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Area beat: May 4, 2016

Americus Fire & Emergency Services • Firefighters responded to 28 calls for medical assistance. • Firefighters responded to ... Read more

education

Carleen Wise is 2016 Outstanding Scholar at GSW

AMERICUS — Carleen Wise of Plains was recognized as Georgia Southwestern State University’s (GSW) Outstanding Scholar during the ... Read more

education

SGTC’s Ashley Rodgers named 2016 State GOAL winner

ATLANTA — “The BEST of the BEST,” was the way Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Commissioner Gretchen ... Read more

Obituaries

Wanzer Daniel: May 21, 2016

WARNER ROBINS — Mr. Wanzer Daniel, age 75, of 406 Peggy Ann Drive, Americus, Ga., died peacefully Saturday, ... Read more

Obituaries

Hazel R. Waller: May 23, 2016

AMERICUS — Hazel Reddick Waller, 90, of Americus, Ga., died Monday, May 23, 2016, at Phoebe Sumter Medical ... Read more

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‘Summer Cafe’ opens in Ellaville

ELLAVILLE — The New Corinth Baptist Church is excited to partner with Feeding the Valley Inc. in Columbus ... Read more

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Sumter school board to have called meeting today

The Sumter County Board of Education will hold a called meeting at 5 p.m. today, May 23,  in ... Read more

Local News

FCS administrators selected for 2016-17

From STAFF REPORTS AMERICUS — The Furlow Charter School board of directors has announced the selection of the ... Read more

Columns

Tiny Parrott emits charm and ambiance of the Old South

By Leila Case   Parrott, a picturesque and quaint small town (population 140-ish) in adjoining Terrell County reflects ... Read more

Local News

JSL Mighty Machines fundraising event gains momentum

From STAFF REPORTS AMERICUS — The Junior Service League of Americus announces plans for its spring fundraiser, Mighty ... Read more

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Renowned southern chef, author wows JSL

By LEILA CASE carpenter-media.go-vip.net.americustimesrecorder.com AMERICUS — Georgia native Virginia Willis, cookbook author and chef, has cooked her way ... Read more

Local News

Janice W. Davis to retire from SGTC

From STAFF REPORTS “A woman of many talents who always has the best interest of students at heart,” ... Read more

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Police officer from Americus saves crash victim

By LISA LAW carpenter-media.go-vip.net.americustimesrecorder.com PELHAM — It was just another night on the job for 29-year-old Sgt. Derrick ... Read more

Local News

Phoebe Sumter Names First DAISY Award Winner of 2016

From STAFF REPORTS AMERICUS – Phoebe Sumter Medical Center (PSMC) recently announced that Teresa Edwards, RN, is the ... Read more

Obituaries

Isaac T. Masters Jr.: May 9, 2016

ALBANY — Mr. Isaac “Ike” Thomas Masters Jr., age 61, of 526 Sharon Drive, Americus, Ga., died Monday, ... Read more

Obituaries

Donald R. Westbury: May 7, 2016

ANDERSONVILLE — Donald Ray Westbury, age 56, of 112 S.  Oglethorpe St., Andersonville, died Saturday, May 7, 2016, ... Read more

Obituaries

Lorene S. Twenty: May 4, 2016

EATONTON — Ms. Lorene S. Twenty, 76, of 105 Starlight Circle, Americus, Ga., transitioned to eternal rest Wednesday, ... Read more

community

Town crier: May 7, 2016

Americus Meeting Date Changed: The PDA board meeting has been rescheduled to 4 p.m. May 5. Spring Concert: ... Read more

News

Area beat: May 4, 2016

Americus Fire & Emergency Services • Firefighters responded to 28 calls for medical assistance. • Firefighters responded to ... Read more

education

SGTC’s Ashley Rodgers named 2016 State GOAL winner

ATLANTA — “The BEST of the BEST,” was the way Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Commissioner Gretchen ... Read more

News

Americus to hold First Friday event May 6

AMERICUS — On Friday, May 6, Americus will hold its monthly “First Friday” downtown-wide open house from 5-8 ... Read more

News

Old Time Farm Day is Saturday

PLAINS — Have you ever wished you could go back in time? Perhaps you’ve imagined transporting yourself back ... Read more

News

Chamber of Commerce to host Candidates Forum

AMERICUS — The Sumter County Chamber of Commerce will host a Candidates Forum at 6 p.m. May 17. ... Read more

education

Carleen Wise is 2016 Outstanding Scholar at GSW

AMERICUS — Carleen Wise of Plains was recognized as Georgia Southwestern State University’s (GSW) Outstanding Scholar during the ... Read more

Obituaries

Lorene S. Twenty: May 4, 2016

AMERICUS — Funeral arrangements for Lorene S. Twenty, who died May 4, 2016, will be announced by Bernard’s ... Read more

Obituaries

Ronald A. Alston: May 4, 2016

DAWSON — Ronald Andrew Alston, 66, died May 4, 2016, at Dawson Health & Rehabilitation. Graveside services will ... Read more

Obituaries

Bobbie L. Robinson Sr.: May 1, 2016

COBB — The Rev. Bobbie L. Robinson Sr., age 85, died Sunday, May 1, 2016, at his home ... Read more

News

Speaker appoints members of House Study Committee on BRAC

ATLANTA — Speaker of the House David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) has appointed the following members to the House ... Read more

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