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How Blake Dukes defines fatherhood and how he relies on other fathers to share their wisdom
Blake Dukes has what it takes. You want him in your circle. In fact, he is one of…
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A winner announced by Lynde Parker Chairman, Books for Sumter Children
We have a winner! Winnie the Pooh and friends (Jimmy Whaley and Hannah Ricketts Pitts) received the most…
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Topiaries offers a special touch to downtown Americus
On the Jackson Street side of the Maze, you will find a treasure. Although Kay Snipes had a…
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As gun violence rises in Americus, Judge R. Rucker Smith hands down a life sentence for armed robbery
Sumter is but one of six counties making up the Southwestern Judicial Circuit. Superior Court held their first…
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Diadra Powell named Americus City Manager
Mayor Barry Blount and the city council had a called meeting on Friday, May 28, 2021. After an…
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What Makes a Place Historic?
Evan A. Kutzler evan.kutzler@gsw.edu The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is one…
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Holding Time
If D. Mark Minick could have designed the view out of my kitchen window, I would have declined.…
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Thunder for the Wreaths convoy to travel from Hampton to Americus, Saturday, May 15
AMERICUS – On Saturday, May 15, the third annual Thunder for the Wreaths will begin at 9 a.m.…
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Richard Even Nettum: May 1, 2021
Richard Even Nettum, beloved husband, father, brother, and retired attorney passed away May 1, 2021 in Americus, Georgia.…
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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…
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Brandi Lunneborg speaks on hospital 10 year anniversary
Staff Reports 2021 marks a very important milestone for Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, the 10th anniversary of the…
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Books for Sumter Children is bringing books to life!
Staff Reports Books for Sumter Children is excited to announce our newest fundraiser BRING A BOOK TO LIFE!…
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Celebrating Ten Years of Service: Volunteer Support
By Katherine Council Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, like many rural healthcare providers, rely on the support of their…
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Jack Caldwell Carter: April 6, 2021
Jack Caldwell Carter, 82 years of age, passed away on April 6, 2021, in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Carter…
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Little altars everywhere!
I have a crown on my house. As much as I love architectural detail, I am completely stupid…
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A word from Chief Mark Scott
Last month we published an article addressing the recent increase in gang related gun violence here in Americus…
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Mayor and Americus City Council discuss services to be utilized by Sumter County Schools
The city’s voting agenda was set for March on 3.11.21. Demanding the most discussion was a lift station…
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Elizabeth Callaway Grimball: March 10, 2021
“Though she be but small, she is fierce.” William Shakespeare Elizabeth Callaway Grimball, of Greenville, SC, beloved…
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Sumter County Development Authority announces new industry
Hardee Fresh, Florida, to Break Ground on New Sumter Facility, Creates 84 Jobs Americus, GA – March 10,…
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An invitation to assist in fighting COVID-19
Nigel Poole, Director of the Sumter County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) as well as Mitch Grant, Volunteer Coordinator…
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Mildred Wellons Tyler: February 17, 2021
Mildred Wellons Tyler, 97, died after a brief illness on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at Perfect Care in…
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Area Beat Report 2/2 to 2/3/2021
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary 2/2/2021 to 2/3/2021 Foster, Keith Eugene, 56 (In Jail), 2/2/2021 3:07…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Gladys Ruth Clifton Quinnelly: January 3, 2021
By: Staff Reports Gladys Ruth Clifton Quinnelly, 92 of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully in her home on January,…
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Rev. Sue C.DeJournett: December 23, 2020
Reverend Sue C. DeJournett, wife of Dr. Ned R. DeJournett of Macon died on December 23 in Savannah,…
