engagements
Engagement: Driver-Daniel
Wendy Crimmins of Leesburg and Steve Driver of Americus announce the engagement of their daughter, Macy Driver of ... Read more
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Local News
Pro-choice rally held downtown
Advocates for freedom of reproductive choice staged a demonstration at the corner of Lee and Lamar Streets Oct. ... Read more
Columns
Keith Wishum: Getting the good life by giving up
Two boys on the playground. Fists balled, teeth clenched, they circle each other. Both are afraid. They fear ... Read more
Obituaries
Annie C. London: Oct. 24, 2015
Funeral arrangements for Annie Lee Curry London of Sumter County, who died Saturday at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, ... Read more
Editorials
Our opinion: Rest well, sweet friend
The community of Andersonville, Sumter County, the state of Georgia and people from all over the country have ... Read more
Obituaries
Elizabeth J. Taylor: Oct. 24, 2015
ALBANY — Elizabeth Jean Taylor, 77, of 204 Mockingbird Drive, Americus, died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, at Phoebe ... Read more
Obituaries
Margaret A. Sheppard
ANDERSONVILLE — Mrs. Margaret A. Sheppard, age 92, known to many as “Miss Peggy,” passed away Wednesday, Oct. ... Read more
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Supporting those who support others: Rosalynn Carter Institute holds annual national summit
AMERICUS — At this time each year, the Rosalynn Carter Institute (RCI) for Caregiving at Georgia Southwestern State ... Read more
Local News
Americus Mayor swears in 2 new police officers, commends another
By BETH ALSTON beth.alston@americustimesrecorder.com carpenter-media.go-vip.net.americustimesrecorder.com AMERICUS — Americus Mayor Barry Blount had the pleasure of swearing in two ... Read more
News
Personalities clash at County meeting
By MICHAEL MURRAY michael.murray@americustimesrecorder.com carpenter-media.go-vip.net.americustimesrecorder.com AMERICUS — The Sumter County Board of Commissioners held their monthly work session ... Read more
Local News
Take extra care on Halloween
AMERICUS — Halloween is fast approaching and Saturday, Oct. 31, is the big night. With an influx of ... Read more
Local News
Parade of Trees applications available until Nov.4
AMERICUS — Residents wishing to brighten the holidays for or pay tribute to loved ones in the military ... Read more
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Mom reads at Sumter County Primary School
Jayden Snipes’ mother, Porsha Tyson, came to read to a class at Sumter County Primary School. She expressed ... Read more
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Town Crier: Oct. 24, 2016
Americus Zombie Madness: Due to circumstances beyond their control the Sumter Humane Society’s Zombie Madness, scheduled for Oct. ... Read more
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Church briefs: Oct. 24, 2015
Americus Shipp Chapel Baptist Church A gospel benefit concert for the church musician, Freddie Mann Jr. is at ... Read more
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GSW’s Orton Grissett receives OER Research Fellowship
AMERICUS — Judy Orton Grissett, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychology, recently received an Open Educational Resource (OER) Research ... Read more
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40th annual Capt. Henry Wirz Memorial Service set for Nov. 1
ANDERSONVILLE — The Capt. Henry Wirz Sesquicentennial Memorial Service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1 ... Read more
Local News
Southland Duke TIP participants
To qualify for Duke TIP, students must score in the 95th percentile and above on a recent nationally ... Read more
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Americus-Sumter High Band competes in Phenix Invitational
The Americus-Sumter High School Pride of Southwest Georgia performed at the 35th Annual Phenix Invitational Marching Festival and ... Read more
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Tyler Wells named SGTC electrical systems technology instructor
AMERICUS — Tyler Wells of Pineview has been named the electrical systems yechnology instructor for South Georgia Technical ... Read more
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Fall fun, fresh food available at GFB Certified Farm Markets
MACON — With temperatures dropping to more comfortable levels, there’s no better time to get outside. Which begs ... Read more
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Rix named SGTC Student of Excellence for September
AMERICUS — Jennifer Rix of Americus, a South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) horticulture student, was named SGTC Student ... Read more
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SGTC Student Government presents Sparky Reeves with special resolution
AMERICUS — Representatives of the South Georgia Technical College Student Government Association (SGA) presented South Georgia Technical College ... Read more
Local News
Area beat: Oct. 21, 2015
Americus Fire & Emergency Service • Firefighters responded to 20 calls for medical assistance. • Firefighters responded to ... Read more
Local News
Health inspections: Oct. 21-15
AMERICUS — The following food service inspections were conducted recently by Sumter County Environmental Health. • Roman Oven, ... Read more
Obituaries
Calvin N. Horne Jr.: Oct. 16, 2015
COBB — A service to honor and remember the life of Calvin Newell Horne Jr. of Cobb was ... Read more
Obituaries
Carl Pierce: Oct. 22, 2015
AMERICUS — Carl Pierce, 82, of Pelham passed away on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, at Phoebe Sumter Medical ... Read more
Obituaries
Betty McElroy: Oct. 22, 2015
AMERICUS — Mrs. Betty McElroy (affectionately known to many as Miss Betty or Nanny), 77, passed away at ... Read more
