Columns
David Wooden: Why natural gas matters to our community
This year, Oct. 1-7 is Public Natural Gas Week, a time when communities such as ours give recognition ... Read more
Author: Beth Alston - Page 119 | Americus Times-Recorder
Columns
Mark Scott: Citizens Police Academy open for enrollment
Although the temperatures may not reflect the season, Fall is officially here and with it, festival season in ... Read more
business
Your take: Sept. 30, 2017
Café Campesino cuts the ribbon at its recent addition of Sweet Georgia Baking Co.’s lunch menu and fresh ... Read more
Local News
Area beat:Sept. 30, 2017
Americus Fire & Emergency Services (Sept. 23-29) • Firefighters responded to 11 calls for medical assistance. • Firefighters ... Read more
business
Sumter Chamber set to host ‘Georgia Film and Economic Development’ Membership Luncheon
AMERICUS — Over the past decade, the film and entertainment industry has greatly impacted Georgia’s Economy. In a ... Read more
Local News
Enjoy coffee with cop Wednesday
AMERICUS — The first Wednesday of October is National Coffee with a Cop Day. Join with thousands of ... Read more
Local News
4-vehicle accident in Macon County injures local driver
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — A four-vehicle traffic accident in Macon County Thursday fortunately claimed no lives, and ... Read more
Local News
Powered parachute crashes
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — A man piloting a powered parachute crash-landed in a field near Hodges Hobbies, ... Read more
Local News
Subject of chase does it again
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — A car chase, originating in Montezuma in neighboring Macon County, resulted in one ... Read more
education
First State of Education event launched
By Leila Case AMERICUS — The state of local education and the importance of community involvement were addressed ... Read more
Obituaries
Mary P. Miles: Sept. 28, 2017
ELLAVILLE, Ga. — Mrs. Mary Powell Miles, 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017, at her ... Read more
Obituaries
Robert J. Koopal: Sept. 29, 2017
ATLANTA — Robert John Koopal, 74, of Americus died Friday, Sept. 29, 2017, at Emory University Hospital in ... Read more
Local News
Faith Baptist Church welcomes new pastor
AMERICUS — Members of Faith Baptist Church in Americus have a new pastor, the Rev. Curtiss Moore, who ... Read more
business
Century 21 Americus Realty Inc. welcomes new agent
AMERICUS — Ronnie Greer, broker with Century 21 Americus Realty Inc., announces the addition of a new real ... Read more
business
Minick Interiors makes changes
AMERICUS — You may have noticed in the news lately all the retail store closures across the country, ... Read more
Local News
Jimmy Carter birthday concert
Renowned pianist David Osborne will be in concert at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 at First Baptist Church, ... Read more
Columns
Dick Yarbrough: Never too early to think about how you want to be remembered
Do me a favor, will you? I would greatly appreciate it if you would see that my obituary ... Read more
clubs/organizations
Your take: Sept. 27, 2017
Nathan Humphrey, state director of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), at center, recently spoke to the ... Read more
Local News
Area beat: Sept. 27, 2017
Americus Fire & Emergency Services (Sept. 18-23) NOTE: Firefighters responded to over 100 calls for fallen trees, power ... Read more
Local News
Town crier: Sept. 27-2017
Americus Citizen’s Police Academy: The Americus Police Department presents The Citizens’ Police Academy, Tuesday and Thursday nights Oct. ... Read more
Local News
Georgia Peanut Tour held Sept. 19-21; tour provided overview of peanut production from farm to processing
TIFTON — The 31st annual Georgia Peanut Tour was held Sept. 19-21, in the Albany area. The tour ... Read more
Local News
4th annual Veterans Day parade planned
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — The American Legion Post 558, Americus, Veterans Day Parade Committee is in the ... Read more
Local News
Sumter board of commissioners meets ‘Sparky’
By Michael Murray AMERICUS – The Sumter County Board of Commissioners met for their monthly regular meeting on ... Read more
Local News
Taste of Sumter turns 30
AMERICUS — The Taste of Sumter, a 30-year tradition in downtown Americus, moves from evening to a daytime ... Read more
Obituaries
Katherine R. Stewart: Sept. 26, 2017
GRIFFIN — Katherine Renee Stewart, 46, of Griffin, Ga., formerly of Albany, Ga., died Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, ... Read more
Obituaries
Johnny B. Wright: Sept. 25, 2017
AMERICUS — Funeral arrangements for Johnny B. Wright of Americus, who died Monday at his home, will be ... Read more
Obituaries
Theartis Bell: Sept. 25, 2017
AMERICUS — Funeral arrangements for Theartis Bell of Americus, who died Monday at Phoebe Sumter Medical, will be ... Read more
Obituaries
Geraldine P. Perry: Sept. 23, 2017
SHARPSBURG — Mrs. Geraldine P. Perry, 65, of Sharpsburg, Georgia, passed away Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, at her ... Read more
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