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James Magazine names influential Georgians including Agricultural Commissioner Tyler Harper and Rep. Patty Stinson
The Hank Aaron Terrace at The Battery Atlanta’s Truist Park was the venue on the evening of May ... Read more
Author: Joshua Windus | Americus Times-Recorder
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SGTC hosts STEM Summer Bridge Camp for area high school students
Over 60 rising tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grade students as well as recent graduates from 10 different counties ... Read more
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Americus man sentenced to prison for illegally possessing firearms
An Americus, Georgia, resident who was under investigation for distributing fentanyl in the community was sentenced to federal ... Read more
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Americus resident sentenced for leading bank fraud and ID theft scheme
The final defendant and ringleader of a bank fraud and aggravated identity theft scheme involving stolen checks and ... Read more
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Wanderings
Sometimes it’s a powerline cut. Other times it’s blooms growing in a ditch. There is always something to ... Read more
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The Americus City Council hears further finance updates
The Americus City Council heard updates during the June 5 meeting regarding the financial review by Nichols Cauley. ... Read more
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City Manager contract renewal vote
In the May 22 meeting of the Americus City Council, a vote was held to amend the contract ... Read more
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Leroy Young kids’ fishing rodeo held at the Plains Visitors Center
The kids’ fishing rodeo was held June 7 at the pond outside the Plains Visitors Center. The rodeo ... Read more
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Mission report: Harvest of Hope Food Pantry
Two of life’s greatest necessities are food and love. On Tuesday 156 individuals and families received both. The ... Read more
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Nigerian Bishop visits Americus
Most Reverand Paulinus Ezeokafor, Bishop of the Awka Diocese in Anambra, Nigeria visited St. Mary’s Catholic Church in ... Read more
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Americus City Council hears updates on proposed rezoning at 502 South Lee Street
The Americus City Council heard more information concerning the proposed rezoning of the property at 502 South Lee ... Read more
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Janet’s Planet Astronaut Academy sets course for the Rylander Theatre
Mrs. Janet is headed back to Americus and bringing more new friends to share her passion for all ... Read more
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Missoula Children’s Theatre returns to Rylander for summer residency
Rylander Theatre June 16–21, 2025 at the Rylander Theatre at 310 West Lamar Street, Americus, The little red ... Read more
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Local author Barry Kinservik gives interview on his book “Decimation Force”
Author Barry Kinservik’s first novel, “Decimation Force,” takes place in a world where humanity has nearly destroyed itself, ... Read more
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Sumter Board of Elections discusses bylaw changes, consultant’s report, and inmates moving election equipment
The Sumter County Board of Elections met on June 3. County attorney Hayden Hooks stated that she had ... Read more
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Gov. Kemp announces Solicitor General, Superior Court, and State Court Appointments
Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced three appointments. Elizabeth W. Torres will serve as the Solicitor General of ... Read more
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Sen. Ossoff pressing CSX to strengthen rail safety
Ossoff Press Amid a string of recent train derailments, U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is pressing CSX to strengthen ... Read more
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Sumter May marriages
Alexander Calhoun married Laura Leigh McMichael on 5/17/2025. Joe Streeter married Hazel Lue Frederick on 5/11/2025. Naomi Amanda ... Read more
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The Americus Correspondent
Some of you have been very good at providing reasonable decent press releases, and while it gives me ... Read more
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Most Fun You’ll Have Running
The Americus Campus of the Methodist Children’s Home will host its 13th Annual Home Run 5k and 1 ... Read more
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Aldi arrives in Americus
Aldi held their grand opening 9 a.m. on May 29 at 1208 Crawford Street, the former Harvey’s location. ... Read more
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Americus City Council hears concerns of illegal street vehicles
The May 22 Americus City Council heard concerns of illegal street vehicles during citizens comments. Nathan Poole addressed ... Read more
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Furlow track team races to recognition
Coach Brittany Skiles Coleman is proud of the girls and boys Furlow track teams. “This year was the ... Read more
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Board of Commissioners approve proposal to slash family insurance coverage amid rising prices
The Sumter County Commissioners heard a presentation by John Legget, of MSI Benefits Groups, on rising insurance costs. ... Read more
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Congressman Bishop’s statement regarding threat to job corps
Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Job Corps Caucus, released the following statement ... Read more
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Smithville Academy alumni enjoy delightful reunion
Guests from Cumming to Albany and Pine Mountain to Plains and at least four states attended the Smithville ... Read more
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Magistrate Crystal Cleveland files lawsuit against Sumter County Board of Commissioners
Magistrate Crystal Cleveland filed an injunction against the Sumter County Board of Commissioners on April 27. The suit ... Read more
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GSW students provide free tax help through VITA program
Accounting students in the College of Business and Computing at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) gained hands-on experience ... Read more
