Opinion
Your opinion: Sept. 7, 2019
American majority v. NRA Another mass shooting. What will it take for our elected officials to take meaningful ... Read more
Author: Beth Alston - Page 6 | Americus Times-Recorder
Local News
Those who served: Sept. 7, 2019
Coxswain Clarence Allen Parker served on SC755 as a member of the Navy. He served from January 1943 ... Read more
Local News
Real estate transactions: Sept. 7, 2019
AMERICUS — The following real estate transactions were recorded recently in the Clerk of Superior Court’s Office. The ... Read more
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Area beat: Sept. 7, 2019
Americus Fire & Emergency Services (Aug. 29-Sept. 5) • Firefighters responded to 27 calls for medical assistance. • ... Read more
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Town crier: Sept. 7, 2019
AMERICUS Date Change: The Sumter County Board of Elections meets at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 10 in the Elections ... Read more
clubs/organizations
Ellaville’s Miranda Thompson wins Miss U.S. National Forestry Queen
TIFTON — On Aug. 31, Miranda Leanna Thompson of Ellaville was crowned the U.S. National Forestry Queen at ... Read more
education
National POW/MIA Recognition Day is Sept. 20
ANDERSONVILLE — National Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) Recognition Day is Friday, Sept. 20. In honor of ... Read more
clubs/organizations
American Legion again plans Veterans Day events
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — The American Legion Post 558, Americus Veterans Day Parade Committee is working ... Read more
education
GSW sees surge in student retention
AMERICUS — Student retention is at an all-time high at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW). These results didn’t ... Read more
Local News
State Rep. Ed Rynders to resign
From Staff Reports ALBANY — State Rep. Ed Rynders, R-Leesburg, announced earlier this week his intention to resign ... Read more
Obituaries
Virgil (Tim) Crenshaw: Sept. 4, 2019
AMERICUS — Mr. Virgil (Tim) Crenshaw, age 57, of Americus, passed away Wednesday Sept. 4, 2019. Funeral services ... Read more
Opinion
Dick Yarbrough: Reflecting on the legacy of Sen. Johnny Isakson
I usually refrain from commenting on the topic de jour in the media. I’m not much of a ... Read more
Local news
Those who served: Sept. 4, 2019
A group of B-25s flies over Iwo Jima (Mount Suribachi) in 1945. Note how small the island is. ... Read more
Local News
Area beat: Sept. 4, 2019
Americus Fire & Emergency Services (Aug. 27-29) • Firefighters responded to seven calls for medical assistance. • Firefighters ... Read more
Lifestyles
Wiggins-Mitchell
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Leo Wiggins Jr. of Ellaville announce the engagement of their daughter, Tristian Taylor Wiggins, ... Read more
education
Hannah Greene receives UGA White Coat
ATHENS — Hannah Greene was welcomed to the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine class of 2023 ... Read more
education
SGTC announces President’s List for Summer Semester
AMERICUS — South Georgia Technical College President John Watford, Ed.D., recently announced the college’s President’s List for the ... Read more
education
Local student graduates from Troy University
TROY, Ala. — Anna Robinson of Americus graduated from Troy University during Summer Semester/Term 5 of the 2018/2019 ... Read more
Local News
Town crier: Sept. 4, 2019
AMERICUS Blood Drive: Furlow Charter School and the American Red Cross host a blood drive from ... Read more
education
Sumter Elementary welcomes Japanese visitors
The students, faculty, and staff at Sumter County Elementary School provided a warm southern welcome to the Sister ... Read more
clubs/organizations
Schley Elementary receives free school supplies
ELLAVILLE — The Schley County Family Connection Collaborative, with the help of several local donors and the Schley ... Read more
education
Sumter Fire & Rescue to host Open House Saturday
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — Just in time to welcome the new fire chief, Jerry Harmon, Sumter ... Read more
education
Nearly 400 incoming freshmen begin classes at Georgia Southwestern
AMERICUS — Just under 400 incoming freshmen have begun classes at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) in GSW’s ... Read more
business
First Friday is a Back to School Bash
AMERICUS — On Friday, Sept. 6, Americus will hold its monthly “First Friday” downtown-wide open house. This First ... Read more
Local news
Local EMA monitors Hurricane Dorian
From Staff Reports AMERICUS — After hurricane Dorian destroyed homes and businesses, and claimed at least five ... Read more
Obituaries
Annie Lou Daniel: Sept. 1, 2019
AMERICUS — Annie Lou Daniel, age 84, of Americus, died Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019, at her residence. Mrs. ... Read more
Local News
Leila Case: Steinway piano artist gives presidential performance
As I write I’m listening to the David Osborne’s newly released CD What a Wonderful World, a piano ... Read more
Opinion
Joni Woolf: Labor Day provides time for lazy breakfast or brunch
Many who labor in the world of work will be given a brief respite Monday, as the nation ... Read more
