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Sumter County welcomes another industry to the community
On August 30, 2022, on Brady Road, GMM Pfaudler JDS officially cut the ribbon on their manufacturing industry. ... Read more
Author: TRACY K. HALL - Page 5 | Americus Times-Recorder
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Jan Lee Mize: August 27, 2022
Jan Lee Mize, 84, of Johns Creek passed peacefully on Saturday, August 27, 2022. Jan was born in ... Read more
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Larry Leon Underwood: August 27, 2022
Mr. Larry Leon Underwood age 77, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in ... Read more
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Wardlow Augustus “Gus” Johnson, Jr. : August 28, 2022
Wardlow Augustus “Gus” Johnson, Jr., 92, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 20022. A memorial ... Read more
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Bert Lewis Beisel: August 27, 2022
On Saturday, August 27, 2022, Bert Lewis Beisel peacefully passed away in her beloved hometown of Americus, Georgia. ... Read more
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Eric Finch Recognized for His Service to the Boys and Girls Club
By: Tracy K. Hall Tim Wofford, Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Albany which oversees ... Read more
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The Eternal Flame
By: Tracy K. Hall Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines “eternal flame” as “a small fire that is kept burning as ... Read more
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Kimberly Lynn Avant
Kimberly Lynn Avant was born August 5th, 1971 in Americus, Georgia to Bobby and Jeanette (née Shelton) Avant. ... Read more
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Mary Evelyn Glaze Cochran of Americus: August 21, 2022
Mrs. Mary Evelyn Glaze Cochran, age 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at Corinth Road ... Read more
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Olive Belle Fussell Powell: August 17, 2022
Olive Belle Fussell Powell, 93, of Parrott, Georgia, passed away in Gainesville, Georgia on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 ... Read more
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Ruthie Oliver: August 18, 2022
Mrs. Ruthie Oliver, age 80, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at Summerhill Nursing Home in Perry. ... Read more
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John Benson Dorsey III: August 17, 2022
Mr. John Benson Dorsey III, age 70, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at Pruitt Health Care in ... Read more
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A culture changing celebration with a cut of a ribbon
By Tracy K. Hall Thursday, July 28, 2022, was a day a long time in the making. Sumter ... Read more
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SUMTER COUNTY RESIDENT WINS DISTINGUISHED AWARD FOR YOUTH INFLUENCE
(TUCKER, Ga., August 12, 2022) — Dr. Crystal R. Perry of Sumter County was recently awarded the William ... Read more
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Robert Shaw Fletcher: August 11, 2022
Robert Shaw Fletcher Born on August 2, 1934 in Butts County Georgia and passed on August 11, 2022 ... Read more
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Sumter County Taxpayers Will See a Drop in Their Educational Tax Dollars
The Sumter County Board of Education (BOE) held their regular meeting on Thursday, August 11, 2022. During the ... Read more
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Franklin Howard Hardin: August 9, 2022
Mr. Franklin Howard Hardin age 86 of Americus, passed away Tuesday, August 09, 2022, at Perfect Care. A ... Read more
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Walter George Ivey: August 9, 2022
Mr. Walter George Ivey, age 95, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. Mr. Ivey was born in ... Read more
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Nena Kate Perry: July 29, 2022
Miss Nena Kate Perry, age 95, of Americus, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022 at Magnolia Manor ... Read more
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Elizabeth Bearden: August 3, 2022
Mrs. Elizabeth Bearden, age 96, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at her home in Dawsonville, GA. ... Read more
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Gov. Kemp Extends Temporary Suspension of Gas Tax and Supply Chain State of Emergency
Atlanta, GA – Today, Governor Brian P. Kemp signed two executive orders to alleviate the financial burden placed on ... Read more
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Oscar Lawrence “Larry” Comer, II: July 28, 2022
Oscar Lawrence “Larry” Comer II, a Sumter County native, passed away on July 28, 2022 after a brief ... Read more
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Donna Leigh Drake Richardson: July 24, 2022
Mrs. Donna Leigh Drake Richardson, age 59, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at Southeast Health Medical ... Read more
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William Donald “Donnie” Smith: July 20, 2022
Mr. William Donald “Donnie” Smith, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Pruitt Health Palmyra ... Read more
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Page Bailey: July 29, 2022
Page Bailey, age 37, of Americus, passed away Friday, July 29, 2022 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus. ... Read more
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Nell Welch Purvis: July 29, 2022
Mrs. Nell Welch Purvis, age 79, passed away on July 29, 2022, at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center. Nell ... Read more
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Mayor and City Council of Americus approve going forward with changing the public comment rules
The Mayor and City Council of Americus met for their regular meeting on Thursday, July 29, 2022. This ... Read more
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Dr. Tanzy Easom returns home to practice her passion
Tanzy Easom is returning back home to Americus to join forces with Kyler Crawford and Angie Miller in ... Read more
