Editorials
Our opinion: For those who step out before us, thank you!
Long before Tropical Storm Irma struck Sumter County, plans were already in place. Our local EMA, under the ... Read more
Author: Beth Alston - Page 121 | Americus Times-Recorder
education
Your take: Sept. 16, 2017
Jenny Gleeson’s class at Furlow Charter School has been learning about the continents and oceans of the world. ... Read more
Local News
‘Can do’ attitude gets the job done
AMERICUS — Wanda and Ivan Minks of Barnesville came to Americus on Tuesday after tropical storm Irma had ... Read more
Local News
County department heads praise entities’ response to storm
By Michael Murray AMERICUS – Several heads of County Departments addressed the Sumter County Board of Commissioners at ... Read more
Local News
Carbon monoxide death in Americus
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — Although Sumter County sustained much property damage from Tropical Storm Irma, there was ... Read more
Obituaries
Patricia B. Henderson: Sept 17, 2017
ALBANY — Funeral arrangements for Patricia Battle Henderson of Americus died Sunday at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Albany, ... Read more
Obituaries
Willie L. Paschal: Sept. 17, 2017
AMERICUS — Funeral services for Mr. Willie Lee Paschal of Americus, Ga., will be held at 11 a.m. ... Read more
Obituaries
Clarence A. Downs: Sept. 15, 2017
AMERICUS — Mr. Clarence A. “Lonnie” Downs, age 87, passed away Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, at his residence. ... Read more
Obituaries
Jewell D. Reeves: Sept. 15, 2017
AMERICUS — Ms. Jewell Davis Reeves, 94, passed away Sept. 15, 2017, at Magnolia Manor in Americus, Ga. ... Read more
Obituaries
Eugene Carter Jr.: Sept. 13, 2017
AMERICUS — Funeral arrangements for Eugene Carter Jr. of Americus, who died Wednesday at his home, will be ... Read more
Obituaries
Anna P. Bliss: Sept. 11, 2017
ATHENS — Anna Pollock Bliss, resident of Athens, passed away Monday, Sept. 11, 2017. Born on Dec. ... Read more
Local News
Friends of the Rylander announce 2017—2018 Presenter Series
AMERICUS — The 2017-2018 Friends of the Rylander Theatre’s Presenter Series kicks off on Oct. 27 with a ... Read more
business
Your take: Sept. 9, 2017
In anticipation of Hurricane Irma, PharmaCentra’s employees provide water to be distributed to hurricane victims. Shown from left ... Read more
Local News
Phoebe Sumter Auxiliary donates to local law enforcement
AMERICUS — The Phoebe Sumter Auxiliary recently donated more than 100 Individual Patrol Officer Kits (IPOKS) to local ... Read more
Columns
Dick Yarbrough: Honoring the memory of a special person in a special way
This week marks the ninth anniversary of the loss of our oldest grandson, Zack Wansley. And, yes, it ... Read more
education
Your take: Sept. 13, 2017
Kindergarten students at Sumter County Primary School in Holli Farr and Sharon Harper’s class made models of the ... Read more
Local News
Area beat: Sept. 13, 2017
Americus Fire & Emergency Services (Sept. 5-8) • Firefighters responded to 14 calls for medical assistance. Americus Police ... Read more
education
Area residents make Academic Achievement List at GSW
AMERICUS — The following local residents made the Summer 2017 Academic Achievement List at Georgia Southwestern State University ... Read more
Storm Stories
Sumter dodges worst of Irma
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — For most folks in this area of the state, the past four days ... Read more
Local News
Sumter sheriff issues scam alert
AMERICUS — The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning about a new, local scam. If you ... Read more
Storm Stories
Sumter County Schools closed another day
Sumter County Schools remained closed Wednesday because Americus Sumter High School on Harrold Avenue has no power. Tropical ... Read more
Obituaries
Carl Ingram: Sept. 10, 2017
AMERICUS — Funeral arrangements for Carl Ingram, who died here Sunday at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, will be ... Read more
Obituaries
Ernest Black Jr.: Sept. 8, 2017
AMERICUS — Funeral arrangements for Ernest Black Jr., who died here on Friday, will be announced by Barnum ... Read more
Storm Stories
Sumter Health Department closed Tuesday
The Columbus Health Department and all locations in the West Central Health District will be closed Tuesday, September ... Read more
Storm Stories
Phoebe Sumter Medical Center closes some services
Phoebe Sumter Medical Center Outpatient Services and Physician offices will be closed Tuesday, Sep 12. Only emergency services ... Read more
Storm Stories
Power outages locally
Americus Police Chief Mark Scott reported mid-morning Monday that there were numerous power outages around the city due ... Read more
Storm Stories
POW-MIA events cancelled
ANDERSONVILLE – According to the Andersonville National Historic Site, local events related to the annual POW-MIA commemoration have ... Read more
Storm Stories
Sumter Development Authority meeting cancelled
The Sumter County Development Authority meeting scheduled for today, Monday, September 11, has been cancelled due to inclement ... Read more
