Author: Joshua Windus Americus Times-Recorder

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Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger urges DHS to hear asylum claims of Afghan Christian refugees at risk of being returned to Taliban

Secretary of State Press Office Yesterday, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger sent a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem asking that the ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Thursday, April 24, 2025 2:53 pm

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AmeriPro Health expands Georgia footprint after inking new emergency services agreement in Sumter County

AmeriPro Health AmeriPro Health, an industry leader in emergency services, patient logistics, and technology-driven healthcare service, announced today it has been awarded a contract to ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Thursday, April 24, 2025 10:15 am

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Sumter County Middle School boys soccer closes stellar season

Sumter County Middle School The Sumter County Middle School (SCMS) Boys Soccer Team wrapped up an incredible season with an impressive 10-2-1 overall record! Throughout ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Thursday, April 24, 2025 10:11 am

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Americus City Council discusses bill for consolidation study

Council member Nelson Brown addressed the Americus City Council during the April 17 meeting on House Bill 766. The Bill would provide for a study ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Thursday, April 24, 2025 10:03 am

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Man with gun spotted on Georgia Southwestern campus arrested at the 1400 block of South Lee Street

A shelter in place alert was issued for Georgia Southwestern on April 23 after a man was seen with a fire arm on campus. The ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Wednesday, April 23, 2025 8:20 pm

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South Georgia Technical College students enjoy “Waffles with the Watfords”

South Georgia Technical College South Georgia Technical College students, faculty and staff were invited to a “Waffles with the Watfords,” event to have an opportunity ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Wednesday, April 23, 2025 7:38 pm

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Phoebe Sumter Medical Center honors ICU nurses with DAISY award for exceptional care

Phoebe Sumter Medical Center Phoebe Sumter ICU nurses Kara Turner, Kimberly Barnes, Maggie Gonzalez, Shannon Gibson, Caris Ruis, Patricia Walker, Mary Swymer have been honored ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Wednesday, April 23, 2025 4:30 pm

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Georgia doctors say they are forced to delay life-saving care due to State’s abortion ban

Ossoff Press U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff today released a new report finding that Georgia doctors are being forced to wait for women to develop life-threatening ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Wednesday, April 23, 2025 10:08 am

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Law suit reform becomes law

Office of Lt. Governor Burt Jones Yesterday, Lt. Governor Burt Jones joined Governor Brian Kemp, Speaker Jon Burns and other legislative leaders at the bill ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Wednesday, April 23, 2025 7:42 am

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Citizen addressing Leslie City Council about year delay in speed limit change warned by officer for interrupting

The Leslie City Council met April 21. The Council had heard a request during the April 15, 2024 meeting from police Chief Bob Smith that ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Tuesday, April 22, 2025 8:06 pm

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Weekly Panther athletic schedule

Sumter County Schools April 23, 2025…Varsity Girls Tennis vs. Miller Grove at 1:00 pm (Home)…1st Round – GHSA AA Girls Tennis ChampionshipApril 23, 2025…Varsity Girls ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Tuesday, April 22, 2025 11:09 am

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Gov. Kemp signs historic legislation delivering tort reform

Gov. Kemp’s Communications Office Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, Speaker Jon Burns, Constitutional Officers, members of ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Monday, April 21, 2025 3:36 pm

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Sumter County School Board holds awards and hears continued concerns over fundraisers

The Sumter County School Board held Awards April 17. The Sumter County School Board honored the following exemplary students. Sumter County Primary School students Krislyn ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Monday, April 21, 2025 1:06 pm

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Living after Easter

Sometimes it’s easy for me to think about Christ’s sacrifice, though it hard to completely comprehend. I think of Christ crying out to the Father ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Sunday, April 20, 2025 11:28 pm

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Senator Reverend Warnock speaks to NPR in Warm Springs on the legacy of FDR and our nation’s unfinished work

Matt Krack press secretary On Saturday, April 12, on the 80th anniversary of the passing of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Sunday, April 20, 2025 11:20 pm

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Kiwanis holds annual golf tournament

Kiwanis’s annual golf tournament was held April 18 at the Griffen Bell golf course. The tournament is a major fundraiser for the club. Wesley Larkin ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Friday, April 18, 2025 6:29 pm

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Lauren Harris with Lauren’s Fragrance’s wins local FLEX competition and places third at state

Lauren Harris, an eleventh-grade student at Sumter County High School, won the local FLEX competition and placed third at state. FLEX stands for Foundational Leadership ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Thursday, April 17, 2025 10:55 pm

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Sumter County School Board holds recognitions and sees gradual increases in course subject pass rates

The Sumter County School Board met April 14. Students from Sumter County Primary School won first place at the Georgia Movie Academy, and were recognized ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Thursday, April 17, 2025 9:59 pm

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Low High School climate star rating discussed by Sumter County School board during April 14 meeting

Superintendent Walter Knighton presented school climate score ratings during the April 14 School Board meeting. State law requires schools to be rated on a one-to-five-star ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Thursday, April 17, 2025 3:29 pm

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Sumter County Primary School Math Bowl winners

Sumter County Primary School Excitement filled the air as first-grade students from Sumter County Primary School competed in the annual Math Bowl, showcasing their problem-solving ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Thursday, April 17, 2025 3:11 pm

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Sen. Ossoff sounds alarm on Congressional Republicans’ plan to cut food assistance for Georgians

Ossoff Press U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is sounding the alarm on Congressional Republicans’ plan to cut food assistance for millions of Georgians. This week, Sen. ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Thursday, April 17, 2025 7:52 am

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South Georgia Technical College Student Appreciation Day a big hit

South Georgia Technical College “Thank you for choosing South Georgia Technical College!” That was the sentiment expressed during the South Georgia Technical College Student Appreciation ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Wednesday, April 16, 2025 4:28 pm

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Secrets of the Earth Revealed Audio Book Release

Jacqueline Johnson Until we find truth, life is merely a tightrope walk with destiny. Without knowledge of our true identity, we live in a constant ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Wednesday, April 16, 2025 2:45 pm

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Sumter County Parks and Recreation B-12U Basketball Team Wins 2025 GRPA State Championship

One Sumter The Sumter County Parks and Recreation Department (SCPRD) has earned statewide recognition after its B-12U Basketball Team brought home the 2025 Georgia Recreation ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Wednesday, April 16, 2025 2:23 pm

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Homicide suspect Kentravious Lemond Holmes at large

Americus Police Department On April 16 at approximately 12:50 a.m. officers of the Americus Police Department were dispatched to a residence in the 100 block of ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Wednesday, April 16, 2025 12:05 pm

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Coming Soon to Americus: IceHouse Beer Garden

By Kathleen Calcutt How do you improve on a new business in Americus serving craft beer and fantastic food? Combine them with a massive 4000 ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Wednesday, April 16, 2025 8:13 am

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Results of the Knights of Columbus Charity Golf Tournament

The Knights of Columbus Charity Golf Tournament was held April 5 and saw record turnout, with twenty-three four player teams participating. The first-place team made ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Tuesday, April 15, 2025 7:35 pm

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Smithville Academy reunion scheduled May 17

Steve Short All former students, faculty and staff of Smithville Academy in Lee County are invited to participate in a schoolwide reunion in Plains on Saturday, ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Tuesday, April 15, 2025 2:09 pm

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