Obituaries
Howard R. Borders: Nov. 13, 2016
AMERICUS — Mr. Howard Russell “Curly” Borders, age 83, of 322 Judy Lane, Americus, Ga., passed away after a lengthy battle ... Read more
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Columns
Joni Woolf: Thanksgiving made easy
Thanksgiving is my favorite time of year, and I plan weeks, sometimes months, in advance to get everything ... Read more
Columns
Leila S. Case: A sleepless election night of surprises
As I write on Tuesday afternoon, it’s difficult to focus on the topic because of the outcome of ... Read more
Columns
Nancy M. Young: Nov. 12, 2016
Schley County 4-H has Pumpkin Decorating Contest On Oct. 27, during the downtown Trick or Treat sponsored by ... Read more
education
Schley does well at Area One-Act Play Competition
Schley County High School won the Area 5A One-Act Play Competition Oct. 27 at the Rylander Theatre in ... Read more
education
Lighthouse Children’s Advocacy Center earns national accreditation
AMERICUS — Lighthouse CAC has been awarded accreditation by National Children’s Alliance following an extensive application and site ... Read more
Letters to editor
Your opinion: Nov. 12, 2016
Search for, rescue of Lee Windham On September 4th, at approximately 4PM, Lee Windham was reported missing. He ... Read more
business
Local business leader selected for Leadership Georgia
AMERICUS — Eshonda Blue, CEO, RN, of Innovative Senior Solutions has been selected as a member of the ... Read more
Local News
Area beat: Nov. 12, 2016
Americus Police Department Arrests • Tyrone E. Angry, 42, of 120-A Forrest Park Road, Americus is charged with ... Read more
Uncategorized
Charles L. Mix Memorial Fund honored as statewide TCFA Benefactor of Year
SAVANNAH — The Charles L. Mix Memorial Fund Inc. was selected as the Technical College Foundation Association (TCFA) ... Read more
education
Georgia Army National Guard leader speaks at Southland
By BETH ALSTON beth.alston@ americustimesrecorder.com carpenter-media.go-vip.net.americustimesrecorder.com AMERICUS — A large crowd of local and area veterans and their ... Read more
education
Board of Regents announces national search for GSW president
ATLANTA — On Thursday, Board of Regents Chairman Kessel Stelling, Chancellor Hank Huckaby and Chancellor-elect Steve Wrigley announced ... Read more
education
Arts in Archery at Jimmy Carter Boyhood Farm
PLAINS — Jimmy Carter National Historic Site hosts Arts in Archery from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Jimmy ... Read more
Local News
National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Gifts
AMERICUS — Hundreds of Sumter County residents are on a mission to make a lasting impact on children ... Read more
community
Town crier: Nov. 12, 2016
Americus Jewelry Sale: The Phoebe Sumter Medical Center Auxiliary has a $5 Jewelry Sale from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. ... Read more
clubs/organizations
Veterans Day Parade 2016
American Legion C.B. Dowdell Post 558, Americus sponsored its third annual Veterans Day Parade Friday through downtown. The ... Read more
Obituaries
Curtis H. Pollock: Nov. 12, 2016
LESLIE — Curtis H. Pollock, age 88, of 136 S. Bailey Ave., Leslie, died at his residence Saturday, ... Read more
Obituaries
Lawana J. Whitaker: Nov. 11, 2016
ALBANY — Lawana Johnson Whitaker, 75, of Albany, Ga., died Nov. 11, 2016, at Willson Hospice House. Funeral services ... Read more
Obituaries
Ronnie L. Williams
ANDERSONVILLE — Funeral service for Ronnie L. Williams, 68, will be held at 2 p.m. Nov. 12 at Ebenezer ... Read more
clubs/organizations
GSNA 3rd District donates to Harvest of Hope
AMERICUS — The Third District of the Georgia School Nutrition Association, recently held its annual Leadership Training at ... Read more
Uncategorized
Consumer Qs: what’s a dibber?
Question: I was told the apple tree I am ordering needs a pollinizer. Is that the same thing ... Read more
Letters to editor
Your opinion: Nov. 9, 2016
Points to Furlow Charter School as example In Saturday’s newspaper, dated October 29, you published an article titled, ... Read more
Editorials
Guest editorial: GSW Interim President Charles Patterson
110 years This November, Georgia Southwestern State University will mark its 110-year anniversary as an institution of higher ... Read more
education
New playground equipment
Beverly Matthews’ Pre-K class at Webster County School, Preston is excited about the new addition to their playground. ... Read more
Local News
Area beat: Nov. 9, 2016
Americus Fire & Emergency Services • Firefighters responded to 29 calls for medical assistance. • Firefighters responded to ... Read more
Local News
Wirz Memorial Service is Sunday
ANDERSONVILLE — The annual Capt. Henry Wirz Memorial Service will be held at 3 p.m. Nov. 13 in ... Read more
clubs/organizations
Veterans Day Parade is Friday
The American Legion Post 558, Americus, hosts its third annual Veterans Day observance on Friday. A brief program ... Read more
education
110 years education, 110 Hours of Celebration
AMERICUS — On Nov. 23, 1906, the lead headline for the Americus Times-Recorder read “Sumter is the Winner,” ... Read more
