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Marriages: March 26, 2016

AMERICUS — The following marriage licenses were issued recently at the Sumter County Probate Court Office. • Samuel ... Read more

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Grand opening of Teen Zone at local library held

AMERICUS — On March 9, the Lake Blackshear Regional Library hosted the official opening of their newly renovated ... Read more

Editorials

Our opinion: Easter — a time of renewal

This weekend we celebrate one of the most holy days in Christendom: Easter, the day that Jesus Christ ... Read more

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Incumbent sheriff seeks reelection

AMERICUS — Incumbent sheriff of Sumter County, Pete Smith, seeks reelection. He issued the following statement. “Citizens of ... Read more

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Harry running for Superior Court Clerk

AMERICUS — With the recent announcement of retirement from Sumter County’s long time serving Clerk of Superior Court, ... Read more

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Area beat: March 26, 2016

Americus Fire & Emergency Services • Firefighters responded to 30 calls for medical assistance. • Firefighters responded to ... Read more

Obituaries

Samuel W. McGarrah: March 27, 2016

MACON — Samuel Weaver McGarrah, 68, of Macon, formerly of Americus, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016, at ... Read more

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Webster County students win big at CVCC

COLUMBUS — Sixteen Webster County students attended the Chattahoochee Valley Community College Math Competition and won six out ... Read more

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New police chief sworn in

Americus Mayor Barry Blount administers the oath of office to Mark Scott, the new Americus Police chief Thursday. Read more

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Former dancer shares joy with others

By LISA LAW carpenter-media.go-vip.net.americustimesrecorder.com AMERICUS — Pauline Beall, 77, exhibits a state of dignity and poise, as she ... Read more

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River-to-River Yard Sale, Plains Car Show coming up on April 9

100 miles of treasures from the Flint to the Chattahoochee From STAFF REPORTS carpenter-media.go-vip.net.americustimesrecorder.com PLAINS — The River-to-River ... Read more

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He is risen!

First United Methodist Church, Americus has its traditional cross to commemorate Easter. Read more

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Fire marshal investigates two fires

AMERICUS — Americus Fire Marshal Zane Newman had a busier than usual week this week as he investigated ... Read more

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Town crier: March 26, 2016

Americus Veterans Meeting: The American Legion Post 2 hold its monthly meeting from 6-7 p.m. March 28 at ... Read more

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Johnson receives key to city during surprise party

AMERICUS — Americus resident Marcus Johnson received a number of surprises as he celebrated his birthday this past ... Read more

Columns

Greg Kirk: Coming to a close

ATLANTA — The 2016 legislative session is headed towards its final week. With days 36, 37 and 38 ... Read more

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Cromer runs for Superior Court Clerk

AMERICUS — Chealsea Austin Cromer is seeking election for Clerk of Superior Court of Sumter County to succeed ... Read more

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Barthell seeks Superior Court Clerk

AMERICUS — Cortisa Barthell has announced her candidacy for Sumter Superior Court Clerk. She issued the following. “I ... Read more

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Legos at Southland

Peggy Roquemore’s first-grade students at Southland Academy recently completed another exciting week of Lego Enrichment classes with Allison ... Read more

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Object lessons at Sumter County ELC

Marie Corbett, Ashlee Parks, and Bridget Stevenson’s class at the Sumter County Early Learning Center have been working ... Read more

Columns

Guest column: March 23, 2016

Editor’s note: This column is reprinted at the request of a member of the band, as it was ... Read more

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Area beat: March 23, 2016

Americus Fire & Emergency Services • Firefighters responded to 13 calls for medical assistance. • Firefighters responded to ... Read more

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Leesburg Stockade Girls to be part of Smithsonian publication

By BETH ALSTON beth.alston@                               americustimesrecorder.com carpenter-media.go-vip.net.americustimesrecorder.com AMERICUS — A local civil rights story will become a part of ... Read more

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Pilcher running for Georgia House of Representatives

ELLAVILLE — Tommy Pilcher of Ellaville has announced that he  is running for the Georgia House of Representatives ... Read more

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Bill McGowan seeks District 138 House seat

AMERICUS — Former Americus Mayor Bill McGowan, in announcing his candidacy for the District 138 seat in the ... Read more

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Cheokas seeks reelection State House

ATLANTA — Incumbent Mike Cheokas, R-Americus, qualified to run for re-election to the State House so he can ... Read more

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Kellam withdraws declaration of candidacy for Superior Court Clerk

By BETH ALSTON beth.alston@americustimesrecorder.com carpenter-media.go-vip.net.americustimesrecorder.com AMERICUS — Renae Barnes Kellam has withdrawn her candidacy for Clerk of Sumter ... Read more

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BOE chooses architect for new high school

By BETH ALSTON beth.alston@ americustimesrecorder.com carpenter-media.go-vip.net.americustimesrecorder.com AMERICUS — In a split vote at a called meeting on Monday, ... Read more