Local News
Church briefs: March 9, 2019
AMERICUS Antioch Missionary Baptist Church The annual Candle Light March starts at 2 p.m. March 10 with featured ... Read more
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Local news
David Wooden: City to celebrate Gas Utility Workers’ Day
The city of Americus will observe the national Gas Utility Workers’ Day on March 18. This is the ... Read more
education
Your take: March 9, 2019
Southland Academy Lower School hosted STEAM Day on March 1. Students in grades K3-fifth participated in activities related ... Read more
Opinion
Our opinion: Your right to know — celebrate!
Sunshine Week is observed this year from March 10-16 and focuses on the public’s right to know. It’s ... Read more
Local News
Town crier: March 9, 2019
Americus Farmers’ Meeting: A Sumter County Pecan Production Meeting is at noon March 11 at the Sumter County ... Read more
Lifestyles
Wilson-Moyd
Meredith Reese Wilson of Americus announces the engagement of her daughter, Elizabeth Lauren Wilson of Auburn, Ala., to ... Read more
education
GSU announces Fall 2018 President’s List
SAVANNAH — Georgia Southern University recently recognized approximately 1,850 students for excellence in academics on the Fall 2018 ... Read more
clubs/organizations
Shamrock Jog & Jam coming up
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — It’s time again for the annual Shamrock Jog & Jam, sponsored by Accelerated ... Read more
clubs/organizations
Time for annual Dogwood Antiques Show & Sale
By Beth Alston LESLIE — If spring is in the air, it must be time for the fun ... Read more
Local News
Bryan Smith new assistant SAC at GBI Americus Field Office
DECATUR — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announces the promotion of Bryan Smith to Assistant Special Agent in ... Read more
Opinion
Greg Kirk: Week Seven Update from the Gold Dome
With just two legislative days left before our deadline of Crossover Day on Thursday, the Senate has been ... Read more
Obituaries
James B. Summerford Sr.: March 7, 2019
AMERICUS — James Bruce Summerford Sr., 75, of Leslie, died Thursday, March 7, 2019, at Phoebe Sumter Medical ... Read more
Local News
Bicyclist struck, killed
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — A bicyclist was struck and killed Tuesday evening in Americus. According to a ... Read more
education
Area residents named to GSW President’s List for Fall 2019
AMERICUS — The following local residents made the Fall 2018 President’s List at Georgia Southwestern State University and ... Read more
business
School-business partnership
Sumter County Elementary School thanks and welcomes Food Lion, for partnering with them to ensure that the needs ... Read more
Local News
Nancy M. Young: March 6, 2019
Rainbow Garden Club designates February Yard of the Month The Rainbow Garden Club has chosen Lillian Flynt’s yard ... Read more
education
Black History Month
Sumter County Primary School Super Panthers recently held its Black History Program. Pre-K students dressed as famous African ... Read more
agriculture
Sharp Systems Inc. recognized for outstanding achievement
OMAHA, Neb. — Lindsay Corporation (NYSE: LNN), a leading global manufacturer and distributor of irrigation and infrastructure equipment ... Read more
Opinion
Dick Yarbru=ough: Victims of child sex abuse in Georgia face powerful foes
Marlan Wilbanks is a man on a mission. An Atlanta attorney, Wilbanks is the driving force behind the ... Read more
education
Your take: March 6, 2019
D-Yona Dice now has 200 AR points and has read 1 MILLION words already this school year. Sumter ... Read more
Public records
Area beat: March 6, 2019
Americus Fire & Emergency Services (March 1-4) • Firefighters responded to 20 calls for medical assistance. • Firefighters ... Read more
agriculture
SW Ga. Farm Credit returns $2.7 million to current, past members
BAINBRIDGE — The Board of Directors of Southwest Georgia Farm Credit has approved the distribution of more than ... Read more
Local News
Town crier: March 6, 2019
Americus GOP Convention: The Sumter County GOP Convention is at 8:30 a.m. March 9 at Quality Inn of ... Read more
business
Fun times at First Friday
These two young boys — Isaiah Cannon and Jaleb Clark — enjoyed playing various games during First Friday ... Read more
Local news
Ga. announces Disaster TANF (DTANF) program in 20 counties
ATLANTA – Georgians hit hardest by Hurricane Michael can apply for assistance to support their families under a ... Read more
Local News
David Snell honored by People Helping People Network
From Staff Reports AMERICUS — It may look like Fuller Center for Housing President David Snell walked away ... Read more
Obituaries
Barbara H. Kinnamon: March 5, 2019
AMERICUS — Barbara Hale Kinnamon of 303 W, Church St., Americus died on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at Phoebe ... Read more
Local news
Flintside Drive victims identified
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — The two bodies found Monday morning at a Flintside Drive address have been ... Read more
