Fresh Start Academy held a mayoral candidate forum on October 22. Candidates were allowed to share their basic platform ...

The Sumter County School Board held their monthly work session on0. Brian Simon, director of human resources, gave numbers on certified teachers in the school system. “At this time, we have 316 ...

Dr. Alex Riccardi Turner was recently named the Dental College of Georgia’s Outstanding Young Alumnus of the year for 2025.

Director and producer D’Angelo Harris gave an interview on filming Common Ground, the pilot for a series that’s centered ...

Sumter County 4-H competed in the Georgia 4-H Cotton Boll Consumer Judging competition at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in ...

Sumter Players is excited to announce a collaboration with Downtown Americus Main Street to bring several free special events ...

Mary Sibyl McHugh McGlaun, 93, of Richland, Georgia passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Magnolia Manor, ...

The National Retriever Club held field trails outside of Smithville on November 8. President of the National Retriever Club, Mark Menzies, has been involved with retrievers for around 25 years. His ...

The 50th memorial service to Confederate Captain Henry Wirz was held at Andersonville on November 8. A controversial figure, ...

Middle School wrestling in Cook County Hornets Tournament at 9:00 a.m. hosted by Cook High School (away). Varsity Girls wrestling in Iron Maiden Tournament at 9:00 a.m. hosted by Jordan High School ...

Unofficial election results for the November 4, 2025 election. Mayor of Americus: Marcell Baker: 290 Barry Blount: 1,090 Travis M. Rush: 1,040. Americus Council Member District 3: Sign up for the ...