The community of Americus is mourning the loss of 5-year-old Peyton Roberts. Family and friends gathered at Eastview ...

Nestled in southwestern Georgia, the city of Americus might not be the first place to catch your eye on a map. But trust me, this town is a treasure for travelers who appreciate charm, character ...

The Americus City Council met on January 30. Mayor Christmas made a motion to adopt Amendment 1 to the 11 21 2024 version of ...

The GBI says Ricky Martin, 19, of Americus, is being charged with murder, aggravated assault and aggravated battery. He was booked in the Sumter County Jail. A 19-year-old man was hospitalized ...

AMERICUS, Ga. — An arrest has been made after a 5-year-old girl and 19-year-old were killed in a shooting in south Georgia over the weekend, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. On ...

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is investigating a shooting in Americus, following a request from the Americus Police Department. The incident occurred on Feb. 8, around 8:30 p.m. in the ...

The city of Americus has been working with local partners since 2022 to address gun violence. Mayor Kinnamon says this problem is not an overnight fix. “We can’t allow ourselves to be defeated ...

The city of Tifton recently sent a letter to a wildlife rehabilitator, saying her in-home operation violates ordinances. WALB previously reported that Willie Anthony Howard was hit and killed by a ...