Savannah Coach Russell Dies at 69

Russell Ellington was born February 4, 1938 to the late Willie and Retha Ellington. The Jefferson County native lived most of his life in Savannah, Georgia. In 1956, he graduated from Alfred Ely Beach High School. He continued his education at Morris Brown College in Atlanta, Georgia. In 1960, he received his B.S. degree in Biology and Chemistry. He furthered his studies at the University of Georgia and Georgia Southern University. His football career with the New York Giants was interrupted after two years due to injuries. He then began his teaching career at his Alma Mater that spanned for three decades.
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Americus painter’s stroke of luck worth $50,000

ATLANTA – An Americus painter is enjoying a jumbo stroke of luck. Kenneth Davis Sr. won a $50,000 top prize playing the Georgia Lottery instant game Jumbo Bucks Classic.. Full Story........

Activity Swarms at Performance Learning Center

Pictured before the American Red Cross Blood van from left to right are: Margaret Banks, Travone Jackson, Barbara Kimbrough, Red Cross Project Director, Shandeka Dennard, PLC Administrator, Connie Wise, Santeria Mitchell, Moneisha Lewis, Tiffany Reese, and PLC student and Mentee,Corey Walter and his Mentor Elbert Solomon, and Donna Eton.

Personal attention to the specific needs of students at the Communities in School Sumter County Performance Learning Center is a trademark for their national record of per capita graduates. 

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