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GBI and Americus PD Make Arrests in Americus Homicide
Americus, GA (February 15, 2021) – On Friday, February 12, 2021, Prelvis McKenzie, age 31 of Americus, and Kenyatta ... Read more
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Tornado season is upon us
As Sumter County residents, most of us are very aware we have entered tornado season. To be aware ... Read more
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Sumter County votes to extend E-SPLOST
With an extremely low voter turnout, the Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (E-SPLOST) will remain in effect ... Read more
Obituaries
Mary Sue Nowell Sanders: March 14, 2021
Mrs. Mary Sue Nowell Sanders, age 83 of Preston, passed away Sunday March 14, 2021 at Piedmont Healthcare ... Read more
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Mary Howell Gillis: March 14, 2021
Ms. Mary Howell Gillis age 92 of Americus, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021. Graveside services will be ... Read more
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Jane Barnes Ruis: March 10, 2021
Jane Barnes Ruis, 83, went home to be with her Lord Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at her Yulee, ... Read more
Editorials
Naming your Hallelujahs
I grew up on Upper River Road here in Americus. To go to town or to school I ... Read more
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Traffic delays on Forsyth Street
Please be aware a Georgia Power pole has been clipped in the area of Forsyth Street and Mayo ... Read more
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Sumter County Board of Education monthly meetings cover “phase-in” plans, lighting and working with Americus
The Sumter County Board of Education (BOE) held its monthly meetings this week, with the planning meeting being ... Read more
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City of Americus is awarded nationally recognized Top Micropolitan status
The Sumter County Payroll Development Authority (PDA) is proud to announce Americus has been named one of the ... Read more
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Mayor and Americus City Council discuss services to be utilized by Sumter County Schools
The city’s voting agenda was set for March on 3.11.21. Demanding the most discussion was a lift station ... Read more
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Death investigation in Macon County
On Thursday, March 11, 2020, at approximately 9:15 p.m., the Oglethorpe Police Department requested the GBI to assist ... Read more
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Elizabeth Callaway Grimball: March 10, 2021
“Though she be but small, she is fierce.” William Shakespeare Elizabeth Callaway Grimball, of Greenville, SC, beloved ... Read more
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Sumter County Development Authority announces new industry
Hardee Fresh, Florida, to Break Ground on New Sumter Facility, Creates 84 Jobs Americus, GA – March 10, ... Read more
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Gov. Kemp Announces Expanded Vaccine Eligibility Starting March 15
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced expanded eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations. On March 15, vaccination ... Read more
Obituaries
Martin E. Larson: March 8, 2021
Martin E. Larson 90, of Americus, passed away at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital on March 8, 2021. Mr. ... Read more
Editorials
Ball Played As It Lies
I know little to nothing about golf. I know I like the idea of it. I know I ... Read more
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Three arrested, one still wanted in drug, assault and gun charges
March 9, 2021 Drug Arrests On March 6, 2021 at approximately 11:00 AM officers of the Americus Police ... Read more
Obituaries
Frances Maria McLemore Goodman: March 5, 2021
Mrs. Frances Maria McLemore Goodman age 54, of Americus, passed away Friday, March 5, 2021 at her residence. ... Read more
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An invitation to assist in fighting COVID-19
Nigel Poole, Director of the Sumter County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) as well as Mitch Grant, Volunteer Coordinator ... Read more
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Americus Mayor and City Council address beautification project in called meeting
Due to Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) deadlines to utilize grant monies, the city council met to vote ... Read more
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GDOT Announces work to start on resurfacing HW49 N
Crews with Reeves Construction Company of Macon, Georgia will start work on a project to resurface the asphalt ... Read more
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Jeffery Keion Johnson arrested with multiple charges, public’s help needed
Press Release: March 2, 2021 Counterfeit Payroll Checks The Americus Police Department is investigating a series of counterfeit ... Read more
Editorials
The story of your perfectly ordinary face
I was walking the streets of downtown Americus looking for a story to be told. I had been ... Read more
BREAKING NEWS
Former coach for Sumter County Schools arrested
According to Sumter County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), William Paul Blue, 46, of Richland has been arrested on 22 ... Read more
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Our neighbors have a message on human trafficking
Several of our neighbors were out raising awareness for an issue close to their hearts on Thursday, February ... Read more
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Black History Month: A worthy celebration
According to History.Com*, The story of Black History Month begins in 1915, 50 years after the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the ... Read more
Obituaries
Gladys Crowson Crabb: January 29,2021
Gladys Crowson Crabb, age 98 years, of Lakeport, CA died peacefully on January 29, 2021. Gladys was born ... Read more
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