Local news
Nancy M. Young: July 31, 2019
Emerson Brinson crowded Baby Miss Schley-Sumter Forestry Queen Emerson Brinson is the reigning Baby Miss Schley-Sumter Forestry Queen. ... Read more
Author: Beth Alston - Page 12 | Americus Times-Recorder
Opinion
Dick Yarbrough: Some random thoughts on politics, other trivialities
I know he is a longtime reader of this space and should he be doing so this week, ... Read more
clubs/organizations
Your take: July 31, 2019
Rusty Warner, the new executive director of the One Sumter Foundation Inc., was welcomed to the community last ... Read more
Local news
Area beat: July 31, 2019
Americus Fire & Emergency Services (July 25-30) • Firefighters responded to a traffic accident on Felder Street. • ... Read more
Local news
‘Wife Swap’ looking for families to cast
By Beth Alston The major cable network production “Wife Swap,” recently nominated by Critics’ Choice Award for ... Read more
business
Magnolia Manor gets early start on Christmas shopping this year
AMERICUS — The staff at Magnolia Manor recently launched a fundraiser called “Christmas in July.” They hope to ... Read more
Local News
Town crier: July 31, 2019
AMERICUS Hydrant Testing: The Americus Fire & Emergency Services is conducting its annual hydrant testing, and should be ... Read more
Local News
Americus Police Department seeks accreditation
AMERICUS — The Americus Police Department is currently seeking accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement ... Read more
education
Over 200 students retained in Sumter County Schools
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — It’s not of benefit to a child to pass them along to ... Read more
clubs/organizations
Local 4-H agent named Ryles Rising Star award winner
From Staff Reports AMERICUS — Crystal Perry, Sumter County 4-H Agent, for being named the Ryles Rising ... Read more
Local news
Americus city manager censured by international organization
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — Americus’ city manager, Charles Coney, has been censured by the International City/County ... Read more
clubs/organizations
First Friday Americus ‘Art Show’
AMERICUS — On Friday, Aug. 2, Americus will hold its monthly “First Friday” downtown-wide open house. This month’s ... Read more
Obituaries
Deborah W. Brandon and Jack A. Brandon: April 10, 2019, and Aug. 20, 2018
Deborah Williams Brandon passed away on April 10, 2019. Her ex-husband, Jack Allen Brandon, passed away on Aug. ... Read more
Obituaries
Terrell Athon: July 28, 2019
AMERICUS — Mr. Terrell Athon passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019, at his home in Americus. Funeral ... Read more
Obituaries
Edd Larry Anthony: July 24, 2019
AMERICUS — Edd Larry Anthony, age 69, of Americus, died Wednesday, July 24, 2019. A native of Columbus, ... Read more
Local news
Homeowner shoots, kills intruder
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — An Americus resident shot and killed a man who refused to ... Read more
Opinion
Joni Woolf: Chicken and vegetable fajitas … and more
When a food writer begins to run out of ideas, she finds herself in luck when a chef ... Read more
Opinion
Keith Wishum: When I close my eyes ….
When I close my eyes, I can see it. My family has enjoyed going to Vogel State Park ... Read more
Local news
Church briefs: July 27, 2019
AMERICUS Antioch Missionary Baptist Church Annual revival services start at 7 p.m. July 30-Aug. 1. Evangelist for the ... Read more
Opinion
Beth Alston: Sad farewells to two friends of the newspaper
Being in the newspaper business for so long, 34 years now, it’s rewarding to form longtime and meaningful ... Read more
Local news
Torrance Choates: Letter from the superintendent
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome our students, parents, faculty, staff, and community back to ... Read more
Local news
Leila Case: If it’s Tuesday we must be in …
Now let’s consult the itinerary. This is what Anne Barrett of Leslie, my daughter-in-law, and former resident Connie ... Read more
Local News
Area beat: July 27, 2019
Americus Fire & Emergency Services (July 22-25) • Firefighters responded to 26 calls for medical assistance. • Firefighters ... Read more
Local news
Town crier: July 27, 2019
AMERICUS Hydrant Testing: The Americus Fire & Emergency Services is conducting its annual hydrant testing, and should be ... Read more
Local News
Murder mystery train ride raise money for several causes
By Kelly Gibson AMERICUS — On Saturday, July 20, the historic SAM Shortline was the setting ... Read more
Local news
NTSB still on ground at plane crash site
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — A 4 p.m. Thursday news conference near the scene of the early Wednesday ... Read more
education
SGTC to host Steve Spangler
AMERICUS — South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) be hosting Emmy Award winner Steve Spangler for a free Back ... Read more
Local news
City facing over $800K-plus budget deficit
By Beth Alston Mayor asks department heads to make cuts AMERICUS — The Americus mayor and city council ... Read more
SportsPlus
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