Columns
Nancy M. Young: Dec. 23, 2017
Ellaville women attend Council of Safety Chapter DAR meeting On Dec. 12, Vicki Justice and Nancy McMath Young ... Read more
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Columns
Pastor’s viewpoint: Dec. 23, 2017
The only thing I really know about sheep is that it’s not a compliment to be called one. ... Read more
Columns
Keith Wishum: Get what you want for Christmas
I got what I wanted for Christmas! More years ago than I care to calculate, way back when ... Read more
Local News
Church briefs: Dec. 23, 2017
AMERICUS Community Christmas The annual Open Hands Community Christmas Dinner is served at noon Monday, Christmas Day at ... Read more
Letters to editor
Your opinion: Dec. 23, 2017
Don’t forget man behind the Bill of Rights Each year on December 15th, Bill of Rights Day, we ... Read more
Columns
Diadra Powell: City’s Finance Department Team manages resources
The Finance Department manages the City of Americus’ financial resources and safeguards its assets through appropriate controls and ... Read more
education
Your take: Dec. 23, 2017
On Dec. 13, Americus-Sumter High School received a visit from ‘Mrs. Claus’! Harvetta Cason, parent of Americus-Sumter High ... Read more
Columns
Our opinion: Peace on earth, good will toward men
As we approach the most holy day in the Christian faith, let us remember just why we celebrate ... Read more
Local News
Area beat: Dec. 23, 2017
Americus Fire & Emergency Services (Dec. 4-21) • Firefighters responded to 59 calls for medical assistance. • Firefighters ... Read more
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Town crier: Dec. 23, 2017
Americus Tree Spraying: The Americus Fire & Emergency Services is spraying Christmas trees with fire retardant through Dec. ... Read more
Local News
Ayden Battle – Americus’ little superhero
By Lilli Dickens AMERICUS — As recent movies have suggested, superheroes come in all shapes and sizes. Superheroes ... Read more
education
And it came to pass in those days …
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that ... Read more
education
Americus-Sumter High senior named Commended Student nationally
AMERICUS — Americus-Sumter High School Principal Kimothy Hadley announced that Prerana Kumar has been named a Commended Student ... Read more
Columns
Nancy M. Young: Dec. 20, 2017
Wilbur Justice family hosts Thanksgiving Wilbur and Vicki Justice hosted Thanksgiving at their home for her family. This ... Read more
Columns
Leila Case: The holiday beat continues
The man who reads over my shoulder queried me early this morning about our agenda for the day. ... Read more
Sports
SGTC Jets defeat East Georgia; ranked 1st in GCAA
SWAINSBORO — The South Georgia Technical College Jets overcame a seven-point half-time deficit to upset East Georgia 71 ... Read more
Sports
SGTC Lady Jets defeat East Georgia College on last-second shot
SWAINSBORO — South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets freshman guard Alyssa Nieves from Tampa, FL, sank a last-second ... Read more
Local News
Staying connected during holidays
Schley County Family Connection Collaborative enjoyed a Thanksgiving meal together; 22 collaborative members attended. Special thanks to Todd ... Read more
education
Southland students participate in STEAM activities
Southland Academy K3 students recently enjoyed STEAM activities. The students learned about magnets and how they work. They ... Read more
education
Earleen Tracy retires from SCS
The Sumter County Board of Education recognized Earleen Tracy, who is retiring, at the December board meeting. Tracy ... Read more
Local News
Smarr-Smith blood drive nets over goal
Glenda Kipp of Americus donated blood Friday at the Phoebe Sumter Medical Center-sponsored drive in memory of police ... Read more
Columns
Dick Yarbrough: I wish I had been there
These words are dedicated to the memory of my friend, the late Otis Brumby, Jr., publisher of the ... Read more
Local News
Your take: Dec. 20, 2017
The Perry Wellness Center float was first-place winner in the Americus annual Christmas Parade. Read more
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Area beat: Dec. 20, 2017
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Arrests • Robert Hawkins, 51, of 221-A Horton Drive, Americus; driving while unlicensed, failure ... Read more
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Town crier: Dec. 20, 2017
Americus Tree Spraying: The Americus Fire & Emergency Services is spraying Christmas trees with fire retardant through Dec. ... Read more
Local News
State patrol to be out in force during holiday periods
From Staff Reports AMERICUS — Law enforcement officers across the nation are preparing for a busy 2017 holiday ... Read more
education
SGTC holds graduation ceremony for 14 Law Enforcement Academy cadets
From Staff Reports AMERICUS — The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Law Enforcement Academy recently held its fall ... Read more
Local News
City to meet for last time in 2017
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — The Americus Mayor and City Council, in the last meeting of 2017, at ... Read more
