Nichole Buchanan, Author at Americus Times-Recorder

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Jimmy Carter National Historical Park celebrates La Fiesta en el Parque

PLAINS, GA: The Jimmy Carter National Historical Park celebrates the spirit of Hispanic Heritage by hosting a special event, La Fiesta en el Parque on ... Read more

by Nichole Buchanan, Thursday, October 20, 2022 7:25 am

BREAKING NEWS

APD Homicide Investigation

Americus Police Department release dated October 14, 2022 On October 13, 2022, shortly after midnight, officers of the Americus Police Department responded to a residence ... Read more

by Nichole Buchanan, Friday, October 14, 2022 8:46 am

News Main

Georgia Power was all a buzz

A Georgia Power transmission team working in a substation near Americus this week (10/3) came upon a swarm of bees on the equipment. As Georgia ... Read more

by Nichole Buchanan, Wednesday, October 12, 2022 7:53 am

Lifestyles

American Pickers to film in Georgia

The American Pickers are excited to return to Georgia! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in ... Read more

by Nichole Buchanan, Wednesday, September 21, 2022 8:45 am

Obituaries

Leon Wiggins

Leon Wiggins, Jr. 72, lived in Smithville, GA most of his life, in the same house he was brought home to from his birth in ... Read more

by Nichole Buchanan, Thursday, September 15, 2022 1:13 pm

Obituaries

Harland Elbert (Bud) Cofer: September 1, 2022

Harland Elbert (Bud) Cofer, Jr. passed away peacefully on September 1, 2022. He was born in Atlanta, December 28, 1922 to Harland Elbert Cofer, Sr ... Read more

by Nichole Buchanan, Thursday, September 15, 2022 1:11 pm

community

Americus Main Street will host the 33rd Taste of Sumter next week

Staff Reports  AMERICUS, GA (September 12, 2022) – On Thursday, September 22, Georgia’s Sumter County will host the 33rd Taste of Sumter on Jackson Street ... Read more

by Nichole Buchanan, Thursday, September 15, 2022 1:06 pm

community

Sumter County Fire and Rescue pay tribute

Tracy K. Hall There is no telling of 9/11/2001 which does not include a tribute to fire fighters. Seventy-five firehouses lost at least one of ... Read more

by Nichole Buchanan, Thursday, September 15, 2022 1:04 pm

community

Sumter County High School senior Joan Tovar-Martinez receives recognition

Staff Reports Sumter County High School senior Joan Tovar-Martinez was recently named a national finalist for the Future Farmers of America’s “Grain Production Proficiency Award.” ... Read more

by Nichole Buchanan, Thursday, September 15, 2022 12:59 pm

community

Phoebe Putney Health System Names New CEO at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center

Staff Reports Americus, Ga. – Carlyle Walton has been named the new Chief Executive Officer at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Walton will officially take on the ... Read more

by Nichole Buchanan, Thursday, September 15, 2022 12:54 pm

community

Southwest Trophy & Gifts finds a home in Plains

Staff Reports After several decades of being located in Americus, Southwest Trophy & Gifts made the move to nearby Plains. Opening on August 1, in ... Read more

by Nichole Buchanan, Tuesday, September 13, 2022 3:42 pm

community

National POW/MIA Recognition Day to be held on September 16th

Staff Reports National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed annually in September around a central theme to show commitment to full accountability to the families of ... Read more

by Nichole Buchanan, Tuesday, September 13, 2022 3:39 pm

community

Daniel Martin joins the Americus Times Recorder team

Tracy K. Hall Daniel Martin has come home. Enjoying all the offerings of Lake Blackshear growing up, Daniel has found his feet back on the ... Read more

by Nichole Buchanan, Tuesday, September 13, 2022 3:36 pm

News

Partnership with BallotTrax Adds Confidence and Convenience to Mail Voting

Atlanta- Last week, Georgia’s Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced the start of the absentee ballot request period for the General Election in November. Today, ... Read more

by Nichole Buchanan, Wednesday, September 7, 2022 2:50 pm

community

Phoebe Eases Visitation Restrictions and Prepares to Administer New Boosters

Albany, Ga. – As of Friday morning, these were Phoebe’s COVID-19 numbers:   Total COVID-19 Patients in Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital – 24 Total COVID-19 Patients ... Read more

by Nichole Buchanan, Wednesday, September 7, 2022 2:49 pm

community

Region 8 Family Connection Welcomes New Coordinators

Staff Reports The Region 8 Family Connection Coordinators from 16 counties met at the Town House Restaurant in Buena Vista on Friday, August 19 to ... Read more

by Nichole Buchanan, Wednesday, September 7, 2022 2:48 pm

community

Harvest of Hope Newsletter – September 3rd, 2022

Staff Reports For Harvest of Hope Food Pantry, the year 2022 is moving along rapidly.  It is hard to believe that it is already September ... Read more

by Nichole Buchanan, Wednesday, September 7, 2022 2:44 pm

community

Frank Latimore joins the Rosalynn Carter Butterfly Trail Board of Directors

By Julia Snipes Frank Latimore retired in 2008 after 32 years serving the people of Sumter County as a UGA County Agent and later as ... Read more

by Nichole Buchanan, Wednesday, September 7, 2022 2:42 pm

Local news

Sam Excursion Train Wins State Award

Staff Reports SAM Shortline’s manager Chris Lockwood was among several Georgia State Park and Historic Site employees honored during their annual Managers Conference held last ... Read more

by Nichole Buchanan, Wednesday, August 24, 2022 12:23 pm

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New sculpture honors Rosalynn Carter

By STEVE SHORT PLAINS — In celebration of her 95th birthday on Thursday, former first lady Rosalynn Carter, alongside her sister Allethea Wall, flipped a ... Read more

by Nichole Buchanan, Thursday, August 18, 2022 7:26 am

News Main

Consumer alert: Allstate files substantial auto rate increase

From:  The office of John F. King; Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire Carrier Utilizes Loophole in State Law to Bypass Commissioner Approval for 25% ... Read more

by Nichole Buchanan, Tuesday, August 16, 2022 12:06 pm

education

Sumter County Schools Welcome New Assistant Principals for the 2022-2023 School Year

Superintendent Walter Knighton would like to introduce to the community the four new Assistant Principals for the Sumter County Schools. Sumter County Intermediate School – ... Read more

by Nichole Buchanan, Tuesday, July 5, 2022 3:33 pm

education

Calvin Poole named Principal of Sumter County Middle School

Sumter County School Superintendent Walter Knighton is very pleased to introduce Mr. Calvin Bernard Poole as the next Principal of SCMS. Mr. Poole is an ... Read more

by Nichole Buchanan, Tuesday, July 5, 2022 2:51 pm

community

Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Boys and Girls Club swimming pool makes a splash

Plains June 15, 2022 kids were gathered inside the gates of the Boys and Girls Club pool ready to make a splash. Just outside the ... Read more

by Nichole Buchanan, Wednesday, June 22, 2022 1:28 pm

education

Furlow Charter School Hires Elisa A. Falcó as Principal

Americus, GA – Furlow Charter School (FCS) is excited to announce Elisa A. Falcó as Principal for the 2022-2023 school year. Falcó brings with her ... Read more

by Nichole Buchanan, Wednesday, June 22, 2022 12:37 pm

News Main

Unofficial Primary Election results

June 21, 2022 was Primary Election Day.  Georgia Secretary of State’s office is reporting that  100% of the precincts have reported on all races.  The ... Read more

by Nichole Buchanan, Wednesday, June 22, 2022 8:17 am

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Plains Experiment Station worker killed in work accident

At 1:48 June 17, 2022, 911 dispatchers received a call about a non-responsive person at the Plains Experiment Station.  First responders found that the worker ... Read more

by Nichole Buchanan, Friday, June 17, 2022 3:28 pm

Obituaries

William Samuel Singletary, Sr.: May 26, 2022

William Samuel Singletary, Sr., known to many as “Sam,” of Lawtey, FL passed away peacefully surrounded by family at home on Thursday, May 26, 2022. ... Read more

by Nichole Buchanan, Friday, May 27, 2022 3:41 pm

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