agriculture
One goal: to feed the world
Tracy K. Hall We have new lover of Sumter County. Chelsea Lopez is serving us as UGA’s and Sumter County’s Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension ...
TRACY K. HALL, Author at Americus Times-Recorder
Local News
Americus City Council has its say on the recent shootings
Tracy K. Hall Because of inclement weather the agenda setting meeting was canceled and the City of Americus Mayor and Council combined their efforts ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Wednesday, January 25, 2023 11:06 am
BREAKING NEWS
Americus Police Department is investigating 3 shootings within the last 24 hours
Press Release from the Americus Police Department For Immediate Release No: 2023-02 Date: January 19, 2023 Aggravated Assault Incidents The Americus Police Department is currently ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Thursday, January 19, 2023 4:43 pm
News
Brain P. Kemp takes his stand
Tracy K. Hall Right in the middle of downtown Atlanta, our 83rd Governor, Brain P. Kemp, promised to serve the State of Georgia for another ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Thursday, January 19, 2023 12:35 pm
education
Sylvia Roland named Chair of the BOE, head football coach, Clifford Fedd is released from contract after one season
Tracy K. Hall After being rescheduled due to inclement weather, the Sumter County Board of Education (BOE) met for their regular meeting on Tuesday, January ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Thursday, January 19, 2023 12:10 pm
News
Federal Judge: Abrams Group Must Repay Costs to Georgia Taypayers for Baseless Lawsuit
Atlanta – Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is pleased to announce the recovery of the costs associated with defending the State in the lawsuit ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, January 10, 2023 4:19 pm
Local News
2023 Budget for the City of Americus has been approved
Tracy K. Hall On December 15, 2022, the Americus City Council met for the regular meeting. Kelvin Pless was not in attendance, Daryl Dowdell was ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Friday, December 16, 2022 11:06 am
News
Letter to the editor in regard to Americus City Council
To: Citizens of Americus First of all, thank you to Councilman Pless, Councilwoman Wilson, Councilman Christmas and Mayor Kinnamon for doing the “right thing” and ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Wednesday, December 14, 2022 2:17 pm
Local news
Sumter County Board of Commissioners honor Joan Tovar-Martinez and Scott Roberson
Tracy K. Hall The Sumter County Board of Commissioners (BOC) met for their agenda setting meeting on December 13, 2022. All commissioners were present except ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Wednesday, December 14, 2022 1:48 pm
Uncategorized
Sumter County Schools’ employees receive $1000 in hazard pay, Ignite CCA transportation needs go undiscussed
Tracy K. Hall The Sumter County Board of Education (BOE) met for their regular meeting on 12.08.22. Superintendent Walter Knighton gave his report which ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Monday, December 12, 2022 6:27 am
Obituaries
Lori Nicole McGlamory Hoffman: December 9, 2022
Mrs. Lori Nicole McGlamory Hoffman, age 42, passed away Friday December 9, 2022 at her home with her family by her side. Mrs. Hoffman was ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Monday, December 12, 2022 5:03 am
Local News
Budget, employee incentives, sign ordinance and business for 2023 were addressed by Americus City Council
Tracy K. Hall Mayor and City Council of Americus met on 12.08.22 for their monthly agenda setting meeting. Being the end of the year, ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Sunday, December 11, 2022 2:21 pm
Uncategorized
Bobby Lee Kirk: December 8 2022
Mr. Bobby Lee Kirk age 79, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, December ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Friday, December 9, 2022 1:36 pm
Uncategorized
An up-close look at December 6, 2022 election results
Tracy K. Hall Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker faced a runoff on December 6, 2022 after neither garnered the 50% plus one votes needed ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Wednesday, December 7, 2022 12:50 pm
community
The bells are ringing!
Tracy K. Hall We expect it when we go shopping during this season. The singing of bells can be heard before we even see ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, December 6, 2022 11:26 am
Obituaries
Martha Willis Kinney: December 2, 2022
Martha Willis Kinney, age 83, passed away peacefully December 2, 2022 at her residence with her devoted husband by her side. Services for Martha Willis ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, December 6, 2022 11:14 am
Local News
Soundtrack to December 7, 2016
Tracy K. Hall We don’t remember 9:40am on December 7, 2016, for its silence. But perhaps, for the briefest of moments there was quiet. ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Sunday, December 4, 2022 10:45 am
community
Small business deals in the good stuff
Tracy K. Hall It is not going to surprise you after Thanksgiving shopping is almost as traditional as the turkey on Thursday’s table. What ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Thursday, December 1, 2022 10:57 am
community
Plains, Georgia: Merry and Bright
Tracy K. Hall The locals gathered. A train dropped off more than 300. The stores were all welcoming a visitor, a shopper, a friend. ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Thursday, December 1, 2022 10:56 am
News Main
The Barn: a Story of redemption and restoration
Tracy K. Hall There is an invisible line somewhere between Americus and Andersonville. Many of us have yet to determine where the line is. It ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, November 29, 2022 1:38 pm
News
Raffensperger: Largest Early Voting Day in History Disproves Voter Suppression Claims
Press Release from GA Secretary of State Georgia voters broke the all-time daily turnout record for in-person Early Voting on Monday, November 28th. As of ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, November 29, 2022 1:26 pm
Obituaries
Martha Schwab Maddox: November 21, 2022
Mrs. Martha Schwab Maddox, 85, of Newnan (formerly of Americus, GA) passed away Monday morning, November 21 at her residence at Benton House (affectionately known ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, November 22, 2022 10:00 am
Local News
Phoebe Sumter Hospice Wants You to Know Your Options
Press Release from PSMC (Americus, GA) – November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, and in recognition, Phoebe Sumter Hospice is reaching out to ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, November 22, 2022 9:49 am
Local news
Preservation Trust to honor Allie Smith on Dec. 11 with display in Plains
Staff Reports PLAINS — As a lasting tribute to Allie Smith, the Plains Historical Preservation Trust will unveil a framed plate and picture ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, November 22, 2022 9:30 am
Local news
Free Family Event Celebrates 80th Anniversary of Koinonia Farm
Staff Reports Koinonia is the Greek word for fellowship, community, or communion. When Clarence and Florence Jordan and Martin and Mabel England founded Koinonia Farm ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, November 22, 2022 9:01 am
Local News
Capt. Henry Wirz Memorial Service met with much fanfare
James Gaston The 47th annual Capt. Henry Wirz Memorial Service was held in the town of Andersonville recently. The Service is held annually and sponsored ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, November 22, 2022 8:57 am
Obituaries
John William Statham: November 20, 2022
John William Statham, Jr., age 80, of Americus passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022, at his home. He was born in Manchester Georgia on ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Monday, November 21, 2022 4:54 pm
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Elena Carne, with Proverbs 31 and Americus on her mind, goes to the White House
Tracy K. Hall Anyone who knows anything about Americus knows Elena Carne is a powerhouse. An immigrant from Venezuela, she owns T31, a clothing company ...