Editorials
You’re my favorite!
My parents once sent Valentine’s flowers to my office in Macon. Delighted, I opened the card to read: ... Read more
Author: TRACY K. HALL - Page 25 | Americus Times-Recorder
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Phoebe Sumter Expanding COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts
Americus, Ga. – Due to an overwhelming interest in the COVID-19 vaccine, Phoebe Sumter Medical Center is working with ... Read more
Obituaries
Thomas “Tommy” Henry Dominick: January 26, 2021
Thomas “Tommy” Henry Dominick, 74, of Plains, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Navicent Health in Macon. ... Read more
community
SAM SHORTLINE EXCURSION TRAIN ANNOUNCES 2021 SCHEDULE
Staff reports (Cordele, GA) The SAM Shortline excursion train will kick off the 2021 Season on February ... Read more
Columns
Historic Rylander Theatre is ‘Celebrating a Century’; Trust passes the gavel
By Leila Case There’s a lot to celebrate, however, because of the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions we can’t ... Read more
education
Georgia Southwestern receives $11K grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to promote alcohol awareness
Staff Reports AMERICUS, GA (January 25, 2021) — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) is proud to announce the receipt of ... Read more
education
Georgia Departments of Education, Public Health join with superintendents to discuss vaccine distribution for teachers, school staff
Staff Reports January 25, 2021 –The Georgia Department of Education and Georgia Department of Public Health are bringing ... Read more
Columns
Before the Barista: The Layers of 134 W. Lamar Street
Evan A. Kutzler In A Sand County Almanac (1948), a classic on environmental conservation, Aldo Leopold eulogized a ... Read more
Editorials
She has character! And worm holes!
Transition. I did not know what to call it, and I am not entirely sure “transition” is the ... Read more
Obituaries
Hamilton Lee Grant: January 18, 2021
Hamilton Lee Grant of Titusville Florida passed from this life January 18, 2021. Hamilton was born August 2, ... Read more
News Main
Americus Police Department and GBI investigating shooting
Americus Police Department Press Release: January 23, 2021 Homicide The Americus Police Department and the Georgia Bureau of ... Read more
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Americus Mayor and City Council recommend emergency sick pay be extended to end of March, 2021
The Mayor and City Council of Americus met for their regular meeting on Thursday, January 21, 2021. In ... Read more
BREAKING NEWS
Local attorney detained for grand jury hearing in Washington, DC.
McCall Calhoun, an Americus attorney who documented his participation on Capitol Hill on January 6, 2021during the certification ... Read more
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Americus Police Department reports lowering crime stats to FBI
The Americus Police Department reported through a press release: Each month The Americus Police Department reports crime statistics ... Read more
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Phoebe Tops 10,000 COVID-19 Vaccinations
Albany, Ga. – Phoebe will reach a milestone in its COVID-19 vaccination effort Tuesday, surpassing 10,000 vaccinations. Through Monday, ... Read more
Obituaries
John W. “Coota” Lamberth: January 15, 2021
Mr. John W. “Coota” Lamberth of Cobb, Ga ended his earthly pilgrimage of 76 years on Friday, January ... Read more
Editorials
Clawfoot has a story to tell
I have not had a bath in over six years. To be clear, I have showered, just not ... Read more
BREAKING NEWS
Americus attorney, McCall Calhoun is facing charges for his actions on Capitol Hill on January 6, 2021
U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia indicate Americus attorney, William ... Read more
Local news
Americus City Council determines the action items for January meeting
Mayor and City Council of Americus held their agenda setting meeting on Thursday, January 15, 2021. Most of ... Read more
Obituaries
Eveline Jarrett Hodges: January 14, 2021
Mrs. Eveline Jarrett Hodges age 68 of Americus, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Crisp Regional Hospital. ... Read more
Obituaries
Janie Frazier Crook: January 13, 2021
Mrs. Janie Frazier Crook age 90 of Americus, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at her home. Graveside ... Read more
community
Sumter County Board of Commissioners and Board of Education have not come to agreement
The Sumter County Board of Commissioners met for their monthly work session on January 12, 2021. In closing ... Read more
education
Sumter County Board of Education votes on leadership and offers no further discussion on high school name
Sumter County Board of Education (BOE) met for their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, January 14, 2021. To ... Read more
Editorials
Truth: There is no kitten stuck up the tree
About 10 years ago, I and my two cats moved from Atlanta to Americus and promptly set up ... Read more
education
Sumter County Board of Education to discuss the name of new high school
Sumter County Board of Education (BOE) held its monthly work session on January 11, 2021. To begin the ... Read more
Editorials
When your black-eyed peas come with time travel
There is a mandate this time of year. It requires lingering in our past while also tiptoeing into ... Read more
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Wanted by Americus Police Department: Prelvis Maurice McKenzie
Released: January 5, 2021 Wanted Person The Americus Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Prelvis ... Read more
Local News
Americus Municipal Court is closed until further notice
By: Staff Reports Americus Municipal Court is closed until further notice due to citywide COVID 19 precautions. Anyone ... Read more
