Local News
Town crier: Feb. 2, 2019
Americus Flea Market: American Legion John D. Mathis Post 2 Inc. holds a Flea Market from 7:30 a.m.-5 ... Read more
Author: Beth Alston - Page 42 | Americus Times-Recorder
clubs/organizations
Sumter Middle School benefits from FFA
By Preslee Owen AMERICUS — “I believe in the future of agriculture, with a faith born not of ... Read more
education
GSW to honor Carter legacy with new leadership program
From Staff Reports AMERICUS — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) plans to honor the legacy of GSW alumnus ... Read more
Local News
Don’t drink, drive on Super Bowl Sunday
ATLANTA — Georgia law enforcement and the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety remind everyone there is nothing super ... Read more
Obituaries
Avis Jewel Evans Parrish: Jan. 30, 2019
AMERICUS — Avis Jewel Evans Parrish, 71, of Americus died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, at her home. She ... Read more
education
Area students named to Kennesaw State’s Fall 2018 Dean’s List
KENNESAW — Kennesaw State University congratulates the more than 6,000 students named to the Fall 2018 Dean’s List. ... Read more
education
Local student makes Dean’s List at Shorter University
ROME, Ga. — Shorter University has announced students named to the Dean’s List during the fall semester of ... Read more
education
Southland Academy’s 2019 Senior Class Favorites revealed
AMERICUS — Southland Academy has announced its 2019 Senior Class Favorites. Most Likely to Succeed — Priyal Patel, ... Read more
clubs/organizations
Americus-Sumter Tourism holds Winter Retreat
Americus-Sumter County Tourism held its daylong Winter Retreat Tuesday at Americus Holiness Deliverance Church. The theme was ‘Team ... Read more
Opinion
Dick Yarbrough: An opportunity to repay my alma mater and my mentor
I owe the University of Georgia more than I can ever repay the institution. In my obituary, if ... Read more
education
Your take: Jan. 30, 2019
Karate Math is an initiative to have all students at Sumter County Intermediate School know their multiplication facts. ... Read more
Local News
Area beat: Jan. 30, 2019
Americus Fire & Emergency Services (Jan. 25-28) • Firefighters responded to 19 calls for medical assistance. • Firefighters ... Read more
Local News
Town crier: Jan. 30, 2019
Americus Farmers’ Meeting: Sumter County farmers and agri-businesses are invited to attend a crops disease meeting at 6 ... Read more
Local News
Americus Garden Inn B&B earns 2019 World Title
From Staff Reports AMERICUS — Earlier this month, TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, announced the recipients of ... Read more
education
Americus native, one of six to receive broadcasting scholarship
From Staff Reports AMERICUS — Hallie Turner, a rising junior at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW), was one ... Read more
Local News
Parents arrested for not sending children to school
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — When all else fails, the law is on the school system’s side. Several ... Read more
clubs/organizations
First Friday all about ‘Loving Americus’
AMERICUS — On Friday, Feb. 1, Americus will hold its monthly “First Friday” downtown-wide open house. The theme ... Read more
Obituaries
William D. Cochran Jr.: Jan. 28, 2019
COLUMBUS — William David Cochran Jr., age 67, of Buena Vista, died on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019, at ... Read more
Obituaries
Rose M. Hale: Jan. 27, 2019
ALBANY — Ms. Rose Marie Hale, age 57, of Plains, passed away Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019, at Phoebe ... Read more
Opinion
Joni Woolf: Cakes boasting a local delicacy — pecans
The pecan industry took a hit in Southwest Georgia last year. What with a tornado and a hurricane, ... Read more
Opinion
A bird’s eye view: Quest for the Quetzal
The Resplendent Quetzal may arguably be the most beautiful bird in the Western Hemisphere. Please understand that this ... Read more
Local News
Nancy McMath Young: Jan. 26, 2019
Ellaville Methodist Church board holds two special meetings On Sunday, Jan. 13, the Ellaville United Methodist Church board ... Read more
Opinion
Keith Wishum: Some days don’t seem so delightful
Sometimes, I delight. I delight in being cared for. Like that time I was nearly in tears over ... Read more
Local News
Church briefs: Jan. 26, 2019
AMERICUS New St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church The 57th Usher Anniversary is celebrated at 4 p.m. Feb. 10 ... Read more
education
Your take: Jan. 26, 2019
After learning about former President Jimmy Carter, student Jocelyn Robinson from Ashleigh Wadsworth’s second-grade class at Sumter County ... Read more
Local News
Leila Sisson Mase: A lot of jumpin’ and jivin’ going on
It was a cold and rainy night in Americus but that didn’t daunt folks from heading downtown, specifically ... Read more
Local News
Area beat: Jan. 26, 2019
Americus Fire & Emergency Services (Jan. 18-25) • Firefighters responded to 37 calls for medical assistance. • Firefighters ... Read more
Local News
Town crier: Jan. 26, 2019
Americus Farmers’ Meeting: Sumter County farmers and agri-businesses are invited to attend a crops disease meeting at 6 ... Read more
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