Opinion
An Americus Lynching: Part 1: Facing South on Cotton Avenue
Evan A. Kutzler June 7, 2020 Evan.kutzler@gsw.edu Daniel Stallings, his wife, Maggie, and his stepson, Charles, offer a fresh look at an old tragedy. ... Read more
8 months ago by Nichole Buchanan.
Except D.C., Carter Victorious in May, “We Won All the Elections”
By: Jason Berggren Note: D. Jason Berggren is an associate professor of political science at Georgia Southwestern State University. This is the sixth article in ... Read more
8 months ago by Nichole Buchanan.
The Sumter County Oral History Project: A Past, a Present, and a Prospectus
By: Evan A. Kutzler In February 2016, while driving to an environmental history symposium sponsored by the Historic Savannah Foundation, I stopped to make a ... Read more
8 months ago by Nichole Buchanan.
The Conscript and the Freedom Fighter
By: Evan Kutzler evan.kutzler@gsw.edu On October 10, 2018, as Hurricane Michael neared shore, I drove to Andersonville National Cemetery to plan an upcoming tour. ... Read more
9 months ago by Nichole Buchanan.
Friendly advice on working from home
By: Tracy K. Hall ATR I have done it. It is hard. Working from home is a special talent reserved for a certain type of ... Read more
9 months ago by Nichole Buchanan.
Love’s Redeeming Work Is Done
By: Tracy K. Hall ATR “Christ the Lord has risen today, Alleluia! Sons of men and angels say, Alleluia! Raise your joys and triumphs high, ... Read more
10 months ago by Nichole Buchanan.
Promises Made, Promises Kept: How First Responders Are Serving Us
BY: Tracy K. Hall Life has been different for us in many ways over the past weeks. While we might be mindful of our health, ... Read more
10 months ago by Nichole Buchanan.
Tracy K. Hall for the ATR: Funerals, what to expect in a pandemic
By: Tracy K. Hall How does the Coronavirus effect funeral rituals? Greg Hancock, the Sumter County Coroner as well as the owner of Greg Hancock ... Read more
10 months ago by Nichole Buchanan.
Joni Woolf for the ATR: Living in the downtime
Last week’s food column was entitled “Cooking in the Down Time,” and we talked about simple recipes that could be constructed with what might be ... Read more
10 months ago by Nichole Buchanan.
Lost and Found on Elm Avenue
Evan Kutzler Evan.kutzler@gsw.edu Artifacts—the physical remains of the past—are everywhere. Often an object’s significance to a human story is not at first apparent. Studying ... Read more
10 months ago by Nichole Buchanan.
On Kennedy’s Home Court, Pres. Carter Scores Win in New Hampshire
By: D. Jason Berggren Note: D. Jason Berggren is an associate professor of political science at Georgia Southwestern State University. This is the third article ... Read more
11 months ago by Nichole Buchanan.
In “Vote of Confidence”, Carter Whips Kennedy in Iowa
By: D. Jason Berggren Note: D. Jason Berggren is an associate professor of political science at Georgia Southwestern State University. This is the second article ... Read more
12 months ago by Nichole Buchanan.
Play it again Sam
By: Leila Case We were in our favorite seats at the historic Rylander Theatre for last Friday night’s musical comedy, “Three Red Neck Tenors: Broadway ... Read more
1 year ago by Nichole Buchanan.
She said “Yes” to his question
By: Leila Case Americus dance teacher Hannah Ricketts, owner of Fabulous Feet Dance Studio, received the surprise of her life New Year’s Eve. Hannah and ... Read more
1 year ago by Nichole Buchanan.
Leila Case: Gatewood’s Flower Shop continues to bloom at 75
Congratulations to Gatewood’s Flower Shop on its 75th anniversary. The family-owned retail floral business has provided the citizens of Americus and beyond with efficient service ... Read more
1 year ago by Beth Alston.
Keith Wishum: Doing the small things is critical
Would you like to make more money? Would you like a higher-level job? Here’s your ticket to greater things: whatever it is, do your job ... Read more
1 year ago by Beth Alston.
Our opinion: National Newspaper Week commemorates community institution
Oct. 6-12 is National Newspaper Week. While we should all be thankful for this community newspaper, the Americus Times-Recorder, each day it is published, this ... Read more
1 year ago by Beth Alston.
Your opinion: 10-5-19
An investment Sumter can’t refuse The Americus Solar farm project in our county can represent the lion’s share of new Georgia solar farms approved this ... Read more
1 year ago by Beth Alston.
Dick Yarbrough: If you want to talk impeachment, you’d better hurry
If you are up to your gullet with all the mudslinging in Washington, you have come to the right place. I am right there with ... Read more
1 year ago by Beth Alston.
Our opinions: 10-2-19
Good news abounds locally Despite the sad news of the world, and even some here in Americus, there are bright spots in local events. Today’s ... Read more
1 year ago by Beth Alston.
Nancy Young: 9-28-19
Schley board of health holds quarterly meeting The Schley County Health Department held their quarterly meeting on Sept. 18 in the Conference Room of the ... Read more
1 year ago by Beth Alston.
Joni Woolf: Simple suppers for easy evening meals
Recently my daughter who lives up the hill brought me a nice serving of Shepherd’s Pie for dinner. It was delicious. “Give me this recipe,” ... Read more
1 year ago by Beth Alston.
Leila Case: Motown and R&B plus a Dawg win make us happy
Rylander Theatre director Heather Stanley and the Friends of the Rylander organization brought Americus and the surrounding area a taste of Broadway with an exciting ... Read more
1 year ago by Beth Alston.
Keith Wishum: How do we destroy our enemies?
On his first day of basic training, Mark Szczybo and his fellow recruits were herded off buses to the care of screaming drill sergeants. Recruits spent ... Read more
1 year ago by Beth Alston.
Dick Yarbrough: Sept. 25, 2019
A potentially great senator declines the opportunity Dear Gov. Kemp: I hope all is well with you. I first want to tell you that you ... Read more
1 year ago by Beth Alston.
Your opinion: Sept. 25, 2019
Urges ‘yes’ vote by county on solar farm My name is Mark Simmons and I am a large land owner in the eastern portion of ... Read more
1 year ago by Beth Alston.
Keith Wishum: It can happen for all of us
What a difference a few days can make. In the 1996-97 NBA season when former NBA MVP David Robinson went down with injuries, things got ... Read more
1 year ago by Beth Alston.
Nancy Young: 9-21-19
Schley County Farm Bureau wins 8th District award for membership efforts Schley County Farm Bureau has just been recognized during the Georgia Farm Bureau 8th ... Read more