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Peggy Fowler Scott

Peggy Fowler Scott, age 74, of Cobb, Georgia, passed away on the evening of Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Georgia. ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Monday, April 7, 2025 10:14 am

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Dr. Michelle Johnston to be inaugurated as Georgia Southwestern’s 12th and first female president

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) will formally inaugurate Michelle R. Johnston, Ph.D., as its 12th – and first female president – during a special Investiture Ceremony on ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, March 12, 2025 3:15 pm

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Mrs. Stella Bell Turpin Bridges

Mrs. Stella Bell Turpin Bridges, age 94, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025. Born February 15, 1931, she was the daughter of the late ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Saturday, March 8, 2025 11:14 am

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Mrs. Stella Bell Turpin Bridges

Mrs. Stella Bell Turpin Bridges, age 94 passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2025. Born February 15, 1931, she was the daughter of the late ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Friday, March 7, 2025 1:44 pm

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Mrs. Barbara Ann Jackson Purvis Pinkard

    Mrs. Barbara Ann Jackson Purvis Pinkard, age 88, passed away Sunday March 2, 2025 at her home. Funeral services will be held at ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Monday, March 3, 2025 9:48 am

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Jessie Linda Payne Parrish

Jessie Linda Payne Parrish, age 83, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Thursday, February 27, 2025 2:18 pm

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William “Howard” Holloway, sr.

  William “Howard” Holloway, Sr. age 97 passed peacefully on February 21, 2025. Born June 13, 1927, in Andersonville, GA he was the son of ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Monday, February 24, 2025 3:49 pm

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This Wednesday, February 26, when the Georgia Southwestern State University men’s basketball team scores its first basket of the evening in its game against Clayton State ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Friday, February 21, 2025 10:46 am

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Schley County wins over Crisp County

  Schley County Middle School Baseball is victorious in their 1st game of the season over Crisp County 10-7. Schley County Middle got on the ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Friday, February 21, 2025 10:21 am

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Mrs. Mary Ann Nessamar Dudley

Mrs. Mary Ann Nessamar Dudley, 75, of Americus, passed away at her residence on February 19, 2025. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, February ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Friday, February 21, 2025 8:31 am

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GSW honors Outstanding Alumni at Gold Force Gala, raises funds for student success and scholarships

    Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) hosted its third annual Gold Force Gala on Saturday, Feb. 1, bringing together over 250 guests for an ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Thursday, February 13, 2025 2:34 pm

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Ruth Self

Ruth Self, 61, of Ellaville, Georgia, passed away at her home on January 21, 2025. Born on January 9, 1964, in Americus, Georgia, Ruth spent ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, February 5, 2025 2:01 pm

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Sumter County to Opt-Out

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by Chris Lewis, Thursday, January 30, 2025 2:42 pm

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Southland Academy announces STAR Student

Mrs. Patty Webb, Head of School, is pleased to announce that Ethan Beck has been named Southland Academy’s STAR student for the graduating class of ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, January 29, 2025 3:32 pm

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Cora Mae Mizio

The homecoming of Cora Mae Mizio was January 18, 2025. She was met at heavens gate by her husband Edwin, and son, Steven, who preceded ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Monday, January 27, 2025 3:54 pm

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Benjamin Joseph Kennedy

Benjamin Joseph Kennedy, 91, of Americus, Georgia, passed away in the early morning hours of January 21, 2025. Born in Doyle (Buena Vista), Georgia, on ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Friday, January 24, 2025 8:56 am

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Dr. Frank “Bucky” Turpin III

Dr. Frank “Bucky” Turpin III, age 78 ended a 26-year battle with heart disease on Sunday, January 19, 2025. He was at peace, surrounded by ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, January 22, 2025 3:45 pm

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Michael (Mike) Wester Sutton

Michael (Mike) Wester Sutton, age 76, a devoted family man, proud Vietnam Veteran, and a man of many talents, passed away peacefully in the early ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, January 22, 2025 3:39 pm

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City of Americus council meeting postponed

Due to weather conditions, the council meeting originally scheduled for January 23rd has been postponed to January 30th at 6:00 PM. The meeting will take ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, January 22, 2025 3:31 pm

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Phoebe Sumter adjusts operational schedule

Since Sumter County has extended its State of Emergency until 1 p.m. Thursday, Phoebe Sumter has adjusted our operational schedule. Our outpatient services and all ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, January 22, 2025 3:28 pm

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City of Americus closure

Due to the forecasted inclement weather, the City of Americus will close all offices at noon today, January 21, 2025, to ensure the safety of our ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Tuesday, January 21, 2025 8:37 am

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SGTC to close Tuesday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 22, 2025 due to anticipated inclement weather

    South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford announced today that South Georgia Technical College will be closed Tuesday, January 21, and Wednesday, January ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Monday, January 20, 2025 10:52 am

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Southland Academy’s school closure

We will have an early release on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Lower School will be dismissed at 11:35 and Middle/Upper School will be dismissed at 11:50. ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Monday, January 20, 2025 10:42 am

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GBI investigates Aggravated Assault in Americus—One Man Wanted

At the request of the Americus Police Department, GBI agents are investigating an aggravated assault in Americus. On Monday, January 13, 2025, at about 2:00 ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, January 15, 2025 1:32 pm

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Sumter County Board of Education called meeting

The Sumter County Board of Education will hold a called meeting, on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.  The purpose of the meeting is to seek approval of a ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, January 15, 2025 1:07 pm

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Sumter  County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary

January 14-15, 2025   Coleman, Randy Dauntrell (In Jail) 43 Holding for Houston County Haywood, Darren (In Jail) 16 Murder Hudson, Manchino (In Jail) 43 ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, January 15, 2025 9:47 am

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No mail delivery on Thursday, Jan. 9, for Day of Observance for President Carter

A National Day of Observance has been declared on Jan. 9 to honor the death of former President Jimmy Carter. The Postal Service will suspend ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Thursday, January 2, 2025 11:10 am

Jimmy Carter

His Name was Jimmy Carter: U.S. President from Sumter County, Ga., Passed Away in Plains

Jason Berggren     Note: D. Jason Berggren is a professor of political science at Georgia Southwestern State University. His wife, Bonnie K. Levine-Berggren, assisted ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Thursday, January 2, 2025 8:28 am