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education

Free testing on World AIDS Day

FREE HIV testing available on World AIDS Day, Dec. 1   AMERICU — There are an estimated 34 ... Read more

Obituaries

Catherine H. Denson: Nov. 5, 2016

WEBSTER, N.Y.  — Catherine H. Denson (Kathy), one of the most vibrant, active and recognizable residents in Webster, ... Read more

Obituaries

Fr. Reginald Gunn

AMERICUS — The people of Calvary Episcopal Church host a memorial service at 11 a.m. Dec. 3, 2016, ... Read more

Uncategorized

PDA calls special meeting

The Americus Sumter Payroll Development Authority has a called board meeting at noon Tuesday, Nov. 29, regarding property ... Read more

Local News

Consumer Qs: pansies and violas

Question: What is the difference between pansies and violas? Answer: The difference is more comparative than botanical. The ... Read more

business

SGTC observes Free Enterprise Day with proclamation during FBLA-PBL Week

AMERICUS — South Georgia Technical College’s (SGTC) Phi Beta Lambda celebrated Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda ... Read more

education

Sumter County Intermediate School’s Jr. Beta Club attends convention

The Sumter County Intermediate School Junior Beta Club students attended the Georgia Junior Beta Club Convention Nov. 17 ... Read more

clubs/organizations

Sumter County Schools well represented at retreat

SAVANNAH — Sumter County Schools was well represented at the recent Georgia School Nutrition Association’s Manager’s Conference held ... Read more

education

Students of the Month

Eight Americus-Sumter High School students were chosen as Students of the Month for October. Principal Kimothy Hadley presented ... Read more

education

50th Day of 50th Year

Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Southland Academy continued among the middle and upper school. On Oct. 24, ... Read more

education

Ninth Grade Academy holds mock election

Joyabhishek Charles, a student at Americus-Sumter Ninth Grade Academy, realized it is important that students know that their ... Read more

Columns

Jeff Wallace: A Thanksgiving to remember

That first Thanksgiving Feast of 1621 was attended by pale, white British pilgrims and dark, tan-skinned Native Americans. ... Read more

education

Southland participates in Missoula Theatre

Southland Academy recently partnered with Missoula Children’s Theatre to bring MCT’s international touring project to our campus. After ... Read more

education

Southland kindergarteners enjoy field trip to Plains’ history

The Southland Academy kindergarten classes recently visited the Jimmy Carter Boyhood Farm at Archery near Plains. Park Guide ... Read more

education

Sumter School Board, superintendent set sights on future

AMERICUS — With a new high school in their future, a unified Sumter County School Board set out ... Read more

News Main

Local winery reaches fruition

By MICHAEL MURRAY AMERICUS – After nearly three years of preparation, Sumter County’s first and only winery has ... Read more

Obituaries

Rheatha Jenkins: Nov. 24, 2016

SAVANNAH — Funeral arrangements for Rheatha Jenkins of Sumter County, who died Thursday in Savannah, will be announced ... Read more

Obituaries

Grace M. Montgomery: Nov. 22, 2016

PRESTON — Grace Marie Montgomery, age 91, of 6930 S. Washington St., Preston, died at her residence Tuesday, ... Read more

Obituaries

Joanne B. Jones: Nov. 23, 2016

AMERICUS — Joanne Bass Jones, 85, of Leslie, died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center ... Read more

Obituaries

Wanda P. Brenner: Nov. 16, 2016

GHENT, N.Y. — Wanda P. Brenner, 93, of Hudson and Ghent, N.Y., died Wednesday. Nov. 16, 2016, at ... Read more

education

Southland first-graders cast ‘ballots’

After studying the presidential campaign process, Southland Academy first-graders proudly cast their ‘votes’ on Election Day. Sadie Lopez ... Read more

Columns

Joni Woolf: Marshall’s smoked turkey — a special Thanksgiving treat

Every Thanksgiving since I’ve moved to the country and invited the world to my home, I’ve prepared a ... Read more

Columns

Bill Starr: The falling leaves ….

The leaves on the trees have been somewhat colorful this year. I think the extreme drought we have ... Read more

Local News

Georgia State Patrol out and visible this Thanksgiving travel period

State troopers urge safety for the Thanksgiving holiday. The holiday travel period is 102 hours and begins at ... Read more

education

Schley first-graders learn about water cycle

First-graders at Schley County Elementary School are learning about the water cycle in many different ways. Jenni Wyrick’s ... Read more

Columns

Nancy M. Young: Nov. 19, 2016

County Line Methodist Church hosts homecoming Homecoming was held Oct. 23 at County Line Methodist Church. Sammy Lee ... Read more

Columns

Mitzi Parker: The clock is ticking … countdown to your Thanksgiving feast!

Can you believe that Thanksgiving is so close already? If you haven’t started planning yet, here are some ... Read more

Local News

Area Beat policy revisited; changes made

AMERICUS — In the Nov. 16 edition, Jennifer R. Cromer was listed as having been issued a traffic ... Read more

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  • Jimmy Carter historical coverage