A Stroke of Elegance Paint Parties

03/28/2026

THIS SATURDAY!!!! STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL + U PICK or WE PICK STRAWBERRIES (available NOW!!) 8580 Albany Hwy, Dawson, Ga 39842

02/22/2026

02/22/2026

🎓 Do you know a high school senior ready to take the next BIG step toward their future?

The Americus Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is NOW accepting applications for the 2025–2026 Scholarship Program and we don’t want any deserving scholar to miss this opportunity!

💰 Invest in their dreams.
📚 Support their next chapter.
🌟 Celebrate their success.

⏰ Deadline: March 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Applying is easy, visit the website or scan the QR code on the flyer to get started!

Tag a senior, share with a family, or spread the word to someone who shines bright and is ready for what’s next. Their future is calling… let’s help them answer! 🎉

02/22/2026

https://www.ticketweb.com/venue/georgia-veterans-state-park-cordele-ga/20450

02/21/2026

🌸🍓 **Spring Field Trips at Mark’s Melon Patch!** 🍓🌸

Teachers & group leaders — it’s time to plan your Spring Field Trip! We are now booking **April 8th – May 8th**, and spots are filling quickly!

Bring your class out for a fun-filled day on the farm with:
🚜 Hayrides
🍓 Strawberry Picking
💎 Gem Mining at Mark’s Treasure Mine
🐄 Farm Animals
🎉 Playground & Farm Fun Activities

We offer **3 great field trip options** to fit your group, including our popular Strawberry Patch experience and our exciting Treasure Mine adventure — or enjoy BOTH with our combo option!

It’s the perfect mix of education, outdoor fun, and hands-on learning your students will LOVE! ❤️

**Now scheduling!**

🌐 For ONLINE BOOKING: Visit us at MarksMelonPatch.com
-OR-
📞 Call us at 229.698.4750

Check out the attached flyer for full details and pricing.

We can’t wait to welcome your class to the farm this spring! 🌞🌱🍓

10/10/2025

Reminder! The 2026–27 FAFSA form is available! To assist you in this process, we have created a helpful checklist. Click the link to get started today!

https://www.gafutures.org/federal-aid-scholarships/fafsa/

10/10/2025

As we prepare to welcome alumni, family, and friends back to campus for Homecoming 2025: Reigniting the Flame, please review the following information regarding campus access wristbands. Purchase: www.asugoldenrams.com

𝗬𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 – $𝟭𝟬
🐏 Grants access to The Yard for live music, vendors, and festivities.
🐏 Wristbands are required at all times while on campus.
🐏 Individuals without wristbands will be subject to campus removal — no exceptions.
🐏 Wristband purchase does not include parking or a football game ticket.
🐏 Campus closes at midnight.

𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 & 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗸-𝗨𝗽 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
Bring your ID and Proof of Purchase

🎟️ 𝗢𝗹𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗖. 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸):
Available Monday through Friday, October 13–17, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Those who purchased online through Hometown Ticketing on the ASU Athletics website may also pick up their wristbands at the Old Police Department building.
🎟️ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟳, 𝟭𝟬 𝗮.𝗺., 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗝𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗛𝗣𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅
🎟️ 𝗔𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻𝗶 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗙𝗿𝘆 – 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟳, 𝟲 𝗽.𝗺.–𝟵 𝗽.𝗺., 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗘 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗼𝗯𝗯𝘆

𝗢𝘂𝘁-𝗼𝗳-𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 – 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗸-𝗨𝗽
For those traveling in from out of town, wristbands can be picked up or purchased at one of the four designated tents located at campus access walk-throughs:

🎟️ Pedestrian Walkway – Jones Brothers HPER Complex
🎟️ Pedestrian Walkway – Billy C. Black Building
🎟️ RamFest, Lower East Campus
🎟️ Between Sanford Gymnasium and Peace Hall

08/21/2025

Join us this weekend! Here's what we have planned:

Saturday
10:30 Petting Zoo Feeding
11:30 Rhino Feeding
1:30 Sulcata Feeding ($3/person)
2:30 Alligator Feeding ($10/cup)
3:30 Wildlife Theater Presentation

Sunday
10:30 Petting Zoo Feeding
11:30 Rhino Feeding
1:30 Sulcata Feeding ($3/person)
2:30 Alligator Feeding ($10/cup)
3:30 Wildlife Theater Presentation

📸: Emmalyn McCurdy

08/21/2025

Help us fight hunger, and earn Fair Bucks while you're at it! 💸🥫

On September 6, donate nonperishables to our Georgia National Fair Food Drive and the first 500 donors will receive Fair Bucks to spend during the Fair!

Can’t make it in person? Donate online here now: classy.org/campaign/georgia-national-fairgrounds-livestock-ambassador-2025/c698793

All donations support local food banks through Feeding America , in partnership with GNFA Livestock Ambassadors and the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank. And a special thanks to Kroger, a proud sponsor. 🛒❤️

08/19/2025

SAVE THE DATE: Join us for the Sumter Pink Walk for Cancer on Saturday, October 25.

Let’s CHOOSE HOPE and walk together to fight cancer!

Register >> https://phoebehealth.com/sumterpink

07/24/2025

Please see our Public Media Release for the National School Lunch & Breakfast Programs for Sumter County Schools for School Year 2025/2026