education
Southland kindergarteners mark 100 days
The K-4 classes at Southland Academy celebrated the 100th day of school by helping others! Each student brought ... Read more
Author: Beth Alston - Page 195 | Americus Times-Recorder
Obituaries
Frank A. Wilson IV: April 28, 2016
AMERICUS — Dr. Frank Adams Wilson IV, age 62, of 133 S. Bailey Ave., Leslie, died Thursday, April ... Read more
News
Two candidates vie for position of Probate Judge of Sumter County
By MICHAEL MURRAY michael.murray@americustimesrecorder.com americustimesrecorder.com AMERICUS — There are two candidates running for the nonpartisan position of judge ... Read more
Obituaries
Gerald R. Vaughn Jr.: April 3, 2016
OCEAN SPRING, Miss. — Gerald “Jay” Richard Vaughan Jr., age 51, passed away on April 3, 2016, at ... Read more
News
Protect against mosquito bites during and after travel
ATLANTA — The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) in collaboration with Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is ... Read more
News
Easter Seals hosts The Ragin’ Cajun Crawfish Boil
ALBANY — Come join Paula Deen and friends of Megan’s House for a Crawfish Boil with Shrimp and ... Read more
News
Arts in Rees Park
A warm spring day was perfect for the Arts in Rees Park event sponsored by the Americus Sumter ... Read more
News
Three candidates compete for Sumter Clerk of Superior Court
By MICHAEL MURRAY michael.murray@americustimesrecorder.com AMERICUS — There are three candidates running for the position of Clerk of Superior ... Read more
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State Senate District 13 seat contested in May 24 election
By MICHAEL MURRAY michael.murray@americustimesrecorder.com AMERICUS — There are two candidates running for the position of Georgia State Senator ... Read more
News
Stabbing suspect upgraded to murder
By BETH ALSTON beth.alston@americustimesrecorder.com carpenter-media.go-vip.net.americustimesrecorder.com AMERICUS — A woman charged with aggravated assault in a weekend incident was ... Read more
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Incumbent sheriff, former deputy go head to head for office
By BETH ALSTON beth.alston@americustimesrecorder.com www.americustimerecorder.com AMERICUS — The race for the office of Sumter County Sheriff has two ... Read more
community
Town crier: April 27, 2016
Americus Meeting Date Changed: The PDA board meeting has been rescheduled to 4 p.m. May 5. Spring Concert: ... Read more
News
Free Aetna dental for Georgia residents
ATLANTA — All Georgians will have the opportunity to download a free Aetna Dental Access card this week. This special ... Read more
News
Man pleads guilty to assaulting Federal officers
MACON — G.F. Peterman III, Acting United States Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia, announces that Bobby ... Read more
education
SGTC 2016 EAGLE winner selected as finalist for state
AMERICUS — Amanda Farley of Americus represented South Georgia Technical College’s (SGTC) Adult Education program at the Exceptional ... Read more
News
Child abuse prevention
April is Prevent Child Abuse Awareness Month. Every child deserves a happy, healthy, and safe childhood so representatives ... Read more
education
Egg-ready
Ansleigh Parks’ class at Sumter County Early Learning Center were ready for thekindergarten egg hunt. They dressed in ... Read more
education
Manipulatives
Becky Wishum’s and Vivian Davis’ kindergarten students at Sumter County Early Learning Center look at pictures and use ... Read more
News
Charles Clarke is Conservationist of Year for Sumter
DAWSON — The Lower Chattahoochee River Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors and its local sponsors ... Read more
Obituaries
Geneva C. Smith: April 25, 2016
AMERICUS — Funeral arrangements for Geneva Childs Smith of Sumter County, who died Monday at her home, will ... Read more
Columns
Mitzi Parker: Beware of poisons in your home
Most of us like to think our homes are safe. In reality, your home is filled with many ... Read more
education
Schley Elementary students recognized
ELLAVILLE — On March 17, over 200 visitors came to Schley County Elementary School (SCE) to see students ... Read more
Columns
Nancy M. Young: April 23, 2016
Schley County Health Department announces National Immunization Week The Schley County Health Department announces that this week is ... Read more
Columns
Pastor’s viewpoint: April 23, 2106
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University asked themselves why the 45 million people on diets, and the 21 million ... Read more
Columns
Keith Wishum: Something to think about
Infectious. Her four-year-old giggle ricocheted off the walls and rolled on the floor. It crawled inside my soul ... Read more
News
Church briefs: April 23, 2016
Americus New Jerusalem Baptist Church The church’s 129th anniversary is celebrated at 2:30 p.m. May 1 with Pastor ... Read more
Obituaries
John L. Goodrum: April 24, 2016
AMERICUS, Ga. — Mr. John L. Goodrum, age 90, of 104 Southland Ridge Drive, Americus, Ga., died Sunday, ... Read more
Obituaries
John H. McElroy: April 24, 2016
PLAINS, Ga. — Mr. John Henry McElroy, “Papa” to many, age 82, of 221 Walter St., Plains Ga., ... Read more
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