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Phoebe Earns Prestigious Digital Health Most Wired Award
Phoebe Putney Health System (PPHS) has been named a College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) Digital Health Most Wired recipient. This award shows Phoebe’s ...
Joshua Windus, Author at Americus Times-Recorder
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Elf The Musical performed by the Sumter Players in The Rylander
The first showing of Elf the Musical was performed by the Sumter Players in The Rylander on December 6. A convincing, high-energy performance was made ...
by Joshua Windus, Monday, December 9, 2024 1:53 pm
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Annual memorial held for Jody Smith and Nicholas Smarr at the GSW Public Safety Building
The annual memorial service for Jody Smith and Nicholas Smarr was held at the Public Safety Building on Georgia Southwestern University on December 7. The ...
by Joshua Windus, Monday, December 9, 2024 1:42 pm
News
School Board discusses substitute teacher pay increase
The Sumter County School Board discussed substitute teacher pay during the December 3 meeting. Superintendent Walter Knighton addressed the Board, speaking of the importance of ...
by Joshua Windus, Monday, December 9, 2024 10:52 am
News
SGTC Foundation hosts special Holiday Buffet
By South Georgia Technical College The South Georgia Technical College Foundation and South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford hosted a special Holiday Buffet ...
by Joshua Windus, Saturday, December 7, 2024 7:51 pm
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Rho Sigma Omega Chapter of AKA Elects New Officers for 2025-2026
By Rho Sigma Omega Chapter The Rho Sigma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, recently elected a new slate of officers for 2025-2026. The ...
by Joshua Windus, Saturday, December 7, 2024 7:46 pm
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Americus Christmas parade held December 5
The Americus Christmas parade was held 7 pm on December 5. Onlooker Prabhu Dwaram shared his reactions. “It was amazing. It’s my first time attending ...
by Joshua Windus, Saturday, December 7, 2024 7:28 pm
Columns
Fishing for bass
Growing up, I would occasionally fish for bass in my grandfather’s pond. I admit, I was usually interested in small minnows, especially bluegill minnows, since ...
by Joshua Windus, Saturday, December 7, 2024 5:49 pm
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Therapy dog descended from Lassie visits GSW during finals
Bobby the therapy dog visited Georgia Southwestern students on December 6. Bobby is a direct descendent of the original dog that played Lassie in the ...
by Joshua Windus, Friday, December 6, 2024 3:19 pm
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Americus City Manager Diadra Powell shares plans for improved internal controls and a forensic audit
The Auditor’s Discussion and Analysis for December 31 2023 by Mauldin and Jenkins listed several recommendations for the City of Americus. These included reconciling all ...
by Joshua Windus, Thursday, December 5, 2024 9:19 pm
News
Sen. Ossoff Announces Historic Federal Investment in Georgia Semiconductor Manufacturing
Ossoff Press U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff today announced a historic Federal investment in Georgia semiconductor manufacturing. Sen. Ossoff announced that Absolics, a subsidiary of SKC, ...
by Joshua Windus, Thursday, December 5, 2024 9:21 am
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South Georgia Technical College’s Mason Stone receives Georgia Power Electrical Lineworker scholarship
By South Georgia Technical College South Georgia Technical College Electrical Lineworker student Mason Stone of Sylvester, GA, was awarded the Georgia Power Electrical Lineworker Scholarship ...
by Joshua Windus, Thursday, December 5, 2024 8:47 am
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Dr. Courtney Ross appointed dean of GSW’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences
By Georgia Southwestern State University Georgia Southwestern State University is excited to announce the appointment of Courtney Ross (’07), RN, CNL, NE-BC, as the next ...
by Joshua Windus, Thursday, December 5, 2024 8:39 am
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SGTC hosts ‘Light Up Your Future’ event
South Georgia Technical College The South Georgia Technical College 9th annual “Light Up Your Future” Drive-Thru event was a huge success again with nearly 2,000 ...
by Joshua Windus, Wednesday, December 4, 2024 4:08 pm
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Sumter County Intermediate School and Sumter County Middle School qualify for school vouchers with bottom 25 percent placement in CCRPI scores
The Sumter County School Board met on December 3. Lance Heard, with Georgia Education Worker’s Compensation, addressed the Board. “We’ve been working with Sumter County, ...
by Joshua Windus, Wednesday, December 4, 2024 3:46 pm
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Sen. Ossoff-Backed Bipartisan Bill to Upgrade Female Body Armor for Federal Law Enforcement Officers Passes U.S. Senate
Press release Washington D.C. — A bipartisan bill backed by U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff to ensure women in law enforcement have properly fitting body armor ...
by Joshua Windus, Wednesday, December 4, 2024 3:25 pm
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Boy Scout Troop 21 holds Court of Honor
Boy Scout Troop 21 held a Court of Honor on December 2. The ceremony celebrated the achievement of Scouts who earned merit badges and progressed ...
by Joshua Windus, Wednesday, December 4, 2024 11:05 am
News
Sen. Ossoff Pushing to Expand Mental Health Resources for Farmers
Press release U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is working across the aisle to expand mental health resources for Georgia farmers. Today, Sen. Ossoff is launching a ...
by Joshua Windus, Tuesday, December 3, 2024 11:05 pm
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Georgia Southwestern receives $12K grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to promote alcohol awareness
Georgia Southwestern State University Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) is proud to announce the receipt of $11,800.00 awarded by the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety ...
by Joshua Windus, Tuesday, December 3, 2024 4:17 pm
News
Eggs and Issues Part 2
Congressman Sanford Bishop, representing the second congressional district, gave the federal legislative update during the second half of the Chamber’s Eggs and Issues legislative breakfast. ...
by Joshua Windus, Tuesday, December 3, 2024 4:12 pm
News
Eggs and Issues part 1
The Chamber of Commerce’s Eggs and Issues’ Legislative Breakfast was held December 2 on the campus of South Georgia Technical College. Deacon Gerilee Nelson, President ...
by Joshua Windus, Monday, December 2, 2024 9:39 pm
Football
Sumter County football schedule
Sumter County High School press release December 2, 2024…Middle School Basketball vs. Merry Acres at 5:00 pm (G) & 6:30 pm (B) (Home) December 3, ...
by Joshua Windus, Monday, December 2, 2024 7:55 pm
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November Marriages
Jacob Alexander married Kagen Leigh Mathis on 11/23/24. Kaeden Christopher married Kelsey Loretta Mims on 11/8/24. Earnest Wayne married Micaiah Christian on 11/8/24. Kevin James ...
by Joshua Windus, Monday, December 2, 2024 3:06 pm
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Christmas tree lighting held in Plains
The lighting of the Christmas tree was held in Plains on November 30. Kim Fuller, Executive Director of The Friends of Jimmy Carter, made announcements ...
by Joshua Windus, Saturday, November 30, 2024 8:58 pm
Columns
How I try to keep a social life
I admit, my life probably isn’t very social. I’m introverted, and have often held the habit of avoiding unnecessary conversations. But awhile ago I decided ...
by Joshua Windus, Saturday, November 30, 2024 7:44 pm
News
Celebrate Gratitude: A Thanksgiving Message from Your Chamber!
As we gather around the Thanksgiving table, we at the Sumter County Chamber of Commerce want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude ...
by Joshua Windus, Thursday, November 28, 2024 10:17 pm
News
BEAD Application Opens Monday, December 2, 2024
Georgia Technical Authority The Georgia Technology Authority (GTA) is excited to announce the opening of the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program application window ...
by Joshua Windus, Thursday, November 28, 2024 10:15 pm
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Javaris Terry gives statement after resigning from position as County Marshal
After Javaris Terry’s resignation as the County Marshal, he provided an explanation as to his departure. “In April 2024, I was approached by the County ...
by Joshua Windus, Wednesday, November 27, 2024 5:17 pm
SportsPlus
How to Pick the Predators vs. Flames Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – December 10
Tuesday’s NHL slate features a contest between the Nashville Predators and the Calgary Flames at Bridgestone Arena, with…
How to Watch Top 25 Women’s College Basketball Games – Monday, December 9
Ranked teams are on Monday’s college basketball schedule for one game, the Queens (NC) Royals squaring off against…
December 9 NHL TV Schedule: TV Channel, Start Times & Live Streaming Options
The contests in a Monday NHL lineup that shouldn’t be missed include the Chicago Blackhawks squaring off against…
Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Monday, December 9
There are plenty of exciting matchups on Monday in college basketball action, including the Abilene Christian Wildcats squaring…
How to Watch SEC Women’s College Basketball Games – Monday, December 9
Only one SEC game is on Monday in college basketball action. That contest is the Queens (NC) Royals…
