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All aboard! Historical marker right on time
It was “all aboard!” for another milestone in Americus’ history last Saturday; the dedication of an historical marker…
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Phoebe Volunteer Services donates more than $30,000 to SOWEGA Council on Aging
ALBANY — Phoebe Volunteer Services donated $36,500 to the SOWEGA Council on Aging during a check presentation yesterday.…
agriculture
Prayer time at Harvest of Hope
Each Monday and Tuesday at the Harvest of Hope Food Pantry the volunteers that morning gather for announcements…
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Chattahoochee-Flint RESA hosts meeting with Governor’s staff, State School Superintendent, and other leaders
BUENA VISTA — More than 50 people attended the Chattahoochee-Flint RESA (Regional Educational Service Agency) listening session May…
business
Food Lion Feeds local food pantry
Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation recently presented a generous donated to Harvest of Hope Food Pantry. Fron left…
business
Women’s health focus
The Americus Housing Authority recently hosted The Howard Center for Women’s Health to provide an informative workshop dealing…
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A new history in an old town: Sumter Historic Trust commemorates the SAM Railway
By Evan A. Kutzler Evan.kutzler@gsw.edu AMERICUS — Americus has a rich and multi-layered history from its…
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3rd Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival June 21-22
CORDELE — Monica Simmons, president of the Cordele-Crisp Chamber of Commerce announces that the Chamber and the Cordele-Crisp…
clubs/organizations
Junior Miss at Miss Georgia Pageant
COLUMBUS — Mary-Margaret Waddell of Americus, the reigning Miss Flint River Junior Miss, for the seventh consecutive year…
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Flag retirement ceremony today
The John D. Mathis Post 2, American Legion sponsors an American flag retirement ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday,…
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NAACP holds 42nd annual Freedom Fund Banquet
By Raven Payne AMERICUS — To commemorate 42 years of service to civil rights engagement and activism, the…
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Food pantry built on faith
Tuesday, June 4th, 2013, was the first day of distribution at Harvest of Hope Food Pantry. Today, Tuesday, June…
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Your take: June 5, 2019
Four-year-old Jon Robert Pierson has a ‘giving bank’ of his own. He chose to give $39 that he…
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Scaling back: Sanctuary owner downsizing to focus on health
By Emily Sparacino BLOUNT COUNTY, Alabama — The dust had not settled behind Sandra Shaffer’s golf cart before…
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Your take: June 1, 2019
The Council of Safety Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, was among the service organizations to lay a…
business
Powersports Plus Americus gets ready to ‘rev’ into high gear
AMERICUS — Powersports Plus Americus was thrilled to announce its grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday.…
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Local pilot makes record of landings
From Staff Reports AMERICUS — A longtime local pilot has been recognized for landing at every public…
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Americus Police Department’s K9 Von to get donation of body armor
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — Americus Police Department’s K9 Von will receive a bullet and stab protective vest…
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‘Legacy of Leadership’ Graduates Future Leaders from Chamber Champions, INSPIRE Sumter, Advancing Sumter programs
AMERICUS — The Sumter County Chamber of Commerce held its fifth annual “Legacy of Leadership” Graduation & Reception…
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Your take: May 29, 2019
These young women, part of the AIM (Advancing in Missions) group with the Friendship Baptist Association, help to…
business
Sumter County Chamber of Commerce holds 99th annual meeting and awards dinner
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — A huge crowd attended the 99th annual meeting and awards dinner hosted recently…
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T-R will travel
Jimmy Poole (K4VBH) of Americus and son Charles Poole (KE4KWF) of Atlanta were two of approximately 30,000 in…
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Memorial Day program is Sunday
ANDERSONVILLE — Former Prisoner of War Capt. William A. Robinson USAF (retired), will present the keynote address at…
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Former POW to speak at Andersonville Memorial Day Program
ANDERSONVILLE — Former Prisoner of War Capt. William A. Robinson USAF (retired), will present the keynote address at…
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Older Americans Month 2019: Connect, Create, Contribute
Each year, more and more older adults are making a positive impact in and around the 16-county River…
business
Nutrien donates to food pantry
Americus Harvest of Hope food pantry, under the direction of Ginger and Sonny Pinckard, thanks Nutrien for their…
agriculture
Sumter Middle FFA members experience ‘miracle of nature’
AMERICUS — Alexa Pina-Mendez and Skyler Pemberton, Sumter County Middle School FFA members, were the first to check…
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WoodmenLife awards more than $485,000 in scholarships
OMAHA, Neb. — For the third year, WoodmenLife awarded more than 850 high school graduates or college students…
