific destination when visiting Oak Grove Cemetery—the final resting place of a close family member, a ... Read more

by admin, Thursday, October 22, 2020 9:06 am

community

Americus hosts first ever Food Truck Fest

From:  Downtown Americus Mainstreet On Sunday, October 25th, Americus will hold its first-ever Food Truck Fest. This family-friendly event will run from 1:00 PM to ... Read more

by admin, Thursday, October 22, 2020 8:57 am

News Main

Americus Mayor and City Council Make Recommendations on First Fridays and Trick or Treating

BY: Tracy K. Hall The Mayor and the City Council of Americus held their agenda setting meeting for October on Thursday, 10/15/2020. The meeting was ... Read more

by admin, Thursday, October 22, 2020 8:54 am

DEVELOPING NEWS

Sumter County Sheriff’s Department search for escaped inmate continues

Release dated:  October 20, 2020 From:   Col. Eric D. Bryant On Sunday October 18, 2020 Inmate Charlie Lee Lester, escaped from the Sumter County Jail.  ... Read more

by admin, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 4:50 pm

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Release from APD: Suspects Arrested in Aggravated Assault 

Release from Americus Police Department dated October 20, 2020 The Americus Police Department has made three arrests in connection with an investigation into a reported ... Read more

by admin, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 3:23 pm

Local News

New Industry comes to Sumter Counthy—Twice

  By Tracy K. Hall     AMERICUS – New industry is coming to town! It has taken over a year’s worth of hard work ... Read more

by admin, Monday, October 19, 2020 4:36 pm

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