Chris Lewis, Author at Americus Times-Recorder

Benjamin Joseph Kennedy

Benjamin Joseph Kennedy, 91, of Americus, Georgia, passed away in the early morning hours of January 21, 2025. Born in Doyle (Buena Vista), Georgia, on ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Friday, January 24, 2025 8:56 am

Dr. Frank “Bucky” Turpin III

Dr. Frank “Bucky” Turpin III, age 78 ended a 26-year battle with heart disease on Sunday, January 19, 2025. He was at peace, surrounded by ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, January 22, 2025 3:45 pm

Michael (Mike) Wester Sutton

Michael (Mike) Wester Sutton, age 76, a devoted family man, proud Vietnam Veteran, and a man of many talents, passed away peacefully in the early ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, January 22, 2025 3:39 pm

News

City of Americus council meeting postponed

Due to weather conditions, the council meeting originally scheduled for January 23rd has been postponed to January 30th at 6:00 PM. The meeting will take ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, January 22, 2025 3:31 pm

News

Phoebe Sumter adjusts operational schedule

Since Sumter County has extended its State of Emergency until 1 p.m. Thursday, Phoebe Sumter has adjusted our operational schedule. Our outpatient services and all ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, January 22, 2025 3:28 pm

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City of Americus closure

Due to the forecasted inclement weather, the City of Americus will close all offices at noon today, January 21, 2025, to ensure the safety of our ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Tuesday, January 21, 2025 8:37 am

education

SGTC to close Tuesday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 22, 2025 due to anticipated inclement weather

South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford announced today that South Georgia Technical College will be closed Tuesday, January 21, and Wednesday, January ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Monday, January 20, 2025 10:52 am

education

Southland Academy’s school closure

We will have an early release on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Lower School will be dismissed at 11:35 and Middle/Upper School will be dismissed at 11:50. ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Monday, January 20, 2025 10:42 am

GBI investigates Aggravated Assault in Americus—One Man Wanted

At the request of the Americus Police Department, GBI agents are investigating an aggravated assault in Americus. On Monday, January 13, 2025, at about 2:00 ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, January 15, 2025 1:32 pm

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Sumter County Board of Education called meeting

The Sumter County Board of Education will hold a called meeting, on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to seek approval of a ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, January 15, 2025 1:07 pm

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Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary

January 14-15, 2025 Coleman, Randy Dauntrell (In Jail) 43 Holding for Houston County Haywood, Darren (In Jail) 16 Murder Hudson, Manchino (In Jail) 43 ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, January 15, 2025 9:47 am

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No mail delivery on Thursday, Jan. 9, for Day of Observance for President Carter

A National Day of Observance has been declared on Jan. 9 to honor the death of former President Jimmy Carter. The Postal Service will suspend ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Thursday, January 2, 2025 11:10 am

Jimmy Carter

His Name was Jimmy Carter: U.S. President from Sumter County, Ga., Passed Away in Plains

Jason Berggren Note: D. Jason Berggren is a professor of political science at Georgia Southwestern State University. His wife, Bonnie K. Levine-Berggren, assisted ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Thursday, January 2, 2025 8:28 am

Daniels arrested on several accounts

On December 28, 2024 a Deputy was patroling the Sunset Park area when the Sumter County Sheriff’s Deputy noticed a dark in coloring SUV pull ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Monday, December 30, 2024 2:35 pm

Jimmy Carter

“The Story of Jimmy Carter is the Story of the South”

“The Story of Jimmy Carter is the Story of the South” by Jason Berggren David Potter once wrote that “historians need not justify the South ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Sunday, December 29, 2024 5:42 pm

Jimmy Carter

A timeline of the life and political career of President Jimmy Carter

For more information on Jimmt Carter’s life and political career please go to https://www.americustimesrecorder.com/category/jimmy-carter/ Timeline: October 1, 1924 Jimmy Carter was born at ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Sunday, December 29, 2024 5:35 pm

BREAKING NEWS

Jimmy Carter passes away at the age of 100

Jimmy Carter passed away at his home in Plains, GA. today. Statement from the Carter Center in Atlanta, GA Jimmy Carter, 39th president of the United ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Sunday, December 29, 2024 4:57 pm

Ms. Wilma Wells Lovette

Ms. Wilma Wells Lovette, age 95 of Americus, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Thursday, December 26, 2024 8:16 am

Retired Master Sgt. Henry Earl Coleman

Retired Master Sgt. Henry Earl Coleman, a World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War veteran, age 95, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home in ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Friday, December 20, 2024 8:13 am

Jack E. Teasley

Jack E. Teasley, 86, of Andersonville, GA, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024, at Perfect Care in Americus, GA surrounded by family. Jack ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, December 11, 2024 8:51 am

BURTON L. BRIDGES

Burton L. Bridges passed away peacefully on November 29, 2024 at the age of 93 years old. He was born in Americus, Georgia, on ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, December 11, 2024 8:46 am

Joan Magrogan

Joan Magrogan, age 79, of Canton, passed away November 25, 2024. Joan loved her time teaching children to read in the Crisp County School ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, November 27, 2024 5:34 pm

James Wilder Rucker

James Wilder Rucker Smith (35) passed away Tuesday evening November 19th, 2024, at his home in Virginia Highlands, Atlanta, Georgia. He was born in Americus, ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Monday, November 25, 2024 4:18 pm

Eva Claire Rees

Eva Claire Rees, 81, of Preston, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024 surrounded by her family. She leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Friday, November 15, 2024 4:01 pm

Local News

Sumter County Sheriff’s media reports

Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary 11/08 Harvey, Eric Antwan (In Jail) 35 Failure to appear for fingerprintable charge- misdemeanor, Failure to appear for ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Friday, November 8, 2024 9:17 am

Magnolia Manor supports South Georgia Technical College Foundation’s “Bridging the Gap” TechForce 2024 Drive

by Su Ann Bird, Vice President Institutional Advancement Magnolia Manor Senior Living President and CEO Hill Fort and Senior Vice President for Communications ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Thursday, November 7, 2024 1:51 pm

2024 Georgia Farm Bureau Farm Dog announced at Sunbelt Expo

Belue, a Shetland Sheepdog, works on farm & teaches students The Sunbelt Ag Expo has honored outstanding farmers from participating Southeastern states for 34 years. ... Read more

by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, October 16, 2024 9:03 am

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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