By the Americus Correspondent “I am passionate about helping others,” says Ty’Ronee Hamiton, Sumter County High School 2024-2025 valedictorian. “That’s why I want to be a lawyer. That’s how I can pay ...

The Americus Correspondent “What do you call a kitchen full of graduates? A recipe for success.” Addison Drinnon, Furlow Charter School’s 2024-2025 Valedictorian, quipped into the microphone during ...

By the Americus Correspondent Ethan Beck is the type of person who would pull over and help you change your tire by the side of the road – in the rain. He embodies the concept of servant leader. His ...

The Sumter County Board of Education met May 8. Finance Director Jannie Carter Jackson gave the financial reports. SPLOST ...

Smith Smarr gala was held at the Georgia Southwestern Storm Dome. The gala, named in honor of fallen officers Nicholas Smarr ...

George Hooks started his political career early. Governor Marvin Griffen was running for a second term, and he needed to get ...

By Sylvia Roland I have resigned from the Sumter County Schools’ Board of Education effective June 30. I have served on the ...

I have noticed some confusion of late. It seems to center around the belief that democracy and human rights are the same ...

By South Georgia Technical College South Georgia Technical College has hired Calvin Hodge, Jr. of Leesburg, Ga as its new ...

School Board meeting, Christine Walker was recognized as the Department of Education’s exemplary English to Speakers of other ...

Peters Gymnasium on the Americus campus, announced President Dr. John Watford. Nearly 200 graduates are expected to march ...

The Sumter County Republican Committee held a social at Floyd’s Pub on May 8. Attendees enjoyed drinks, food, and ...