Knights Prepare for Panthers Oct 10, 2008
The Upson-Lee Knights will make the trip down HWY 19 to Americus tonight to face the Panthers of Americus-Sumter High School. According to head coach Tommy Watson, Americus will somewhat resemble the Hardaway team they saw last week ... Directions to stadium: Kick-off is set for 7:30 p.m. Take HWY 19 S to Americus. (Thomaston Times, GA)
City Council gathers for first meeting in October Oct 10, 2008
The Council approved unanimously the surplusing of several vehicles that will be up on auction over the internet, an updated and more efficient process replacing the past requirement of having to take surplus items to Americus for auction. The Community Agenda portion of the 2007-2027 Comprehensive Plan for Upson County, The City of Thomaston, and the Town of Yatesville was unanimously approved. (Thomaston Times, GA)
Hawks late comeback keeps Knights winless Oct 7, 2008
The Knights hit the road next week, as they travel down HWY 19 South to Americus, where they will face the Panthers of Americus-Sumter. Article Rating. (Thomaston Times, GA)
Looking at Reid, rankings Oct 6, 2008
33, Americus (1974-76). 32, East Rome (1977-79). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Davis being prepared for execution Sep 24, 2008
Sunset vigils were scheduled at the Capitol in Atlanta and in Athens, Americus, Jackson, Augusta, Clarkesville, Dawson, Marietta and Savannah. Related Subjects. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Geode Fest to attract rockhounds from 11 states to Hamilton location Sep 24, 2008
Last year a woman came for the first time from Americus, Ga. and is returning this year with eight more people. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Property Sits Unclaimed Sep 17, 2008
Some of the family names searched were Fordham, Smith, Miller, White, Mullis, Lovett, Porter, Wilson, Lee, Stanley, Davis, Hicks, Thomas, Tomlinson, Dodd, Bennett - in fact, a former niece of this reporter who lived in Americus before marriage has two listings on the site, and even this reporter s own 25-year-old son had one listing. The Courier Herald cannot stress enough the importance for every person to check the web site as many, many well-known local names were listed. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Stubbs preserves 26-20 win Sep 13, 2008
The Post-Searchlight - Your local news source for Bainbridge, Georgia. The Bearcats took a 6-0 first-quarter lead when quarterback B.J. Cheatem ran an option off the left side for 10 yards and a touchdown. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Davis, Williams remembered Sep 13, 2008
"The opponent was Americus and the game ended in a 0-0 tie," Shiver recalled ... Americus was ranked No. 1 in the state in A-1 football and had an All-State quarterback named David Reeves, Shiver remembers. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Lady Cats beat Lady Panthers Sep 13, 2008
Singletary said he liked the way his Lady Cats played Thursday against Americus-Sumter County. "We played pretty heads up Thursday," the Lady Cats head coach said. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Likable Smith treats players, others well Sep 10, 2008
He was respected and likeable as a veteran coach who owned a down-home style, straight from his native Americus. That was opposed to his successor, Jim Mora who owned a highly suspicious style, straight from paranoia. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Colleges take on drinking age Sep 8, 2008
Kendall Blanchard of Georgia Southwestern State University in Americus "has wanted to be part of the national discussion," spokesman Stephen Snyder says, "but has decided this was not the time, place, or venue for that discussion.". "On both sides, it's running on very strong emotions," says Susan Bruce, director of the Center for Alcohol and Substance Education at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. (Christian Science Monitor)
Superintendent wins million on '5th Grader' Sep 6, 2008
Ask radio writer about what's new around metro Atlanta. The entry titled "9/5: Georgia school super Kathy Cox wins $1 million in "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Sports Calendar Sep 6, 2008
Football: Bainbridge seventh-grade Bearcats vs. Americus-Sumter County seventh-grade Panthers, 5:30 p.m., Centennial Field ... Football: Eighth-grade Bearcats vs. Americus-Sumter County eighth-grade Panthers, 5:30 p.m., Americus ... Football: Junior varsity Bearcats vs. Americus-Sumter County junior varsity Panthers, 5:30 p.m., Centennial Field. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Cheatem leads victory Sep 6, 2008
The Bearcats will return to action next Thursday, Sept. 11, when they travel to Americus for a 5:30 p.m. game with the Americus-Sumter County eighth grade Panthers. Joe Crine can be reached by e-mail at , or telephone at (229) 246-2827, Ext. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Kaltefleiter: So hard to leave Athens Sep 3, 2008
On the sports side, I'll never forget Commerce's Monte' Williams breaking the state's all-time rushing mark in 2000, and former Washington-Wilkes star tailback Daccus Turman slipping past Herschel Walker's single-season rushing total in a muddy mess during the Class AA state title game in Americus that same year. I'll remember being on the field on an October night in 2000 as thousands scurried to strip Sanford Stadium of its goalposts after Georgia beat Tennessee. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Drinking age debate continues Sep 1, 2008
Two Georgia presidents who signed the initiative, Kendall Blanchard of Georgia Southwestern State University in Americus and Robert M. Franklin of Morehouse College in Atlanta, have withdrawn their support, The New York Times reported last week. Other views. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Gun issue isn't likely to get nuanced discussion Aug 27, 2008
Consider, for instance, the fact he and all the members of his committee - Republicans Chip Rogers of Woodstock, Don Balfour of Snellville and Preston Smith of Rome, and Democrat George Hooks of Americus - voted in favor of House Bill 89. That measure, passed in this year's Georgia General Assembly session, allows the concealed carrying of weapons into restaurants where alcohol is served and onto public transportation. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Fay to bring showers to metro Atlanta Aug 25, 2008
Forecasters ended a wind advisory for much of metro Atlanta early Sunday, but have issued a flood watch and warning for areas south of Americus, Taylor said. The National Weather Service said there s a good chance of rain every day this week: 50 percent on Monday, 70 percent on Tuesday, 60 percent on Wednesday, 50 percent on Thursday and 40 percent on Friday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Heritage Transport's Dennis R. Shirar Is 2008 National Truck Driving Grand Champion Aug 24, 2008
Joining Shirar as champions in their respective classes: Three-Axle: Victor K. Wheeler - Roadway (Bountiful, Utah) Four-Axle: Ryan R. Kelley - FedEx Freight (Nora Springs, Iowa) Five-Axle: Buner H. Evans - USF Holland (Bremen, Georgia) Five-Axle Sleeper: Karl R. Bohrer - Wal-Mart Transportation (Katy, Texas) Twins: Chris A. Mahony - FedEx Freight (Kearns, Utah) Flatbed: Ben S. Moore, Jr. - Wal-Mart Transportation (Americus, Georgia) Tank Truck: John A. Smith, Jr. - FedEx Ground (Mooreville,... (PR Newswire)
Georgia trains enjoy resurgence Aug 10, 2008
AMERICUS Locomotive 3109, with cracked mirrors and chipped paint, plodded across southwest Georgia last week, a slow, yet profitable workhorse in a short-line railroad's stable. It delivered lumber to Americus, hominy to a feed mill in Leslie and 10 cars full of rock to Cordele ... This year, the Americus-based short line will haul 10,000 carloads between Preston and Midville. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Obituaries for Aug. 7 Aug 7, 2008
Mr. Ochrymowicz was a member of Americus Council 242 Knights of Columbus, Szymanski-Rywacki American Legion Post 546 and the West End Boat Club. He was a member of St. Katharine Drexel Parish, formerly St. Robert Parish. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Habitat's Lesinski hangs up tool belt Aug 6, 2008
Tom and Joanne Lesinski and Welling traveled to Habitat International in Americus, Ga. where they met Jimmy Carter while attending his Sunday school. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Area gas prices at state high Aug 6, 2008
84 at Flash Foods in Americus, $3. 84 at Kangaroo in Dawson and $3. (Albany Herald)
Plains, hometown of Jimmy Carter Aug 4, 2008
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)
Wire-to-wire Aug 2, 2008
After 18 holes, Stackhouse and Coble were tied as Americus Kathryn Fowler finished regulation in third place four strokes off the pace, while Georgia signee Tess Fordham who started the day in second finished seven behind, setting up a playoff between Stackhouse and Coble to settle the title. Ignoring the no spectators in carts rule for the tournament, a convoy of about 20 golf carts followed the playoff, knowing regardless of who came out on top tournament history was going to be made. (Albany Herald)
William Arnold Anderson (3) Aug 1, 2008
Survivors include his daughter, Mrs. Mary Wilson of Thomaston, and Mrs. Jackie White of Americus; a son, Mr. Willie Anderson of Thomaston; a brother, Mr. Steve Anderson of Thomaston; sisters, Mrs. Mae Anderson and Mrs. June Colwell, both of Thomaston; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Reader Tributes. (Thomaston Times, GA)
Americus’ Fowler leads field of locals Jul 31, 2008
Americus Fowler leads field of locals ... ALBANY Americus Kathryn Fowler demonstrated Mariah Stackhouse was not the only golfer Tuesday playing above her years. (Albany Herald)
Wells understands community Jul 30, 2008
After Wells graduated from Climax High School in 1936, he attended two years of college at Georgia Southwestern College in Americus, before enrolling two years at what was then known as Georgia Teachers College in Statesboro. He began teaching school for one year at West Bainbridge, for which the state paid him the grand amount of $75 per month. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Welcome back Jul 30, 2008
Among them will be Herald Player of the Year for girls golf, Americus Kathryn Fowler, and Albany s Kelly Pearce, co-Player of the Year with Fowler in 2007, in the championship flight. Both are playing in their first state amateur championship, just like Albany Amateur open runner-up Debbie DeVane and Albany s Glenda Eubanks, who is looking forward to the challenge of playing against Georgia s best. (Albany Herald)
Why does newspaper oppose Broun? Jul 29, 2008
Hey, we already heard this whine in that June 29 article: "The Athens Republican (Broun) declared bankruptcy, didn't pay his taxes and fought with an ex-wife over alimony payments while living in Americus in the late 1970s and early 1980s, according to records unearthed by GOP opponent Barry Fleming's campaign.". It is time for The Augusta Chronicle to come clean and tell its readers, what its beef is. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Regions: Upstart gets first title Jul 28, 2008
McKenney, a senior at Georgia Southwestern State in Americus, knew of his playing partners' reputations, but he didn't know they had combined for so many wins until he read it in The Augusta Chronicle on Sunday morning. "I said, 'Wow, what have I got myself into now?' ". (The Augusta Chronicle)
Six heritage trails eyed for Civil War anniversary Jul 27, 2008
The prison at Andersonville, about 15 miles north of Americus, will be a feature, as well as sites highlighting agriculture's importance to the Confederates. Don't expect to whisk down interstates from one site to the next, said Alex Wiley of MACTEC Inc. A national engineering firm whose headquarters is Alpharetta, the company is working with the heritage group to survey tracts and offer construction advice. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
The Fox Theatre Extends Helping Hands to The Ritz (1) Jul 23, 2008
For the past year, The Fox Theatre Institute has been working closely with 15 of the remaining 260 historic theatres in cities around Georgia including; Brunswick, Canton, Rome, Dahlonega, Fitzgerald, Athens, Marietta, Americus, Calhoun, Augusta, Macon, Statesboro and our very own, Thomaston. Nearly six months ago The Ritz was invited to be a founding member of the new program put on by The Fox Theatre Institute. (Thomaston Times, GA)
Cats continue working hard Jul 23, 2008
Thursday, Friday and Saturday they went up against a number of schools at a Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Camp at Georgia Southwestern University in Americus. One of the teams was the Americus-Sumter County High School Panthers who the Bearcats will play in a Region 1AAAA game on Oct. 31 at the Finklia Robinson Field in Americus. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
What great seats Jul 23, 2008
Dan Reeves, who played under former Bearcats head coach Jimmy Hightower at Americus High School and at the University of South Carolina before serving head coaching stints with the Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League, was hired a year or so ago as a consultant to set the ground work for the beginning of a football program at Georgia State. With Reeves' recommendation, the school recently hired former Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, Alabama Crimson Tide and Kentucky... (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Less bang, more bucks Jul 22, 2008
In 2002 Georgia Tech hired Americus, Ga. native Chan Gailey. (CBS News)
Prison partnership applauded Jul 22, 2008
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. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
McQuaig takes title; Fowler defends girls crown Jul 17, 2008
Valdosta native Trey McQuaig wins the Albany Junior Open by firing a 71 during the final round and holding off a Day 2 best of 69 by Americus Kathyrn Fowler ... managed to save par and finish one stroke better than Americus Kathryn Fowler, who ended second place overall in the open field and as the girls winner for the second consecutive year. (Albany Herald)
Pilcher likes effort Jul 16, 2008
This weekend, Pilcher will take the Bearcats to Americus for a Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Camp. "There will probably be eight to 12 teams at the FCA Camp," Pilcher said. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
More of this story Jul 13, 2008
He has been a personnel administrator for the Mobile County Public School System, the principal at Chastang Middle School in Mobile, Sumter County Elementary School in Americus, Ga. and Green Acres Middle School in Birmingham, the assistant principal at Mattie T. Blount High School in Mobile, Phillips Preparatory School in Mobile and Hamilton Elementary/Wilmer Elementary in Mobile. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Football season never ends for players Jul 13, 2008
Are you people from the cosmopolitan cities of Ellijay, Jasper, Carrolton, Douglasville, Dacula, Macon, Americus, Albany, Camilla, Vidalia, Waycross actually insinuating that Florida fans are more redneck than UGA fans. HA. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
7 couples observe 393 years together Jul 6, 2008
A resident of Americus, he is 84; his wife is 83. "I don't know how she has put up for me this long," said Paul Williamson. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Harris joins Brenton Jul 5, 2008
Harris and Brenton will lead their Warriors team into Quitman July 12 for a 7:30 p.m. game with the South Georgia Stars from near by Americus. During his playing days as an outside linebacker with the Bearcats, Brenton also served in another important role. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
The resilient American spirit Jul 4, 2008
Kenneth and Shawn Hollis, AmericusOn this Independence Day, Shawn Hollis' son, Mikel Hollar, serves his country and the cause of freedom in Iraq ... "They had Ford, GM, Chrysler, and they had good benefits and paid bonuses. We are talking about $500-$600 a week in pay, which is very good for Americus. As the car industry got worse, and the economy got worse, there were more and more layoffs. ". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Georgia's coolest college mascots Jul 2, 2008
I suspect all these mascots have names, but I the most interesting I found was ENAC, the mascot for Georgia Southwestern State University in Americus ... Georgia Southwestern State University, Americus: Hurricanes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Atlanta's Fabulous Fox to aid Gem restoration Jul 2, 2008
Other theaters participating include the DeSoto Theater in Rome, as well as theaters in Brunswick, Canton, Dahlonega, Fitzgerald, Athens, Marietta, Americus, Thomaston, Augusta, Macon and Statesboro. Classifieds. (Calhoun Times, GA)
Brenton playing well Jul 2, 2008
The Warriors followed up their victory over the Hurricanes with a 20-0 victory over the South Georgia Stars in Americus. Information about the Warriors upcoming games can be obtained by calling coach Gemika Ivey at (229) 377-9882. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Stingrays finish third in Americus Jul 1, 2008
Published: Tuesday, July 1, 2008 6:43 AM CDT The Thomaston-Upson Stingrays swim team finished third in a meet in Americus last weekend. Congratulations on a good showing. (Thomaston Times, GA)
Holcomb picks Super 11 in AAAAA, AAAA Jul 1, 2008
Where is Jonathan Crumbliss out of Americus, GA ... Gotta watch that Crumbliss Kid from Americus run the Hook-n-Ladder it s priceless. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Broun's transgressions come to light Jun 29, 2008
The Athens Republican declared bankruptcy, didn't pay his taxes and fought with an ex-wife over alimony payments while living in Americus in the late 1970s and early 1980s, according to records unearthed by GOP opponent Barry Fleming's campaign ... He ordered Mr. Broun to pay an Americus bank $69,653. (The Augusta Chronicle)
PetSmart® Picks Up Giddy Kitty® Product Line Following Giddy Kitty's® Rebranding and Repackaging Strategy Jun 26, 2008
Americus, GA - June 25, 2008 (INB) -- This May, a 48-foot semi-tractor trailer left Americus, GA for the PetSmart distribution center in Newnan, Georgia, about 120 miles north, as the crow flies ... The company is headquartered in and manufactures its products in Americus, GA. To learn more, visit Giddy Kitty on the Web at. (Internet News Bureau)
Atlanta as a home for non-profits' headquarters Jun 23, 2008
In the last year or so, Habitat for Humanity International also moved its headquarters to Atlanta from Americus, Ga. and now the merged Points of Light Institute and Hands On Network has established Atlanta as its home. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Sapp, Titans making strides Jun 22, 2008
" A three-sport standout at Ware County, Sapp was offered a scholarship to play baseball and basketball at Tennessee. He instead spent nearly three years as a Montreal Expos farmhand before enrolling at Georgia Southwestern in Americus, where he was able to retain his amateur status due to the college's NAIA membership. During his time at Georgia Southwestern, Sapp played on the school's baseball, basketball, golf and tennis teams and was even invited to join the Hurricanes' football team ("I... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Stingrays ready to rumble in Americus Jun 19, 2008
Above, team members work on their diving technique in preparation for a big meet this Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21 in Americus. After Americus, the team will be swimming in Macon on June 27 and 28 ... This weekend, the Stingrays of Coach Sarah Gardner will take the next step when they travel to Americus to compete on Friday (20th) and Saturday (21st). (Thomaston Times, GA)
McCarty: EMT of the Year Jun 19, 2008
When a tornado ripped apart Americus, Ga, McCarty responded. Already up for 16 hours, Martha Anne jumped right in and gave another 30 hours to the cause because it was the right thing to do, Theil said. (Thomaston Times, GA)
Coaches' Hall of Fame hopefuls Jun 17, 2008
When you adjust for that, Hunnicutt s career was comparable to Dale Williams at Waycross (230-122-3) and Alton Shell at Americus (208-107-2). All three won about two-thirds of their games and a pair of state titles, but Hunnicutt is in the Hall of Fame and Shell and Williams are not. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Other U.S. must-sees Jun 13, 2008
Never destinations, these small American towns promise subtle beauty Greenville, S.C., Delray Beach, Fla. among stops in the South. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
In Burma (Myanmar), how many cyclone orphans? Jun 9, 2008
121 Habitat Street Americus, GA 31709 800-422-4828. Department W P.O. Box 2669 Portland, OR 97208 888-256-1900. (Christian Science Monitor)
PharmaCentra opens Americus office Jun 5, 2008
is opening a new facility in Americus, Ga ... "Americus is home to Georgia Southwestern State University and South Georgia Technical College. As such, PharmaCentra has access to a very skilled, educated and motivated workforce.". (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
FEMA helped Mobile firm, despite problems Jun 4, 2008
Sumter Regional, which serves some nine counties, is located in Americus, Ga. a small city best known because former President Carter was born nearby. (AL.com)
Can A Small Town Help Your Career? Jun 2, 2008
After graduate school I worked for Habitat for Humanity in a small town in Georgia called Americus. There were only about 18,000 people living there. (Forbes)
Americus lawyer indicted May 31, 2008
An Americus attorney was granted a "voluntary indefinite suspension" of his Georgia bar license by the Georgia Supreme Court earlier this year ... The Americus lawyer who previously served as Sumter County attorney was granted a voluntary indefinite suspension of his Georgia bar license by the Georgia Supreme Court earlier this year. (Albany Herald)
Long time coming May 30, 2008
Timmerman even played high school baseball himself at Terrell Academy but stopped playing after enrolling at Georgia Southwestern University in Americus, the same school attended by fellow Southwest Georgia baseball coach Rod Murray of Deerfield, which also is playing in its own state title series beginning Friday against Tattnall Square. Once he graduated from GSW, Timmerman joined the Westwood staff and decided shortly after that he wanted to get involved with athletics again leading him to... (Albany Herald)
Former Child Acting Consultant Sentenced on Child Exploitation Charges May 23, 2008
WASHINGTON, May 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Thomas Conrad Lowery, 48, of Americus, Ga. was sentenced today to 235 months in prison on child exploitation charges, announced Assistant Attorney General Alice S. Fisher of the Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Maxwell Wood for the Middle District of Georgia. (PR Newswire)
