business
Solarize Middle Georgia rolls out final solar tour
MACON — Solarize Middle Georgia (SMG) is holding its third and final “solar tour,” including workshops and information sessions throughout ... Read more
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business
Sumter Commissioners to bring back county fair
By Ken Gustafson AMERICUS — After several years of absence, the Americus-Sumter County Fair is coming back. ... Read more
business
Affordable health screenings coming to Americus
AMERICUS – Residents living in and around the Americus area can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, ... Read more
Local News
Flag retirement ceremony today
The John D. Mathis Post 2, American Legion sponsors an American flag retirement ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday, ... Read more
education
Area residents graduate from Georgia Southwestern State University
AMERICUS — The following area residents were among approximately 300 students who graduated from Georgia Southwestern State University ... Read more
Local News
Area residents make Academic Achievement List at Georgia Southwestern State University
AMERICUS — The following local residents made the Spring 2019 Academic Achievement List at Georgia Southwestern State University ... Read more
education
The 2019-2020 Southland Academy Varsity Cheerleaders selected
AMERICUS — Southland Academy Varsity Cheerleaders for the upcoming school year have been selected. The girls, coached by Susan ... Read more
Local news
Town crier: June 12, 2019
AMERICUS Hydrant Testing: The Americus Fire & Emergency Services is conducting its annual hydrant testing, and should be ... Read more
Local News
Your take: June 12, 2019
Submitted by Southland Academy Shown are the 2019-2020 Southland Academy Varsity Cheerleaders (seated) Emma Griffin, Maddy Copeland, Parker ... Read more
Opinion
Your opinion: June 12, 2019
In this time of negativity, here’s a positive note! I want to take a minute and ... Read more
Opinion
Dick Yarbrough: Father’s Day a time to remember a special man
I first penned this tribute to my father in 2015. It has been 35 years since he passed ... Read more
business
Development Authority narrows candidate pool
AMERICUS — Employment interviews in connection with the selection of an executive director for the Americus-Sumter County Payroll ... Read more
Local news
Area beat: June 12, 2019
Americus Fire & Emergency Services (June 6-9) Firefighters responded to 10 calls for medical assistance. Firefighters responded ... Read more
clubs/organizations
NAACP holds 42nd annual Freedom Fund Banquet
By Raven Payne AMERICUS — To commemorate 42 years of service to civil rights engagement and activism, the ... Read more
education
GSW’s Southwestern Promise scholarship granted to over 185 incoming Georgia freshmen; funds still available
AMERICUS — The new Southwestern Promise scholarship at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) has been awarded to 188 ... Read more
Local News
End of innocence: The unsolved murder of Leigh Bell, 40 years later
Part 2: The investigation By Beth Alston NOTE: The information contained in this five-part series ... Read more
Local News
Nancy M. Young: June 8, 2019
Schley Family Connection honors 2019 graduates with technology awards On May 30, Schley County Family Connection met at ... Read more
Lifestyles
Leila Case: AHS alums have strong tie that binds
It’s summer, the season when class reunions are a tradition, especially for the Americus High School (AHS) alums ... Read more
Opinion
Joni Woolf: Picnic foods for summertime events
This Sunday at Calvary Episcopal Church we celebrate Pentecost in worship, then with a celebratory meal afterwards that ... Read more
education
Your take: June 8, 2018
At the 4th nine weeks Honors Day at Sumter County Primary School, Jazmine Garcia- Diaz was recognized as ... Read more
clubs/organizations
Food pantry built on faith
Tuesday, June 4th, 2013, was the first day of distribution at Harvest of Hope Food Pantry. Today, Tuesday, June ... Read more
Opinion
Pastor’s viewpoint: June 8, 2019
The history of science is filled with stories of “fake science.” Everyone thought the sun revolved around the ... Read more
Opinion
Keith Wishum: God can change everything
Desmond laughed loudly. It slipped out before he knew it. Embarrassed, he glanced around, but nobody seemed bothered. ... Read more
Local News
Church briefs: June 8, 2019
AMERICUS Antioch Missionary Baptist Church The annual Choir and Praise Team Anniversary is celebrated at 2 p.m. June ... Read more
education
College briefs: 6-8-19
Americus resident earns degree from WGU SALT LAKE CITY — Lakesha Jones of Americus has earned her bachelor ... Read more
business
Health inspections: 6-8-19
OGLETHORPE — The following health inspections were recently conducted by Environmental Health Services/Macon County Health Department. • Oglethorpe ... Read more
Local News
Area beat: June 8, 2019
Americus Fire & Emergency Services (June 4-6) Firefighters responded to five call for medical assistance. Firefighters responded ... Read more
Local News
Town crier: June 8, 2019
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