community
Stand By. Look Sharp.
We really live in a neat little village. Last Thursday we welcomed a sitting president to Sumter County. Why? Because he was visiting another president ...
TRACY K. HALL, Author at Americus Times-Recorder
community
Cindy: 1 in 1.6 million
To give an informed picture, the Americus Times-Recorder (ATR) will be addressing a topic germane to every community, including ours: addiction. The following is the ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, May 4, 2021 10:30 am
Local news
Warriors wanted: the battle of addiction
The Americus-Times Recorder will fight the battle of addiction by using our strengths. In the weeks ahead, we will be shining some light on a ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Thursday, April 29, 2021 10:51 am
Local News
Hands Of Hope is more vibrant and alive than ever
By June B. Anderson It was my honor to attend the ribbon cutting and building dedication for the new Hands of Hope Pregnancy Resource Center, ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Thursday, April 29, 2021 10:40 am
community
Rise up, heart of mine! Rise up!
It is the early 80’s. It is Sunday evening. I am sitting in a pew. Maybe indigenous to all Methodists, but certainly to my little ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, April 27, 2021 3:17 pm
clubs/organizations
Smarr Smith Foundation honors the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office
The Smarr Smith Foundation (SSF) was established to honor law enforcement officers in the spirit of officers Nick Smarr and Jody Smith. To honor their ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, April 27, 2021 3:08 pm
Local News
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office arrest a former dentention officer
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office has been conducting an extensive investigation into contraband being brought into the Sumter County Jail. As a result of this ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Friday, April 23, 2021 1:39 pm
Local News
Americus City Council moves forward during April’s meeting
Mayor Blount and the city council met to vote for the April business before the city on Thursday, 4/22/21 via Zoom. The voting agenda was ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Friday, April 23, 2021 9:15 am
Obituaries
John Edward Harris, Sr. : April 17, 2021
The funeral service for John Edward Harris, Sr. of Americus will be Thursday at 11:00 AM at Staley Memorial Garden. The public walk-up visitation will ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Wednesday, April 21, 2021 10:19 am
Columns
Warrior
I am a proud Alpha Gamma Delta, initiated at the great Mercer University. Growing up I certainly learned what it meant to “love my neighbor,” ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 3:33 pm
community
Southwestern Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office Commemorates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 18–24, 2021
Americus, GA – The Southwestern Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office, in commemoration of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW), April 18–24, 2021, is raising awareness ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 9:40 am
Obituaries
Dianne Marsh Strickland: April 24, 2020, celebration of life: April 24, 2021
Dianne Marsh Strickland, 69, of Lee County, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. There will be a Celebration of ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Friday, April 16, 2021 12:56 pm
Local news
Americus Mayor and City Council determine agenda for April
The Mayor and City Council of Americus addressed 21 items and set agenda for April’s action during the agenda setting meeting on 4/15/2021. The meeting, ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Friday, April 16, 2021 12:46 pm
News
Law enforcement presence apparent in Sumter County
If you are driving about town today expect to see law enforcement in full effect. Traffic control is making an effort to insure everyone is ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Friday, April 16, 2021 11:36 am
News
Vernon Jones, former Georgia State Representative plans to announce run for governor
Atlanta, Georgia/April 15, 2021 – Vernon Jones, former Georgia State Representative will announce his decision to run for Governor of the state of Georgia. He ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Friday, April 16, 2021 10:47 am
Local news
Chief Mark Scott speaks on local opioid use
Over the past two weeks, three people have died here in Americus from apparent drug overdoses. The Gwinnett Daily Post reported Saturday that there have ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Thursday, April 15, 2021 2:10 pm
Obituaries
Jack Caldwell Carter: April 6, 2021
Jack Caldwell Carter, 82 years of age, passed away on April 6, 2021, in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Carter was born in Atlanta, Georgia to Hugh ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 12:46 pm
community
Be the goat, my friend, be the goat
My best good friend, Fred, is in love with goats. Every breath they take she wants to experience. Every sound, every fun little gait, every ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 12:19 pm
clubs/organizations
Kiwanians enjoy update from Sumter County Schools
At their regular weekly meeting on Friday, April 9, the Kiwanis Club heard the latest information from Sumter County Schools (SCS). Superintendent, Torrance Choates, Associate ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Monday, April 12, 2021 2:23 pm
community
Sumter County Board of Education votes to return to classroom for new school year and debates rental agreement
The Sumter County Board of Education (BOE) met on Thursday, April 8th and held several votes. To open the meeting Mark DiConsiglio, representing the Ombudsman ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Friday, April 9, 2021 4:39 pm
education
South Georgia Technical College announces More Online Course Offerings through Statewide eCampus Platform
Staff Reports Courses available 100 percent online, providing students more options, access, and flexibility Americus, GA—South Georgia Technical College is providing students access to more online ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Wednesday, April 7, 2021 9:39 am
Local News
Americus-Sumter names honor graduates
Americus-Sumter High School recently named forty-six honor graduates for the school year 2020-21. The honor graduates’ names are as follows: Lauryn Carter, Valedictorian Laura Fisk, Salutatorian ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Wednesday, April 7, 2021 9:35 am
News
Manswell Peterson announces candidacy for Secretary of State
Staff Reports My name is Manswell Peterson and I am announcing my candidacy for the office of Secretary of State for Georgia. I will be ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Wednesday, April 7, 2021 9:33 am
Columns
Junior Service League offers start of something new for girls
Leila Case The Girl Scout program has been in existence since the organization was founded by Juliette Gordon Low in Savannah in 1912 and has ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Wednesday, April 7, 2021 9:30 am
community
Jayson Lin Named Schley County STAR Student
Staff Reports Schley County High School’s Jayson Lin has been named the school’s 2021 STAR Student. He has selected Leslie Reese as his STAR teacher. Lin ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Wednesday, April 7, 2021 9:29 am
community
IS PROVIDENCE CANYON ANYTHING BUT A GOOD EXAMPLE OF BAD BEHAVIOR?
Part 8: The Sands of Time. Burt Carter James Hutton – Soil Scientist When James Hutton realized his farm was washing down streams, and determined ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Wednesday, April 7, 2021 9:27 am
News
AAA: DRIVING DISTRACTED IS A DANGEROUS CHOICE
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month ATLANTA, GA., (April 5, 2021) — AAA urges all drivers to pay attention and stay focus on the road during ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Wednesday, April 7, 2021 9:24 am
Local news
H and H Meats has found a home in Americus
Americus has a new neighbor in town! H and H Meats, located in the shopping center at 1610 East Forsyth Street, has opened their doors ...