education
Board of Education accepts Choates’ recommendation on use of masks
The Sumter County Board of Education (BOE) held a called meeting today, 8.3.21, to take action regarding the use of face coverings for the new ...
TRACY K. HALL, Author at Americus Times-Recorder
Obituaries
Sarah Pitts Bowles: July 31, 2021
Sarah Pitts Bowles, 99, of Americus, Georgia, died Saturday, July 31, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family. A native of Orchard Hill, GA., ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, August 3, 2021 10:42 am
Obituaries
Howard Clayton Smith: July 27, 2021
Mr. Howard Clayton Smith age 59, of Americus, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday July 30, ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Thursday, July 29, 2021 10:54 am
Local news
Dr. Louis Riccardi: A giant celebrates 50 years
We have heard it over and again, one of Sumter County’s biggest resources are her people. For many of us, we know how very true ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 12:31 pm
Uncategorized
Sumter County BOE to hold meeting open to public
The Sumter County Board of Education will hold a retreat on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. in the board room of the Sumter ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 11:36 am
DEVELOPING NEWS
Sumter County Board of Education votes to continue virtual learning into 2021-22
The Sumter County Board of Education (BOE) held a called meeting on Monday, July 26, 2021. The meeting was to address the status of the ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Monday, July 26, 2021 9:47 pm
Obituaries
Jimmy Lee Rigsby: July 20, 2021
Bonaire, GA- Jimmy Lee Rigsby, 74, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, after an extended illness. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Monday, July 26, 2021 11:28 am
Obituaries
Mary L. Fletcher: July 24, 2021
Ms. Mary L. Fletcher age 71 of Americus Passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021. There are no services planned at this time. Mary Lou Clark ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Monday, July 26, 2021 11:25 am
Obituaries
Malcolm “Mack” Mason Smith: July 24, 2021
Malcolm “Mack” Mason Smith 79, of Americus, joined his Lord and Savior in heaven on July 24, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Monday, July 26, 2021 11:22 am
Local News
Americus Mayor and City Council vote on ordinance regarding fireworks
Mayor and city council met on Thursday 7.22.21 to vote on July’s business. After recognition of guests and citizen comments, a public hearing was held ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Friday, July 23, 2021 9:25 am
Obituaries
Christopher Tyler Hutchinson: July 18, 2021
On November 25, 1985, Christopher Tyler Hutchinson came into this world to the joy of his parents, Donna and Chip Hutchinson. Anyone who knew or ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 2:45 pm
Local news
Senate hopeful Republican Latham Saddler visits Americus
Latham Saddler, a Republican hopeful for the Georgia’s senate seat visited Americus on Wednesday, 7.20.21. Saddler, his wife Melissa and their two young sons were ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 2:35 pm
Local news
Sumter County Payroll Development Authority: An important neighbor
The Sumter County Payroll Development Authority (PDA) has been putting in some dedicated work in the name of making our community stronger and healthier. The ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Monday, July 19, 2021 3:39 pm
Local news
Americus Mayor and City Council set agenda for July meeting
Mayor Blount and the city council met to set the agenda for the regular July meeting on Thursday. 7.16.21. All the council members, except for ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Friday, July 16, 2021 1:11 pm
News Main
Sheriff Pete Smith and Deputy Larry Bennett remembered and honored
Sumter County gathered on July 15, 2021, to celebrate Sheriff Pete Smith and Deputy Larry Bennett. Beyond the Call of Duty, End of Watch Ride ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Thursday, July 15, 2021 12:03 pm
Local news
Sumter County 4-H youth competes at 2021 State Horse Show
Press Release: ATHENS, Ga. (June 16, 2021) –The 2021 Georgia 4-H State Horse Show, hosted by Georgia 4-H, was at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Thursday, July 15, 2021 10:41 am
Local News
Solar Americus and Payroll Development Authority to have bonds validated
On July 13, 2021, at 9:30am, a superior court judge will be ruling on whether to validate and confirm the Americus-Sumter Payroll Development Authority Taxable ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, July 13, 2021 2:06 pm
Local news
Sheriff Eric Bryant gives update on entering auto cases
Media Release 7.13.2021 The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office has been investigating several Entering Autos throughout the county. As of today’s date, two juveniles ages 13 ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, July 13, 2021 1:44 pm
Obituaries
Mashuq Askerzada: June 28, 2021
Mr. Mashuq Askerzada, age 68, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Mashuq Askerzada was born in Kunduz, Afghanistan on ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Monday, July 12, 2021 10:45 am
Obituaries
Robert Millwood: July 4, 2021
Mr. Robert Millwood, age 82, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at Southeast Health Medical Center in Dothan, AL. Funeral services were held at 11:00 AM ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Monday, July 12, 2021 10:42 am
Obituaries
Jacqueline “Jackie” Pittman Holloway: July 9, 2021
Mrs. Jacqueline “Jackie” Pittman Holloway, age 87, passed away on Friday, July 9. 2021 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Funeral services were held at 10:00 ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Monday, July 12, 2021 10:39 am
Obituaries
Geraldine H. Abbett: July 10, 2021
Geraldine H. Abbett, 95 of Americus, passed away Saturday July 10, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 12, 2021 in the chapel of ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Monday, July 12, 2021 10:34 am
education
Board of Education discusses contingency planning and dress code
During the regular meeting of the Sumter County Board of Education (BOE) on July 8, 2021, a concern was presented over being fully prepared for ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Friday, July 9, 2021 12:02 pm
Obituaries
Jean Smith Loftin: July 7, 2021
Mrs. Jean Smith Loftin, 87 of Plains, passed away Wednesday July 7, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 10, at ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Thursday, July 8, 2021 2:51 pm
Obituaries
Harry E. Moxley: June 22, 2021
Harry E. Moxley, 92, passed away on June 22, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. He was born August 24, 1928, in Americus, Ga., and graduated from ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Thursday, July 8, 2021 2:47 pm
Local news
Sheriff Pete Smith being remembered on 7.15.21
According to a press release from “Beyond the Call of Duty,” An End of Watch Ride to Remember will be riding into 352 McMath Mill ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Wednesday, July 7, 2021 3:51 pm
education
Sumter BOE applies for over $24 million in federal funding
The Sumter County Board of Education (BOE) held their working meeting on July 6, 2021. The meeting ran close to 2.5 hours with federal funding ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Wednesday, July 7, 2021 2:16 pm
Storm Stories
Gov. Kemp Issues State of Emergency for Hurricane Elsa: see how it affects you
Press Release: July 6, 2021 Sumter County GA is included in the 92 counties Atlanta, GA – Today, Governor Brian P. Kemp issued a state of ...