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Free flu shots Friday

Local citizens will have the opportunity to receive a free flu shot on Friday at the Sumter Faith ... Read more

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Jimmy Carter NHS welcomes 4th-graders

PLAINS — Jimmy Carter National Historic Site invites all 4th grade students to visit the park as part ... Read more

Columns

Leila S. Case: A yard sign for a cause

Here we are more than a year away from the national presidential election but hopeful candidates have been ... Read more

Obituaries

Louise S. Parnacott: Sept. 14, 2015

Louise Stewart Parnacott, 88, passed away at home on Sept. 14, 2015. Funeral services will be held at ... Read more

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Hundreds attend fashion show at Rylander

Americus High School graduate is success in modeling industry AMERICUS — Hundreds packed into the historic Rylander Theatre ... Read more

Columns

Mitzi Parker: September is National Food Safety Education Month

In recognition of National Food Safety Education Month, I’d like to share some common “myths” and “facts” on ... Read more

Lifestyles

Engagement: Josey-Moore

Jimmy and Doris Josey of Americus announce the engagement of their daughter, Angela Shanta Josey, to Keven Moore ... Read more

Obituaries

Charles M. Mooney: Sept. 11, 2015

ANDERSONVILLE — Charles Malcom Mooney, 68, of 113 Anderson St., Andersonville, died at his residence Friday, Sept. 11, ... Read more

Lifestyles

Engagement: Davenport-Miller

Walter and Mary Davenport of Americus announce the engagement of their daughter, Angela Marie Davenport of Americus, to ... Read more

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Tuesday is Vote for The Craig Lewis Band Day

AMERICUS — Americus Mayor Barry Blount signed a  proclamation that designates Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015, as “Vote for ... Read more

Columns

Pastor’s viewpoint: Sept. 12, 2015

Have you ever used a “hingle?” From the Old English “hengle,” meaning hinge, it’s a snare used to ... Read more

Columns

Guest editorial: Tom Harrison

I didn’t choose Americus. Frankly, it didn’t choose me either.The community actually chose my fiancé to fill an ... Read more

Letters to editor

Your opinion: Sept. 12, 2015

Never again is now Fellow Citizens, I want to share some good news that I doubt that you ... Read more

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SCS receives $10,000 grant

Americus-Sumter High receives grant from Monsanto Corp. AMERICUS — Americus-Sumter High School has been awarded a $10,000 grant ... Read more

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Southland Homecoming Court 2015

Southland Academy’s homecoming football game will be held at 7 p.m. Sept.18  against the Terrell Academy Eagles. The ... Read more

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Rylander Theatre struck by lightning, again

By BETH ALSTON beth.alston@gaflnews.com americustimesrecorder.com AMERICUS — The historic Rylander Theatre in downtown Americus was again struck by ... Read more

Columns

Keith Wishum: Replicas or the real thing?

Beverly Buchanan is a popular Atlanta artist who “who explores Southern vernacular architecture in her art.” It seems ... Read more

Columns

Nancy M. Young: Sept. 12, 2015

Dwight and Mary Ellen McCorkle meet friends in Juliette On Aug. 23,  Dwight and Mary Ellen McCorkle left ... Read more

Religion

Church briefs: 9-12-15

Americus Mountain Creek A.M.E. Church Fall Revival Services are at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15-17, 2015. Pastor Reverend Gerald ... Read more

Columns

Beth Alston: It’s time to get back to reviewing

I’ve been asked to write more book review columns. I thank every person who has made this suggestion. ... Read more

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Area Beat: Sept. 5, 2015

Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Arrests • Heather M. Pinnell, 42, of Columbus is charged with misdemeanor failure to ... Read more

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Town Crier: 9-12-15

Americus Book Signing: Kay Whidbee Sherwood will signs copies of her latest book, a novel —  News from ... Read more

Obituaries

Teddy Turner: Sept. 9, 2015

AMERICUS — Mr. Teddy Turner, 75, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 9, 2015, at Phoebe Sumter Medical ... Read more

Letters to editor

Your opinion: Sept. 5, 2015

Likes improvements in website, paper I love the new look of the TR website. It gives a great ... Read more

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Georgia’s top peanut farmers lean on Cooperative Extension advice

By CLINT THOMPSON University of Georgia, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences JEKYLL ISLAND — Each of Georgia’s ... Read more

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SB&T again premier sponsor for Cowpoke Carnival

The Americus Junior Service League is planning its annual Cowpoke Carnival, and again, SB&T is the premier sponsor. Read more

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New brochure highlights Sumter sites

Valuable driving tour booklet available at Americus ­Welcome Center, downtown AMERICUS — A 24-page color brochure touting Americus ... Read more

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Ready! Set! Glow!

AMERICUS — Magnolia Manor hosts its 8th annual 5K Run/Walk Saturday, Sept. 12. Unique to our area, this ... Read more