BREAKING NEWS
Schools in Sumter County delayed Wednesday a.m.
Due to potential inclement weather on Wednesday, Feb. 24, Sumter County Schools will be delayed by two hours. ... Read more
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engagements
Cox-Daniel
Ross and Cynthia Cox of Alpharetta announce the engagement of their daughter, Courtney Elaine Cox Alpharetta, to Thomas ... Read more
News
Schley Health Department receives grant
ELLAVILLE — The Schley County Health Department was recently awarded the 2016 Car Seat Mini-Grant by the Georgia ... Read more
Columns
Nancy M. Young: Feb. 20, 2016
Schley County 4-H’ers attend Rock Eagle Four students represented Schley County at the Junior and Senior 4-H District ... Read more
Columns
Keith Wishum: Cooperation instead of competition
“Feed me, Seymour! Feed me!” Seymour Krelborn, in the Broadway musical “Little Shop of Horrors,” had a problem. ... Read more
Columns
Pastor’s viewpoint: Feb. 20, 2016
“I’m a fan of functional strength,” he said. “If you’re the strongest man on the planet, you ought ... Read more
Letters to editor
Your opinion: Feb. 20, 2016
Women beware February is Heart Healthy Month. February holds as a special month for me since I had ... Read more
News
Area beat: Feb. 20, 2016
Americus Fire & Emergency Services • Firefighters responded to five calls for medical assistance • Firefighters responded to ... Read more
News
100 days of schools
Southland Academy Lower School students celebrated the 100th day of school with great enthusiasm. With teachers incorporating 100 ... Read more
News
Southland Academy Honor Roll
AMERICUS — The following middle and high school students have made the Honor Roll for the 1st Semester ... Read more
Columns
Mitzi Parker: Simple things you can do to improve air quality in your home
You often see news reports about the dangers and health risks associated with air pollution, smog, and even ... Read more
News
GSW among 50 best graduate nursing programs in America
AMERICUS — Georgia Southwestern State University’s master of science in nursing program has been ranked 45th out of ... Read more
News
TCSG’s Reed-Taylor speaks at SGTC African American History Program
AMERICUS — Josephine Reed-Taylor, Ph.D., chief academic officer for the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), was the ... Read more
News
Isakson addresses joint service clubs meeting
By LEILA SISSON CASE carpenter-media.go-vip.net.americustimesrecorder.com AMERICUS — Important legislative issues was the focus of the talk U.S. Sen. ... Read more
Obituaries
Gloria M. Gorbutt: Feb. 18, 2016
AMERICUS — Ms. Gloria M. Gorbutt, 46, of 247 Ga. Highway 49 South, Lot G, in Americus, passed ... Read more
News
Anderson selected to receive the SGTC Law Enforcement Academy Lt. Michael Sangster scholarship
AMERICUS — Charles Eugene Anderson of Covington was selected as the recipient of the Lt. Michael Sangster endowed ... Read more
Columns
Leila S. Case: What would George say?
As an American citizen I take pride in having the privilege to voice my opinion at the polls, ... Read more
News
Weekly report to the people: Feb. 17, 2016
ATLANTA — Monday, Feb.1, was Legislative Day 13. As this session of the General Assembly progresses we are ... Read more
Obituaries
Sandra L. Drennan: Feb. 18, 2016
CORDELE — A graveside service for Sandra Lynne “Sandy” Sheppard Drennan, 68, of Cordele, will be held at ... Read more
News
Sumter Health Department awarded Car Seat Mini Grant partnering with Sumter County Family Connection
ATLANTA — The Sumter County Health Department was awarded the 2016 Car Seat Mini-Grant by the Georgia Department ... Read more
News
Miss Georgia Peach Pageant
The 2015 Peach queens are, from left, Teen Miss, Melanie Wood; Tiny Miss, Emma Grace Watkins; Miss, Tara ... Read more
News
Pet of the week: Feb. 17, 2016
Presley is lonesome tonight because he is looking for a hunk of love to come take him home. ... Read more
News
Ribbon cutting
Congratulations to the Chamber’s newest member. A ribbon cutting was held Feb. 11 for ALFA Insurance in Americus. Read more
News
Woman pleads guilty to Medicaid fraud
ATLANTA — E’Terica Rucks, 38, of Atlanta was recently sentenced to two years in prison followed by eight ... Read more
News
Brooks hired as High School Initiative specialist at SGTC
AMERICUS — Beth Brooks of Americus has been named High School Initiative Specialist at South Georgia Technical College ... Read more
News
Area beat: Feb. 17, 2016
Americus Fire & Emergency Services • Firefighters responded to 15 calls for medical assistance. • Firefighters responded to ... Read more
News
Making learning a Superhero adventure
AMERICUS — They are the red-caped crusaders of the Sumter County Early Learning Center, doing whatever it takes ... Read more
News
Search for Americus man continues
AMERICUS — The search for an Americus man missing since Feb. 4 continues. The Americus Police Department identified ... Read more
