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Schley calendar: Jan. 2, 2016
Jan. 7 — 7 p.m. — Thomas Edwin Wall Post 191 American Legion Executive meeting Jan. 10 — ... Read more
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Rain causes flooding; Sumter dodges bullet this time
By BETH ALSTON beth.alston@americustimesrecorder.com carpenter-media.go-vip.net.americustimesrecorder.com AMERICUS — With this area of the state under a flash flood watch ... Read more
Letters to editor
Your opinions: Jan. 2, 2016
Patient gives Phoebe Sumter high marks In early December, 2015, I was suddenly awakened in the middle of ... Read more
Obituaries
Julena V. Jones: Dec. 31, 2015
AMERICUS — Julena Varnell Jones, 88, of Americus, Georgia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior ... Read more
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Eastside Baptist to host revival
AMERICUS — Eastside Baptist Church hosts a revival beginning at 11 a.m. Jan. 10, and continuing at 7 ... Read more
Obituaries
Curt Morrison: Dec. 30, 2015
VIDALIA — Mr. Curt Morrison, age 61, of Vidalia, died Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015, in the Community Hospice ... Read more
BREAKING NEWS
One dead in Valley Drive homicide
AMERICUS — A homicide investigation continues by the Americus Police Department (APD) after a domestic dispute on Valley ... Read more
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South Georgia Tech entering third year as ‘Achieving the Dream’ college
AMERICUS — South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) has begun its third year as a participant in the “Achieving ... Read more
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Flint Energies Foundation awards funds to SGTC Foundation for GED scholarships
REYNOLDS — Flint Energies and its non-profit Foundation presented the South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Foundation with a ... Read more
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Town crier: Dec. 30, 2015
Americus One for the Chipper: From 8 a.m.-noon Jan. 2, area residents will go green and drop off ... Read more
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Pet of the week
Our names are Ruby Sue and Eddie, and we are ready for y’all to come and take us ... Read more
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Sumter Schools’ music programs sing out for the holidays
AMERICUS — During this holiday season, the talents of Sumter County students can be heard throughout the area. ... Read more
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New business to make glass-blowing more accessible
By MICHAEL MURRAY michael.murray@americustimesrecorder.com carpenter-media.go-vip.net.americustimesrecorder.com AMERICUS — Anyone who has ever seen a motivational poster or logged onto ... Read more
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Sumter BOE names interim superintendent
In a called meeting Wednesday, the Sumter County Board of Education voted to hire Larry Walters as interim ... Read more
BREAKING NEWS
Flash flood warning in effect for Sumter County
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for Sumter County until 11:45 p.m. tonight, Dec. ... Read more
BREAKING NEWS
Increasing flood threat looms for this area
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch across North and Central Georgia, which includes Sumter, Schley, ... Read more
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Crisp County Power Commission continues to monitor the Flint
CORDELE — The Flint River at Montezuma gage site reached its crest at 22.56 ft. Wednesday and is ... Read more
Obituaries
Katie H. Williams: Dec. 28, 2015
AMERICUS — Funeral arrangements for Katie Harvey Williams of Sumter County, who died Monday at Magnoloa Manor Nursing ... Read more
Obituaries
Mary S. Williams: Dec. 24, 2015
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Mary Sue William, 83, of Americus, Ga., passed on Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015, in Tallahassee. ... Read more
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SGA of Americus-Sumter High School attends leadership conference
AMERICUS — God, family, country, academics, friends, Panthers! What does this mean to the Student Government Association (SGA) ... Read more
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Sumter County 4-H participates in Cotton Boll Consumer Judging
PERRY — Cotton Boll & Consumer Judging is a two-part event designed to increase 4-H’ers understanding of cotton ... Read more
engagements
Engagement: Stowe-Jennings
Mr. and Mrs. Clark Hortman III of Reynolds, and Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Stowe of Gainesville, announce the ... Read more
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Americus Sumter High School DECA
These new officers bring many new and innovative ideas for making a name for Americus Sumter High School ... Read more
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Archway Partnership celebrates Sumter participant’s graduation from UGA Public Health Leadership Academy
AMERICUS — The University of Georgia Archway Partnership is recognizing the graduation of Adrienne Davis, Sumter County Schools; ... Read more
BREAKING NEWS
Flood watch in effect through Friday evening
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for this part of the state through Friday morning. ... Read more
Columns
Keith Wishum: What are you doing here?
What are you doing here? That’s what I wonder when I see the typical nativity scene. It’s those ... Read more
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Coach talks with students
Coach Carl Willis teaches students healthy habits, the importance of friendship, respect and exercise. Shown back row, from ... Read more
Columns
Joni Woolf: Looking back, looking ahead
In October, this column featured a recipe for Smothered Rabbit that is featured in one of the more ... Read more
