Obituaries
Colvin H. Crandall Jr.: Oct. 8, 2017
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Mr. Colvin H. “Bud” Crandall Jr., age 83, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, ... Read more
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Betty Prince: Oct. 12, 2017
AMERICUS — Funeral arrangements for Betty Prince of Americus, who died Thursday at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center, will ... Read more
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Ernest W. Fussell Jr.: Oct. 11, 2017
AMERICUS — Mr. Ernest William Fussell Jr., 83, of Americus, Ga., passed away Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017, at ... Read more
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Cornelia H. Greene: Oct. 10, 2017
AMERICUS — Cornelia Jane Harris Greene of Americus died on Oct. 10, 2017, at her residence in Americus. ... Read more
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Madeline F. Edwards: Oct. 5, 2017
PLAINS — Madeline Fry Edwards of Plains, Ga., died Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017. She was 78. She is survived ... Read more
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Contravious R. Battle
OGLETHORPE — Funeral services for Contravious R. Battle,19, of Oglethorpe will be held at 2 p.m. Oct. 14, ... Read more
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Kent J. Wimberly Jr.: Oct. 8, 2017
AMERICUS — Funeral arrangements for Kent Jeffrey Wimberly Jr. of Americus, who died Sunday, will be announced by ... Read more
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Charles M. Deriso: Oct. 10, 2017
AMERICUS — Mr. Charles Michael Deriso, 80, of Ellaville, Ga., passed away Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017, at Phoebe ... Read more
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Carol C. Compton: Oct. 10, 2017
AMERICUS — Ms. Carol Cartwright Compton, 72, of Leslie, Ga., passed away Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017, at Phoebe ... Read more
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William H. Bishop Jr.: Oct. 10, 2017
AMERICUS — Henry Bishop Jr., 86, of Andersonville, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017, at Perfect Care in Americus. ... Read more
Obituaries
Dr. Ernest L. Carswell Jr : Oct. 8, 2017
Dr. Ernest L. Carswell Jr. was born July 27, 1935, in Americus, Georgia, and grew up in nearby ... Read more
education
Southland Homecoming 2017
Southland Academy recently celebrated Homecoming Week 2017. Some of the activities included dressing up in a different suggested ... Read more
education
Your take: Oct. 11, 2017
Sumter County Middle English language arts teacher, Marilyn A. Williams’ students were engaged in learning how to identify ... Read more
Columns
Dick Yarbrough: When it comes to juxtaposition, there’s no comparison
OK, boys and girls, today’s word is “juxtaposition.” According to my friends, Barney Funk and Porter Wagnall, it ... Read more
Letters to editor
Your opinion: Oct. 11, 2017
Schley auction a great success I want to commend Nancy McMath Young, President, and all members of the ... Read more
Local News
Town crier: Oct. 11, 2017
Americus Support Group: The monthly Caregiver’s Companion Support Group meets at 6 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Roman ... Read more
Local News
Area beat: Oct. 11, 2017
Americus Fire & Emergency Services (Oct. 5-10) • Firefighters responded to 20 calls for medical assistance. • Firefighters ... Read more
Local News
Breast cancer awareness walk
More than 400 participants attended 14th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk sponsored by Phoebe Sumter Medical Center Saturday ... Read more
Local News
Andersonville hosts 41st annual Historic Fair
By Carey Wooten ANDERSONVILLE — Pleasant weather, although hot and humid, graced the 41st annual Andersonville Historic Fair, ... Read more
Local News
District 5 Council seat candidates speak at forum
By Beth Alston Part 2 AMERICUS — The Sumter County Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a Candidates Forum ... Read more
Local News
Wedding reception turns ugly
By Beth Alston PLAINS — A weekend wedding reception in Plains turned ugly when two guests became involved ... Read more
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GBI, sheriff investigate weekend shooting death
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — Investigators with the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of the Region ... Read more
business
Three’s Company, Too cuts ribbon
Three’s Company Too, located in the Americus Village shopping center, held its ribbon cutting Wednesday followed by an ... Read more
Local News
Customer appreciation day
Wednesday was Customer Appreciation Day for utility customers in the city of Americus. From 11 a.m. to 2 ... Read more
education
Artifcats
Scholars from Laura Gerlach’s class at Furlow Charter School spread out working in small groups to investigate a ... Read more
Letters to editor
Your opinion: Oct. 7, 2017
A change in seasons Greetings from Americus Fire and Emergency Services! Much has been happening as of late ... Read more
education
Your take: Oct. 7, 2017
The fifth-grade students at Southland Academy recently finished studying predator and prey relationships. The students had the opportunity ... Read more
Local News
Town crier: Oct. 7, 2017
Americus Support Group: The monthly Caregiver’s Companion Support Group meets at 6 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Roman ... Read more
