Local News
Bernstein named new Chattahoochee County manager
CUSSETA — The Commission of the Unified Government of Cusseta-Chattahoochee County voted to hire Laura Lee Bernstein as ... Read more
Author: Beth Alston - Page 16 | Americus Times-Recorder
business
Americus selected Georgia Main Street of the Month
AMERICUS — The Georgia Main Street Program has awarded the city of Americus its “Main Street of the ... Read more
Obituaries
Gail Glawson Ariail : June 5, 2019
AMERICUS — Gail Glawson Ariail passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. A lifelong resident ... Read more
Local News
Turner descendants reunite in Pine Log
Descendants of the Rev. Henry Green Berry Turner and wife Annie Turner met on June 23 for their ... Read more
Local news
Leila Case: Focus on a rising star, students at seminar
Our country celebrated the 243rd birthday of our independence on Thursday that appropriately was kicked off in Plains, ... Read more
Opinion
Joni Woolf: Easy desserts for summertime enjoyment
Looking for a specific dessert to prepare for tonight, and sure I had written about it recently, I ... Read more
Local News
Area beat: July 6, 2019
Americus Fire & Emergency Services (July 2) • Firefighters responded to three calls for medical assistance. • Firefighters ... Read more
education
Local ‘PharmDawg’ graduate named interim assistant dean
ALBANY — Dr. Melody Clay Sheffield has been named the new interim assistant Dean for Professional Affairs at ... Read more
Local News
Town crier: July 6, 2019
AMERICUS Hydrant Testing: The Americus Fire & Emergency Services is conducting its annual hydrant testing, and should be ... Read more
business
Phoebe Sumter recognizes DAISY and PRIDE Award recipients
AMERICUS — Phoebe Sumter Medical Center recently honored its latest DAISY and PRIDE award recipients. The goal of ... Read more
Local News
First person: Local woman meets pen pal — half a century later
By June Anderson AMERICUS — Growing up in sleepy little Monroe, Georgia, an hour east of Atlanta, ... Read more
Local News
Americus Police investigate drive-by shooting
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — Americus Police responded to Georgia Avenue on Thursday to a report of ... Read more
Obituaries
Anna Patricia “Pat” Williams: July 3, 2019
AMERICUS — Anna Patricia “Pat” Williams, age 63, of Leslie, died at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center on Wednesday, ... Read more
clubs/organizations
Art Camp = peace, hope + love
A dozen talented students recently completed art camp sponsored by the Americus Sumter County Arts Council with teachers, ... Read more
Local News
Nancy M. Young: July 3, 2019
Fireworks in Ellaville on July 4th There will be a fireworks show on the night of July 4th on ... Read more
Opinion
Joni Woolf: Turn off the stove — enjoy these easy summer recipes
I wandered around the farmers’ market, considering the peaches, and finally bought a small bag to continue my ... Read more
education
Hannah Teasley inducted into Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
BATON ROUGE, La. — Hannah Teasley of Americus was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa ... Read more
education
Detective receives award
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Joshua Greene, of Americus, received the Excellence in Criminal Justice Award at ... Read more
Opinion
Dick Yarbrough: Political wingnuts having problems distinguishing friends from enemies
Politics keeps getting weirder by the day. That must be frustrating to the wingnuts on both extremes of ... Read more
Opinion
Our opinion: Unanswered questions
As the fifth and final part of the series — End of Innocence: the unsolved murder of Leigh ... Read more
education
Andrew College announces 2019 Spring Term President’s, Dean’s List
CUTHBERT — Andrew College, Cuthbert, has announced the names of students who have qualified for the 2019 spring ... Read more
Local News
Marriages: July 3, 2019
AMERICUS — The following marriage license were issued by the Sumter County Probate Court recently. The date denotes ... Read more
Local News
Area beat: July 3, 2019
Americus Fire & Emergency Services (June 27-July 2) Firefighters responded to 23 calls for medical assistance. Firefighters ... Read more
agriculture
Town crier: July 3, 2019
AMERICUS Hydrant Testing: The Americus Fire & Emergency Services is conducting its annual hydrant testing, and should be ... Read more
education
GSW #1 Most Affordable Online Colleges & Degrees in nation
AMERICUS — It is no secret that Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) is affordable, but to come in ... Read more
clubs/organizations
First Friday Americus ‘Beach Party!’
AMERICUS — On Friday, July 5th, Americus will hold its monthly “First Friday” downtown-wide open house. This month’s ... Read more
Local news
Storm debris pile goes up in flames
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — Americus Fire & Emergency Services responded at 12:51 p.m. Saturday to a fire ... Read more
Local News
End of innocence: The unsolved murder of Leigh Bell, 40 years later
Part 5: New information, and lingering questions By Beth Alston AMERICUS — With George Gignilliat having ... Read more
SportsPlus
Grizzlies vs. Hawks Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – March 3
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March 3 NHL TV Schedule: TV Channel, Start Times & Live Streaming Options
There are several strong matchups on today’s NHL schedule, including a Tampa Bay Lightning playing the Florida Panthers.…
How to Watch Top 25 College Basketball Games – Tuesday, March 4
Top-25 teams will take the court across two games on Monday’s college basketball schedule. That includes the Wake…
Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Monday, March 3
In one of the many exciting matchups on the college basketball schedule on Monday, the McNeese Cowboys and…
