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Real estate transactions: April 3, 2019
AMERICUS — The following real estate transactions were recorded recently in the office of the Sumter County Superior ... Read more
Author: Beth Alston - Page 31 | Americus Times-Recorder
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Area beat: April 3, 2019
Americus Fire & Emergency Services (March 27-April 2) • Firefighters responded to 34 calls for medical assistance. • ... Read more
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Town crier: April 3, 2019
AMERICUS Road Closed: Mad Dog Road is closed for approximately one week while repairs are made to the ... Read more
Opinion
Greg KIrk: Week 11 update from the Gold Dome
The Senate just wrapped up week 11 under the Gold Dome leaving us with just one day to ... Read more
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Hot Glass/Craft Beer Fest this weekend
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — People are already arriving in town in anticipation of the third annual Americus ... Read more
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Local woman says God led her to hold Stop the Violence event
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — Jackie Holmes, a local daycare owner, says that God spoke to her and ... Read more
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Three perish in fiery weekend crash in Peach County
By Beth Alston FORT VALLEY — Young college roommates/friends and a truck driver all lost their lives in ... Read more
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Special Civil War program offered at NHS
ANDERSONVILLE — Surrender occurred more frequently during the American Civil War than during any other American war. Whether ... Read more
business
Chamber names ‘Business of Month’ — Parker’s Heating & Air
AMERICUS — The Sumter County Chamber of Commerce announces the April 2019 “Business of the Month” to Parker’s ... Read more
Obituaries
Anna Lee Shannon Greneker: March 29, 2019
VALDOSTA — Anna Lee Shannon Greneker, 49, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019, at Valdosta, Georgia. A ... Read more
Obituaries
Buddie R. Stanford: March 31, 2019
AMERICUS — Buddie Ray Stanford, 73, of Americus died Sunday, March 31, 2019, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. ... Read more
education
Leila Sisson Case: Miss SAR 2019 Pageant is exciting, worthy tradition
It was exciting to be among those in the audience at the 31st annual Miss SAR Pageant last ... Read more
Opinion
Joni Woolf: Exercising and eating — how they fit together
One of the benefits from being part of the Silver Sneakers exercise program at Southwest Georgia gym is ... Read more
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Nancy McMath Young: March 30, 2019
Schley 4-H Club learns importance of agriculture Schley County 4-H Club members have learned how important agriculture is ... Read more
agriculture
‘Solarize Sumter’ launches April 2
SUMTER COUNTY — Sumter County residents will soon have a new option to power their homes and businesses. ... Read more
education
Nominations open
MACON — Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) encourages the young men and women from Georgia’s Second Congressional ... Read more
education
Your take: March 30, 2019
The Sumter County Intermediate School Jr. Beta Club students recently visited Koinonia Farm just outside of Americus. The ... Read more
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Real estate transactions: March 30, 2019
AMERICUS — The following real estate transactions were recorded recently in the office of the Sumter County Superior ... Read more
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Area beat: March 30, 2019
Americus Fire & Emergency Services (March 19-28) • Firefighters responded to 33 calls for medical assistance. • Firefighters ... Read more
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Town crier: March 30, 2019
AMERICUS Tax Assessors: The Sumter County Board of Assessors meets at 9 a.m. April 2 in the Board ... Read more
education
Schley Middle School Honor Roll: Third Nine Weeks 2019
ELLAVILLE — Schley County Middle School announces the Third Nine Weeks Honor Roll Sixth Grade: Gold — Hank ... Read more
education
Miss SAR 2019 crowned
The 31st annual Miss SAR (Southland Academy Raider) pageant was held March 22. Nine contestants competed in private ... Read more
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Speeds reach 105 mph in chase
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — A driver led authorities from multiple agencies on a high-speed chase late Wednesday ... Read more
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WWII veteran recalls service
By Preslee Owen PLAINS — “I joined the army when I was 17,” began Sgt. (retired) Joseph Reid. ... Read more
business
Authority director leaving
From Staff Reports AMERICUS — Barbara Grogan, executive director of the Sumter County Development Authority, has accepted a ... Read more
business
‘Solarize Sumter’ to launch April 2
SUMTER COUNTY — Sumter County residents will soon have a new option to power their homes and businesses. ... Read more
Obituaries
Carolyn Roberts: March 28, 2019
ALBANY — Carolyn Roberts, 73, of Cordele, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital ... Read more
Obituaries
Lawrence Lee “Jack” Short Sr.: March 26, 2019
AMERICUS — Lawrence Lee “Jack” Short Sr., 89, of Americus died very unexpectedly late Tuesday, March 26, 2019, ... Read more
