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The Americus City Council met on June 11. A major topic of discussion was the officer shortage at the Americus Police Department. Mayor Travis Rush argued against freezing too many […]
Gan N’ Go’s ribbon cutting was held on June 12. Chamber CEO Mandy Reeves Young welcomed the new station to the community. “Congratulations on this exciting milestone and new beginning. […]
The Sumter County Board of Commissioners met on June 9. During the meeting, the Commission voted on a resolution requesting local legislation to establish a Local Homestead Option Sales Tax. […]
Americus residents were able to celebrate some of the joys of playing on the beach without the hassle of leaving their city during the Downtown Beach Party on June 13. […]
Emergencies can come in all forms, from hurricanes to traffic disasters. While they may be difficult to predict, Sumter County Fire Chief Jerry Harmon wants people to know there is […]
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) today named Dr. Kerry J. Palmer president of Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW), effective Aug. 1, 2026. Palmer, a […]
On Saturday, June 6, 2026, The Methodist Home held our 14 th Annual Americus Homerun 5K in Memory of Jay Williams. It was off to a running start as supporters […]
The St. Mary’s Catholic Church Knights of Columbus hosted a dinner, raffle, and silent auction to benefit the fifteen Seminarians from the Diocese of Savannah who are discerning a call […]
To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the wedding of the former President Jimmy Carter and former first lady Rosalynn Smith Carter, the Plains Historical Preservation Trust will offer free tours […]
The City of Plains celebrated notable events on Thursday, June 4, at 4:30 pm. After a lengthy process of funds gathering and renovations, the Reese Park restroom facilities were reopened […]
Bob Trammell, candidate for Attorney General, recently visited Horne Pecan while on the campaign trail. Trammell has experience in politics, having served as the former Democratic Leader in the State […]
During the May 19 meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Chair David Baldwin entertained a motion to revoke the business license for William Brown, who has been operating an event […]
Unofficial results for the Sumter County Primary Election held May 19, 2026: County Commission District 2 Republican Votes: Tripp Riddle 541 County Commission District 2 Democrat Votes: C. Pam […]
The Sumter County Board of Commissioners issued a mandamus on May 19, seeking to force the Magistrate, Crystal Cleveland, to open her office. The Commissioners state that the Magistrate began […]
The Americus City Council met on May 21, 2026. Council Member Frank Ceresoli made a motion to approve the budget, which was seconded by Council Member Kris Bowden. Council Members […]
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) President Michelle Johnston, Ph.D., has been named president of the University of Montevallo (UM) in Alabama. Johnston accepted the position after it was official...
Sumter County Highschool celebrated the graduating class of 2026 at the High School on May 22. Ya’Nyla Amora Davis received the LaShaunda Thomas scholarship. Salutatorian Caleb Mansfield spoke of how […]
The River Valley Regional Commission Legislative Luncheon was held on the campus of South Georgia Technical College on May 20. A major topic of discussion was the measures to either […]
K-9 Von was honored during the May 21, 2026, meeting of the Americus City Council. Von will soon retire and will be transferred to his handler, Sgt. John Webb. Von […]
The Americus City Council heard concerns about the condition of the Rylander Theatre during citizens’ comments during its May 21 meeting. Geri Nelson expressed concerns over the state of the […]
South Georgia Technical College Law Enforcement Academy (LEA) instructors stress the importance of getting a good education in addition to the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification. SGT...
The City of Plains will be celebrating the reopening of renovated restrooms at Maxine Reese Park on Thursday, June 4, at 4:30 p.m. The event is a culmination of long-term […]
Mike Collins, a Republican Senate candidate, spoke at the old Napa Auto Parts building on Lamar on May 27. Collins is currently in a runoff against another Republican primary candidate, […]
Memorial Day saw an uptick in volunteers, with 350 participating in the flag placemnt and ceremony on Saturday, with 22,000 flags placed in the National Cemetery. Superintendent Gia Wagner gave […]