Local News
Americus Hot Glass/Craft Beer Festival on the horizon
AMERICUS — Over 1,200 are expected in Americus on Saturday, April 8, when Americus Main Street will host ... Read more
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education
Dietian recommends The ‘un-diet’
The “Un-Diet.” Yes, that’s sort of a made-up word. In our metabolic and weight loss surgery program, Phoebe ... Read more
Columns
Torrance Choates: A united community better for education
In this week’s column, I will be discussing the importance of bringing the entire community together despite their ... Read more
education
Your take: March 18, 2017
Pre-k students follow a structured daily schedule each day. One part of the daily routine is small group ... Read more
DEVELOPING NEWS
Area beat: March 18, 2017
Plains Police Department Arrest • Brandon K. Robinson, 23, of 420 Macedonia Church Road, Preston is charged with ... Read more
Local News
Young reader visits T-R
Dylan McDonald, 5, was leaving the doctor’s office next door to the Times-Recorder’s offices on Ga. Highway 27 ... Read more
Local News
Post 10 trooper commended by state
ATLANTA — The Georgia State Patrol hosted its 99th Trooper School Graduation and the Department of Public Safety ... Read more
education
Eshonda Blue speaks at SGTC’s African American History Program
AMERICUS — Eshonda Blue, CEO and co-owner of Innovative Senior Solutions, was the speaker for South Georgia Technical ... Read more
Local News
Traffic stop gets exciting
AMERICUS — At around 3 p.m. Tuesday, the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on U.S. ... Read more
Columns
Sunshine Week 2017
Happy Sunshine Week! (March 12 – 18) This week newspapers across the country will publish stories about the ... Read more
Columns
Dick Yarbrough: Some random thoughts on some random subjects
After almost two decades of doing this, you think I would have figured out by now what pushes ... Read more
Local News
Your take: March 15, 2017
After the Mike Cheokas was sworn in as a new member of the State Board of Education, he ... Read more
Local News
Area beat: March 15, 2017
Americus Fire & Emergency Services • Firefighters responded to 24 calls for medical attention. • Firefighters responded to ... Read more
education
Chamber of Commerce announces renewed focus on membership, value
AMERICUS — The Sumter County Chamber of Commerce announces a renewed focus on membership and providing value back ... Read more
education
Cheokas sworn in as State Board of Education member
ATLANTA — Gov. Nathan Deal held a swearing-in ceremony last week for newly appointed former state representative Mike ... Read more
Local News
Sumter BOE doesn’t rehire two principals
AMERICUS — The Sumter County Board of Education voted unanimously at its regular monthly meeting Thursday to approve ... Read more
Local News
Local man drowns in pond
ELLAVILLE — A 70-year-old Schley County man went to check his fishing nets late Thursday afternoon and never ... Read more
Uncategorized
Town crier: 3-18-17
AMERICUS Onion Sale: Sumter County 4-H Club’s Vidalia Onion fundraiser has started. The proceeds will be used to ... Read more
clubs/organizations
Dogwood Antique Show & Sale continues today, Sunday
The 28th annual Dogwood Antique Show & Sale is this weekend at the Leslie Civic Center. Visitors can ... Read more
Obituaries
Charles E. Stewart Jr.: March 14, 2017
LEESBURG — Mr. Charles Evan Stewart Jr., age 38, of 119 Toccoa Drive, Leesburg, Ga., died Tuesday, March ... Read more
Obituaries
Mary Jane T. Sangster: March 14, 2017
AMERICUS — Mrs. Mary Jane Teate Sangster, age 80, of 2001S. Lee St., Americus, Ga., passed away Tuesday, ... Read more
BREAKING NEWS
Law enforcement capture man after a chase
Sumter County Sheriff’s personnel were involved in foot chase Tuesday afternoon in the area of the Sumter County ... Read more
Obituaries
Jacqueline H. Tanner: March 13, 2017
AMERICUS — Mrs. Jacqueline “Evelyn” H. Tanner, age 85, of Oglethorpe, Georgia, passed away Monday morning, March 13, ... Read more
Obituaries
John A. McNeill Sr.: March 13, 2017
AMERICUS — John Ansley McNeill Sr., 88, of Americus, died Monday, March 13, 2017, at his home. He ... Read more
Obituaries
Charlie W. Baker Jr.: March 11, 2017
AMERICUS — Charlie Will Baker Jr., 65, of Americus, died Saturday, March 11, 2017, at his home. He ... Read more
Columns
Community chooses to embrace love over hate
A few weeks ago, Chief Louis Dekmar of the LaGrange Police Department issued a formal apology for any ... Read more
education
Your take: March 11, 2017
Southland Junior Beta Club welcomed three new members recently: T.J. Bowden, Max Foster, and Carley Codner. They are ... Read more
Letters to editor
Your opinions: March 11, 2017
Enjoyed Community 2017 publication I have just finished reading the 2017 Community Magazine that came in the Times-Recorder. ... Read more
