clubs/organizations

Local 4-H’ers attend 4-H Day at Atlanta Braves game

ATLANTA — Some 350 4-H’ers from throughout Georgia converged in Atlanta recently at the SunTrust Park to watch…

education

Your take: July 4, 2018

Southland Academy held its last monthly scheduled RaidersCrossfit of the school year with fifth-grade students leading the gathering.…

education

Brian Adler, retired VPAA, serving as interim executive director, Rosalynn Carter Institute

Easom named associate dean, College of Nursing and Health Sciences AMERICUS — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) has…

business

Americus Main Street brings beach downtown

AMERICUS — On Friday, July 6, Americus holds its monthly “First Friday” downtown-wide open house. This First Friday,…

education

Your take: June 30, 2018

Miss Presidential Pathways Caroline Carroll returned to her alma mater, Southland Academy, to visit with the Lower School…

education

Local student makes Minnesota State Mankato spring Dean’s List

MANKATO, Minn. — The Academic High Honor and Honor lists (Dean’s lists) for the past spring semester at…

education

Area residents graduate from Mercer University

MACON/ATLANTA — Mercer University conferred bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees to nearly 2,200 students representing 12 schools and…

agriculture

Koinonia Farm hosts Peacebuilders Camp in July

AMERICUS — Having just celebrated its 75th anniversary, Koinonia Farm is integral to Sumter County, both in its…

births

Perdido receives white coat at ceremony

Vianne Perdido of Montezuma received a white coat at the White Coat Ceremony at Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College…

education

Americus resident among Kennesaw State Class of 2018

KENNESAW — Kennesaw State University recently welcomed its newest class of graduates. Lafaye Taylor of Americus earned a…

clubs/organizations

Sumter County students participate in 4-H MilkMake Showdown

AMERICUS — The 4-H MilkMake Recipe Contest is a Food and Nutrition Activity for Cloverleaf 4-H’ers (grades 4-6)…

education

Southland Academy Lower School Year End Honor Roll 2018

AMERICUS — Southland Academy’s Lower School Director Laura Kinslow has announced the End of Year Honor Roll for…

education

Three SGTC students prepared for SkillsUSA National Competitions

AMERICUS — Three South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) students were well prepared to compete on the national stage…

education

Phoebe family raises nearly $17,000 for Children’s Miracle Network

ALBANY — Phoebe Family members set a new record during this year’s May is for Miracles campaign. Across…

education

Your take: June 27, 2018

Several budding artists attended the Encourage and Build summer art camp at Southland Academy. Each camper created art…

education

SGTC hosts first STEM Camp of summer

CORDELE — South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) hosted its first STEM — science, technology, engineering and math —…

education

Jasmine Surles makes the President’s List at KSU

KENNESAW — Jasmine Surles of Americus was recently named to the President’s List at Kennesaw State University. Surles…

education

Students named to Spring 2018 Dean’s List

KENNESAW — Kennesaw State University congratulates the more than 5,600 students named to the Spring 2018 Dean’s List.…

education

Shorter University announces Spring 2018 Dean’s List

ROME — Shorter University has announced students named to the dean’s list during the spring semester of 2018.…

education

Students named to President’s List at GSU for the Spring Semester 2018

ATLANTA — Students were named to the President’s List at Georgia State University for the Spring Semester of…

education

Union High School Class of 1978 holds 40th Reunion

LESLIE — Union High School Class of 1978 40th Class Reunion was held on Friday, June 8 and…

education

ASHS Honor Graduates receive iPads

AMERICUS — During the 2018 Baccalaureate service, Kimothy Hadley, principal of Americus-Sumter High School, again surprised the Honor…

education

Gabrion Johnson Pay It Forward Scholarship awarded

AMERICUS — At the recent Americus-Sumter High School (ASHS) Band Banquet, the Gabrion Johnson Pay It Forward Band…

education

More than 2,000 students earn bachelor’s degrees from GSU

ATLANTA — More than 2,000 students earned bachelor’s degrees from Georgia State University in May 2018. Overall, more…

education

Hannah Greene receives degree from Georgia Tech

ATLANTA — Hannah Greene of Ellaville has earned a bachelor of science in biology from the Georgia Institute…

education

SGTC electrical lineworker students receive scholarships

AMERICUS — Four South Georgia Technical College electrical lineworker students were awarded South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Foundation…

education

2018 Konu/Miyoshi City Sister City Delegation leaves for Japan

The Sumter County Schools delegation left June 15 for a trip to Konu/Miyoshi City, Japan, sister city of…

education

Students named to the Spring 2018 Dean’s List

ATLANTA — Students were named to the Dean’s List at Georgia State University for the Spring Semester of…