Author: Beth Alston - Page 235 | Americus Times-Recorder

Local News

God gave her a sign to see doctor

By LEILA S. CASE americustimesrecorder.com AMERICUS — A sign from God led Genie Powell to the doctor. “God ... Read more

Religion

Church briefs: Oct. 17, 2015

Americus United Holiness Church Hallelujah Night is from 6-8 p.m. Oct.  29 at 901 Aaron Snipes Sr.  Drive ... Read more

News Main

Breast cancer doesn’t discriminate

By RACHAEL L. GRESHAM americustimesrecorder.com AMERICUS — Surviving breast cancer is no easy task. It takes an immeasurable ... Read more

Local News

Georgia drivers need to be on lookout for deer, especially this time of year

ATHENS — Fall is prime breeding season for deer across Georgia. It’s also when drivers are more likely ... Read more

Local News

Georgia Power’s Jem Morris appointed to SGTC board of directors

AMERICUS — James E. “Jem” Morris, area manager of Georgia Power in Americus, was sworn in as a ... Read more

Local News

Arborists donate skills to benefit veteran cemeteries

ANDERSONVILLE — Saluting Branches: Arborists United for Veteran Remembrance is an opportunity for tree care professionals throughout the ... Read more

Local News

Jeff Benton promoted president ALP Lighting Components

AMERICUS — Americus resident Jeff Benton was recently promoted to president of A.L.P. Lighting Components Inc., from SVP ... Read more

Local News

City of Americus recognizes employees

AMERICUS — On Sept. 23, Americus City Manager, Steve Kennedy and Human Resources Director, Dee Jones held programs ... Read more

Local News

GSW students assist local firm produce promo video

AMERICUS — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) students Rakia Zanders and Ariana Carby recently worked with Southeastern Pneumatic ... Read more

Local News

Area Beat: Oct. 14, 2015

Americus Police Department Arrests • Guy R. Green, 34, of Macon is charged with probation violation, and was ... Read more

Local News

GSW holds voter registration drive on National Voter Registration Day

AMERICUS — Major national elections don’t take place every year, but National Voter Registration Day does (Sept. 22 ... Read more

News

Coach Jimmy Green: Pushing toward perfect attendance

AMERICUS — Coach Jimmy Green, as he is known throughout Sumter County, has had his hand in the  ... Read more

News Main

Breast cancer survivors of a different kind: Those left behind

By JONI WOOLF americustimesrecorder.com AMERICUS — Every year in October those brave breast cancer survivors who have beaten ... Read more

Uncategorized

Lewis Webb named to Georgia Trend’s 40 Under 40

AMERICUS — Local businessman, Lewis Webb, has been named to Georgia Trend magazine’s 2015 40 Under 40 list. ... Read more

News

Shooting incident under investigation

AMERICUS — Local authorities are investigating a shooting incident that occurred at 11 p.m. Wednesday in the area ... Read more

News

Suspect in robberies being sought

By BETH ALSTON beth.alston@gaflnewscom americustimesrecorder.com AMERICUS — Authorities are looking for a suspect in several robberies of local ... Read more

Obituaries

Juanita Foster: Oct. 9, 2015

AMERICUS — Memorial services for Mrs. Juanita Foster of Americus, Ga., who passed on Friday, Oct. 9, 2015, ... Read more

News

Phoebe Sumter’s 12th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk is only weeks away

AMERICUS — Mark your calendars and join us on Saturday, Oct. 24 for Phoebe Sumter Medical Center’s 12th ... Read more

News

Community prayer service planned for Sunday, Oct. 18

AMERICUS — St. John’s Anglican Church hosts God and Country Community Prayer Service at 3 p.m. Oct. 18 ... Read more

News

Local firefighters selling barbecue chicken tickets

Americus Fire & Emergency Services is selling tickets for barbecue chicken plates (half a chicken, baked beans and ... Read more

Columns

Mitzi Parker: Protect children from lead poisoning

Lead in toys has received much attention in the past few years; however, it is not the most ... Read more

News

Health inspections: Oct. 10, 2015

AMERICUS — The following food service inspections were conducted recently by Sumter County Environmental Health. • Catering Creations, ... Read more

weddings

Wedding: Hooks-Headley

Hayden Blake Headley of Birmingham and George Bardin Hooks Jr. of Americus were united in marriage at 6 ... Read more

Columns

Leila S. Case: Seasons are changing

It’s fall y’all. And with it comes October’s bright blue skies. The sun is shining again after multiple ... Read more

Columns

Joni Woolf: Remembering CJ’s … and the muffaletta

For 21 months in the recent past, my daughter Carey Wooten and I owned a small restaurant inside ... Read more

News

The scarecrows are here!

AMERICUS — It’s that time of year again! The Americus-Sumter County Chamber of Commerce announces the 4th Annual ... Read more

Lifestyles

Engagement: Shantha-Tarabadkar

Dr. T.R. Shantha of Atlanta and Victoria Kay McLeod of Americus announce the engagement of their daughter, Erica ... Read more

engagements

Engagement: Browning-Crook

Tony and Sonya Nipper of Alma, and Heath and Diana Browning of Statesboro, announce the engagement of their ... Read more