Chris Lewis, Author at Americus Times-Recorder

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SGTC faculty, staff, students honor Shirley Trice with memorial Balloon Release

   South Georgia Technical College faculty, staff, students and ARAMARK employees honored the memory of long-time SGTC Cafeteria Director Shirley Trice with a memorial balloon ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Monday, October 7, 2024 1:25 pm

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Mrs. Billie Standridge Wall

Mrs. Billie Standridge Wall, 86, of Ellaville, GA, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Taylor County Health and Rehab. A memorial service will ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Thursday, October 3, 2024 8:37 am

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Mollie Ander Glover

Mollie Ander Glover, age 33, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 30, 2024, after an extended illness. Born in Bucharest, Romania, on ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, October 2, 2024 3:43 pm

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Sumter County Faith & Blue

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by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, October 2, 2024 3:11 pm

Jimmy Carter

The State of Georgia receives a permanent replica of the Charters of Freedom at the Jimmy Carter National Historic Park

A grand celebration of freedom and patriotism took place today in celebration of Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday in Plains, Georgia, as the 63rd Charters of ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, October 2, 2024 1:31 pm

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Ms. Beverly Easterlin Stevenson

Ms. Beverly Easterlin Stevenson age 92, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at the Ivy Springs Assisted Living in Buford, GA. A graveside service will ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Thursday, September 26, 2024 7:25 pm

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Sumter County Schools closure

Sumter County Schools will be closed September 26-27, 2024 due to the latest hurricane warning. The schools will reopen on Monday, September 30, 2024. Read more

by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, September 25, 2024 4:02 pm

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School closures – Sumter and Schley Counties

Closed Thursday, September 26, 2024 All Schley County schools Furlow Charter School Southland Academy will close Thursday, 9/26 – Lower grades will dismiss at 11:45am, ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, September 25, 2024 2:58 pm

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Mr. Robert M. Murray

Mr. Robert M. Murray, age 83, of Americus, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at his home. A funeral service will be held on ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Monday, September 23, 2024 1:03 pm

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 Mr. William Carey “Billy” Deriso

Mr. William Carey “Billy” Deriso age 67, of Leslie, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Graveside services will be held ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Friday, September 20, 2024 8:21 am

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Mrs. Dianne Dillard Rowland

Mrs. Dianne Dillard Rowland, age 83, passed away on Saturday morning, September 14, 2024 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Funeral services are planned for 2:00 ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Monday, September 16, 2024 1:03 pm

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Francis Dennis Pryor, Jr.

Francis Dennis Pryor, Jr. peacefully entered the kingdom of heaven on September 1st, 2024. Born in Albany, GA on July 30th, 1929, Denny was raised ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Monday, September 16, 2024 11:13 am

education

New Scholarship established at South Georgia Technical College in memory of John and Kate Hancock

    A new South Georgia Technical College Foundation limited term endowed scholarship for students from Dodge, Wilcox, Crisp and Sumter Counties was established recently in ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Friday, September 13, 2024 11:12 am

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Lesley Carol Holloway

Lesley Carol Holloway, 43, of Ellaville, Georgia, passed away on September 7, 2024. She was born October 4, 1980 in Germany to Morrison and Linda ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Monday, September 9, 2024 10:05 am

education

SGTC Career Services provides job-shadowing opportunity to school counselor

 Demetria Norris, a counselor with the Stewart County School District and a U.S. Army veteran, recently had the opportunity to job shadow at South Georgia ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Thursday, September 5, 2024 8:55 am

Local News

Georgia Southwestern drives over $100 million economic impact to region

Georgia Southwestern State University’s (GSW) economic impact on the region was $100.8 million in fiscal year 2023, according to a new detailed report released by ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Monday, August 19, 2024 12:27 pm

Obituaries

Janet Carolyn Wood

Janet Carolyn Wood of Cobb passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024 at her residence at the age of 75. Born in Summers County, West Virginia, ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Friday, August 16, 2024 2:32 pm

Obituaries

Dannelle (Danny) Westbrook Messner

Dannelle (Danny) Westbrook Messner died peacefully at home Thursday, August 15, 2024 at the age of 97. Born in Americus to Daniel and Jewel Westbrook, ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Friday, August 16, 2024 2:24 pm

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Brenda Wells Summers

Brenda Wells Summers passed away Monday, August 12, 2024, surrounded by family at Magnolia Manor Nursing Home at the age of 81, after an extended ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, August 14, 2024 2:15 pm

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Sharon Stanley Shirah

Sharon Stanley Shirah, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and devoted French teacher passed away on August 3rd. Born on April 3, 1950 in New ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Thursday, August 8, 2024 8:32 am

Obituaries

Dr. Frank Mitchell Lowrey III

Dr. Frank Mitchell Lowrey III went to live eternally with His Lord and Savior on July 22, 2024. What is perfect joy for him at ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Thursday, July 25, 2024 9:38 am

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Shaping Lives and Building Community through Youth Theater

By Laura McConatha  On July 8-12, Sumter Players held its annual KidsWeek and TeenWeek Theatre Camp at the Rylander Theatre, with more than 60 youth ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Thursday, July 18, 2024 2:40 pm

Obituaries

Beatrice “Bea” Johnson Spann

Beatrice “Bea” Johnson Spann, age 95 of Preston, passed away and entered her forever home in heaven on Saturday, July 13, 2024 surrounded by her ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Monday, July 15, 2024 1:36 pm

Obituaries

Thomas Boyd Jackson

Thomas Boyd Jackson, age 75, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. The family will greet friends Friday, July 12th, from ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Thursday, July 11, 2024 11:00 am

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Jerry  Bradford “Brad” English

Jerry  Bradford “Brad” English, age 69 of Plains, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at Lillian G. Carter Health and Rehab in Plains, GA. A ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, July 10, 2024 3:31 pm

Local News

Welcoming GSW’s 12th president Dr. Johnston

The community is invited to attend a Welcome Reception honoring GSW’s 12th President, Dr. Michelle R. Johnston. Please join us on Tuesday, July 9 from 4:00 ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Thursday, June 27, 2024 8:39 am

Obituaries

Mary Ann Gilliam

Mary Ann Gilliam, age 89 passed away early morning of June 18, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 A.M Friday, June 21, ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Thursday, June 20, 2024 9:58 am

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by Chris Lewis, Tuesday, June 18, 2024 2:26 pm

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