Obituaries
Donald Bohn: May 26, 2018
Mr. Donald Bohn, 70, of Cartersville, died on Saturday, May 26, 2018, at Kindred Hospital. Born on Sept. ... Read more
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education
Jamiya Miles inducted into Sigma Alpha Pi
VALDOSTA — Jamiya Miles of Americus has been inducted into Valdosta State University’s chapter of Sigma Alpha Pi: ... Read more
engagements
Students named to Georgia College Dean’s List
MILLEDGEVILLE — The following students completed courses with exemplary marks and made the Dean’s List for the 2018 ... Read more
education
Bailey Farr named to Spring President’s List at Georgia College
MILLEDGEVILLE — Bailey Farr of Americus has completed courses with exemplary marks and made the President’s List for ... Read more
education
Elizabeth Huffman graduates from Georgia College
MILLEDGEVILLE — Elizabeth Huffman from Americus graduated from Georgia College at the May 2018 commencement ceremony. Georgia College ... Read more
clubs/organizations
Sisters in Service
Four local sororities came together as ‘Sisters in Service’ to increase voter education and voter mobilization for the ... Read more
Local News
Nancy M. Young: May 26, 2018
Council of Safety Chapter DAR holds officer installation At noon May 8, the Council of Safety Chapter Daughters ... Read more
Opinion
Leila S. Case: It’s Memorial Day — fly the American flag
The American and Georgia flags fly at our house daily; however, they began to look tattered and torn ... Read more
Opinion
Joni Woolf: Memorial Day — pause to give thanks before you party
This weekend is traditionally known as Memorial Day Weekend, and for many it is a three-day- long celebration ... Read more
Opinion
A bird’s eye view: Downy Woodpeckers
Even the smallest of us demand our attention at times. If you ever had or have been around ... Read more
Opinion
Keith Wishum: Living a full life with a cracked cup
My cup is cracked! I’ll pause while those of you who know me insert whatever punch line you ... Read more
Local News
Church briefs: May 26, 2018
AMERICUS Daniel Grove Baptist Church Revival services are at 7:30 p.m. June 11-14. Everyone is invited. Friendship Missionary ... Read more
education
Your take: May 26, 2018
Southland Academy Lower School Math Club students participated in a STEM Challenge at their end-of-the-year meeting. Students worked ... Read more
Local News
Town crier: May 26, 2018
Americus Barbecued Chicken: The Southwest Georgia Potter’s House sells barbecued chicken plates (leg quarter, two sides, bread and ... Read more
Opinion
Bill Starr: Is your pond ready for the summer?
I have a County Agent friend that told me a story about the County Extension Agent that preceded ... Read more
Local News
State troopers urge Memorial Day travelers to exercise caution
ATLANTA — The Georgia State Patrol is making final preparations for the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Troopers will ... Read more
education
Cloniger awarded Smallwood-Sondron Law Enforcement Academy scholarship at SGTC
AMERICUS — William Shelby Cloniger of Butler was awarded the Smallwood-Sondron Law Enforcement Academy Scholarship at the South ... Read more
Local News
City tables alcohol ordinance amendment vote until June
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — Before another packed house, the Americus Mayor and City Council held its regular ... Read more
Obituaries
Mary B. Williamson-Maynard: Oct. 27, 2017
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Mary Burnam Williamson-Maynard, 84, of Morgantown passed away on Oct. 27, 2017, at Mon Health ... Read more
Obituaries
John C. Taylor: May 19, 2018
AMERICUS — Mr. John Calvin Taylor, age 87, passed away on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018, at his ... Read more
Obituaries
Eunice A. Griggs: May 20, 2018
AMERICUS — Mrs. Eunice Anderson Griggs, age 90, passed away on Sunday morning, May 20, 2018, at Phoebe ... Read more
Columns
Dick Yarbrough: WHO says we can’t have sausage with our pancakes
Here we go again. The pointy-heads at WHO, the World Health Organization, apparently have decided that trying to ... Read more
education
Your take: May 23, 2018
The 5K classes at Southland Academy took a field trip to Calhoun Produce to pick strawberries. The trip ... Read more
Local News
Area beat: May 23, 2018
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Arrests • Thomas A. Barfield, 49, of 221 Glenwood Road, Americus; probation violation; jailed. ... Read more
Local News
Town crier: May 23, 2018
Americus Called Meeting: The Sumter County Development Authority has a called meeting at 10 a.m. May 25 for ... Read more
education
The Methodist Home receives $18,750 from Georgia Tech
AMERICUS — Georgia Tech Head Coach Paul Johnson and former basketball star Jon Barry earned $37,500 at the ... Read more
education
GSW education dean tapped for fellowship
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Dean Rachel Abbott of Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) has been named an Impact Academy ... Read more
education
SGTC Law Enforcement Academy holds graduation
AMERICUS — Byron Police Chief Wesley Cannon was the speaker at the South Georgia Technical College’s (SGTC) 22nd ... Read more
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