Obituaries
Edward T. Tyson: Aug. 27, 2016
DOTHAN, Ala. — Funeral arrangements for Edward Thomas Tyson of Americus, who died Aug. 27 at Southeast Alabama ... Read more
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Columns
Joni Woolf: Easy pies for family and friends — or yourself
This morning I made two coconut pies for an event at Calvary Episcopal Church, and that put me ... Read more
Local News
Lee Street United Methodist to celebrate 100th anniversary
AMERICUS “In the future, when your children ask you, ‘What do these stones mean to you?’ you should ... Read more
Columns
Leila S. Case: The antics and fate of Archie, the church cat
He was discovered hiding among the azalea bushes at Calvary Episcopal Church, a frightened, scared and very hungry ... Read more
education
Schley County High School FFA 2016-17 officers announced
Schley County High School’s FFA has officially introduced the 2016-2017 FFA officer team. The FFA proudly serves the ... Read more
Local News
Consumber Qs: nonalcoholic drinks made with produce
Question: Can you fry bell pepper rings like onion rings? Answer: Yes. In the Georgia Grown Test Kitchen ... Read more
Columns
Nancy M. Young: Aug. 27, 2016
County Line Methodist Church having Singing Revival County Line Methodist Church will be hosting a special kind of ... Read more
Local News
Area beat Aug. 27, 2016
Americus Police Department Arrests • Herbert E. Allen of 390 Lakewood Ave., Americus is charged with failure to ... Read more
birthdays
Baby Juice Battle
O’Brien J. Battle Jr. observed his first birthday Aug. 21, 2016. He is the son of Natasha Johnson ... Read more
Local News
Ga. teams up with others in safety operation
ATLANTA — The Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety has announced that state and local law enforcement officers ... Read more
Local News
Americus SCV Camp shows appreciation for local law enforcement
AMERICUS — The members of the Sons of Confederate Veterans of Sumter County reached out in appreciation to ... Read more
community
Town crier: Aug. 27, 2016
Americus Called Meeting: The Sumter County Board of Education holds a called meeting at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 29 ... Read more
Uncategorized
‘I don’t know where I am,’ motorist under bridge tells 911
By BETH ALSTON beth.alston@americustimesrecorder.com www.americustimescorder.com AMERICUS — A young woman traveling through Sumter County on Wednesday morning took ... Read more
Obituaries
Calvin H. Parker: Aug. 28, 2016
ATLANTA — Calvin Hassel Parker, 87, died at peace on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016, at DeKalb Medical Center ... Read more
education
Snapshots from 2015-2016 school year
Southland Academy has interesting visitors throughout the year, and one their highlights of the year is the dedication ... Read more
education
Knights of Columbus donate to Books for Sumter Children
The Knights of Columbus, Council 7113 of Americus recently presented a donation of $500 to Books for Sumter ... Read more
Local News
Local Kiwanians attend International Convention in Toronto
Kiwanis Lt. Gov. Bill Bird and Americus Kiwanis Vice President Jody Wade recently attended the Kiwanis International Convention ... Read more
education
Area residents make Academic Achievement List at GSW
AMERICUS — The following local residents made the Summer 2016 Academic Achievement List at Georgia Southwestern State University ... Read more
Local News
Consumer Qs: name that lizard
Question: What is the name of the green and brown lizards that I see in my garden on ... Read more
education
SGTC Human Resources director receives state award
ATLANTA — South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Human Resources Director Sandy Larson was recognized at the Georgia Department ... Read more
Local News
Area beat: Aug. 24, 2016
Sumter County Fire & Rescue • Firefighters responded to 21 calls for medical assistance. • Firefighters responded to ... Read more
Local News
Drug probe nets five arrests
AMERICUS — According to a press release from the Americus Police Department, five people were arrested and charged ... Read more
Local News
New directors named to guide Chamber, launch expanded programs
AMERICUS — The Sumter County Chamber of Commerce announces a new direction and vision for expanded service to ... Read more
education
Human rights organizations in Sumter focus of Japanese visit
AMERICUS — The delegation from Americus’s City sister, Konu/Miyoshi City, Japan, were smothered in hospitality and gifts from ... Read more
education
SGTC, Georgia Military College to sign Articulation Agreement
AMERICUS — South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) and Georgia Military College (GMC) will hold an articulation agreement signing ... Read more
Obituaries
Bill Starr: Army worms on the march
Back in the late 1800s there was an infamous Union General (Sherman) that made a 285-mile march across ... Read more
Local News
Area beat: Aug. 20, 2016
Americus Fire & Emergency Services • Firefighters responded to 17 calls for medical assistance. • Firefighters responded to ... Read more
Columns
Joni Woolf: Bittersweet’s pastry chef, Kelli Taranto is the real thing
A visit with Kelli Taranto, the new pastry chef at Bittersweet (the delightful bistro/bookstore on Forsyth Street where ... Read more
