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Fuller Center volunteer restoring bikes for local kids
AMERICUS — Connor Ciment likes bikes. He figures kids do, too. So he makes sure that some local ... Read more
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area beat.1-7-17
Americus Fire & Emergency Services • Firefighters responded to 18 calls for medical assistance. • Firefighters responded to ... Read more
community
Town crier: 1-7-17
AMERICUS School Board: The Sumter County Board of Education has a work session at 6 p.m. Jan. 9 ... Read more
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Helen Dill to celebrate 100th birthday today
PLAINS — A former Americus woman will be surrounded by family this weekend as she celebrates her 100th ... Read more
education
Public school president meets new Sumter County superintendent
PLAINS — Jimmy Carter came into politics through, and because of, public education. His first political position was ... Read more
education
GSW School of Nursing programs named among best by two rankings websites
AMERICUS – Georgia Southwestern State University’s (GSW) School of Nursing has been honored as a top ranking Online ... Read more
Obituaries
C.H. Carnes: Jan. 6, 2017
ANDERSONVILLE — C.H. Carnes, age 88, of 415 Johnson St., Andersonville, died at his residence Friday, Jan. 6, ... Read more
Obituaries
Oscar Merritt: Dec. 31, 2016
AMERICUS — Funeral arrangements for Oscar Merritt of Sumter County, who died Dec. 31 at his home, will ... Read more
Local News
ATR’s Christmas elf provides chance for tickets to Sumter on Ice
How it worked AMERICUS — The Americus Times-Recorder sponsored a Sumter on Ice ticket giveaway during December on ... Read more
Columns
Dick Yarbrough — To Cameron Charles Yarbrough: work hard and dream big
Dear Cameron Charles Yarbrough: Welcome to a new year. Admittedly, I am biased, but what I have seen ... Read more
Editorials
Our opinion: now, that’s impressive
Over 1,200 years of service. It’s actually 1,222 years to be exact, and that’s an impressive number. That’s ... Read more
Local News
Community event planned for slain officers’ families
By BETH ALSTON AMERICUS — Local and area residents will have the opportunity to be a part of ... Read more
Local News
One dead in assault; two in jail
By BETH ALSTON AMERICUS — New Year’s Day brought violence to one neighborhood, resulting in the death a ... Read more
clubs/organizations
Our take: Dec. 31, 2016
The Americus Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs got together for a Broom Ball game Thursday night at Sumter on ... Read more
Letters to editor
Your opinion: Dec. 31, 2016
After the dust settles When it comes to living through a tragedy, there’s no place like home. The ... Read more
education
SGTC dorm students learn how to create safer campus environment
AMERICUS — South Georgia Technical College’s (SGTC) Campus Safety officers hosted a special informational session for all dorm ... Read more
Local News
Honduran student takes leap of faith
AMERICUS —A little over two years ago, Alexandra Lopez made the trip of a lifetime, when she traveled ... Read more
Local News
Local farmer hosts dairy science students from across the Southeast
AMERICUS — Americus dairyman Adam Graft listened carefully as teams of college students give their educated opinions on ... Read more
Local News
First Friday of the new year is Friday
AMERICUS — On Friday, Jan. 6, Americus will hold its monthly “First Friday” downtown-wide open house. Festivities begin ... Read more
Obituaries
Barbara A. Reddish: Jan. 2, 2017
AMERICUS — Mrs. Barbara Ann Galloway Reddish, age 88, passed away early Monday morning, Jan. 2, 2017, at ... Read more
Obituaries
Mervin S. Fennessy: Jan. 1, 2017
PLAINS — Mrs. Mervin Shivers Fennessy, age 97, of Americus, Georgia, died peacefully in her sleep on Jan. ... Read more
Obituaries
Maudene A. Scott: Jan. 1, 2017
AMERICUS — Maudene A. Scott, age 99, of Americus, died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, at Magnolia Manor Nursing ... Read more
Obituaries
Mildred E. Farr: Dec. 30, 2016
AMERICUS — Ms. Mildred Emily Farr, age 98, of 317 Judy Lane, Americus, Ga., passed away Friday, Dec. ... Read more
Obituaries
Osby Mosley Sr.: Dec. 29, 2016
AMERICUS — Funeral arrangements for Elder Osby Mosley Sr. of Sumter County, who died Thursday, will be announced ... Read more
Local News
Officers’ families honored
Americus mayor, Barry Blount, issued a proclamation on behalf of the City of Americus, honoring slain officers, Nick ... Read more
education
Your take: Dec. 28, 2016
Students in Holli Farr’s kindergarten class at Sumter County Primary School are learning about healthy foods and where ... Read more
Local News
Armed robbery remains under investigation
AMERICUS — Officers with the Americus Police Department responded at around 8:25 p.m. Monday to O’Reilly Auto Parts ... Read more
community
Town crier: Dec. 28, 2016
AMERICUS Applications Accepted: The Advancing Sumter Community Leadership Development Program is accepting applications for its 2017 sessions. Classes ... Read more
