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Mrs. Barbara Ann Jackson Purvis Pinkard
Mrs. Barbara Ann Jackson Purvis Pinkard, age 88, passed away Sunday March 2, 2025 at her…
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Jessie Linda Payne Parrish
Jessie Linda Payne Parrish, age 83, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center. A…
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William “Howard” Holloway, sr.
William “Howard” Holloway, Sr. age 97 passed peacefully on February 21, 2025. Born June 13, 1927, in…
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Schley County wins over Crisp County
Schley County Middle School Baseball is victorious in their 1st game of the season over Crisp County…
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Mrs. Mary Ann Nessamar Dudley
Mrs. Mary Ann Nessamar Dudley, 75, of Americus, passed away at her residence on February 19, 2025. Graveside…
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GSW honors Outstanding Alumni at Gold Force Gala, raises funds for student success and scholarships
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) hosted its third annual Gold Force Gala on Saturday, Feb. 1,…
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Ruth Self
Ruth Self, 61, of Ellaville, Georgia, passed away at her home on January 21, 2025. Born on January…
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Southland Academy announces STAR Student
Mrs. Patty Webb, Head of School, is pleased to announce that Ethan Beck has been named Southland Academy’s…
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Cora Mae Mizio
The homecoming of Cora Mae Mizio was January 18, 2025. She was met at heavens gate by her…
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Benjamin Joseph Kennedy
Benjamin Joseph Kennedy, 91, of Americus, Georgia, passed away in the early morning hours of January 21, 2025.…
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Dr. Frank “Bucky” Turpin III
Dr. Frank “Bucky” Turpin III, age 78 ended a 26-year battle with heart disease on Sunday, January 19,…
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Michael (Mike) Wester Sutton
Michael (Mike) Wester Sutton, age 76, a devoted family man, proud Vietnam Veteran, and a man of many…
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City of Americus council meeting postponed
Due to weather conditions, the council meeting originally scheduled for January 23rd has been postponed to January 30th…
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Phoebe Sumter adjusts operational schedule
Since Sumter County has extended its State of Emergency until 1 p.m. Thursday, Phoebe Sumter has adjusted our…
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SGTC to close Tuesday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 22, 2025 due to anticipated inclement weather
South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford announced today that South Georgia Technical College will be…
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Southland Academy’s school closure
We will have an early release on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Lower School will be dismissed at 11:35 and…
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GBI investigates Aggravated Assault in Americus—One Man Wanted
At the request of the Americus Police Department, GBI agents are investigating an aggravated assault in Americus. On…
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Sumter County Board of Education called meeting
The Sumter County Board of Education will hold a called meeting, on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. The…
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Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary
January 14-15, 2025 Coleman, Randy Dauntrell (In Jail) 43 Holding for Houston County Haywood, Darren (In Jail)…
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President Jimmy Carter’s funeral held at Maranatha Baptist Church
Bouquets of flowers lay in front of Maranatha Baptist Church. Barren pecan limbs stretched beneath a clear blue…
Jimmy Carter
Remembering President Carter’s long history with ABAC
ABAC Press release For most of the century that was his life, Jimmy Carter strived to be a…
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Former White House Communications Agency trip officer Larry Little shares memories of Carter
Larry Little, who worked for the White House Communications Agency, shared memories of the late former President Jimmy…
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Campaign coordinator Phil Wise recalls growing up with Carter
Campaign coordinator Phil Wise has had a long history with the former President Jimmy Carter, spanning his personal…
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Carter’s hearse departs Carter Center January 7
Former President Jimmy Carter’s remains departed the Carter Center on January 7. Weather resulted in the departure ceremony…
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President Carter lies in repose at the Carter Presidential Center
The President lay in repose at the Carter Presidential Center until 6 pm January 7. At 11 pm…
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Annette Wise gives a tour of the Carter’s public housing unit 9A
Annette Wise, Plains Historical Preservation Trust Board member, past president of the Board, and co-founder and President of…
