Joshua Windus, Author at Americus Times-Recorder

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Sustainable Sumter shares clean-up info during First Friday

Kat Wade, a Board member of Sustainable Sumter, weathered the rain during First Friday to give out information on the City wide clean up. “On ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Monday, September 9, 2024 10:41 am

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Indivisible seeks voter registration during First Friday

The dreary weather also left voting advocates undaunted. LeAnne Smith, with Indivisible, a non-partisan organization encouraging voter registration, told why voting was important. “Because everybody ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Monday, September 9, 2024 8:55 am

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Board of Elections September 3 meeting

The Board of Elections meet in the Commissioner’s meeting room at 4:30 pm on Sept. 3. Chair Dr. Shirley Latimore spoke during chair highlights. “I ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Wednesday, September 4, 2024 9:07 am

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Georgia Southwestern students give their perspective on Americus as a college town

Several students at Georgia Southwestern gave opinions on how well Americus served as a college town. Blaine Jackson, a senior majoring in computer science, originally ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Tuesday, September 3, 2024 9:00 pm

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Locals in downtown share views on Americus

Shelby Carson, born and raised in Americus, shared her favorite thing about the City. “Definitely downtown and the history that you can see. The Windsor ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:10 pm

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August Marriages

David Eugene Tyson married Jameka Nicole Waymon 8/27/24. Gregory Sims married Ann C Lusane 8/31/24 Nelson Veltran married Margaret Ruvalcaba 8/23/24 Julie Ann Stewart married ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Tuesday, September 3, 2024 8:36 am

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Calvary Episcopal Church celebrates 160 anniversary

Calvary Episcopal Church celebrated its 160th anniversary August 28. Brick arches and wooden beams rose above a sanctuary that was crowded with congregants and visiting ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Thursday, August 29, 2024 9:33 pm

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Commissioners hear recommendation for yard sale ordinance

During the August 20 meeting of the Sumter County Board of Commissioners, Amy Adams addressed the Board during Citizen’s Comments. “I spoke at the 16 ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Tuesday, August 27, 2024 4:13 pm

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John Edgemon Jr. shows Ferret scout car

John Edgemon Jr., a retired army veteran, gave an interview sharing details about the 1966 original Ferret scout car his father, John Edgemon Sr., had ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Tuesday, August 27, 2024 4:09 pm

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Grateful Threads come to Kiwanis

Valerie Duff, a member of the Grateful Threads quilting guild, addressed the Americus Kiwanis Club on August 23 on the campus of Georgia Southwestern. “We ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Monday, August 26, 2024 3:42 pm

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City Manager holds meeting for citizen questions on August 26

City Manager Diadra Powell hosted a chat with the manager meeting in the City Council chambers on August 26. She mentioned that there were plans ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Monday, August 26, 2024 3:01 pm

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Americus City Council approves street resurfacing grant

The Americus City Council met on August 22. Council member Terrence Clemmons had selected Gloria Simpson as the honorary council member for the month of ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Monday, August 26, 2024 2:56 pm

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Author Bonita Hightower shares inspiration for her book Believe

Bonita Hightower, author of Believe, recently gave an interview about her book. She talked about how she was inspired. “I knew I needed to write ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Sunday, August 25, 2024 10:13 pm

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Representative Patty Stinson shares plans to reintroduce House Bill 1417

Representative Patty Stinson recently gave an interview on House Bill 1417, which she plans to reintroduce next year. The Bill would allow defendants to present ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Saturday, August 24, 2024 5:48 pm

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Americus City Council hears proposed millage rate increase

The Americus City Council met on August 15. Twany Edwards, finance director, gave updates. She commended the department heads, City Manager, and City Clerk for ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Thursday, August 22, 2024 2:59 pm

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Chamber CEO Amber Batchelor gives farewell at 102 annual Chamber Luncheon

A variety of representatives from business and local government gathered on the mezzanine outside Rosemary and Thyme, a few leaning against the railing as conversations ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Thursday, August 22, 2024 2:53 pm

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Shooting in Brookdale Drive

Americus Police officers were dispatched on August 21st at around 9:10 pm after reports of a shooting at the 200 block of Brookdale Drive. When ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Thursday, August 22, 2024 7:49 am

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Southland Village ribbon cutting

A ribbon cutting was held for Southland Village on August 15 on Plantation Ridge Drive. Developer Reggie Daniel talked about the subdivision, stating they had ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Wednesday, August 21, 2024 5:39 pm

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Commissioners raise millage rate

The last public hearing about the proposed millage rate increase was held before the Commissioner’s meeting on August 20. During citizens comments, Ethan Wolfe addressed ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Wednesday, August 21, 2024 2:17 pm

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Hudson House ribbon cutting

The ribbon cutting for the renovated Hudson House in Plains was held on August 17th. Milton Hudson was one of the earliest residents of Plains, ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Tuesday, August 20, 2024 4:45 pm

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Rosalynn Carter’s birthday celebrated at Maranatha on August 18

Maranatha Baptist Church commemorated Rosalynn Carter’s birthday on August 18. Kim Fuller, former President Jimmy Carter’s niece, gave the Sunday School lesson. Fuller told how ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Monday, August 19, 2024 9:28 pm

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Carter Auction held at Plains Community Center

The Friends of Jimmy Carter held an auction at the Plains Community Center on August 17. Larry Cook was the emcee. Tyrone Spearman was the ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Monday, August 19, 2024 9:18 pm

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Sumter County Commissioners discuss roof repairs

Interim County Administrator Doug Eaves presented information on bids to repair the courthouse roof during the August 13 meeting of the Sumter County Commissioners, mentioning ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Friday, August 16, 2024 2:52 pm

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Sumter County Commissioner’s update policy

Paul Johnson addressed the August 13 meeting of the Sumter County Board of Commissioners during citizens comments. He brought concerns about citizens having to go ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Friday, August 16, 2024 2:35 pm

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Sumter County Commissioners hear grant info

During the August 13 meeting of the Sumter County Board of Commissioners, Public works director Jim Littlefield brought information on a grant for improvements to ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Friday, August 16, 2024 1:50 pm

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Sumter County Board of Commissioners create position of County Marshall

The Sumter County Board of Commissioners met on August 13th. Javarise Terry came before the Board. “At this particular time, I am a regular citizen ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Wednesday, August 14, 2024 9:57 pm

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Ranger Hall of Fame inductee Howard Mullen shares plans to bring Ranger Stones to Andersonville

Ranger Howard “Mad Max” Mullen, a 2013 inductee of the Ranger Hall of Fame, addressed the City Council of Andersonville. Stones bearing names of Ranger ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Tuesday, August 13, 2024 11:40 pm

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School Board discusses milestones data

The Sumter County School Board met August 6th. Superintendent Knighton gave enrollment at 3505. Kimothy Hadley gave milestones data. For third grade English in the ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Sunday, August 11, 2024 10:45 pm

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