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Mrs. Patsy Watkins McAfee
Mrs. Patsy Watkins McAfee age 88, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Bayonet Point Hospital ... Read more
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Georgia Southwestern named #1 Best RN to BSN Program in Georgia
AMERICUS, GA (January 5, 2024) — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) was ranked the #1 Best RN to BSN ... Read more
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Mrs. Marjorie Maxwell
Mrs. Marjorie Maxwell age 93, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Perfect Care in Americus. Funeral services ... Read more
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Dr. William B. Dragoin
Dr. William B. Dragoin of Americus, Georgia passed away at his home December 23, 2023. Bill, as he ... Read more
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Harold James Israel Sr.
Harold James Israel Sr., 97, of Smithville died on Wednesday December 27, 2023 at his home surrounded by ... Read more
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Mrs. Mary Janis Dixon Baldwin
Mrs. Mary Janis Dixon Baldwin, age 84, passed away peacefully at her residence on December 30, 2023. A ... Read more
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Christie Dawn McConnell
Christie Dawn McConnell, 45, passed away on December 7, 2023 in Albany, GA. She was born July 17, ... Read more
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Cecil Janet Duff
Cecil Janet Duff, age 97, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023 in Plains, Ga. A visitation was held ... Read more
News
“A Victorian Christmas” comes to the Windsor Hotel on December 1st
In conjunction with December First Friday events, the Sumter Players will bring an original performance, A Victorian Christmas, ... Read more
News
Rosalynn Carter: A Lady of Grace and Courage
By Joshua Windus The day after Rosalynn Carter’s death started out overcast, though the quick break in the ... Read more
Jimmy Carter
Sheriff Eric Byrant Offers Condolences After Rosalynn Carter’s Death
“First and foremost, our condolences to the entire Carter Family. Since my administration we have worked closely with ... Read more
Jimmy Carter
Remembering Rosalynn Carter: A Champion of Mental Health and Caregiving
By Ken Gustafson AMERICUS – Rosalynn Carter was involved in many things as the first lady during her ... Read more
News
Rosalynn Carter: A First Lady on the Move
By D. Jason Berggren, Professor of Political Science at Georgia Southwestern State University, His wife, Bonnie K. Levine-Berggren, ... Read more
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Schedule of Observances for Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter
ATLANTA (Nov. 19, 2023) — Ceremonies celebrating the life of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, who passed away ... Read more
Jimmy Carter
Remembering Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter
By Leila Case I met Rosalynn Carter shortly after moving here when she was recognized by Sumter Players, ... Read more
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Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Passes Away at Age 96
ATLANTA (Nov. 19, 2023) — Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, a passionate champion of mental health, caregiving, and ... Read more
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Joan Holland Anderson
Joan Holland Anderson, wife of the late W. Tinley Anderson, Jr., was born on December 17, 1934. She ... Read more
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Ms. Catherine Mae Hubbard
Ms. Catherine Mae Hubbard, age 96, passed away on November 16, 2023 at Magnolia Manner Nursing Center in ... Read more
Local News
Sumter County Board of Education retreat
The Sumter County Board of Education will hold a retreat on Monday, October 30, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. ... Read more
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Ms. Patricia Anne Hines
Ms. Patricia Anne Hines age 90, of Leslie, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023 at the Sumter Retirement ... Read more
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Mrs. Eva Violet (Vi) Pilcher Roach
Mrs. Eva Violet (Vi) Pilcher Roach age 74, of Americus, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Emory ... Read more
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Ms. Sue Statham
Ms. Sue Statham, age 80, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at her home in Americus. Funeral ... Read more
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Teresa Linn Downs Brazil
Teresa Linn Downs Brazil, age 71 of Shady Dale, passed away at her home Friday, September 15, 2023. ... Read more
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Mrs. Dorothy Thornton
Mrs. Dorothy Thornton, age 73 of Powder Springs passed on September 7, 2023. Funeral service will be held ... Read more
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Dennis Lynn Perry
Dennis Lynn Perry, age 93, of Americus, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. ... Read more
Local News
Sumter County Board of Education to hold meeting, August 28, 2023
The Sumter County Board of Education will hold a called meeting on Monday, August 28, 2023 at 6:00 ... Read more
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Fred Lamar Paul
Fred Lamar Paul, 87, of Rome, GA, entered eternal rest on Friday, August 4, 2023. “Lamar” was born to ... Read more
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GARY LAMAR “SPARKY” REEVES
“Every Day Is Special”…the motto of this Big Time, Amazing Man, who touched countless lives throughout his ... Read more
