community
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 ...
Nichole Buchanan, Author at Americus Times-Recorder
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.” ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
by Nichole Buchanan, Wednesday, August 24, 2022 12:23 pm
News Main
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 ...
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% ...
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 – ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
by Nichole Buchanan, Wednesday, June 22, 2022 8:17 am
News Main
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 ...
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. ...
