Local news
Physician thanks first responders who saved his life
By Beth Alston AMERICUS —When Dr. Kenneth Wurtz, an oncologist, decided to semi-retire and move back to ... Read more
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Obituaries
Max Tesney: Sept. 11, 2019
AMERICUS — Mr. Max Tesney, 80, of Americus, died on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, at Phoebe Sumter Medical ... Read more
Opinion
A bird’s eye view: babysitting hummingbirds
Recently friends from Plains allowed me to babysit their hummingbirds while away for several days. I know what ... Read more
agriculture
USDA to provide $150 M to help rural communities affected by natural disasters
WASHINGTON — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Housing Service Administrator Bruce Lammers today announced that USDA is ... Read more
agriculture
USDA resources available for farmers hurt by 2018, 2019 disasters
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has announced that agricultural producers affected by natural disasters ... Read more
clubs/organizations
Hanniford named Main Street program coordinator
AMERICUS — S. Haley Hanniford has been hired as the program coordinator for the City of Americus’ Main ... Read more
business
Georgia Farm Bureau, Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield announce partnership
Governor Kemp and the Department of Insurance announced the partnership between Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield and Georgia Farm ... Read more
business
PharmaCentra’s CEO appointed to The Carter Center’s Board of Councilors
Americus — PharmaCentra, LLC, Concentra Solutions, Inc. and CannabisBPO announce the appointment of their chief executive officer and ... Read more
education
College Recruiter visits automotive students
AMERICUS — Americus-Sumter High School (ASHS) automotive students recently listened to a presentation by Vince Berardi, a recruiter for ... Read more
Local News
Those who served: 9-11-19
As a member of the U.S. Army during World War II, Leonard J. Waitsman earned an EAME Service ... Read more
Local News
Real estate transactions: 9-11-19
AMERICUS — The following real estate transactions were recorded recently in the Clerk of Superior Court’s Office. The ... Read more
Local news
Area beat: 9-11-19
Americus Fire & Emergency Services (Sept. 6-9) Firefighters responded to 10 calls for medical assistance. Firefighters responded ... Read more
Local News
Marriages: 9-11-19
AMERICUS — The following marriages were recently recorded in the Sumter County Superior Court Clerk’s Office. The date ... Read more
Local News
Town crier: 9-11-19
AMERICUS Job Fair: South Georgia Technical College and the Southwest Georgia Employer Committee host the annual job fair ... Read more
business
‘Cruising Steady’ comes to Rylander Sept. 20
AMERICUS — The 2019-2020 Friends of the Rylander Presenter Series officially kicks off with the music of Motown ... Read more
Local News
New fire training facility dedicated with open house
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — Hot and dry weather conditions failed to keep folks away from an ... Read more
education
GSW alumna donates solar bench to university in late husband’s memory
AMERICUS — In memory of her late husband, Linda Grimsley (’68 & ’83) of Sylvester recently gifted a ... Read more
Local News
Arts in Rees Park 2019 another success story
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — Over 500 enjoyed the annual Arts in Rees Park event, sponsored by ... Read more
education
Citizen group wants ‘Americus’ in new high school name
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — A group of concerned citizens attended Monday’s work session of the Sumter ... Read more
Obituaries
Charles Samuel Smith Jr.: Sept. 9, 2019
ALBANY — Mr. Charles Samuel Smith Jr., age 82. passed away Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, at the Willson ... Read more
Obituaries
Billy Frank Cooper: Sept. 6, 1029
LESLIE — Mr. Billy Frank Cooper, 66, of Leslie, passed away Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Funeral services will be ... Read more
Obituaries
James Preston Greene: Sept. 7, 2019
AMERICUS — James “Jimmy” Preston Greene, age 84, of Americus, died Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Phoebe Sumter ... Read more
Local news
Nancy Young: Sept. 7, 2019
Ellaville/Schley historical society to host annual auction The Ellaville/ Schley County Historical Society has its annual auction on ... Read more
Local News
Leila Case: Harvey’s stuff you ‘ain’t’ seen yet
Local artist Ralph Harvey is a man of many talents that have a wide range including expert chili ... Read more
Opinion
Joni Woolf: The best meal I ever had
A couple of weeks ago this column featured some of the feast-worthy foods that came from the author ... Read more
business
Interfor awards scholarship to local student
PRESTON — Cynthia Rueda, daughter of Interfor Preston Division employee, David Rueda, recently received an Interfor Tolleson-Wood Family ... Read more
Local News
Evan Kutzler: The grave digger, the Labor Day petition, and the Great Migration
By Evan Kutzler evan.kutzler@gsw.edu Money weighed on Charles Lewis’s mind as Labor Day approached. His salary as ... Read more
Opinion
Brandi Lunneborg: Phoebe Sumter Breast Cancer Awareness Walk transitions to Sumter Pink
For 15 years, Phoebe Sumter Medical Center has hosted an annual Breast Cancer Awareness walk to raise awareness ... Read more
