Sports
GSW’s Polly named to PBC All-Conference Second Team
From STAFF REPORTS AMERICUS – Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) senior Silvio Polly has been named to the ... Read more
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Sports
SCPRD’s second-annual Miller Rush Bowl a huge success
by MICHAEL MURRAY AMERICUS – The Sumter County Parks and Recreation Department (SCPRD) held the organization’s second annual ... Read more
Sports
SGTC’s Frey to serve as NJCAA Region 17 women’s director
From STAFF REPORTS AMERICUS – South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Athletic Director and Lady Jets head basketball coach, ... Read more
Sports
ASHS heads into gridiron playoffs with tilt against Howard
By MICHAEL MURRAY AMERICUS – After drawing the curtain on their regular season with an impressive overall record, ... Read more
Sports
Schley Wildcats topple Marion, set sights on postseason
By MICHAEL MURRAY ELLAVILLE – The Schley County Wildcats gridiron team gave their fans something to celebrate on ... Read more
BREAKING NEWS
Unofficial election results show Blount, Pless, Sunday alcohol sales pulling ahead
AMERUCUS – The following unofficial Nov. 7 local election results have been reported to the ATR: MAYOR Candidate ... Read more
Columns
Bill Starr: Mice not so cute
Three blind mice; see how they run. This is a funny nursery rhyme, but if you have ever ... Read more
Sports
12 GSW soccer players named to PBC All-Academic Team
From STAFF REPORTS AMERICUS – Both the Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) men’s and women’s soccer teams placed ... Read more
Columns
Joni Woolf: Thanksgiving is right around the corner
Forget the saying “Time flies while you’re having fun.” Whether or not you’re having fun, time flies, and ... Read more
Columns
Keith Wishum: Not easily angered
He looked like a nice dog, but he hated my UPS truck. Every time I drove past, he ... Read more
Columns
Nancy Young: 11-4-17
Kathy Bruer guest of friend for Hawaii trip Kathy Bruer’s friend, Terri Murral, won a trip of appreciation ... Read more
Sports
Turnover troubles sink Raiders in quarterfinals as Southland falls 35-0
By MICHAEL MURRAY SHARPSBURG – The Southland Academy Raiders saw their 2017 gridiron campaign come to a close ... Read more
Sports
ASHS Panthers draw curtain on regular season with 27-16 defeat of Carver
By DONNELL SAMUEL AMERICUS – The Friday-night lights shined bright at Alton Shell Stadium on the evening of ... Read more
Sports
Jets, Lady Jets win preseason scrimmages
From STAFF REPORTS The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Jets and Lady Jets both came away with wins ... Read more
Sports
GSW hoops upsets Troy in preseason match-up
From STAFF REPORTS TROY, Ala. – The Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) men’s basketball team opened its 2017-18 ... Read more
Columns
Leila Case: Football, falling leaves… feels like fall
The rafters are trembling but they haven’t tumbled yet. I’ve been baking — albeit not very much. Therefore ... Read more
Sports
Hurricane hoops picked 12th in PBC preseason poll
From STAFF REPORTS AMERICUS – The Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) men’s basketball team has been picked to ... Read more
Sports
GSW Hurricanes close historic season 5-10-1, honor senior players
From STAFF REPORTS AMERICUS – The first half went almost perfectly for the Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) ... Read more
Sports
SGTC Lady Jets ranked No. 13 in NJCAA preseason polls
From STAFF REPORTS The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Lady Jets 2017-18 women’s intercollegiate basketball team is ranked ... Read more
Sports
Schley Wildcats best Brookstone 28-21, jump to 6-3
By MICHAEL MURRAY COLUMBUS – The Schley County Wildcats added another win to their 2017 campaign as the ... Read more
Local News
Real Estate Transactions: 11-1-17
REAL ESTATE The following real estate transactions have been recorded at the Sumter County Courthouse: Eddie Wellons sold ... Read more
Columns
BIrd’s Eye View: Cuddly Killers
We often think of our pet cats as cuddly, soft companions that sit on our laps and purr ... Read more
community
In Photos: 2017 Pet Parade and Downtown Trick or Treat
The 2017 Pet Parade and Downtown Trick or Treat events, held on Oct. 26 in Americus were both ... Read more
Local News
Sumter County Comprehensive Class of 1992 celebrates 25th reunion
From STAFF REPORTS AMERICUS — The Sumter County Comprehensive High School class of 1992 held its 25th-year class ... Read more
Columns
Nancy Young: 11-1-17
Ellaville Methodist Church having annual Barbecue, Bake Sale Ellaville United Methodist Church is having its annual Barbecue and ... Read more
Local News
Positive outlook makes the difference in local’s battle with cancer
By LEILA CASE AMERICUS — Angie Daniel Trollinger was apparently born with a happy gene. Her sense of ... Read more
Local News
Raye Holt faces each day with attitude – a good one
By JONI WOOLF AMERICUS — When Raye Holt, Ed.D., retired in 1996, she had no immediate plans to ... Read more
Columns
Keith Wishum: Look for love, not lust
We are easily confused. The two emotions feel similar. The words for them are even spelled with the ... Read more
