Visit Americus

09/07/2024

Despite the rain, we had a blast at First Friday: Downtown Goes Disney! The Americus Visitor Center featured Disney•Pixar’s Coco as our theme for the event. It was great to see so many families of all different cultures come out and enjoy the night. We even got a chance to see Mickey and Minnie before it was all over!

09/06/2024

09/06/2024

Americus has so many amazing historic properties! Built in 1881 by prominent haberdasher John R. Shaw as a gift to his bride Kate Felder, a sister of the mayor, this charming cottage is another example of mid-Victorian eclecticism. Want to see inside this cottage? Great news, this is one of over 45 private homes and historic sites on our Americus Fall Ramble, October 11-13, 2024. Full details and tickets are available: https://www.georgiatrust.org/tours-events/fall-ramble/

09/06/2024

An Americus and Sumter County favorite! Stop by The Maze today!

They’re back! Come get some before they’re gone again

09/06/2024

With Brighton Jewelry you can make your outfit shine and sparkle✨
See all the amazing styles we have available!!!
Come by and see us, we are open until 8pm today!!!

09/06/2024

📢Reminder 📢

Lenny's Farmers Market will unfortunately be closed this Saturday, September 7. 🌟

But don’t worry—we’ll be back next Saturday, September 14, ready to serve our wonderful community. 🥕🍅

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you next week! 🥔🥬 💐

09/05/2024

Need a midweek pick-me-up? 🌞🍽️

Head upstairs to Floyd’s Pub for mouthwatering bites, refreshing drink specials, and the perfect weather to enjoy it all! Cheers to making it through the week – the weekend is almost here!

09/05/2024

For details, call Americus KOA at 229-874-1234.

09/05/2024

Put these dates on your calendar now!

We are so excited to produce and perform this for our community!! All 175 dancers will perform at some point throughout the weekend! More information on tickets and times will be available closer to time! Spread the word!

09/04/2024

Kick off On the Move Challenge THURSDAY with Ride with the Mayor!

Meet at the Americus Public Safety Building (119 S Lee St) before 6pm to join a 2-mile family-friendly, police-escorted group bicycle ride with
Mayor Lee Kinnamon-City of Americus, Georgia from Downtown Americus Main Street to Georgia Southwestern State University's Under The Lights event!

At GSW, cheer on the men's soccer team in their home opener versus Middle Georgia State. Enjoy free admission, free food, giveaways, kids activities, and an amazing post-match firework
show!

Come a little early to get checked in and ready. Save time by signing your WAIVER in advance:
https://tinyurl.com/SCMayorRide2024

Submit these and other miles biked, walked, or rolled in friendly competition.

ON THE MOVE CHALLENGE details: https://www.sumtercycling.org/bike-to-work

UNDER THE LIGHTS: https://www.facebook.com/events/493854033242637/

09/04/2024

09/04/2024

One month from today! If you want to learn more about Americus' haunting past (including of the historic Windsor Hotel), then mark your calendar for the 2024 Americus Haunted History Tour! You have 10 opportunities this Halloween season to be spooked. The first date is Friday, Oct. 4. Other dates are Oct. 8, 11, 14, 23, 25, 26, 27, 30 and 31! Call the Americus Visitor Center at 229-928-6059 for more details. We hope to see you ... if you dare!

09/04/2024

Americus lies in the heart of Georgia’s rich agricultural region. Not only does this vibrant farming community provide the country with vital crops of peanuts, pecans, peaches and other products but it offers a unique opportunity for visitors to enjoy local foods, trademark Southern hospitality and special events geared around Americus’s rich agricultural heritage.

https://www.travelmediapressroom.com/georgia/americus-sumter-county-georgia/

09/04/2024

📬 2024 Peanut Festival Postcard Contest! 🥜

Jimmy Carter National Historical Park is excited to announce this year’s Peanut Festival Postcard Contest! The theme is “Happy 100th Birthday, President Carter!”

🎨 How to Enter: Students should design one unruled 3x5 index card. All entries will be judged on creativity in use of theme. Original student artwork can use crayons, pencils, pens, and markers. No copyright trademarks will be accepted. The back should include the following information: grade level, first and last name, school name and sponsoring teacher’s name, email address, and phone number.

📬 Mail Your Entries To:
Courtney Stoops
300 N Bond Street
Plains, GA 31780

📅 Deadline: Entries must be received by Wednesday, September 11, 2024, to be eligible for judging.

➡️ More Information: https://go.nps.gov/2024PeanutFestivalPostcardContest

09/04/2024

Dine in style at the historic Rosemary and Thyme Restaurant inside the Windsor Hotel! 🌟 Experience a taste of timeless elegance with our exquisite menu, blending classic flavors with modern twists. From our beautifully restored setting to our deliciously crafted dishes, every meal is a special occasion.

09/03/2024

Congratulations to MARQUITA HARRIS WALTON, winner of today's Trivia Tuesday contest! Marquita's name was drawn from among several participants who answered correctly. Thanks for playing, Marquita, and for showing your knowledge of all-things Americus and Sumter County. Remember to watch for our question early every Tuesday morning. It's fun to play! Today's answer: Sumter Players. NOTE: We will not have Trivia Tuesday next week. The questions will return on Tuesday, Sept. 17.

09/03/2024

TRIVIA TUESDAY: Welcome back! Sixty years ago this month, this community favorite was organized with Dr. T. Schley Gatewood as president; Mrs. James W. Hawkins as vice president; Laurie Hargrove as secretary; and Arthur Cheokas as treasurer. What was the name of the organization? Good luck! The answer will come soon.

08/28/2024

08/28/2024

Contact Courtney Stoops at the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park in Plains for contest details!

📬 2024 Peanut Festival Postcard Contest! 🥜

Jimmy Carter National Historical Park is excited to announce this year’s Peanut Festival Postcard Contest! The theme is “Happy 100th Birthday, President Carter!”

🎨 How to Enter: Students should design one unruled 3x5 index card. All entries will be judged on creativity in use of theme. Original student artwork can use crayons, pencils, pens, and markers. No copyright trademarks will be accepted. The back should include the following information: grade level, first and last name, school name and sponsoring teacher’s name, email address, and phone number.

📬 Mail Your Entries To:
Courtney Stoops
300 N Bond Street
Plains, GA 31780

📅 Deadline: Entries must be received by Wednesday, September 11, 2024, to be eligible for judging.

➡️ More Information: https://go.nps.gov/2024PeanutFestivalPostcardContest

08/28/2024

Come enjoy todays lunch special at the 1800 Mexican Restaurant! Our lunch special today is the Fajita Chiken Burrito and the Chicken Chimichanga for only $9.99! With a soft drink included.11am to 3pm

08/28/2024

🧪✨Potions and Castles and Magic OH MY!

This fairytale themed art class for kids grades K-5 includes a mix of stations, a group project, and an individual project. This class is a generic magic fairytale theme, it is neither “too girly” or “too boyish”.

Don’t forget you MUST PRE-REGISTER your child for this class! This helps in a BIG way for ✌️reasons.

1. Pre-registering allows me to make sure I have enough supplies for everyone to create.

2. It SAVES YOUR CHILD CLASS TIME! If you try to register your child at drop-off, this cuts into everyone’s class time.

PLEASE register ahead! Because this studio is permitted by Bright From the Start for drop-off style art classes, it’s important that I have all your child’s medical and emergency contact info in the system ahead of time.

PLEASE, DO NOT WAIT until the day of Downtown Goes Disney to sign your child up for this super fun class!

$40 per child
Register Here: https://www.arthivestudio.net/pop-ups

08/28/2024

AMERICUS, Ga. (August 27, 2024) — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) will host its sixth annual Day of Giving on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024 with ambitious goals to rally at least 500 individual donors and secure contributions from all 50 states, in a quest to “turn the map gold.”