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Jelena Hoston announces her candidacy for City Council, Distirct 4. Drive through Meet the Candidate Saturday
Greetings! I am Jelena Hoston, and I’m excited to announce my candidacy for City Council, District 4. As ... Read more
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Possible tornado touch down in Americus
Sumter County Emergency Management notified elected officials and first responders to a possible tornado touch down in the ... Read more
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The celebration
Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary Saturday, July 10, 2021 with ... Read more
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Sumter County raises a glass to President and Mrs. Carter for their 75th Anniversary
This event was one for the books. It ran like clockwork, which seems like a small miracle considering ... Read more
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Governor Kemp, State Labor Commissioner Announce Economic Recovery Plan
From the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: Release dated May 13, 2021 Atlanta, GA – Today Governor Brian ... Read more
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Sail On: The Beach Boys Tribute to perform at the Rylander May 19
Downtown Americus, Wednesday, May 19. What better way to celebrate summertime and the Rylander’s return than with the ... Read more
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Gov. Kemp signs new COVID-19 Executive Orders
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today signed three Executive Orders relating to COVID-19 in Georgia. The ... Read more
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Sumter County Request for Proposal
THE SUMTER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR SUMTER COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM RFP# ... Read more
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Chief Scott: “Ready and willing to start the dialogue.”
From Americus Police Chief, Mark Scott As we closed out 2020, a challenging year by all accounts, there ... Read more
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Furlow Charter School Governing Board meeting today, February 8
Furlow Charter School has scheduled a called meeting of its Governing Board for this Monday, February 8, 2021 ... Read more
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Phoebe expands COVID-19 vaccine administration
Release from Phoebe Health Systems dated 1/7/2021 Albany, Ga. – Phoebe will begin to vaccinate southwest Georgians who are ... Read more
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Missing Cat, please help
This is Lucy. She is a Persian cat who went missing a few days ago and was last ... Read more
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Downtown Americus celebrates Christmas Open House November 19
It’s that time of year again! Local merchants are making preparations for the annual Downtown Christmas Open House, ... Read more
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Downtown Americus hosts Downtown Tailgate for First Friday
AMERICUS, GA FIRST FRIDAY Event- On Friday, November 6th, Americus will hold its monthly “First Friday” downtown-wide open ... Read more
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String of shootings being investigated.
By: Tracy K. Hall In what has been described as a drive-by shooting, one man was shot last ... Read more
Obituaries
Mrs. Mary Waddell: October 2, 2020
Mrs. Mary Waddell age 80, of Americus passed away Friday, October 02, 2020 at Perfect Care in Americus. ... Read more
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Mrs. Mary Elizabeth “Bess” Ross Speer: Celebration of Life Service Saturday, September 26 at 11:00am
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth “Bess” Ross Speer, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at Perfect Care. ... Read more
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Reverend John Paul Dent: September 18, 2020
Reverend John Paul Dent, age 73 of Americus GA, passed away Friday September 18, 2020. Funeral Services will be ... Read more
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Troy Lee Simmons: September 5, 2020
Troy Lee Simmons, Jr. 93, passed away September 5, 2020 at his home in Defuniak Springs, FL. Troy ... Read more
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Carrie Anne Williams: September 8, 2020
Carrie Anne Williams, age 46, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at her home in Americus, Georgia. ... Read more
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Rev. Brooks Partain: August 28, 2020
Rev. Brooks Partain, age 91, died Friday, August 28, 2020 at Willson Hospice House in Albany. Funeral services ... Read more
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Mrs. Evelyn Louise Yon Andrews Wages: September 6, 2020
Mrs. Evelyn Louise Yon Andrews Wages, age 94, of Americus, died at Perfect Care on Sunday, September 6, ... Read more
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Ms. Sara Frances Saliba Webb: August 26, 2020
Ms. Sara Frances Saliba Webb, 96, of Americus, GA passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Magnolia Manor ... Read more
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Ms. Leila Stapleton Buchanan: August 23, 2020
Ms. Leila Stapleton Buchanan, 80, of Atlanta, departed this life, Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Northside Hospital. Leila was ... Read more
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Qualified candidates for the Sumter County School Board election
Sumter County Board of Elections and Voter Registration has released the following list of candidates who have qualified ... Read more
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Scam alert from Americus Police Department
Release from Americus Police Department dated August 26, 2020 Scam Alert The Americus Police Department would like to ... Read more
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Furlow Charter School called meeting
Furlow Charter School has scheduled a called meeting of its Governing Board for this Wednesday, August 26, 2020 ... Read more
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Miss Mary Dell Royal: August 22, 2020
Miss Mary Dell Royal, age 63, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Services ... Read more
