Opinion
Why we need Medicaid expansion in Georgia
My entire 20-year career I have worked in the business side of healthcare in 6 different states. I’ve ... Read more
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Opinion
Dick Yarbrough: Speaker Ralston’s legal tactics could backfire on him
Let me get straight to the point: Georgia Speaker of the House David Ralston is skating on thin ... Read more
Local News
Area beat: May 15, 2019
Americus Fire & Rescue Service (May 10-13) Firefighters responded to 10 calls for medical assistance. Firefighters responded ... Read more
Local news
Town crier: May 15, 2019
Top of Form Bottom of Form AMERICUS Called Meeting: Furlow Charter School’s academics and curriculum standing committee meets ... Read more
Local News
Friends of Ginny Whaley
Preparation is ongoing for the silent auction and live auction, hosted by friends of Ginny Whaley. The event ... Read more
Local News
Former president Carter recovers from hip surgery after fall
From Staff Reports AMERICUS — Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter underwent successful hip surgery Monday after a fall ... Read more
education
No tax increase for Sumter County Schools
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — The good news for Sumter County property owners is that the Sumter County ... Read more
clubs/organizations
Hundreds enjoy annual Seniors’ Picnic
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — The Middle Flint Council on Aging (COA) again hosted its annual Seniors’ Picnic ... Read more
Local News
Americus Police Department investigates shooting
From Staff Reports AMERICUS — The Criminal Investigation Division of the Americus Police Department is investigating a weekend ... Read more
Local news
President Jimmy Carter breaks hip
STATEMENT FROM THE CARTER CENTER ON PRESIDENT CARTER’S HEALTH While leaving to go turkey hunting this morning, ... Read more
Obituaries
Felice Jeraline Hayslip: May 10, 2019
PELHAM — Felice Jeraline Hayslip, 85, of Pelham, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019, at Pelham Parkway Nursing ... Read more
Local News
Peace Officers Memorial Service is Wednesday
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day ... Read more
Obituaries
Joyce Spence Hobbs: May 11, 2019
LAWRENCEVILLE — Joyce Spence Hobbs, 61, of Lawrenceville, died Saturday, May 11, 2019, at her home. She was ... Read more
Local news
Your take: May 11, 2019
The Harvest of Hope Food Pantry held its annual spaghetti luncheon and yard sale recently at Calvary Episcopal ... Read more
Local News
Nancy M. Young: May 11, 2019
Schley Family Connection updates projects These are updates from the Schley County Family Connection. John Greene has received ... Read more
Local News
Leila Case: A butterfly garden for mom
Tomorrow is Mother’s Day and you’ll want to honor your own mom. So why not buy a garden ... Read more
Opinion
Joni Woolf: Two new main dish recipes — for self and others
A weekend trip to Saluda, North Carolina, to visit my former business partner, Lynn Cass and her husband, ... Read more
Local news
Church briefs: May 11, 2019
AMERICUS Old Antioch Missionary Baptist Church The Pastor’s 12th Anniversary Celebration is at 7 p.m. May 15 with ... Read more
Columns
Nicole Kirksey: Why travel matters in Americus and Sumter County
We pass popular tourist sites like the historic Rylander Theatre and Andersonville National Historic Site every day; we ... Read more
Opinion
Our opinion: Love and honor to mothers
Sunday is Mothers’ Day and children all over the nation, young and not so young, will be honoring ... Read more
education
GSW Foundation executive director Reda Rowell retires
AMERICUS — Georgia Southwestern Foundation Executive Director Reda Rowell recently announced her retirement effective May 1 after serving ... Read more
Local News
Real estate transactions: May 11, 2019
AMERICUS — The following real estate transactions were recorded in the office of the Clerk of Sumter Superior ... Read more
Local news
Area beat: May 11, 2019
Americus Fire & Emergency Services (May 7-9) Firefighters responded to 15 calls for medical assistance. Firefighters responded ... Read more
Local news
Town crier: May 11, 2019
Top of Form Bottom of Form AMERICUS Called Meeting: Furlow Charter School’s academics and curriculum standing committee meets ... Read more
Local news
PSMC hosts Golden Key program Thursday
From Staff Reports AMERICUS — Phoebe Sumter Medical Center will host its upcoming Golden Key meeting Thursday, May ... Read more
Local news
Hit & run driver caught
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — A hit and run driver was caught a short time after a crash ... Read more
education
GSW recognizes 2019 graduates
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — The Georgia Southwestern State University Class of 2019 took their final steps, and ... Read more
Local news
Military wife and mother, daughter recall a lifetime of memories
By Lisa Law AMERICUS — While sitting in the sunroom of her villa at Magnolia Manor, Sarah Pitts ... Read more
