Obituaries
Gwendolyn Picquet: July 13, 2016
AMERICUS — Mrs. Gwen Picquet, age 62, of 115 Lawhorn Circle, Americus, Ga., passed away peacefully on July 13, 2016, at her residence. A funeral ...
Author: Beth Alston - Page 182 Americus Times-Recorder
Obituaries
Ruby R. Moss: July 12, 2016
MARSHALLVILLE — Mrs. Ruby Jane Reavis Moss, age 93, of Marshallville died Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at Oaks Nursing Home in Marshallville. A native of Burke ...
by Beth Alston, Wednesday, July 13, 2016 3:30 pm
Obituaries
Bessie Robinson: July 13, 2016
ALBANY — Funeral arrangements for Bessie Robinson of Sumter County, who died Wednesday at Pruitt Health Palmyra, Albany, will be announced by Barnum Funeral
by Beth Alston, Wednesday, July 13, 2016 1:23 pm
Obituaries
Lavonne Trice: July 6, 2016
WARNER ROBINS — Funeral arrangements for Lavonne Trice of Americus, who died July 6 at Houston Medical Center, will be announced by Barnum Funeral Home ...
by Beth Alston, Wednesday, July 13, 2016 1:20 pm
Obituaries
Fred A. Harris: July 16, 2014
AMERICUS — Funeral services for Fred Albert Harris of 113 Ida Drive, Americus, will be held at 11 a.m. July 16 at Allen Chapel A.M.E. ...
by Beth Alston, Wednesday, July 13, 2016 1:19 pm
Obituaries
Bruce P. Poudrier: July 7, 2016
AMERICUS — Mr. Bruce Paul Poudrier, age 61, passed away on Thursday evening, July 7, 2016, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Services were at 11 ...
by Beth Alston, Wednesday, July 13, 2016 1:17 pm
Obituaries
Melvin E. Adams: July 10, 2016
ALBANY — Melvin E. Adams, 87, of Albany, Ga., died July 10, 2016, at Willson Hospice House. Graveside funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. ...
by Beth Alston, Wednesday, July 13, 2016 1:15 pm
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 you work another day? If you could ...
by Beth Alston, Wednesday, July 13, 2016 1:00 pm
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 dons and daughters of the house will ...
by Beth Alston, Wednesday, July 13, 2016 12:00 pm
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 assault, possession of firearm • Apoliana V. ...
by Beth Alston, Wednesday, July 13, 2016 11:30 am
Local News
Voting continues for Readers’ Choice
AMERICUS — Balloting is still ongoing for the 2016 Readers’ Choice Awards, brought to you by your hometown newspaper — the Americus Times-Recorder. And everyone ...
by Beth Alston, Wednesday, July 13, 2016 11:00 am
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 Sumter County Board of Commissioners regarding the ...
by Beth Alston, Wednesday, July 13, 2016 10:30 am
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 met with the leadership at Interfor’s Preston ...
by Beth Alston, Wednesday, July 13, 2016 10:00 am
Local News
Correction: July 9, 2016
In a recent edition, a local minister’s name was misspelled. The correct spelling is Johnnie Pool.
by Beth Alston, Wednesday, July 13, 2016 9:33 am
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 cancer wasn’t easy at first for Angela ...
by Beth Alston, Wednesday, July 13, 2016 9:30 am
education
SGTC holds GED graduation ceremony
AMERICUS — South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) held its 2016 General Educational Development Diploma (GED) Graduation ceremony in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center ...
by Beth Alston, Friday, July 8, 2016 4:00 pm
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. The funds from the grant will be ...
by Beth Alston, Friday, July 8, 2016 3:00 pm
education
Preston student awarded at VSU
VALDOSTA — James Cutts of Preston has been awarded at Valdosta State University for the 2016-2017 academic year. Cutts is one of 195 currently enrolled, ...
by Beth Alston, Friday, July 8, 2016 2:00 pm
education
VSU announces Spring 2016 graduates
VALDOSTA — Valdosta State University is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of the more than 1,100 students who completed the requirements of their respective academic ...
by Beth Alston, Friday, July 8, 2016 1:00 pm
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 by Best Colleges in Georgia, announced South ...
by Beth Alston, Friday, July 8, 2016 11:00 am
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 Sumter County participated in a Summer Job ...
by Beth Alston, Friday, July 8, 2016 10:19 am
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 McGarrah St., is in the process of ...
by Beth Alston, Friday, July 8, 2016 9:00 am
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 of the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site. ...
by Beth Alston, Thursday, July 7, 2016 11:39 am
Obituaries
Josie M. Simpson
AMERICUS — Funeral services for Ms. Josie Mae Simpson of Americus, Ga., will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 9, 2016, at Big Bethel ...
by Beth Alston, Thursday, July 7, 2016 11:10 am
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 4 p.m. July 12 at the Rees ...
by Beth Alston, Thursday, July 7, 2016 10:32 am
Local News
Area beat: July 6, 2016
Americus Fire & Emergency Services • Firefighters responded to 25 calls for medical assistance. • Firefighters responded to the report of a structure fire on ...
by Beth Alston, Thursday, July 7, 2016 10:30 am
Obituaries
Otis R. Sims: July 5, 2016
ATLANTA — Funeral arrangements for Otis Reed Sims who died Tuesday at Wellstar Hospital, will be announced by Barnum Funeral Home Inc.
by Beth Alston, Wednesday, July 6, 2016 5:06 pm
Obituaries
Amy Lester: July 5, 2016
ELLAVILLE — Funeral services for Ms. Amy Lester of Ellaville, Ga., will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, July 11, 2016, at Union Hill A.M.E. ...
by Beth Alston, Wednesday, July 6, 2016 3:38 pm
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