Local News
Only 12 minutes separated fatal crashes
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — Heavy rain was falling on Sumter County Friday afternoon when first one, then ... Read more
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Obituaries
John T. Bonner: Dec. 11, 2017
ALBANY — John Tommy Bonner, 80, of Americus died Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital ... Read more
Local News
Americus in Top 10 of national competition
AMERICUS, GA. –The City of Americus Main Street & Americus Downtown Development Authority have received notice of making ... Read more
education
ISS co-owner celebrates Free Enterprise Day at SGTC
AMERICUS — Local entrepreneur and South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) graduate Jessica Wright was recently featured as a ... Read more
Columns
Nancy M. Young: Dec. 9, 2017
Brandon Wheeler: Georgia’s Country Music Male of the Year Schley County musician Brandon Wheeler received a prestigious honor ... Read more
Sports
Jets split decisions in Miami Dade Classic
MIAMI, Fla. — The South Georgia Technical College Jets scored over 100 points once and were only two ... Read more
Sports
Jets, Lady Jets players named as GCAA Players of the Week
AMERICUS — For the second consecutive week South Georgia Technical College’s Jets and Lady Jets have had players ... Read more
Columns
Leila S. Case: Celebrations are merry and bright
Santa’s helpers jumped in this week and like the energizer bunny they keep on going. A couple of ... Read more
Columns
Pastor’s viewpoint: Dec. 9, 2017
As a special chemist in the U. S. Navy during the early ‘70s, I did a bit of ... Read more
Columns
Keith Wishum: Giving flight to broken wings
Out for a casual stroll, Karen thought her eyes were deceiving her. But as the man got closer, ... Read more
Local News
Church briefs: Dec. 9, 2017
AMERICUS Perry B. Grove Baptist Church An ushers’ get-together is at 3 p.m. Dec. 9. with be Pastor ... Read more
Columns
Torrance Choates: In black and white
In this week’s column, I am going to attempt to tackle the complex issue that America seems to ... Read more
education
Your take: Dec. 9, 2017
With the cold, rainy weather and dropping temperatures, Sumter County Primary School, also known as Superhero Headquarters, provided ... Read more
Letters to editor
Your opinion: Dec. 9, 2017
Harvest of Hope is blessed We opened the door of Harvest of Hope Food Pantry in June of ... Read more
Columns
Joni Woolf: Now let us consider rice
A letter received this week from one of our regular readers has sent me on a search for ... Read more
Local News
Town crier: Dec. 9, 2017
Americus Tree Spraying: The Americus Fire & Emergency Services is spraying Christmas trees with fire retardant through Dec. ... Read more
education
South Georgia Tech fall graduation set for Thursday, Dec. 14
2017 Instructor of the Year, newly elected Americus City Councilman, is featured speaker AMERICUS — South Georgia Technical ... Read more
education
Non-traditional GSW student sets example for determination in earning her degree
From Staff Reports AMERICUS — According to an April 2017 “New York Times” article by Meredith Kolodner, 41 ... Read more
Local News
Community remembers officers
A moment of silence was observed on the campus of Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) at 9:40 a.m. ... Read more
Local News
Wright v. Sumter BOE trial is Monday
ALBANY — On Monday, Dec. 11, the ACLU Voting Rights Project, the Law Office of Bryan L. Sells, ... Read more
Obituaries
Michael T. Feltman: Dec. 8, 2017
Michael Thomas Feltman, age 58, of Smithville, died Friday, Dec. 8, 2017. Mr. Feltman was born May 24, ... Read more
Obituaries
James Conger Sr.: Dec. 7, 2017
PLAINS — Mr. James Conger Sr., a beloved father and grandfather, age 73, of Plains, passed away early ... Read more
Obituaries
Angie W. Bishop: Dec. 3, 2017
AMERICUS — Mrs. Angie Widener Bishop, age 54, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, at her home ... Read more
Local News
Two dead in two three-vehicle crashes
AMERICUS — A three-vehicle traffic crash shortly after 2 p.m. Friday on Ga. Highway 49 South near Koinonia ... Read more
Obituaries
Grace M. Southwell: Dec. 4, 2017
AMERICUS — Mrs. Grace Mitchell Southwell, age 96, passed away on Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, at Phoebe Sumter ... Read more
education
Schley Honor Roll: Dec. 6, 2017
ELLAVILLE — The following students made the Honor Roll for the first nine weeks of 2017-18 at Schley ... Read more
education
2017 Americus Citizen Police Academy holds graduation
AMERICUS — The 2017 Session of the Americus Police Department Citizen Police Academy concluded on Nov. 17 with ... Read more
business
Chamber launches cohort for youth
AMERICUS — The Sumter County Chamber announces the 2017-2018 Chamber Champion Youth Leadership program. This eight-month program consists ... Read more
