Obituaries
Lynn H. Davidson: Sept. 25, 2017
NEWNAN — Lynn Hightower Davidson, 69, of Newnan, formerly of Americus, passed away on Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, ... Read more
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Candidates Forum
The Sumter County Chamber of Commerce hosts a Candidates Forum at 6 p.m. Oct. 3 at the Rosalynn ... Read more
Local News
Cagle names Sumter County leadership committee
Casey Cagle, the conservative leader for governor, announced today that former state Rep. Mike Cheokas, former state Sen. George ... Read more
Columns
Nancy M. Young: Sept. 27, 2017
Ellaville Methodist Choir sings at Perfect Care The Ellaville United Methodist Church Choir visited Perfect Care in Americus ... Read more
Obituaries
Doris D. McCrary: Sept. 26, 2017
AMERICUS — Mrs. Doris Dowdey McCrary, age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, at Magnolia ... Read more
Obituaries
Mildred D. Harris: Sept. 25, 2017
AMERICUS — Ms. Mildred Dennis Harris, age 96, of Americus, died Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, at Magnolia Manor ... Read more
Obituaries
Doris D. McCrary: Sept. 26, 2016
AMERICUS — Funeral arrangements for Doris Dowdey McCrary of Americus, who died Tuesday at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center, ... Read more
education
Your take: Sept. 23, 2017
As part of the Schley County 4-H Program, 4-H’ers met and put together ‘Snacks for our City Police ... Read more
community
Town crier: Sept. 23, 2017
Americus Servsafe® Training: Servsafe® Training for Food Service Managers is Sept. 25 and 26 at the Sumter County ... Read more
Local News
JSL’s Cowpoke Carnival turning 25
By Leila S. Case AMERICUS — When Junior Service League honorary member Sue Hall turned into a clown ... Read more
education
GSW honors President Jimmy Carter
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — In a special ceremony Friday, Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) honored former President ... Read more
Obituaries
JoAnn F. Plunkett: Sept. 23, 2017
AMERICUS — JoAnn Virginia Flanders Plunkett, 74, of Americus died Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, at Phoebe Sumter Medical ... Read more
Editorials
Our opinion: City Council puts taxpayer dollars at risk
In a 4-2 vote Thursday, the Americus City Council decided to remove another layer of protection offered to ... Read more
Local News
City amends alcohol beverage ordinance yet again
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — The Americus City Council decided, in a 4-2 vote, Thursday to again amend ... Read more
Obituaries
Carole B. Mott: Sept. 20, 2017
ATLANTA — Carole Bailey Mott, age 71, of Americus, died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, at Emory University Hospital ... Read more
Obituaries
Latonya H. Larkins: Sept. 19, 2017
AMERICUS — Funeral services for Latonya Hurley Larkins of Sumter County, who died Tuesday at her home, will ... Read more
Obituaries
William L. Brinson: Sept. 17, 2017
AMERICUS — Mr. William Lewis Brinson, 45, of Americus, Ga., passed away Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017. Funeral services ... Read more
Obituaries
Charles S. Cole: Sept. 20, 2017
AMERICUS — Charles Shirley Cole, 90, of Americus, died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, at his home. A native ... Read more
Columns
Dick Yarbrough: Some reflections on ill wind named Irma
It is hard to know what to write about when you have been through the likes of Irma. ... Read more
Local News
Your take: Sept. 20, 2017
Junior Service League Cuties are excited about this year’s 25th Anniversary Cowpoke Carnival. Cowpoke will be held from ... Read more
education
SGTC ranked 3rd in nation
AMERICUS — South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) has been ranked as the third best community college in the ... Read more
Obituaries
Nancy K. Bell: Sept. 20, 2017
AMERICUS — Nancy Kinnebrew Bell, of Americus, died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, at her home. A native of ... Read more
education
President Carter to be honored at GSW
AMERICUS — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) is fortunate to count three of the most notable U.S. national ... Read more
Local News
City to consider more changes to alcohol beverage license ordinance
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — The Americus Mayor and City Council again tackled the city’s alcoholic beverage license ... Read more
Local News
Chamber has new signature event
AMERICUS — The Education Division of the Sumter County Chamber of Commerce announces its inaugural event this year ... Read more
Local News
Area beat: Sept. 16, 2017
Americus Police Department Arrests (Aug. 3-20) • Kenneth J. Jones, 56, of 212 Taylor St., Americus; driving while ... Read more
Local News
Hopewell hosts special guests
ELLAVILLE — Crisp County Sheriff Billy Hancock, veteran law enforcement official, was the featured speaker Sept. 10 at ... Read more
Columns
Mary Beth Bass: Inspiration comes in all forms
Inspiration is a hard thing sometimes; it’s hard to find and even more difficult to articulate, particularly following ... Read more
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