agriculture

Danny Minick represents banking, farm customers on visit to Washington, D.C.

AMERICUS — Estimated losses from Hurricane Michael for Georgia’s number-one economic driver, the agriculture sector, are more than…

business

Sumter County partnership brings home $3M plus for Ignite College and Career Academy

ATLANTA — The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) voted today that Sumter County is one of four…

business

Fraternity fundraises for local woman

AMERICUS — The Kappa Sigma fraternity at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) hosted their annual Shave2Save event on…

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Cafè Campesino coffee available on GSW campus

AMERICUS — The Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) campus community can now find Café Campesino’s locally roasted, fair…

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GSW unveils newly renovated Mauldin & Jenkins classroom

AMERICUS — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) recently unveiled a completely renovated accounting classroom in the School of…

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Southwest Georgia Farm Credit makes distribution to current, former owners

BAINBRIDGE — The board of directors of Southwest Georgia Farm Credit has authorized the distribution of allocated surplus…

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Supporting breast cancer awareness

In observance of #BreastCancerAwareness month, Sumter EMC employees donated $525 to Friends Against Cancer for local breast cancer…

business

Outstanding Eagle Award

On Aug. 30, at South Georgia Technical College, Ben Andrews. M.D., was honored with the Outstanding Eagle Award…

agriculture

Farm Bureau observes Farm-City Week Nov. 14-21

AMERICUS — Here are some things Georgia farmers are thankful for: rich soil, access to water, and a…

business

Quickfix holds ribbon cutting, grand opening

AMERICUS — The Sumter County Chamber of Commerce welcomed Quickfix Family Convenient Care and Southern Spine Health of…

business

Local Black Friday specials right here in Americus

By Ken Gustafson AMERICUS — With Black Friday just around the corner, many local businesses are getting ready…

business

Ameris Bank breaks records, collecting food

MOULTRIE — Ameris Bank collected a record number, 1,893,871 food items, during its ninth annual Helping Fight Hunger…

education

Local teacher receives grant from Dollar General Literacy Foundation to support youth literacy

AMERICUS — The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) recently awarded Sumter County Elementary School a $2,700 grant to…

business

Ribbon cutting

Dr. Louis Riccardi and daughter Dr. Alex Riccardi recently cut the ribbon at their new dental practice location…

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Local Mediacom employee earns award, recognition

AMERICUS — Local Mediacom employee David Smith earned a top customer service award during an awards ceremony held…

business

Southeastern Grocers honors veterans, U.S. military families with Folds of Honor

ACKSONVILLE, Fla. — To salute America’s veterans, military and military families, Southeastern Grocers, Inc. (SEG), parent company and…

business

Chamber’s Business Development Division announces Business of the Month

From Staff Reports AMERICUS — The Sumter County Chamber of Commerce announced the November “Business of the Month:”…

business

Wright named president & CEO of Chamber

AMERICUS — The Sumter County Chamber of Commerce announces that Carolyn Wright will fill the role as president…

business

Magnolia Manor to grow, welcome new residents

AMERICUS — As Americus’ premier home for senior adults, Magnolia Manor has been part of the community for…

agriculture

Sumter Chamber hosts first Sumter Ag Tour

From Staff Reports AMERICUS — The Sumter County Chamber of Commerce, Agribusiness Committee hosted the first Sumter County…

Local News

Sumter EMC exits appliance business

AMERICUS — Sumter EMC opened its Appliance Sales and Service Center in 1998, and has operated successfully for…

business

Café Campesino celebrates 20 years in Americus

AMERICUS — Fair trade, organic coffee company, Cafe Campesino celebrates 20 years in business Friday and Saturday, and…

business

Bras for a Cause is Friday

AMERICUS — This year Allie’s Boutique & More ‘s fundraiser for the fight against breast cancer will be…

education

GSW School of Business Beta Gamma Sigma chapter recognized as Honors Chapter

From Staff Reports AMERICUS — The Beta Gamma Sigma Board of Governors recently notified Georgia Southwestern State University…

business

Service with a smile: Reggie Mann

You know it’s going to be a great day when Reggie Mann greets you at the drive-thru window…

business

INSPIRE Sumter announces 1st class

From Staff Reports AMERICUS — Sumter County Chamber of Commerce announces the first class of INSPIRE Sumter, a…

business

New Sumter Players’ season opens Oct. 4

AMERICUS — Sumter Players, Inc. will launch its 2018-2019 season Oct. 4 on the Rylander Theater stage with…

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Phoebe Sumter breaks ground on new facility in Buena Vista

From Staff Reports AMERICUS — Phoebe Sumter Medical Center (PSMC) and Phoebe Physicians held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday…