business
Little Brother’s Bistro: August Business of the Month
AMERICUS — The Sumter County Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Month Division, named Little Brother’s Bistro as…
clubs/organizations
Arts in Rees Park celebrates 21st year
AMERICUS — Imagine a fun-filled day of glassblowing, ceramics, puppet shows, storytelling, live music, face-painting, children’s activities and…
business
Roman Oven Business of the Month
AMERICUS — The Business Division of the Sumter County Chamber of Commerce has named Roman Oven the July…
business
Georgia Power retirees in SW Ga. contribute more than 3,000 hours to the community this year
A group of Georgia Power retirees in Albany and the surrounding communities have donated more than 3,000 hours…
Local News
Pineland cuts the ribbon
The Sumter County Chamber of Commerce hosted an official ribbon cutting for Pineland as it opens its office…
clubs/organizations
Rotary helps to stop hunger at home
AMERICUS — Harvest of Hope Food Pantry in Americus feeds the hungry, promotes physical and spiritual health, and…
business
Phoebe Sumter hosts Annual Children’s Health Fair for 2019
AMERICUS — Approximately 150 children from Sumter County and surrounding areas attended our Annual Children’s Health Fair on…
clubs/organizations
SGTC National Technical Honor Society inducts new members
AMERICUS — The South Georgia Technical College chapter of the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) inducted four new…
clubs/organizations
Your take: July 31, 2019
Rusty Warner, the new executive director of the One Sumter Foundation Inc., was welcomed to the community last…
Local News
Town crier: July 31, 2019
AMERICUS Hydrant Testing: The Americus Fire & Emergency Services is conducting its annual hydrant testing, and should be…
clubs/organizations
Local 4-H agent named Ryles Rising Star award winner
From Staff Reports AMERICUS — Crystal Perry, Sumter County 4-H Agent, for being named the Ryles Rising…
clubs/organizations
First Friday Americus ‘Art Show’
AMERICUS — On Friday, Aug. 2, Americus will hold its monthly “First Friday” downtown-wide open house. This month’s…
Local News
Murder mystery train ride raise money for several causes
By Kelly Gibson AMERICUS — On Saturday, July 20, the historic SAM Shortline was the setting…
clubs/organizations
APD Chief installed as GAPC board member
SAVANNAH — Americus Police Chief Mark Scott was sworn in as the new 4th vice president of the…
clubs/organizations
Katie Carver is DAR Scholarship recipient
Southland Academy participates in the Council of Safety Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution,…
education
Twins awarded Macon County Chamber Scholarship
Southland Academy had two students that met the requirements for the Macon County Chamber of Commerce Malloy/Edwards Scholarship.…
clubs/organizations
Your take: July 20, 2019
The Somewhere in time photo in Wednesday’s edition was different from one of the Windsor Hotel previously published.…
education
Partnership to present international peace symposium
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — A partnership between Furlow Charter School, the Georgia Department of Education World…
clubs/organizations
American Legion holds flag retirement ceremony
A Flag Retirement Ceremony held on Flag Day, June 14 at the American Legion Post 2 in Americus.…
clubs/organizations
Locals find summer program is ‘great’
Participants in the G.R.E.A.T. (Gang Resistance Education and Training) summer program hosted by the Americus Police Department, were…
business
Americus selected Georgia Main Street of the Month
AMERICUS — The Georgia Main Street Program has awarded the city of Americus its “Main Street of the…
clubs/organizations
Art Camp = peace, hope + love
A dozen talented students recently completed art camp sponsored by the Americus Sumter County Arts Council with teachers,…
education
Hannah Teasley inducted into Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
BATON ROUGE, La. — Hannah Teasley of Americus was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa…
clubs/organizations
First Friday Americus ‘Beach Party!’
AMERICUS — On Friday, July 5th, Americus will hold its monthly “First Friday” downtown-wide open house. This month’s…
clubs/organizations
Schley County Family Connection honors graduates
ELLAVILLE — Over 80 people attended the Technology Awards luncheon sponsored by the Schley County Family Connection Collaborative…
agriculture
Federation donates to HOH
The Sumter County Federation of Garden Clubs recently held its annual plant sale, and voted to donate part…
business
Chamber of Commerce awards Platinum Trustee Scholarship to Minh Nguyen
AMERICUS — The Americus and Sumter County Chamber of Commerce presented a $1,000 Platinum Trustee Scholarship to Minh…
clubs/organizations
Original paintings, handcrafted chest by Jimmy Carter to be auctioned to benefit The Carter Center
LEESBURG, Va. — Photographs of five U.S. presidents signed by each, original oil paintings, and a handcrafted cedar…
