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Mrs. Dianne Dillard Rowland
Mrs. Dianne Dillard Rowland, age 83, passed away on Saturday morning, September 14, 2024 at Phoebe Sumter Medical…
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New Scholarship established at South Georgia Technical College in memory of John and Kate Hancock
A new South Georgia Technical College Foundation limited term endowed scholarship for students from Dodge, Wilcox, Crisp…
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Lesley Carol Holloway
Lesley Carol Holloway, 43, of Ellaville, Georgia, passed away on September 7, 2024. She was born October 4,…
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Americus Mayor officially proclaims Thursday, September 19 as GSW’s Day of Giving
CHELSEA COLLINS Director of Marketing and Communications Department of University Relations On September 5, Americus Mayor Lee…
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Georgia Southwestern drives over $100 million economic impact to region
Georgia Southwestern State University’s (GSW) economic impact on the region was $100.8 million in fiscal year 2023, according…
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Janet Carolyn Wood
Janet Carolyn Wood of Cobb passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024 at her residence at the age of…
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Dannelle (Danny) Westbrook Messner
Dannelle (Danny) Westbrook Messner died peacefully at home Thursday, August 15, 2024 at the age of 97. Born…
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Brenda Wells Summers
Brenda Wells Summers passed away Monday, August 12, 2024, surrounded by family at Magnolia Manor Nursing Home at…
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Sharon Stanley Shirah
Sharon Stanley Shirah, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and devoted French teacher passed away on August 3rd.…
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Dr. Frank Mitchell Lowrey III
Dr. Frank Mitchell Lowrey III went to live eternally with His Lord and Savior on July 22, 2024.…
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GSW alumni Doug and Yolanda Moses endow scholarship, pave the way for students in their hometowns
By Chelsea Collins Director of Marketing and Communications Department of University Relations Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) alumni Doug…
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Shaping Lives and Building Community through Youth Theater
By Laura McConatha On July 8-12, Sumter Players held its annual KidsWeek and TeenWeek Theatre Camp at the…
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Sumter County tax increase notice
by Douglas R. Eaves County Administrator Sumter County The Sumter County Board of Commissioners today announces its intentions to…
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Beatrice “Bea” Johnson Spann
Beatrice “Bea” Johnson Spann, age 95 of Preston, passed away and entered her forever home in heaven on…
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Thomas Boyd Jackson
Thomas Boyd Jackson, age 75, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. The family…
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Jerry Bradford “Brad” English
Jerry Bradford “Brad” English, age 69 of Plains, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at Lillian G. Carter…
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Welcoming GSW’s 12th president Dr. Johnston
The community is invited to attend a Welcome Reception honoring GSW’s 12th President, Dr. Michelle R. Johnston. Please join…
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Mary Ann Gilliam
Mary Ann Gilliam, age 89 passed away early morning of June 18, 2024. A graveside service will be…
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Luther Jackson “Jack” Johnson
Luther Jackson “Jack” Johnson, age 77 of Americus, passed away Sunday, June 09, 2024 at Phoebe Putney Memorial…
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Jimmy Lewis Holley, Sr.
Jimmy Lewis Holley, Sr. age 82 of Americus, passed away Thursday, June 06, 2024 at Perfect Care. Funeral…
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Anna “Ann” P. Busby
Anna “Ann” P. Busby October 28, 1933 – June 6, 2024 Ann Busby was called Home by her…
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Anita Fouche’ Huddleston
Anita Fouche’ Huddleston age 82, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, June 1, 2024. A visitation will be…
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Herschel Edward Wisham
Herschel Edward Wisham,71 passed away on May 22,2024, in Americus, GA. He was born to the late Millard…
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Another former Sumter County Sheriff’s office detention officer turns herself in
Today, former Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Detention Officer, Carrie Joiner turned herself in at the Sumter County Law…
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Nicole Beamon turns herself in to Sumter County Sheriff’s Office
On Tuesday, 5-21-2024, Heather Nicole Beamon, a former Sumter County Code Enforcement Officer, turned herself in at…
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Former Sumter County Detention officer arrested
A former Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Detention Officer, Yakeema Shantrell Mercer, was arrested on Monday, May 20th, 2024…
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Mr. Charles Edward Lloyd
Mr. Charles Edward Lloyd, age 73 of Americus, passed away Thursday May 16, 2024. Funeral services will be…
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Mrs. Effie Mae Hortman Lloyd
Mrs. Effie Mae Hortman Lloyd, age 70 of Americus, passed away at her residence on Saturday May 18,…
