Local News
Local artist making her mark in Nashville, as well as industry
By BETH ALSTON beth.alston@americustimesrecorder.com AMERICUS — Local musician, Caylee Hammack, is making her mark in the world ... Read more
Author: Beth Alston - Page 158 | Americus Times-Recorder
Local News
Area beat: Dec. 28, 2016
Americus Police Department Arrests • Dametria N. Brown, 24, of 86-A Dixon Drive, Americus is charged with misdemeanor ... Read more
Columns
Peter Funt: Precap of news certain to occur in 2017
Thanks to Donald Trump and the Chicago Cubs my outlandish predictions for 2016 were eclipsed by, of all ... Read more
Columns
Dick Yarbrough: Resolutely determined to manage 2017 expectations
The only thing more useless than socks on a pig are New Year’s resolutions. Our intentions are applaudable ... Read more
clubs/organizations
AmeriGospel Inc. marks 30 years of praise, worship
AMERICUS — This year marks AmeriGospel Inc.’s 30th anniversary as an organization that has aimed to preserve the ... 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
Obituaries
Boyce T. Rush III: Dec. 27, 2016
Boyce Tucker Rush III, age 48, of Americus, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Dec. 27, ... Read more
Obituaries
Bernice Cannon: Dec. 27, 2016
AMERICUS — Funeral arrangements for Bernice Cannon of Sumter County, who died Tuesday at her home, will be ... Read more
Obituaries
Charlie L. Boone: Dec. 21, 2016
PLAINFIELD, N.J. — Funeral arrangements for Charlie Lee Boone of New Jersey, formerly of Sumter County, who died ... Read more
Obituaries
Leola G. Hatcher: Dec. 22, 2016
CORDELE — Mrs. Leola “Lola” Grant Hatcher, age 85, passed away on Thursday evening, Dec. 22, 2016, at ... Read more
Obituaries
Jesse J. Jackson: Dec. 25, 2016
PERRY — Jesse James Jackson, age 91, died Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016, at Heart of Georgia Hospice in ... Read more
education
Ashley Saint graduates from Georgia College
MILLEDGEVILLE — Ashley Saint from Americus graduated from Georgia College at the December 2016 commencement ceremony. Georgia College, ... Read more
education
Local/area students named to Georgia College Dean’s List
MILLEDGEVILLE — The following students completed courses with exemplary marks and made the Dean’s List for the 2016 ... Read more
education
Local students named to President’s List at Georgia College
MILLEDGEVILLE — The following local students completed courses with exemplary marks and made the 2016 fall President’s List ... Read more
Columns
‘Twas the day before Christmas and it’s stirring at our house
Our house is not exactly like what Clement Clark Moore describes in his poem, “A Visit from St. ... Read more
Columns
Nancy M. Young: Dec. 24, 2016
McCorkles have exciting three weeks Dwight and Mary Ellen McCorkle left on Nov. 18, for Orlando, Florida, to ... Read more
Local News
Area beat: Dec. 24, 2016
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Arrests • Gedonna G. Carey, 49, of Covington is charged with misdemeanor deposit account ... Read more
Columns
James F. Burns: A Christmas of magic and variety
The magic of Christmas comes in many shapes and forms. I remember the shiny gloss of a purple-and-white ... Read more
Local News
Your take: Dec. 24, 2016
An aerial shot of the roundabout which is under construction at South Georgia Tech Parkway and Ga. Highway ... Read more
Editorials
Our opinion: Be still and quiet and open
As we enter Christmas Eve, there is a hushed stillness over our community. While we certainly intend to ... Read more
Local News
Shop with a cop
AMERICUS — The Americus Police Department shopped for Christmas with 20 local children who are in foster care. ... Read more
Local News
‘And in the city of David … ‘
Luke 2:1-40 New International Version (NIV) The Birth of Jesus 2 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a ... Read more
Local News
Local man killed in wreck
AMERICUS — A one-vehicle traffic accident in rural Sumter County Wednesday resulted in the death of a local ... Read more
Columns
Joni Woolf: Easy steak dinners for Christmas Eve: pick one
A big Christmas Eve dinner is the tradition for some families — baked ham, or turkey, perhaps even ... Read more
Local News
Put safety 1st during holidays travel period
ATLANTA — The Georgia State Patrol is making final preparations for the Christmas and New Year’s holiday travel ... Read more
Obituaries
Charles D. Warren: Dec. 21, 2016
AMERICUS — Mr. Charles Douglas Warren, age 74, of 104 Sylvan Ridge Road, Americus, Ga., passed away on ... Read more
education
Your take: Dec. 21, 2016
Southland Academy first graders proudly shared their love for law enforcement officers with a signed card and a ... Read more
Local News
Area beat: Dec. 21, 2016
Americus Fire & Emergency Services • Firefighters responded to 28 calls for medical assistance. • Firefighters responded to ... Read more
