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Local News

City to have lengthy agenda at Thursday meeting

By Beth Alston AMERICUS — There was a full house at the May 17 agenda-setting meeting of the ... Read more

Local News

Possible drive-by shooting under investigation

By Beth Alston AMERICUS — The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office continues its investigation into a possible drive-by shooting ... Read more

business

GSW Dean’s List Spring 2018

AMERICUS — The following local residents made the Spring 2018 Dean’s List at Georgia Southwestern State University and ... Read more

Columns

Leila Case: Oops! My invitation to the wedding was lost in the mail

Almost everyone, with the exception of some men, enjoy weddings. My husband never turns down an opportunity when ... Read more

education

GSW Spring 2018 President’s List

AMERICUS — The following local residents made the Spring 2018 President’s List at Georgia Southwestern State University and ... Read more

Columns

Joni Woolf: It’s the marvelous month of May — for some that means Pentecost

Each year, Calvary Episcopal Church (and Episcopal churches throughout the world) celebrates the church’s birthday, known as Pentecost, ... Read more

education

GSW Spring Graduation 2018

AMERICUS — The following area residents were among approximately 335 students who graduated from Georgia Southwestern State University ... Read more

Local News

Town crier: May 19, 2018

Americus Retirement Reception: The Boys & Girls Club’s board is celebrating the 20-year retirement of Coach Jimmy Green ... Read more

education

Area student graduates from Berry College

ROME — Berry College recently announced its newest class of 2018 graduates. Karmin Mazzocchi of Ellaville earned a ... Read more

Columns

Pastor’a viewpoint: May 19, 2018

How did your parents choose your name? Mine was easy; I was named after my dad. Then when ... Read more

Columns

Keith Wishum: Your most valuable jewelry

How much is the Pearl of Allah worth? There is some question about that. Actually, there are questions ... Read more

Local News

Church briefs: May 19, 2018

AMERICUS Daniel Grove Baptist Church The annual mission and ushers’ anniversary is celebrated at 11 a.m. May 20 ... Read more

education

Your take: May 19, 2018

Students of the Month for April at Sumter County Intermediate School are Kyndall Terry, Waltaijah Mobley, Louran Johnson, ... Read more

education

Area residents make Academic Achievement List at GSW

AMERICUS — The following local residents made the Spring 2018 Academic Achievement List at Georgia Southwestern State University ... Read more

education

GSW student, local detective awarded scholarship in memory of fallen heroes

AMERICUS — Joshua Greene, a senior in the bachelor of science criminal justice program at Georgia Southwestern State ... Read more

Local News

Law enforcement remembered at memorial ceremony

By Ken Gustafson AMERICUS — Several law enforcement officers from the City of Americus, the Sumter County Sheriff’s ... Read more

Local News

Interim city manager finalist announced

AMERICUS — The Americus Mayor and City Council has decided on the finalist for the position of interim ... Read more

Local News

Suspect wanted in armed robbery

AMERICUS — The Americus Police has made an arrest in connection with an armed robbery occurring around 9:40 ... Read more

Obituaries

Edgar D. Tallent: May 18, 2018

OPELIKA, Ala. — Edgar Devaughn Tallent, 89, of Dadeville, Ala., died Friday, May 18, 2018, in Opelika, Ala. ... Read more

Obituaries

James F. Bass: May 19, 2018

AMERICUS — Mr. James Frank Bass, age 81, of Americus, passed Saturday, May 19, 2018, at his residence. ... Read more

Obituaries

Arcenio W. Lopez: May 17, 2018

AMERICUS — Arcenio Wilson Lopez, 71, died Thursday, May 17, 2018, at home in Americus after a long ... Read more

business

The Silo to present Missing Man Table

PLAINS — “The Silo” restaurant in Plains, owned by Kimberly and Jared Ward, honors prisoners of war and those ... Read more

education

Kalyan Reddivari recognized

AMERICUS — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Kalyan Reddivaru, of Americus was named Outstanding Graduate Computer Science ... Read more

Local News

Police officers retire

Lt. Terrell Coley retired in February from the Americus Police Department, after serving 33 years.   Read more

Columns

Dick Yarbrough: If you don’t vote, don’t complain about outcome

OK, raise your hand and repeat after me: “I, (state your name), do solemnly swear that if I ... Read more

Columns

Torrance Choates: Where has discipline gone?

In this week’s column, I will be discussing the importance of discipline — not just at school but ... Read more

Local News

Area beat: May 16, 2018

Americus Fire & Emergency Services • Firefighters responded to 35 calls for medical assistance. • Firefighters responded to ... Read more

Local News

Town crier: May 16, 2018

Americus Early Voting: Early Voting is ongoing from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday through May 20 at ... Read more

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