The final defendant and ringleader of a bank fraud and aggravated identity theft scheme involving stolen checks and a fake online recruiting website was sentenced to federal prison today. Jalen Tylee ...

An Americus, Georgia, resident who was under investigation for distributing fentanyl in the community was sentenced to federal prison for illegally possessing several firearms in furtherance of a drug ...

The Americus City Council heard updates during the June 5 meeting regarding the financial review by Nichols Cauley. McGuire, ...

In the May 22 meeting of the Americus City Council, a vote was held to amend the contract with the city manager, Diadra ...

The kids’ fishing rodeo was held June 7 at the pond outside the Plains Visitors Center. The rodeo is in named in honor of the ...

Two of life’s greatest necessities are food and love. On Tuesday 156 individuals and families received both. The Harvest of ...

The Americus City Council heard more information concerning the proposed rezoning of the property at 502 South Lee Street ...

Most Reverand Paulinus Ezeokafor, Bishop of the Awka Diocese in Anambra, Nigeria visited St. Mary’s Catholic Church in ...

Author Barry Kinservik’s first novel, “Decimation Force,” takes place in a world where humanity has nearly destroyed itself, ...

Betty Moss passed peacefully at home early on May 30, 2025. Her husband of 70 plus years, Bob, preceded her earlier this year on January 20. She is survived by three children: Robert B. Moss, Jr.

The Sumter County Board of Elections met on June 3. County attorney Hayden Hooks stated that she had met with the bylaws ...

Carl Eston Clements, 74, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Perfect Care in Americus, GA. Born on November 20, 1950, in Americus, Georgia, he was the son of the late Samuel and Iva Clements. Mr.