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Obituaries

Gwendolyn Picquet: July 13, 2016

AMERICUS — Mrs. Gwen Picquet, age 62, of 115 Lawhorn Circle, Americus, Ga.,  passed away peacefully on July ... Read more

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Ruby R. Moss: July 12, 2016

MARSHALLVILLE — Mrs. Ruby Jane Reavis Moss, age 93, of Marshallville died Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at Oaks ... Read more

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Bessie Robinson: July 13, 2016

ALBANY — Funeral arrangements for Bessie Robinson of Sumter County, who died Wednesday at Pruitt Health Palmyra, Albany, ... Read more

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Lavonne Trice: July 6, 2016

WARNER ROBINS — Funeral arrangements for Lavonne Trice of Americus, who died July 6 at Houston Medical Center, ... Read more

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Fred A. Harris: July 16, 2014

AMERICUS — Funeral services for Fred Albert Harris of 113 Ida Drive, Americus, will be held at 11 ... Read more

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Bruce P. Poudrier: July 7, 2016

AMERICUS  — Mr. Bruce Paul Poudrier, age 61, passed away on Thursday evening, July 7, 2016, at Phoebe ... Read more

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Melvin E. Adams: July 10, 2016

ALBANY — Melvin E. Adams, 87, of Albany, Ga., died July 10, 2016, at Willson Hospice House. Graveside funeral ... Read more

Columns

Keith Wishum: Working in the steps of Jesus

He didn’t have to work, but he did. If your father were the wealthiest man in town, would ... Read more

Local News

Church briefs: July 9, 2016

Americus Kingdom of Heaven  Ministries Inc. Sons & Daughters Revival services start at 7 p.m. July 18-20 when ... Read more

Local News

Area beat: July 9, 2016

Americus Police Department Arrests • Demarion D. Angry, 24, of 216-B Horton Drive, Americus is charged with aggravated ... Read more

Local News

Voting continues for Readers’ Choice

AMERICUS  — Balloting is still ongoing for the 2016 Readers’ Choice Awards, brought to you by your hometown ... Read more

Local News

Sumter BOC releases statement on Sheriff’s Office forensic audit

From STAFF REPORTS AMERICUS – On Thursday morning, the Americus Times-Recorder (ATR) received a press release from the ... Read more

Local News

State leaders tour Interfor Sawmill to view improvements underway

PRESTON — On Wednesday, state leaders Sen. Freddie Powell Sims, D-Albany, and Rep. Gerald Greene, R-Cuthbert, toured and ... Read more

Local News

Correction: July 9, 2016

In a recent edition, a local minister’s name was misspelled. The correct spelling is Johnnie Pool. Read more

Local News

Woman fighting breast cancer has local ties

By LISA LAW carpenter-media.go-vip.net.americustimesrecorder.com AMERICUS — Talking frankly about her daughter’s conscious decision to seek alternative treatment for ... Read more

education

SGTC holds GED graduation ceremony

AMERICUS — South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) held its 2016 General Educational Development Diploma (GED) Graduation ceremony in ... Read more

education

GSW Foundation Inc. receives $5,000 grant from Flint Energies Foundation

REYNOLDS — The Georgia Southwestern Foundation Inc. recently received $5,000 in grant funds from the Flint Energies Foundation. ... Read more

education

Preston student awarded at VSU

VALDOSTA — James Cutts of Preston has been awarded at Valdosta State University for the 2016-2017 academic year. ... Read more

education

VSU announces Spring 2016 graduates

VALDOSTA — Valdosta State University is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of the more than 1,100 students who ... Read more

education

South Georgia Tech named 6th Best Two-Year College in Georgia

AMERICUS — South Georgia Technical College was ranked as the 6th Best Two-Year College in Georgia for 2016 ... Read more

education

Easter Seals program introduces students to work world

AMERICUS — With the support of Easter Seals of Southern Georgia’s Americus office, eight special education students from ... Read more

Local News

Harvest of Hope Food Pantry renovations underway

By BETH ALSTON beth.alston@americustimesrecorder.com carpenter-media.go-vip.net.americustimesrecorder.com AMERICUS — Harvest of Hope Food Pantry, the local ministry located at 606 ... Read more

Local News

Tim Decker, speed painter, to appear in Plains

PLAINS — Prepare to be amazed as world-renowned speed painter Tim Decker dazzles Plains Saturday, hosted by Friends ... Read more

Obituaries

Josie M. Simpson

AMERICUS — Funeral services for Ms. Josie Mae Simpson of Americus, Ga., will be held at 11 a.m. ... Read more

community

Town crier: July 6, 2016

Americus Meeting Rescheduled: The Americus-Sumter Payroll Development Authority board meeting, scheduled for July 5, has been rescheduled for ... Read more

Local News

Area beat: July 6, 2016

Americus Fire & Emergency Services • Firefighters responded to 25 calls for medical assistance. • Firefighters responded to ... Read more

Obituaries

Otis R. Sims: July 5, 2016

ATLANTA — Funeral arrangements for Otis Reed Sims who died Tuesday at Wellstar Hospital, will be announced by ... Read more

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Amy Lester: July 5, 2016

ELLAVILLE — Funeral services for Ms. Amy Lester of Ellaville, Ga.,  will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, ... Read more