‘Mustang man' feeling lucky from lottery wins Nov 14, 2009
McCray, who purchased the ticket at Double D Fast Food in Americus, scratched the ticket in the store. I had to catch my breath, he said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Champion enjoys GT visit Nov 12, 2009
At six-foot-four and 240 pounds, Americus tight end Kyle Champion is the ideal size for a variety of positions in college, including offensive tackle and defensive end. Champion has been focusing on tight end this season, but in the past, he has extensive experience playing offensive tackle. (Georgia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Georgia High School Football Daily Spotlight: Projecting the field for the Class AAAA playoffs Oct 28, 2009
friday against americus GO BEARCATS. jamesr1991. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Atlantas small-town vision Oct 28, 2009
as if she were running for Mayor of Americus, Ga. suburbs scare me. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Funerals today Oct 24, 2009
Yates, Charles Aubrey, 67, of Hartwell; 1:30 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church, Americus; Strickland Funeral Home, Hartwell, has charge of arrangements. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Saturday, October 24, 2009. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Georgia HS mourns football player Oct 23, 2009
"We had a lot of things - kids crying, having to work through some grief, and some of them wrote letters to the parents," Marion County principal Glenn Tidwell told the Americus Times-Recorder. "Some made posters in his memory, and some designed a T-shirt that quite a few of them will have on Friday night at the game. We started to work on a page in the yearbook dedicated to him, a number of things. I've learned over the years if young people get in there and work and do something to make the... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Airport Check-in: Ga. airport renamed to honor Jimmy Carter Oct 19, 2009
Souther Field Airport in Americus, Ga ... The Americus City Council and Sumter County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously for renaming it Jimmy Carter Regional Airport. (USA Today -- Money)
GBI Investigating Montezuma Feticide Oct 18, 2009
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation's Americus office is investigating a feticide ... Anyone with any information is asked to call the GBI Americus office at 229-931-2439. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Rossiter: Duo attempts to get preacher in hall of fame Oct 18, 2009
In 1915, Brown was born blind and grew up in Americus listening to the radio and learning spirituals from his grandmother, an ex-slave who made him promise not to play the blues ... George Hooks, D-Americus. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Americus' grand past, rich present Oct 17, 2009
Once an agricultural community in rural Sumter County, present-day Americus is easing into its newest role as a tourist destination ... Americus-Sumter County Chamber of Commerce The architecture of the Windsor Hotel in Americus is reminiscent of a castle, with towers and turrets ... Rylander Theatre Once closed for 40 years, the ornate Rylander Theatre in Americus "The Finest Playhouse South of Atlanta" underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation before its reopening in 1999. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Americus Airport Named for Jimmy Carter Oct 12, 2009
Souther Field Airport in Americus was renamed Jimmy Carter Regional Airport on Sunday. The Americus City Council and Sumter County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously for the change last month, and the Americus and Sumter County Airport Authority approved it 3 to 1. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Americus Airport To Be Renamed After Jimmy Carter Oct 10, 2009
The Americus City Council, Sumter County Board of Commissioners and the Americus and Sumter County Airport Authority all voted to approve the change. But not everyone's happy about it. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Flood watch in effect though Sat. Sep 18, 2009
Only Bartow and Hall counties of metro Atlanta are outside the watch area, which extends from Atlanta south to Americus and Vidalia and east to Athens. In Houston County south of Macon, a flash flood warning was issued overnight after 3 to 4 inches of rain in two hours inundated creeks in the Warner Robins area, the National Weather Service said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Ex-press secretary Jody Powell dies Sep 15, 2009
Powell is survived by his wife, Nan, and daughter, Emily, and three grandchildren, his sister, Susan, and his mother, June Powell, in Americus, Ga. Dale Leibach, a longtime friend and business associate since their days in the Carter White House, said the ex-president went to a nursing home where Powell's mother lives to tell her of her son's death before she heard it on the news. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Florida Tech roundup Sep 6, 2009
Late Friday, Nick Robinson scored the lone goal in the 80th minute as the Florida Tech men's soccer team defeated Georgia Southwestern 1-0 in Americus, Ga. The Panthers now are 3-0. (Florida Today)
UMES STAFF MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Aug 18, 2009
HFHI headquarters, located in Americus, Ga. provides information, training, support and other services to Habitat affiliates worldwide. (Umeshawks.com)
Kessler: Secret Service Hated Jimmy Carter Aug 7, 2009
" At his home in Plains, Ga., Carter once tried to attack and kill a small dog with a bow saw. Agents had befriended the stray dog, a terrier, and given it the code name Dolphin. When the dog ate some food Carter's wife, Rosalynn, had put out for their Siamese cat, Carter "got the bow saw off a woodpile near the family room patio" and "tried to kill the dog," one agent who was there told Kessler. Dolphin dodged the attack, but Carter insisted that agents remove the dog from Plains. The orphan... (Newsmax)
Recruiting rankings no predictor of success in ACC, SEC Aug 5, 2009
9:18 am August 4, 2009, by Chip Towers. I love recruiting rankings. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
ISP plays key role in new Habitat home (2) Aug 2, 2009
Kay, her husband, Jack, and son, Micah, are the latest in Keokuk to benefit from the international program started in 1976 by Millard and Linda Fuller of Americus, Ga. Construction took only 3 1/2 months after ground was broken in late March. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
The price of going on the road with the Dogs . . . Aug 1, 2009
but all over from acworth, to canton to cumming to lawrenceville up to rome down to augusta down to macon dublin across to americus. they are there. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Suspect in Moore slaying is arrested in Georgia Jul 27, 2009
Adderley was arrested in the area of Americus, Ga. by the Game Over Task Force, which includes officers from the Brevard County Sheriff's Office and the Rockledge Police Department. (Florida Today)
Business is blooming Jul 20, 2009
The Collins brothers have a keen eye for flowers. They've been in the wholesale floral business all their lives. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Warren County's Warthen commits to Arizona Jul 18, 2009
Arizona's connection to Georgia comes through head coach Niya Butts , who went to high school in Americus. Butts was a standout player at Tennessee (class of 2000) and was named the Wildcats' coach in April 2008. (The Augusta Chronicle)
How do you know if a school is good? Jul 17, 2009
Escape from Americus. July 16th, 20096:45 pm. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Two Georgia Guardsmen killed in Afghanistan Jul 10, 2009
They are identified as 25-year-old Sgt. Brock Henry Chavers Sr. of Statesboro, who was assigned to Americus Company D, 2nd Battalion, 121st Infantry, and 24-year-old Spc. Isaac Lee Johnson Jr. of Columbus, assigned to Rome s Troop A, 1st Battalion, 108th Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition Squadron. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Houston Hospitals Prepare for All Disasters Jun 28, 2009
Bobby Carroll leads the team, and says the hospital saw a need for it after the disaster in Americus, Georgia caused by hurricane Katrina. The storms hit the hospital there. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
NFL Quarterback Kurt Warner Joins Habitat for Humanity, AmeriCorps to Help Rebuild Flood-Ravaged Area Jun 16, 2009
(PRNewsFoto/HABITAT FOR HUMANITY) AMERICUS, GA UNITED STATES. CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- NFL quarterback Kurt Warner and his wife, Brenda, joined more than 500 Habitat for Humanity AmeriCorps*State, National and VISTA members and alumni to help build 20 Habitat for Humanity houses in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, as part of the annual Habitat for Humanity AmeriCorps Build-a-Thon. (PR Newswire)
Texas Soldier Arrested On Child Porn Charge May 29, 2009
Michael Thomas Morris, 21, of Americus, Ga. were arrested on suspicion of sexual exploitation of children. (KWTX.com, TX)
K.G. High School grad is sailing the seas with the Navy and planning a cross-country bike ride to build houses for the needy May 25, 2009
Click on "Donations." BY MAIL: Checks can be made to "The Fuller Center" and mailed to: The Fuller Center for Housing, Attn: Bike Adventure, 701 S. Martin Luther King Blvd., Americus, Ga. 31719. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation Presents 21 Statewide Preservation Awards at Ceremony in Augusta May 17, 2009
Excellence in Rehabilitation winners were: William F. Brantley House, Savannah; Second Assistant Keeper's Cottage, Tybee Island; William Barker Whiskey Bonding Barn, Pike County; Harmony Grove Cemetery, Atlanta; South Georgia College's Clower Hall, Coffee County; Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery, Athens; Rourke-Butler Cottage, Tybee Island; Toccoa Historic Commercial District, Stephens County; Heritage Academy, Augusta; Rees Park Economic Development Center and Oak Grove Cemetery, Americus; Savannah... (PR Newswire)
Habitat for Humanity gets $100M gift May 15, 2009
The donation comes at a difficult time for the Americus, Ga. -based organization, which like other nonprofit groups has struggled with increasing demand and slowing donations amid the economic downturn. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Habitat for Humanity gets $100 million gift May 15, 2009
Slowing donationsThe donation comes at a difficult time for the Americus, Ga. -based organization, which like other nonprofit groups has struggled with increasing demand and slowing donations amid the economic downturn. (MSNBC -- International)
Regions: Evans resident wins by 8 shots May 4, 2009
McKenney has used up his golf eligibility at Georgia Southwestern State University in Americus, but he will return in the fall to complete his business management degree. He'll also turn pro, after playing as many amateur events as he can this summer. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Gators to fight complacency with rugged offseason Apr 16, 2009
I think the Gators can have a season like the Americus High team had in, I think is was, 1976, ie undefeated with an average score of something like 40-0. 5. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Director's reassignment sought Apr 15, 2009
Dr. Whitson is the assistant superintendent of Sumter County Schools in Americus, Ga. The proposed personnel actions would be effective July 1. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Ga.s universities up spring enrollment Apr 7, 2009
3 percent increase to 3,159 students), Georgia Southwestern State University in Americus (a 17. 5 percent increase to 2,603 students), Atlanta Metropolitan College (a 16. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Metress is still a steal for Jaguars Apr 5, 2009
" Georgia Southern -- if it decides to offer Metress its vacant job -- can give him a sizeable raise as well as something he currently does not have: a full-time assistant coach. Augusta State is one of two Peach Belt schools without a full-time assistant in men's basketball. Robbie McKinlay, who served two seasons as a graduate assistant, worked his third year under Metress as a part-time assistant earning less than $16,000. The other school without a full-time assistant is Georgia... (The Augusta Chronicle)
One-tank-trip to Plains Mar 25, 2009
Operated by Georgia State Parks, SAM (named for the 19th-century Savannah, Americus, Montgomery line) trains run Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays June-December ... You leave Cordele, on I-75, 150 miles south of Atlanta, at 9:30 a.m., have 1 1/2 hours in Americus to see Habitat for Humanity's Global Village and entertainment at the 1920s Rylander Theater, where Carter celebrated his 75th birthday on Oct. 1, 1999; an hour and 15 minutes to explore Plains, and 40 minutes at the Boyhood Farm, before... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
On the paper trail Mar 23, 2009
He didn't get in, so his mother suggested her alma mater, Georgia Southwestern State University in Americus. He thought he would spend a year or two in Americus and then transfer to UGA, but he liked the college. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Migratory songbirds return for spring Mar 22, 2009
Phil Hardy of Americus in southwest Georgia says a ruby-throated hummingbird already is feeding in his yard. Keep your eyes open and your feeders filled because the ruby-throats are on their way, he advises. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Ga. Shrine to Jimmy Carter on the Chopping Block Mar 9, 2009
Mike Cheokas of Americus counts Carter as one of his constituents and says it's "shortsighted to even contemplate closing the welcome center.". Adds Cheokas: "We are definitely on the map and it would be a mistake in any way, shape and fashion to close it down.". (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Even More Whove Made a Difference Mar 1, 2009
She later received a business and office technology diploma at the Heart of Georgia College in Americus, Ga. This was not Naomi s first job integration. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
ASU: Jaguars win conference Mar 1, 2009
Jaguars win conference 030109 - The Augusta Chronicle. Jaguars win conference From Staff Reports Sunday, March 01, 2009. (The Augusta Chronicle)
See South Georgia in style Feb 27, 2009
Along the way it stops at Georgia Veterans State Park, Leslie, Americus and Plains ... The train was named after the Savannah, Americus and Montgomery Railroad Co., which used the track during the 1880s. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Dooley ‘humbled’ by documentary film Feb 21, 2009
Sumter County and Americus honored. MaconDawg, in his continuing series for in which he breaks down Georgias 2009 signing class, focuses his attention on. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Tornado watch in effect for metro Atlanta Feb 19, 2009
A record outbreak of 21 struck the state March 1, 2007, wrecking a hospital in Americus and killing nine people in southwest Georgia. A tornado struck downtown Atlanta on March 14 last year, causing millions of dollars in damage. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
TCS Wrestling Falls To FPD At State Feb 12, 2009
Academy of Americus from the. outset on their way to an easy victory. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Temperature of soil determines time for pre-emergent Feb 8, 2009
What date do you recommend in Americus. LAMAR CHAVERS, Sumter County. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Funeral Directors Feb 8, 2009
612 Reese Park Americus, GA 31709 (229) 928-8683 ... 217 Ashby Street Americus, GA 31709 (229) 924-2958 ... 427 South Lee Street Americus, GA 31709 (229) 924-3645. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
