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18th annual Boys & Girls Gala raises over $30,000 for local youth

By BETH ALSTON beth.alston@ americustimesrecorder.com carpenter-media.go-vip.net.americustimesrecorder.com AMERICUS — The 18th annual Stake and Steak Fundraiser, hosted by the Boys & Girls Club of Americus-Sumter County, ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Monday, July 25, 2016 5:00 pm

Obituaries

Robert L. Lloyd: July 24, 2016

AMERICUS — Robert Lamar Lloyd, age 70, of 348 Indian Road, Americus, died Sunday, July 24, 2016, at Magnolia Manor Nursing Home. A native of ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Monday, July 25, 2016 4:49 pm

Local News

Christmas in July ‘Build a Shoebox’ Challenge underway

Residents of Middle Georgia have long been involved in sending hope and love to children around the world through the shoeboxes of Operation Christmas Child ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Thursday, July 21, 2016 7:00 pm

Local News

Locate South Georgia launches regional leadership initiative

AMERICUS — Locate South Georgia announces the launch of its 21-county regional leadership development program for South Georgia. A partnership with the Georgia Chamber of ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Thursday, July 21, 2016 6:00 pm

education

SGTC’s spring semester President’s List

AMERICUS — South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) announced its spring semester President’s List, announced SGTC President John Watford, Ed.D., recently, which included 84 students. In ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Thursday, July 21, 2016 5:00 pm

Local News

Sumter County Dive Team visits Whitewater Creek Park

MACON COUNTY — The Sumter County Fire & Rescue Dive Team visited Whitewater Creek Park recently to perform an examination on the beach fencing. The ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Thursday, July 21, 2016 4:00 pm

Local News

Maranatha Baptist Church to host workshop for dementia caregivers

AMERICUS – Caregivers are very special people who find purpose in anticipating and meeting the needs of others. It can be an empowering and inspiring ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Thursday, July 21, 2016 3:00 pm

Local News

Health inspections: July 20, 2016

AMERICUS  — The following food service inspections were conducted by Sumter County Environmental Health. • Perry Wellness Center Inc., 302 E. Furlow St., Americus — ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Thursday, July 21, 2016 2:00 pm

education

Sumter student receives Piedmont academic honor

DEMOREST — The following student from Sumter County has been awarded academic honors for the recently completed spring semester at Piedmont College. Caroline Lyman-Barner of ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Thursday, July 21, 2016 1:00 pm

education

GSW associate VP for Academic Affairs named provost, Wingate University

AMERICUS – Georgia Southwestern State University’s (GSW) associate vice president for academic affairs was recently named provost of Wingate University in North Carolina starting in ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Thursday, July 21, 2016 12:00 pm

education

History camp a success

AMERICUS — Sumter Historic Trust’s, a community preservation organization, first annual history camp got underway at the Lee Council House, Trust headquarters. Lead instructor is ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Thursday, July 21, 2016 11:00 am

Local News

Local woman plans unity event for Saturday

By BETH ALSTON beth.alston@                                      americustimesrecorder.com carpenter-media.go-vip.net.americustimesrecorder.com AMERICUS — A local citizen wants to do something to bring her community together in the midst of all ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Thursday, July 21, 2016 10:30 am

community

Town crier: July 20, 2016

Americus Paws Patrol Training: Learn how to volunteer with Paws Patrol/Pet Partners Pet Therapy at a one-day Pet Partners Team Training Workshop for the “Human ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Thursday, July 21, 2016 10:29 am

Local News

Americus Mayor, City Council meet Thursday

By BETH ALSTON beth.alston@americustimesrecorder.com carpenter-media.go-vip.net.americustimesrecorder.com AMERICUS — The Americus Mayor and City Council meet at 5 p.m. Thursday for the regular monthly meeting at the ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Thursday, July 21, 2016 10:15 am

Obituaries

Charles B. Snead

AMERICUS — Charles B. Snead, age 87, of Americus, Ga., originally from Red Oak, Ga., died peacefully Tuesday afternoon, July 19, 2016, in his home. ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Thursday, July 21, 2016 8:42 am

education

Schley County FFA recognition banquet

The Schley County FFA held a banquet on April 11. There was a terrific turnout with approximately 100 family members and FFA members attending. Members ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Wednesday, July 20, 2016 3:00 pm

Local News

City Council member arrested for DUI

AMERICUS — Carla Cook, a member of the Americus City Council, was arrested Sunday night and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. According ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Wednesday, July 20, 2016 2:34 pm

birthdays

A’Zaria Battle

A’Zaria J. Battle observes her eighth birthday on July 16, 2016. She is the daughter of Natasha Johnson of Ellaville and O.J. Battle of Leslie. ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Wednesday, July 20, 2016 2:00 pm

Columns

Nancy M. Young: July 16, 2016

Ellaville-Schley County MYF takes week-long Mission Trip Members of the Ellaville-Schley County MYF recently spent a week in Bayou La Batra, Alabama. The group of ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Wednesday, July 20, 2016 1:00 pm

education

Local student learns political process in nation’s Capitol

By LEILA S. CASE carpenter-media.go-vip.net.americustimesrecorder.com AMERICUS — With this a presidential election year in American politics, it is a stimulating time, especially for young people ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Wednesday, July 20, 2016 12:00 pm

Local News

Building peace in difficult times

By JONI WOOLF carpenter-media.go-vip.net.americustimesrecorder.com AMERICUS — Back in the 1960s, long before many of our readers were born, a husband-wife team named Sy Miller and ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Wednesday, July 20, 2016 11:00 am

Local News

Local Citizens’ Police Academy to begin in August

AMERICUS  — The Americus Police Department presents the Citizen’s Police Academy from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays from Aug. 23-Nov. 8. This 12-week course is intended to ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Wednesday, July 20, 2016 10:00 am

Local News

Traffic change at Highway 49 and East Forsyth Street

AMERICUS — The Georgia Department of Transportation has agreed to change the signage at the intersection of Ga. Highway 49 and Forsyth Street to allow ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Wednesday, July 20, 2016 9:55 am

Obituaries

James Osborne: July 18, 2016

AMERICUS — Mr. James “Boy” Osborne, age 88, of 1145 Ga. Highway 280 East, Americus, Ga., passed away Monday, July 18, 2016, at his residence. ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Tuesday, July 19, 2016 8:36 am

Obituaries

James W. Bedenbaugh: July 17, 2016

ALBANY — James William Bedenbaugh of Leary died Sunday at the Willson Hospice House. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. July 20 at ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Monday, July 18, 2016 3:30 pm

Obituaries

Jack F. Partain: July 15, 2016

AMERICUS — Jack Floyd Partain, age 78, of 266 Tulip Drive, died Friday, July 15, 2016, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. A native of Ellaville, ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Monday, July 18, 2016 1:35 pm

Obituaries

Joseph M. Hagerson: July 15, 2016

AMERICUS — Mr. Joseph Milton Hagerson passed away on Friday, July 15, 2016, at his homeplace in Sumter County, where he was born 92 years ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Monday, July 18, 2016 1:34 pm

Obituaries

Billy Killian: July 15, 2016

SEMINOLE, Fla. — Billy James Killian, age 35, of Seminole, Florida, passed away July 15, 2016, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Monday, July 18, 2016 1:20 pm

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