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Gov. Kemp: Georgia Department of Revenue to begin issuing special, one-time tax refunds
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp and the Department of Revenue (DOR) announced May 11, 2022 that DOR will begin issuing special, one-time tax ...
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business
Secretary of State Raffensperger hosts She Leads Virtual Workshop on developing fundraising strategies
(Atlanta) – Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is pleased to announce that She Leads will be hosting the fourth and last installment of a 4-part ...
by Nichole Buchanan, Tuesday, May 10, 2022 3:32 pm
DEVELOPING NEWS
Release from City of Americus on boil water advisory
Advisory in Effect Until Further Notice Americus, May 5, 2022: The City of Americus wants all citizens to implement a boil water advisory immediately. On ...
by Nichole Buchanan, Friday, May 6, 2022 6:24 am
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Phoebe Sumter offering free mammograms in May
Americus, Ga. – During the month of May, in recognition of Mother’s Day and overall women’s health, Phoebe Sumter will be offering 30 free mammogram screenings ...
by Nichole Buchanan, Friday, April 22, 2022 3:07 pm
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May 24 Election information
GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION, NONPARTISAN GENERAL ELECTION AND SPECIAL ELECTION May 24, 2022 RUNOFF ELECTION June 21, 2022 VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE April 25, 2022 EARLY/ADVANCED VOTING ...
by Nichole Buchanan, Thursday, April 21, 2022 8:24 am
business
Ribbon cutting at The Sweet Spot Baking Company
Americus, GA – Bringing the luxury of fresh small batch baking to the Historic District of Americus. Women’s business enterprises are one of the fastest-growing ...
by Nichole Buchanan, Wednesday, April 20, 2022 11:07 am
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Atlanta Braves World Championship Trophy Tour to make stop in Americus July 24, 2022
ATLANTA (April 14,2022) – The Atlanta Braves have announced additional stops of the World Champions Trophy Tour Presented by Truist. The tour will travel throughout Braves ...
by Nichole Buchanan, Thursday, April 14, 2022 3:02 pm
community
Sumter County employees take health and wellness to the streets
Thursday, April 14 you may have seen some of the staff from Sumter County walking around downtown Americus. There is a new initiative for Sumter ...
by Nichole Buchanan, Thursday, April 14, 2022 2:03 pm
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Kemp signs Georgia Constitutional Carry Act into law
From The Office of Governor Brian Kemp 4/13/22: There is no doubt we live in challenging times. Across the country, we are witnessing liberal states ...
by Nichole Buchanan, Wednesday, April 13, 2022 11:38 am
Obituaries
Dr. John M. Bowen: March 21, 2022
Dr. John M. Bowen, 88, passed away peacefully at home on March 21, 2022. He was born on March 23, 1933, to Loy and Marjorie ...
by Nichole Buchanan, Friday, March 25, 2022 4:01 pm
community
City of Americus Public Works Employee of the Month
William Moore was selected as the Public Works Department’s Employee of the Month for the month of February. William’s work ethic and dedication to the ...
by Nichole Buchanan, Wednesday, March 23, 2022 8:44 am
Obituaries
Grace Thweatt Jarrett: March 16, 2022
Grace Thweatt Jarrett, age 83, passed away Wednesday March 16, 2022, at her home in Leslie Ga. She is now singing in the middle of ...
by Nichole Buchanan, Friday, March 18, 2022 11:04 am
community
Groundbreaking ceremony for the Historic Americus Colored Hospital Civil Rights & Cultural Center
Wednesday March 16, 2022 a groundbreaking was held at the future location of the Historic Americus Colored Hospital Civil Rights & Cultural Center. Mrs. Juanita ...
by Nichole Buchanan, Thursday, March 17, 2022 4:20 pm
Public records
Notice for Legislation for the Sumter County Board of Elections
Notice is given that there will be introduced at the 2022 regular session of the general assembly of Georgia a bill to amend the act ...
by Nichole Buchanan, Friday, March 11, 2022 11:31 am
Public records
Qualifying for Republican candidates May 24 local election
Anyone wishing to qualify as a Republican for County Commissioner District 2 or 4, needs to contact Darryl Hawkins, Chairman Sumter County Republican Party at ...
by Nichole Buchanan, Thursday, March 3, 2022 1:25 pm
Public records
Qualifying for Democratic Candidates May 24 election
For those interested in qualifying to run as a Democratic candidate in the May 24, 2022 local election, please contact Marc Arnett at 229-815-4494. Qualifying ...
by Nichole Buchanan, Thursday, March 3, 2022 9:18 am
business
Tamarack Foods, a welcomed addition to Sumter County
Tamarack Foods will be located at 119 Old Andersonville Road, Americus in the former “Glover” building. The building will serve as the production and management ...
by Nichole Buchanan, Wednesday, March 2, 2022 1:41 pm
Obituaries
Benjamin “Benny” James White: February 21, 2022
Benjamin (Benny) James White joined his Heavenly Father on Monday, February 21, 2022. He passed from his home surrounded by his loving family after a ...
by Nichole Buchanan, Wednesday, February 23, 2022 8:09 am
Obituaries
Charles Robert “Charlie” Crisp: February 18, 2022
Charles Robert “Charlie” Crisp left us on Friday, February 18, 2022. He died at his home in Moultrie. Charlie was born in Americus on May 16, 1930, ...
by Nichole Buchanan, Wednesday, February 23, 2022 7:47 am
education
Furlow Executive Director and Vice Principal leaving prior to end of school year
From: Furlow Charter School Furlow Charter School Executive Director Dr. Lezley Anderson and Vice Principal Dr. Karen Collier have expressed interest in leaving their positions ...
by Nichole Buchanan, Monday, February 21, 2022 10:50 am
Local News
Sumter County trash collection day changes effective January 2022
Ameri-Green Environmental is the trash collection agency for Sumter County residents. Some may have noticed their trash was not collected on the regular day they ...
by Nichole Buchanan, Thursday, January 6, 2022 11:44 am
Obituaries
Jane Stelly Coleman: January 2, 2022
Jane Stelly Coleman, age 76, of Plains, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Jane was a born in Phenix City, ...
by Nichole Buchanan, Thursday, January 6, 2022 9:15 am
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COVID-19 cases on the rise
Sumter County is seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases. As of 3:00pm Tuesday January 4, the Georgia Department of Public Health reports that Sumter County ...
by Nichole Buchanan, Tuesday, January 4, 2022 3:17 pm
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Phoebe sees major spike in COVID-19 numbers and prepares to implement tighter visitation rules
Albany, Ga. – As of Tuesday morning, these were Phoebe’s COVID-19 numbers: Total COVID-19 Patients in Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital – 57 Total COVID-19 Patients in ...
by Nichole Buchanan, Tuesday, January 4, 2022 1:15 pm
community
Phoebe Sumter celebrates 10th Anniversary
Americus, Ga. – When Phoebe Sumter Medical Center opened its doors on December 16, 2011, it signified a milestone for the community and how far the ...
by Nichole Buchanan, Wednesday, December 15, 2021 9:17 am
Columns
Fairgrounds and College: The Local Lester Maddox
By: Evan Kutzler The first time Amanda and I visited the shops in Plains was the same day South Carolina removed the Confederate flag from ...
by Nichole Buchanan, Wednesday, December 1, 2021 3:59 pm
community
ATR Salute to Veterans 2021
The Americus Times-Recorder is proud to salute your Veterans! It takes a special kind of person to put country before self. For these people we ...
by Nichole Buchanan, Thursday, November 11, 2021 2:29 pm
community
Kiwanis Pet Parade and Downtown Trick or Treating 2021
A good time was had by all downtown Thursday, October 28, 2021. Once again, Kiwanis Club and Downtown Americus Mainstreet did a wonderful job bringing ...
