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Sumter County favors Clinton, Trump, Sunday alcohol

By BETH ALSTON beth.alston@americustimesrecorder.com carpenter-media.go-vip.net.americustimesrecorder.com AMERICUS — Only a little over one-third (5,451) of the registered voters in ... Read more

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Nancy Smith will not seek reelection

AMERICUS — Nancy C. Smith, clerk of Superior Court, will retire at the end of her current term, ... Read more

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Town crier: March 5, 2015

Americus Public Forum: The public is invited to attend a forum hosted by the City of Americus to ... Read more

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Mike Cheokas — Weekly report to the people: March 2, 2016

Monday, Feb. 8, was Legislative Day 17. Our debate calendar began to fill as more and more bills ... Read more

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Sodium and hypertension: why it’s important to put down salt shaker

Before you pick up the salt shaker, consider the dangers of too much sodium in your diet. Sodium, ... Read more

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Magnolia Manor hosts successful second annual John Gill Memorial Quail Hunt

AMERICUS — On Friday, Feb. 12, 42 people gathered for hunting, fellowship and continuing the legacy of giving ... Read more

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Sumter County 4-H’ers participate in Southwest District Project Achievement at Rock Eagle

ROCK EAGLE — Several 4-H’ers from Sumter County traveled to Rock Eagle 4-H Center Feb. 5-7 to compete ... Read more

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Southland Academy’s Miss SAR pageant quickly approaches: March 11

AMERICUS — The Miss SAR Pageant is quickly approaching. Seven young women will be vying for the 2016 ... Read more

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Sumter Players, GSW present Man of La Mancha

AMERICUS — Sumter Players Inc., and Georgia Southwestern State University Theatre, Communication, and Media Arts Department announce their ... Read more

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Area beat: March 2, 2016

Americus Fire & Emergency Services • Firefighters responded to 56 calls for medical assistance. • Firefighters responded to ... Read more

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GSW names 2016 Outstanding Alumni Award recipients

Brigadier Gen., Boy Scouts of  America executive among the group AMERICUS — For the first time, Georgia Southwestern ... Read more

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Body recovered on Muckalee identified as James D. Fuller

By BETH ALSTON beth.alston@americustimesrecorder.com carpenter-media.go-vip.net.americustimesrecorder.com AMERICUS — After searching the Muckalee Creek and its environs near the bridge ... Read more

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New four-way stop sign on Cotton Avenue

AMERICUS — The Americus Police Department has issued a reminder for drivers traveling on Cotton Avenue. A new ... Read more

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City narrows police chief search to 3 candidates

AMERICUS — The Americus City manager has narrowed the field of candidates for the position of police chief ... Read more

Obituaries

John M. Bernatchez: Feb. 26, 2016

PLAINVILLE, Conn. — John M Bernatchez, 56, died on Feb. 26, 2016, at his residence in Plainville, Conn. ... Read more

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Greg Kirk — Capitol updates: March 2, 2016

Week 5: halfway there With four more legislative days this week, the Senate is now halfway through the ... Read more

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Town crier: March 2, 2016

Americus Casino Night: Sumter Humane Society presents Casino Night and Silent Auction from 7-10 p.m. March 5 at ... Read more

BREAKING NEWS

Technical College System of Georgia appoints John Watford as new president of South Georgia Tech

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Kwashnak running for Superior Court Judge

AMERICUS — Kevin Kwashnak has announced that he is running for Superior Court Judge for the Southwestern Judicial ... Read more

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Pet of the week: Feb. 27, 2016

Ellie Mae is a little ‘pocket pit.’ She is so tiny, and cute as a bug. When you ... Read more

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Leila S. Case: Steppin’ in ‘high cotton’

Gourmet meals, live stage performances and even a pleasant surprise top my list this week. I felt like ... Read more

Columns

Nancy M. Young: Feb. 27, 2016

Ellaville-Schley Historical Society to have annual Membership Meeting The Ellaville-Schley County Historical Society has its annual Membership Meeting ... Read more

Columns

Keith Wishum: Unplugging from self

I was expecting trouble at the office today, so I brought my trouble light. I was right; I ... Read more

BREAKING NEWS

GBI makes positive ID on body found in Muckalee Creek

The body found in the Muckalee Creek in Americus on Sunday has been positively identified by the Georgia ... Read more

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Church briefs: Feb. 27, 2016

Americus Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church As part of its 150th church anniversary celebration, a Bethesda Souvenir Cookbook has ... Read more

Obituaries

Frank G. Macedonia: Feb. 27, 2016

AMERICUS — Mr. Frank Gaspar Macedonia, age 58, of Jacksonville, Florida, died peacefully early Saturday morning Feb. 27, ... Read more

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SB&T donates to SGTC Instructor of the Year

AMERICUS — Barry Blount, City president of SB&T in Americus, made a donation to the South Georgia Technical ... Read more

Columns

Stick Miller: As nutty as a fruitcake

We all have our personal likes and dislikes. Sometimes it goes farther than that. Sometimes we can get ... Read more