Obituaries
William T. Moncrief: Jan. 9, 2018
COLUMBUS — Mr. William T. “Bill” Moncrief passed away on Tuesday morning, Jan. 9, 2018, at Midtown Medical ... Read more
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Obituaries
Michael W. Taylor: Jan. 5, 2018
AMERICUS — Mr. Michael Wayne Taylor, age 29, passed away Friday, Jan. 5, 2018, in Americus, Ga. A ... Read more
Columns
Bill Starr: Time for winter cleaning
Spring cleaning is a time-honored tradition, but “winter cleaning” may be a better idea. You can prevent a ... Read more
Columns
Joni Woolf: Twelfth Night and other musings
Today is Jan. 6, in many Christian traditions a day called “Twelfth Night,” or the last day of ... Read more
Columns
Nancy M. Young: Jan. 6, 2018
Ellaville United Methodist Church holds Christmas Eve service At 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 24, a lovely Christmas Eve ... Read more
Columns
Leila Case: There’s substance in southern traditions, superstitions
I didn’t know until this year that the old southern superstition of getting the Christmas tree out of ... Read more
Sports
Basketball camp
The first Q&S Fundamental Basketball Camp was held during the winter break for ages 6-8 Girls and Boys. ... Read more
News
Jets win Holiday Classic; Lady Jets struggle with losses
AMERICUS — The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Jets walked away with two impressive wins in the Jets ... Read more
Columns
Keith Wishum: Believe in what God tells you
At 5’9”, Warrick Dunn is too small to play professional football. But he did for 12 years in ... Read more
Local News
Church briefs: Jan. 6, 2018
AMERICUS Antioch Missionary Baptist Church Youth Revival services are at 7 p.m. Jan. 30 and 31. On Tuesday, ... Read more
education
Your take: Jan. 6, 2018
Allison Morrison and Brenda Green’s Pre-K class used the cold weather temperatures to experiment with ice and water. ... Read more
Letters to editor
Your opinion: Jan.6, 2018
Re: Deputies incident story Total frustration and anger! In the past, we have called the Sumter County Sheriff’s ... Read more
education
Karmin Mazzocchi named to Dean’s List
ROME, Ga. — Karmin Mazzocchi of Ellaville was named to the Fall 2017 Dean’s List at Berry College. ... Read more
engagements
Grimes-Elllis
Mark and Pamela Grimes of Americus, Georgia, announce the engagement of their daughter, Natasha Kimberly Grimes, to Kevin ... Read more
education
SGTC names four semi-finalists for GOAL Award
AMERICUS — Four South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) students have been selected as the college’s semi-finalists for the ... Read more
education
Greene joins Sumter County Extension Service
AMERICUS — UGA Extension – Sumter County welcomes Elizabeth Greene as new EFNEP program assistant EFNEP is the ... Read more
business
Easter Seals recognizes Golden Gourmet for service
AMERICUS — Easter Seals Executive Director Beth English presented a Distinguished Service Award recently to Middle Flint Council ... Read more
Local News
Local foundation sponsors different kind of art contest
AMERICUS — The Huss Foundation announces the beginning of its inaugural “kickstART” contest for local artists, craftspeople, performers ... Read more
Local News
Football fans heading to Atlanta: don’t mix alcohol, driving
ATLANTA — Motorists are reminded to plan ahead for a sober ride if alcohol is part of their ... Read more
Obituaries
William L. Stewart: Jan. 6, 2018
AMERICUS — Mr. William L. “Bunky” Stewart, age 82, passed away on Saturday morning, Jan. 6, 2018, at ... Read more
Obituaries
Carrie S. Roque: Dec. 30, 2017
AMERICUS — Carrie Sierra Roque, 71, died on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 30, 2017, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, ... Read more
Obituaries
Nora J. McInnis: Jan. 4, 2018
LESLIE — Nora Jean McInnis, 53, of Leslie, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018, at her home. A native ... Read more
Obituaries
Garland L. Mears: Jan. 2, 2018
AMERICUS — Mr. Garland Lane Mears, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, at Magnolia Manor ... Read more
Obituaries
Louise E. Smith: Jan. 1, 2018
PLAINS — Mrs. Louise Everett Smith, age 97, passed away on Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, at Sumter Retirement ... Read more
Obituaries
Lynda W. Sweat: Jan. 4, 2018
AMERICUS — Mrs. Lynda Williams Sweat, 89, of Americus, formerly of Blackshear, passed away Thursday morning, Jan. 4, ... Read more
Obituaries
Dawn Holloway: Dec. 31, 2017
ROME, Ga. — Dawn Holloway, of Rome, passed away Dec. 31, 2017. Dawn was born March 17, 1967, ... Read more
Obituaries
Zackie P. Hardin: Jan. 2, 2018
AMERICUS — Zackie Plez Hardin, 73, of Americus, died Jan. 2, 2018, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. A ... Read more
business
Farm Bureau works to reduce hunger with donation
MACON — Sumter County Farm Bureau recently donated to the Georgia Food Bank Association (GFBA) during the statewide ... Read more
