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Gov. Kemp: Georgia Department of Revenue to begin issuing special, one-time tax refunds
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp and the Department of Revenue (DOR) announced May 11, 2022 that ... Read more
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Secretary of State Raffensperger hosts She Leads Virtual Workshop on developing fundraising strategies
(Atlanta) – Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is pleased to announce that She Leads will be hosting the ... Read more
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Release from City of Americus on boil water advisory
Advisory in Effect Until Further Notice Americus, May 5, 2022: The City of Americus wants all citizens to ... Read more
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Phoebe Sumter offering free mammograms in May
Americus, Ga. – During the month of May, in recognition of Mother’s Day and overall women’s health, Phoebe Sumter ... Read more
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May 24 Election information
GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION, NONPARTISAN GENERAL ELECTION AND SPECIAL ELECTION May 24, 2022 RUNOFF ELECTION June 21, 2022 VOTER ... Read more
business
Ribbon cutting at The Sweet Spot Baking Company
Americus, GA – Bringing the luxury of fresh small batch baking to the Historic District of Americus. Women’s ... Read more
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Atlanta Braves World Championship Trophy Tour to make stop in Americus July 24, 2022
ATLANTA (April 14,2022) – The Atlanta Braves have announced additional stops of the World Champions Trophy Tour Presented by ... Read more
community
Sumter County employees take health and wellness to the streets
Thursday, April 14 you may have seen some of the staff from Sumter County walking around downtown Americus. ... Read more
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Kemp signs Georgia Constitutional Carry Act into law
From The Office of Governor Brian Kemp 4/13/22: There is no doubt we live in challenging times. Across ... Read more
Obituaries
Dr. John M. Bowen: March 21, 2022
Dr. John M. Bowen, 88, passed away peacefully at home on March 21, 2022. He was born on ... Read more
community
City of Americus Public Works Employee of the Month
William Moore was selected as the Public Works Department’s Employee of the Month for the month of February. ... Read more
Obituaries
Grace Thweatt Jarrett: March 16, 2022
Grace Thweatt Jarrett, age 83, passed away Wednesday March 16, 2022, at her home in Leslie Ga. She ... Read more
community
Groundbreaking ceremony for the Historic Americus Colored Hospital Civil Rights & Cultural Center
Wednesday March 16, 2022 a groundbreaking was held at the future location of the Historic Americus Colored Hospital ... Read more
Public records
Notice for Legislation for the Sumter County Board of Elections
Notice is given that there will be introduced at the 2022 regular session of the general assembly of ... Read more
Public records
Qualifying for Republican candidates May 24 local election
Anyone wishing to qualify as a Republican for County Commissioner District 2 or 4, needs to contact Darryl ... Read more
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Qualifying for Democratic Candidates May 24 election
For those interested in qualifying to run as a Democratic candidate in the May 24, 2022 local election, ... Read more
business
Tamarack Foods, a welcomed addition to Sumter County
Tamarack Foods will be located at 119 Old Andersonville Road, Americus in the former “Glover” building. The building ... Read more
Obituaries
Benjamin “Benny” James White: February 21, 2022
Benjamin (Benny) James White joined his Heavenly Father on Monday, February 21, 2022. He passed from his home ... Read more
Obituaries
Charles Robert “Charlie” Crisp: February 18, 2022
Charles Robert “Charlie” Crisp left us on Friday, February 18, 2022. He died at his home in Moultrie. Charlie was ... Read more
education
Furlow Executive Director and Vice Principal leaving prior to end of school year
From: Furlow Charter School Furlow Charter School Executive Director Dr. Lezley Anderson and Vice Principal Dr. Karen Collier ... Read more
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Sumter County trash collection day changes effective January 2022
Ameri-Green Environmental is the trash collection agency for Sumter County residents. Some may have noticed their trash was ... Read more
Obituaries
Jane Stelly Coleman: January 2, 2022
Jane Stelly Coleman, age 76, of Plains, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. ... Read more
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COVID-19 cases on the rise
Sumter County is seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases. As of 3:00pm Tuesday January 4, the Georgia Department ... Read more
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Phoebe sees major spike in COVID-19 numbers and prepares to implement tighter visitation rules
Albany, Ga. – As of Tuesday morning, these were Phoebe’s COVID-19 numbers: Total COVID-19 Patients in Phoebe Putney Memorial ... Read more
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Phoebe Sumter celebrates 10th Anniversary
Americus, Ga. – When Phoebe Sumter Medical Center opened its doors on December 16, 2011, it signified a milestone ... Read more
Columns
Fairgrounds and College: The Local Lester Maddox
By: Evan Kutzler The first time Amanda and I visited the shops in Plains was the same day ... Read more
community
ATR Salute to Veterans 2021
The Americus Times-Recorder is proud to salute your Veterans! It takes a special kind of person to put ... Read more
community
Kiwanis Pet Parade and Downtown Trick or Treating 2021
A good time was had by all downtown Thursday, October 28, 2021. Once again, Kiwanis Club and Downtown ... Read more
