It’s that time of year again, and the town of Smithville, GA, is gearing up for its annual Chicken Pie Festival on Saturday, ...

Disclaimer: The following marriage licenses were filed with the Sumter County Probate Court. This information is public record and is published as submitted by the court. The newspaper is not ...

Marianna Pacheco is a senior at Furlow Charter School who is diving headfirst into her future career in the beauty industry! For her senior Capstone project, she chose to explore […] ...

The premiere of “Carter Country” was held in the Historic Plains High School, part of the Jimmy Carter National Park.

Southland Academy is proud to announce the members of its 2026 Homecoming Court, a cherished tradition celebrating Raider ...

From fairgrounds to classrooms, pollinator gardens to public speaking competitions, 4-H youth in Sumter County are proving ...

The Americus City Council voted on a police grant on Sept. 24 after initial concerns it would require cooperation between the Americus Police Department and ICE agents. While the grant does not ...

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) has once again earned national recognition, ranking #49 among Top Public Universities in the South in U.S. News and World Report’s 2027 Best Colleges list.

The Plains Peanut Festival was held Sept. 26. Beautiful weather let spectators who came by bike, train, and car enjoy the ...