Local News
County denies variance request
By Ken Gustafson AMERICUS — The Sumter County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday for the monthly work session ... Read more
Author: Beth Alston - Page 34 | Americus Times-Recorder
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Dowdell going to Japan
From Staff Reports ATLANTA — Americus has been selected by the Japan-America Society of Georgia (JASG) as one ... Read more
Obituaries
Pam Landers Weaver: March 10, 2019
AMERICUS — Mrs. Pam Landers Weaver, age 56, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2019, at her home ... Read more
Obituaries
Fidensio Castillo : March 13, 2019
AMERICUS — Fidensio Castillo, 80, of Americus, died Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at his home. A native of ... Read more
education
Schley County Middle-High School announces Second Nine Weeks Honor Roll
ELLAVILLE — The administration of Schley County Middle-High School has announced those students named to the Second Nine ... Read more
education
Advancing Sumter hosts 2-day leadership training
AMERICUS — The Advancing Sumter Community Leadership Development Program will host a two-day leadership workshop. The Saturday sessions ... Read more
Opinion
Greg Kirk: Week 8 update from the Gold Dome
The General Assembly can now check Crossover Day off our list of deadlines for the 2019 legislative session. ... Read more
education
Over $17,000 in scholarships to be awarded workshop at ABAC
TIFTON — Over $17,000 in college scholarships, back-to-nature field trips, and a true taste of college life will ... Read more
education
School counselors recognized
Americus-Sumter High celebrated National School Counseling Week Feb. 4-8. It is always celebrated the first full week in ... Read more
Opinion
Dick Yarbrough: Whatever happens, this lifelong Methodist isn’t going anywhere
I am going to have to get to this sooner or later, so I will opt for sooner. ... Read more
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Your take: March 13, 2019
Southland Academy K3 students recently hosted ‘Community Helpers’ week. The students were excited to have Dr. Jessica Brown, ... Read more
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Area beat: March 13, 2019
Americus Fire & Emergency Services (March 5-12) • Firefighters responded to 15 calls for medical assistance. • Firefighters ... Read more
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Town crier; March 13, 2019
Americus Board of Education: The Sumter County Board of Education holds its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. March ... Read more
education
Tickets available for Paint the Town Blue Gala
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — The third annual Paint the Town Blue Gala, to benefit the Smarr Smith ... Read more
education
Georgia Southwestern recognizes Outstanding Alumni
From Staff Reports AMERICUS — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) honored eight of its most “outstanding” alumni ... Read more
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Trailer fire on lake threatens neighborhood
By Beth Alston COBB — A Saturday night mobile home fire threatened a neighborhood on the Sumter County ... Read more
education
Americus High alumnus makes plea to school board
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — With barely a quorum present, the Sumter County Board of Education held its ... Read more
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Man on drugs arrested at lake
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — An incident that morphed into legendary proportions through the local gossip mill last ... Read more
Local News
Mask Road has reopened
According to the Sumter County Board of Commissioners, Mask Road was reopened to traffic Monday morning. The road ... Read more
Obituaries
Wen Yuan Cheng: March 10, 2019
AMERICUS — Wen Yuan Cheng, age 68, of Americus, died at his residence Sunday, March 10, 2019. Mr. ... Read more
education
Georgia Southern announces Fall 2018 Dean’s List
STATESBORO — Georgia Southern University recently recognized approximately 3,300 students on the Fall 2018 Dean’s List. To be ... Read more
Local News
Leila S. Case: Let’s dance to the change spring brings
Spring forward, move back sounds more like a dance step or perhaps a maneuver to prevent being crushed ... Read more
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Nancy M. Young: March 9, 2019
Ellaville Methodist Church honors couple with baby shower On Sunday, Feb. 24, Ellaville United Methodist Church honored John ... Read more
Opinion
Joni Woolf: Rick Bragg on cooking, other things
ATR readers will recognize the name of Rick Bragg, son of Alabama who rose to fame at the ... Read more
business
SCDA launches new website
AMERICUS — The Sumter County Development Authority (SCDA) recently launched a new website at www.selectsumter.com. Previously, the SCDA ... Read more
business
WoodmenLife sponsors video competition
OMAHA, Neb. — WoodmenLife is again sponsoring the “America Is …” Video Contest, which aims to get elementary ... Read more
Opinion
Pastor’s viewpoint: March 9, 2019
Several years ago, I discovered “the GreatCourses.com;” they offer college-level courses in a variety of subjects. They are ... Read more
Opinion
Keith Wishum: Flying toward home
Have you ever stood in front of an open refrigerator wasting electricity while you try to decide what ... Read more
