clubs/organizations
Americus Police Department’s K9 Von to get donation of body armor
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — Americus Police Department’s K9 Von will receive a bullet and stab protective vest ... Read more
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Local news
Victim arrested in Sunday night shooting
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — Americus police are continuing their investigation into a Sunday night shooting, and have ... Read more
Obituaries
Dr. Harvey Lee Simpson Jr.
AMERICUS — Dr. Harvey Lee Simpson Jr., 86, of Americus died Thursday, May 30, 2019, at his home. ... Read more
Obituaries
Betty Deriso Kindred Pope: May 29, 2019
AMERICUS — Betty Deriso Kindred Pope passed peacefully at home on May 29, 2019. Services will be held ... Read more
business
Dollar General Literacy Foundation awards more than $240,000 to Georgia schools, nonprofits, and literacy organizations
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. —Dollar General Literacy Foundation has announced the award of more than $240,000 in literacy grants to ... Read more
clubs/organizations
‘Legacy of Leadership’ Graduates Future Leaders from Chamber Champions, INSPIRE Sumter, Advancing Sumter programs
AMERICUS — The Sumter County Chamber of Commerce held its fifth annual “Legacy of Leadership” Graduation & Reception ... Read more
agriculture
Seminar for ag producers focuses on risk management tools
BAINBRIDGE — Southwest Georgia Farm Credit, ACA, a customer-owned financial institution, and The Corporation for Community and Economic ... Read more
education
Americus-Sumter High staffer recognized
Americus-Sumter High School staff member Geneva Waters recently spoke to several English classes about the joys and benefits ... Read more
clubs/organizations
Your take: May 29, 2019
These young women, part of the AIM (Advancing in Missions) group with the Friendship Baptist Association, help to ... Read more
Opinion
Dick Yarbrough: Bartow County a positive example of school and community partnership
This is a story that is so good and so positive it is almost exasperating. Let me get ... Read more
Local News
Health inspections: May 29, 2019
AMERICUS — The following food service inspections were recently conducted by Environmental Health, Sumter County Health Department. • ... Read more
Local News
Area beat: May 29, 2019
Americus F ire & Emergency Services (May 24-27) Firefighters responded to 16 calls for medical assistance ... Read more
education
Town crier: May 29, 2019
Top of Form Bottom of Form AMERICUS Public Hearings: The Sumter County Board of Education holds two budget ... Read more
Local News
Remains found in Clinch County may be those of former Cordele resident
By Gabe Jordan Georgia Bureau of Investigation special agents are awaiting an autopsy report on human remains found ... Read more
education
APD again sponsors GREAT program
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — Again, it’s going to be GREAT summer for local kids. That’s because the ... Read more
business
Sumter County Chamber of Commerce holds 99th annual meeting and awards dinner
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — A huge crowd attended the 99th annual meeting and awards dinner hosted recently ... Read more
Local News
Americus woman killed in Warner Robins crash
From Staff Reports WARNER ROBINS — A one-car traffic accident Saturday morning in Warner Robins claimed the life ... Read more
Local News
Andersonville NHS hosts annual Memorial Day program
By Leila Case ANDERSONVILLE — Although it happened more than 50 years ago, Capt. Bill Robinson, U.S. Air ... Read more
Local News
Americus police investigate Sunday shooting incident
From Staff Reports AMERICUS — Americus police are investigating a shooting in a residential area on Sundya night. ... Read more
Obituaries
Barbara Tucker Simpson: May 25, 2019
Barbara Tucker Simpson, age 82, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019. Services will be held at 1 p.m. ... Read more
Obituaries
Dolly Avelene Schultz Haislip: May 25, 2019
Funeral services for Mrs. Avelene Schultz Haislip will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2019, in ... Read more
Local News
Leila Case: A poignant tribute, reunion celebrations
Americus was jumping with a multitude of significant events attracting scores of visitors last Friday and Saturday, but ... Read more
Local news
Nancy Young: May 25, 2019
Schley Family Connection reports successes The Schley County Family Connection has applied for a $5,000 grant to purchase ... Read more
Opinion
Phil Hardy: A bird’s eye view — free as a bird?
Who among us hasn’t at one time or another observed the soaring or flight of a bird and ... Read more
education
Southland Academy’s Lower School yearly Honor Roll for 2018-19 announced
AMERICUS — Lower School Director Laura Kinslow has announced the 2018-2019 Yearly Honor Roll for Southland Academy’s Lower ... Read more
education
Americus-Sumter High recognized with award
AMERICUS — Americus-Sumter High School (ASHS) has been chosen as a “College Success Award” winner for 2019. The ... Read more
education
ASHS employee receives award
AMERICUS — Americus-Sumter High School recently recognized staff member Phyllis Dowdell as “Support Staff of the Month” for ... Read more
Opinion
Joni Woolf: Enjoy vidalia onions many ways
Vidalia onion season is here, and the famous onion is appearing for sale everywhere. I bought half a ... Read more
