Obituaries
Mr. John Walker Davidson, Sr.
Mr. John Walker Davidson, Sr. age 93 of Americus passed away Monday, April 22, 2024 at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center. Graveside funeral services will be ...
Chris Lewis, Author at Americus Times-Recorder
Obituaries
Deborah Lynn Haynes
Deborah Lynn Haynes, 69, passed away on April 21, 2024 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. She was born on May 4,1954 in Wilkesboro, NC to ...
by Chris Lewis, Monday, April 22, 2024 2:24 pm
Obituaries
Steven Bryce Driver
Steven Bryce Driver, 29, of Americus, Georgia passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024. He was born September 16, 1994 to Steve Driver of Americus, ...
by Chris Lewis, Thursday, April 4, 2024 1:19 pm
Obituaries
Dalton – Adams funeral notice
Mr. William Cedrick Dalton “Seth” age 26, his fiancé Madison Cherie’ “Cricket” Adams age 25 and their baby girl Roselyn Alma Saige Dalton age 1, ...
by Chris Lewis, Thursday, April 4, 2024 1:15 pm
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Sumter County residents graduate from South GeorgiaLEADS program
AMERICUS, GA (March 26, 2024) – Sundie Avery, Planning and Zoning Administrator and Code Compliance Specialist for the City of Dawson; Chelsea Collins, Director of ...
by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, March 27, 2024 8:46 am
education
Sumter County Board of Education retreat scheduled
The Sumter County Board of Education will hold a retreat on Monday, March 25, 2024, at 5:30 pm. The retreat will be held in the ...
by Chris Lewis, Thursday, March 21, 2024 8:21 am
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GSW President Neal Weaver takes on new presidency at university in Texas
AMERICUS, GA (March 19, 2024) – Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) President Neal Weaver, Ph.D., has been named president at Stephen F. Austin University in Texas after ...
by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, March 20, 2024 3:15 pm
Obituaries
Mr. William Bowers Bailey “Billy”
Mr. William Bowers Bailey “Billy”, age 79, of Americus, Georgia, passed away on March 6, 2024 at Perfect Care. A memorial service will be held ...
by Chris Lewis, Thursday, March 14, 2024 9:57 am
News
Lenny’s Farmers Market Awarded $500 Fresh from the Farm Grant by Southwest Georgia Farm Credit
[Americus, GA, March 7, 2024] – Lenny’s Farmers Market is excited to announce that it has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious Fresh ...
by Chris Lewis, Thursday, March 7, 2024 12:57 pm
Obituaries
Martha Joan Converse
AMERICUS, GA – Martha Joan Converse was born November 29, 1960 and died peacefully surrounded by family on February 17, 2024 in Americus, Georgia. Visitation ...
by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:02 am
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Ms. Phyllis Margaret Clark
Ms. Phyllis Margaret Clark, 88, of Americus passed away peacefully in her sleep on 2/12/24 at Perfect Care. Ms. Clark was a homemaker and avid ...
by Chris Lewis, Friday, February 16, 2024 10:32 am
News
Americus Main Street Board Retreat Sets Vision for Downtown Revitalization
Americus, February 1, 2024 – The Americus Main Street Board convened for its annual retreat Wednesday, January 31, 2024, joined by Main Street Committee Members ...
by Chris Lewis, Friday, February 2, 2024 9:12 am
Obituaries
James “Jim” Walton Shirah
James “Jim” Walton Shirah passed away at home on January 13, 2024. Jim was born on October 4, 1946 in New Orleans, Louisiana. After ...
by Chris Lewis, Monday, January 22, 2024 10:20 am
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Judith Kathleen Exley (Judy)
Judith Kathleen Exley (Judy), 82 passed away on January 19, 2024, in Americus, GA. She was born October 17, 1941, to the late Louis Henry ...
by Chris Lewis, Friday, January 19, 2024 4:28 pm
Obituaries
Mr. Keith Eric Lee
Mr. Keith Eric Lee, age 75, of Americus, passed away January 16, 2024 at Magnolia Manor. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 ...
by Chris Lewis, Friday, January 19, 2024 11:16 am
Obituaries
Darrell Theron Hobgood
Darrell Theron Hobgood, 65, passed peacefully in his sleep in his home on January 17, 2024. Darrell was born in Americus Georgia to the ...
by Chris Lewis, Friday, January 19, 2024 8:55 am
Obituaries
John Edward Terry
John Edward Terry, 76, passed away on January 18, 2024 at his home in Leslie, GA. He was born on January 4, 1948 to the ...
by Chris Lewis, Thursday, January 18, 2024 3:21 pm
education
Southland Academy’s 2024 Star student and teacher
The STAR student award is a top academic achievement award given annually to a senior class member who has the highest SAT score in one ...
by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, January 17, 2024 12:28 pm
Obituaries
Dr. Shirley J. Litwhiler
Dr. Shirley J. Litwhiler gave her adieu, passing away peacefully in Atlanta, Georgia on January 4, 2024 while holding hands with her son, David, ...
by Chris Lewis, Monday, January 15, 2024 2:00 pm
Local news
Offices for Sumter County and the City of Americus to close for holiday
Sumter County Offices and the City of Americus will be closed in observance of MLK Holiday, Monday, January 15, 2024
by Chris Lewis, Thursday, January 11, 2024 4:24 pm
Obituaries
Dr. Boris Peltsverger
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dr. Boris Peltsverger, the former Dean of Georgia Southwestern State University’s (GSW) School of Computing and ...
by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, January 10, 2024 2:31 pm
education
Seay Named SGTC Instructor of the Year
Dr. Michele Seay has been named the 2024 Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year Award winner for South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) for her work ...
by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, January 10, 2024 2:20 pm
Obituaries
Mrs. Patsy Watkins McAfee
Mrs. Patsy Watkins McAfee age 88, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Bayonet Point Hospital in Hudson, Florida. Graveside services will be ...
by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, January 10, 2024 10:06 am
education
Georgia Southwestern named #1 Best RN to BSN Program in Georgia
AMERICUS, GA (January 5, 2024) — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) was ranked the #1 Best RN to BSN Program in Georgia by RNcareers.org, a leading nursing ...
by Chris Lewis, Friday, January 5, 2024 4:26 pm
Obituaries
Mrs. Marjorie Maxwell
Mrs. Marjorie Maxwell age 93, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Perfect Care in Americus. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, ...
by Chris Lewis, Thursday, January 4, 2024 1:23 pm
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Dr. William B. Dragoin
Dr. William B. Dragoin of Americus, Georgia passed away at his home December 23, 2023. Bill, as he was known by all, was born in ...
by Chris Lewis, Thursday, January 4, 2024 1:21 pm
Obituaries
Harold James Israel Sr.
Harold James Israel Sr., 97, of Smithville died on Wednesday December 27, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be conducted ...
by Chris Lewis, Thursday, January 4, 2024 1:19 pm
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Mrs. Mary Janis Dixon Baldwin
Mrs. Mary Janis Dixon Baldwin, age 84, passed away peacefully at her residence on December 30, 2023. A service honoring her life will be held ...
