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News

Omaha Brewing Co. expansion underway; brewhouse installation begins

OMAHA — Omaha Brewing Co. (OBC) has taken delivery of a 30-barrel (BBL), four-vessel Craftwerks brewhouse. After nearly ... Read more

Columns

Joni Woolf: Fall is approaching – bring out the Brunswick Stew

I have mentioned before in this column the attachment that I have to recipes scribbled on the backs ... Read more

Columns

A bird’s-eye view: Bird feeding tips

As fall and winter approach I think more about feeding the birds in my yard. If you are ... Read more

News

Southland holds Allergy and Epi-Pen In-Service training

School takes health matter seriously AMERICUS — Southland Academy is being proactive in reducing the risk of the ... Read more

engagements

Engagement: Rutherford-Bledsoe

Shirley Rutherford and Kerry Rutherford of Port Charlotte, Fla., announce the engagement of their daughter, Junay Rutherford of ... Read more

News

Sumter 4-H welcomes new AmeriCorps member

AMERICUS — Tommie Thompson started in early September as Sumter County 4-H AmeriCorps Community Service specialist. A resident ... Read more

Obituaries

Loron H. Coxwell: Oct. 5, 2015

ALBANY — Mr. Loron H. Coxwell, 68, of Sylvester died Monday, Oct. 5, 2015, at Phoebe Putney Memorial ... Read more

News

River Valley Region receives more than $4 million in CDBG funding

AMERICUS — Nine communities in the River Valley region received Community Development Block Grant funding from the Georgia ... Read more

Columns

Leila S. Case: Their joie de vivre makes your heart sing

Americus residents Sparky Reeves and Ralph Harvey, dedicated educators at separate educational institutions, have something else in common: ... Read more

Religion

Leslie United Methodist Church plans weekend events

A Fall Festival/Bible Schools is from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 9, and 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 10 including a meal, ... Read more

Columns

Nancy M. Young: Oct. 3, 2015

Ellaville United Methodist Church revival a big success Ellaville United Methodist Church held its revival on Sept. 20-23. ... Read more

News

Sumter County youth celebrate National 4-H Week October 4-10

AMERICUS — More than 6 million young people across the country today celebrate National 4-H Week, an annual ... Read more

News Main

Smithville student competes In Ms. ABAC Pageant Oct. 8

TIFTON — Dalanie Israel, a student at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, will compete for the title of Ms. ... Read more

News

Area Beat: Oct. 3, 2015

Americus Fire & Emergency Services • Firefighters responded to 15 calls for medical assistance. • Firefighters responded to ... Read more

News

Bus driver rewards good behavior as incentive for students

AMERICUS — Sumter County Schools bus driver, Cynthia Wright,  rewarded students on her school bus (number 00-07) for ... Read more

News

Sumter School System has ‘an A-number one kitchen staff’

AMERICUS — When people talk about education, they talk about English and math, not baked chicken and sweet ... Read more

Columns

Keith Wishum: In pursuit of the good life

When the Century 21 sign went up, the neighbors were shocked. When the Allied van pulled up to ... Read more

Columns

Allen Erkhart: Fire Prevention Week starts Sunday

Americus Fire & Emergency Services personnel are proud to participate in the Annual Fire Prevention Week, sponsored by ... Read more

Lifestyles

Ralph Harvey, local artist, looks back

By MICHAEL MURRAY michael.murray@americustimesrecorder.com carpenter-media.go-vip.net.americustimesrecorder.com AMERICUS — Some people create art for their own personal enjoyment. Some individuals ... Read more

News

Local officials break ground for improvements to SGT Parkway

AMERICUS — A soggy day in Americus did little to dampen the festivities surrounding the ground breaking for ... Read more

News

Drug investigation garners cash, narcotics, vehicle

AMERICUS — According to a press release from Sumter County Sheriff Pete Smith, on Wednesday search warrants were ... Read more

News

Electrical Lineworker Program offered at Americus-Sumter High School

AMERICUS — South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) announces that the Electrical Lineworker Program is being offered for the ... Read more

News

Local residents to venture on Flint River

4-day canoe/kayak adventure from Albany to Bainbridge AMERICUS — Two Americus residents will participate Oct. 9-12 in the ... Read more

News

Town Crier: Oct. 3, 2015

Americus Relay for Life Shirt: Americus Fire & Emergency Services’ new 2015 t-shirts are in andready for sale. ... Read more

Religion

Church briefs: Oct. 3, 2015

Americus Mount Zion Baptist Church An Installation Service for Pastor Eugene Tookes is at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 18. ... Read more

News

SGTC Board of Directors honors Sparky Reeves

AMERICUS — Members of the South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) board of directors expressed their appreciation, and honored ... Read more

News

Health inspections: Sept. 30, 2015

AMERICUS — The following food service inspections were conducted recently by Sumter County Environmental Health. • Carmike Cinema ... Read more

News

Area Beat: Sept. 30, 2015

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