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Small Business Administration implements Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses
From The Paycheck Protection Program provides small businesses with funds to pay up to 8 weeks of payroll costs including benefits. Funds can also ... Read more
2 months ago by Nichole Buchanan.
Local Business Operating Hours/Services Update
In an effort to help our local businesses during this trying time, the Americus Times-Recorder is publishing this list of businesses in our area who ... Read more
2 months ago by Nichole Buchanan.
Applications for Small Business Emergency Loans now open
From the office of Governor Brian P. Kemp – Atlanta – Governor Kemp announced that Georgia has received an official statewide disaster declaration from the ... Read more
2 months ago by Nichole Buchanan.
Century 21 Americus Realty, Inc. wins awards
Ronnie Greer, Broker announced the 2019 year end award winners for Century 21 Americus Realty, Inc. recently held at the Georgia State Annual Awards Ceremony ... Read more
2 months ago by Nichole Buchanan.
Fuller Center for Housing’s “Theology of the Hammer” Comes to Their Own Front Door
By: Tracy K. Hall “We are in Americus. Millard loved Americus and would not leave it. We intend to stay in Americus, it’s our home. ... Read more
3 months ago by Nichole Buchanan.
Imported from Americus!
A boat builder in the City of Americus is now in the Export business. After three years of talks, The Republic of Korea has a ... Read more
3 months ago by Nichole Buchanan.
Citizens Bank of Americus announces officer promotions
Citizens Bank of Americus is proud to announce the promotion of two of their employees, Vonda Rushing and Ida Woolums. Rick Whaley, President/CEO of Citizens ... Read more
3 months ago by Nichole Buchanan.
Peacock Towing Inc. earns Trust Award
Americus – Martin Peacock from Peacock Towing Inc of Americus, GA received the American Towman Trust Award in Atlantic City on December 6th, 2019 at ... Read more
4 months ago by Nichole Buchanan.
Phoebe Sumter to Hold Annual Community Heart Walk Feb. 8
Americus, Ga. – Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. With small lifestyle changes and staying ... Read more
4 months ago by Nichole Buchanan.
WoodmenLife representative, Misty Meadows receives award
WoodmenLife Local Representative Misty D. Meadows receiving the award for 2019 Representative Fraternalist of The Year, awarded by WoodmenLife President/CEO Pat Dees. This award is ... Read more
4 months ago by Nichole Buchanan.
Citizens Bank premier sponsor of 2019 Cowpoke Carnival
Citizens Bank of Americus is the premier sponsor for this year’s Cowpoke Carnival, hosted by the Junior Service League of Americus. From left are Linda ... Read more
8 months ago by Beth Alston.
First Friday Americus hosts Flashback Friday theme
AMERICUS — On Friday, Oct. 4, Americus will hold its monthly “First Friday” downtown-wide open house. The theme for this First Friday is Flashback Friday! ... Read more
8 months ago by Beth Alston.
Smoothie King to open in Americus
AMERICUS — Kevin Butler, president of D&DSK, a long-time Smoothie King franchisee, has announced that he’ll be opening the latest Smoothie King in Americus. “We’re ... Read more
8 months ago by Beth Alston.
Taste of Sumter is Thursday
From Staff Reports AMERICUS — On Thursday, Sept. 26, Sumter County will host the 31st Taste of Sumter on Jackson Street in downtown Americus. ... Read more
8 months ago by Beth Alston.
Phoebe Sumter’s men’s health fair draws crowd
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — About 100 people took advantage of Phoebe Sumter Medical Center’s annual Men’s Health Fair held Saturday at the Student Success ... Read more
8 months ago by Beth Alston.
Men’s Health Fair is Saturday
AMERICUS — Phoebe Sumter Medical Center hold its annual Men’s Health Fair from 7:30-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Student Success Center on the ... Read more
8 months ago by Beth Alston.
GSW contributes $94 million economic impact on region
AMERICUS — Georgia Southwestern State University’s (GSW) economic impact on the region was $93.6 million in fiscal year 2018, up nearly $5 million from the ... Read more
8 months ago by Beth Alston.
USDA to provide $150 M to help rural communities affected by natural disasters
WASHINGTON — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Housing Service Administrator Bruce Lammers today announced that USDA is making $150 million in grants available through ... Read more
9 months ago by Beth Alston.
USDA resources available for farmers hurt by 2018, 2019 disasters
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has announced that agricultural producers affected by natural disasters in 2018 and 2019, including Hurricane Dorian, ... Read more
9 months ago by Beth Alston.
Hanniford named Main Street program coordinator
AMERICUS — S. Haley Hanniford has been hired as the program coordinator for the City of Americus’ Main Street Department. Haley Hanniford is a native ... Read more
9 months ago by Beth Alston.
Georgia Farm Bureau, Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield announce partnership
Governor Kemp and the Department of Insurance announced the partnership between Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield and Georgia Farm Bureau — a license granted to the ... Read more
9 months ago by Beth Alston.
PharmaCentra’s CEO appointed to The Carter Center’s Board of Councilors
Americus — PharmaCentra, LLC, Concentra Solutions, Inc. and CannabisBPO announce the appointment of their chief executive officer and founder, Daniel Berman, to The Carter Center’s ... Read more
9 months ago by Beth Alston.
‘Cruising Steady’ comes to Rylander Sept. 20
AMERICUS — The 2019-2020 Friends of the Rylander Presenter Series officially kicks off with the music of Motown and Soul. Cruising Steady is a tribute ... Read more
9 months ago by Beth Alston.
Interfor awards scholarship to local student
PRESTON — Cynthia Rueda, daughter of Interfor Preston Division employee, David Rueda, recently received an Interfor Tolleson-Wood Family Scholarship. “Interfor believes in supporting our employees, ... Read more
9 months ago by Beth Alston.
First Friday is a Back to School Bash
AMERICUS — On Friday, Sept. 6, Americus will hold its monthly “First Friday” downtown-wide open house. This First Friday is a Back to School Bash ... Read more
9 months ago by Beth Alston.
Little Brother’s Bistro: August Business of the Month
AMERICUS — The Sumter County Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Month Division, named Little Brother’s Bistro as August Business of the Month. Now a ... Read more
9 months ago by Beth Alston.
Café Campesino recognized by Governor Brian Kemp as Small Manufacturer Nominee
AMERICUS — Café Campesino in Americus was recognized recently for its nomination as one of the top 100 small manufacturing companies in Georgia for 2019. ... Read more
9 months ago by Beth Alston.
Local SERVPRO franchise receives performance award
ALBANY — SERVPRO of Albany received the CHAIRMAN’S Platinum award at SERVPRO’s recent 50th Annual Convention. The event, themed “Making History,” was held from June ... Read more