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clubs/organizations

FY20 Arts Education Program grant, guidelines

ATLANTA — Georgia Council for the Arts’ (GCA) FY20 Arts Education Program Grant guidelines are now available on ... Read more

clubs/organizations

‘Library play’ celebrates 30 years

By Beth Alston AMERICUS — For over three decades, local patrons of the Lake Blackshear Regional Library as ... Read more

Local News

GSW celebrates life of Martin Luther King Jr.

Georgia Southwestern State University hosted its 39th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation on Wednesday in the ... Read more

Local News

Clay Jones elected to chair Sumter County Board of Commissioners

BY Ken Gustafson 1st African American to hold seat in Sumter AMERICUS — Commissioner Clay Jones was elected ... Read more

Obituaries

Gladys O. Greer: Jan. 17, 2019

AMERICUS — Gladys O’Neal Greer of Americus died peacefully at home Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019. A native of ... Read more

Obituaries

William L. Greene: Jan.15, 2019

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. — Bill Greene, “Buddy,” to his family and affectionately called Mr. Bill by those who ... Read more

Obituaries

Raymond E. Phillips: Jan. 16, 2019

AMERICUS — Mr. Raymond E. “Ray” Phillips, 90, of Smithville died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, at Phoebe Sumter ... Read more

agriculture

Bill Starr: Weeds, weeds, weeds

Please allow me to introduce myself; my name is Dan D. Lion and I must be perfectly honest: ... Read more

Opinion

Joni Woolf: Breakfast breads, new and improved

Recently I received by email a recipe for Buttermilk Lemon-Apricot Scones, courtesy of the Americus Times-Recorder editor and ... Read more

Local News

‘Forever Young’ comes to Rylander Saturday

AMERICUS — Using all genres of music, from the 1950s through today, this show tells the true story ... Read more

business

The Staffing People to host series of speakers in 2019

AMERICUS — The Staffing People, a staffing agency located in Americus and Albany, is looking to make an ... Read more

BREAKING NEWS

Manhunt underway

Since around 10:Since around 10:30 a.m. today, authorities, with the help of a K9 officer, were searching for ... Read more

Opinion

Dick Yarbrough: After meeting Bill Gaither, this bucket list is complete

Sometimes in this business, it isn’t so much what you know as it is who you know. A ... Read more

clubs/organizations

Post 558 Auxiliary visits veterans’ hospital

The American Legion Post 558 Auxiliary, Americus, was busy putting gifts together for the veterans at the hospital ... Read more

Local News

Area beat: Jan. 16, 2019

Americus Police Department Arrests • D’anthony R. Chambliss, 22, of 201 Tom Hall Circle, Americus; probation violation; jailed. ... Read more

Local News

Town crier: Jan. 16, 2019

Americus Book Signing: Faye Whatley Thompson, author of the book “Precious in His Sight,” has a book signing ... Read more

Local News

DFCS issues monthly food stamp benefits early during partial federal government shutdown

ATLANTA – In an effort to ensure families receive the food they need while the federal government is ... Read more

Local News

King service is Monday

AMERICUS — The late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s life and legacy will be commemorated on Monday, Jan. ... Read more

education

SGTC nominates Jones as Volunteer of Year

AMERICUS — South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) and the South Georgia Technical College Foundation nominated Ruth S. Jones ... Read more

clubs/organizations

Red Cross issues emergency call for blood donors

AMERICUS — A donation shortfall over the winter holidays is prompting the American Red Cross to issue an ... Read more

business

Gathering to mark 10 years since Millard Fuller’s death

AMERICUS — A decade after the unexpected death of Millard Fuller, The Fuller Center for Housing will host ... Read more

Local News

NPS to keep National Cemetery open

ANDERSONVILLE — Andersonville National Historic Site announced that the National Park Service will continue to provide services to ... Read more

Local News

Leila S. Case: Camellia blossoms strut their stuff

Camellias, South Georgia’s winter gift from Mother Nature, brighten our landscape even on the dreariest of days, and ... Read more

Local News

Nancy M. Young: Jan. 12, 2019

Schley elected officials sworn into office On Dec. 27, 2018, four Schley County elected officials were sworn into ... Read more

Opinion

Keith Wishum: Something has to be done

Something had to be done. Church was getting boring and not a few members were on the way ... Read more

Local News

Church briefs: Jan. 12, 2019

AMERICUS Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church The Eastern District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church holds its Dr. Martin ... Read more

education

Your take: Jan. 12, 2019

U.S. Navy recruiter Jon Andree (right) of Centerville, speaks to a group of Americus-Sumter High School (ASHS) students ... Read more

Local News

Area beat.1-12-19

Americus Fire & Emergency Services (Dec. 23, 2018-Jan. 4, 2019) • Firefighters responded to 48 calls for medical ... Read more

SportsPlus

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