TRACY K. HALL, Author at Americus Times-Recorder

Obituaries

Nellie M. Johnson: June 8, 2023

Mrs. Nellie M. Johnson age 91, passed away Thursday, June 08, 2023 at Perfect Care. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 P.M. Saturday, June ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Friday, June 9, 2023 9:58 am

Obituaries

Leslie Kenneth Kinney: June 2, 2023

Mr. Leslie Kenneth Kinney, age 85, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Services will be held Saturday, June 10, 2023, ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Friday, June 9, 2023 8:25 am

News

Something’s in Plains

Tracy K. Hall Something’s in Plains! We have always known that, in fact perhaps the whole nation knows that, but a group of Savannah College ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Monday, June 5, 2023 11:02 am

Local News

Fried Chicken, the 50’s and the church

Tracy K. Hall Sometimes life calls for a little respite, celebration and remembrance in the middle of the week. One of those “sometimes” was on ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Monday, June 5, 2023 10:56 am

News Main

Carter Family Statement about Health of First Lady Rosalynn Carter

May 30, 2023 ATLANTA — The Carter family is sharing that former First Lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia. She continues to live happily at home ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, May 30, 2023 7:55 pm

Local news

Wayfinding, garbage, airport wildlife and potholes: city council addresses issues

Tracy K. Hall Mayor and City Council of Americus met for their regular meeting on Thursday, May 18, 2023, in the public safety building. As ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Monday, May 22, 2023 1:45 pm

News

Do your job!

Tracy K. Hall National Police Week was from May 14 to 20, 2023. On May 15, Sumter County gathered to remember our peace officers who ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Monday, May 22, 2023 12:06 pm

News

Remains of Korean War Soldier, Medal of Honor recipient, to be buried in Andersonville, Georgia

  Staff Reports   FORT KNOX, Ky. – The remains of a Soldier killed during the Korean War, and posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, will ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Monday, May 22, 2023 10:10 am

Uncategorized

Medal of Honor Soldier Accounted For From Korea

WASHINGTON   – The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced today that Army Cpl. Luther H. Story, 19, of Americus, Georgia, killed during the Korean War, ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Wednesday, April 26, 2023 1:46 pm

clubs/organizations

Ignite CCA’s JROTC brings their service to the citizens of Americus

  Tracy K. Hall April 19, 2023, was a grand day for Ignite’s Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) program as well as the City ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Monday, April 24, 2023 1:15 pm

Local news

Look what you’ve done!

  Tracy K. Hall On March 18, 2023, a community in love with Nick Smarr, Jody Smith and law enforcement in general showed up for ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Thursday, April 20, 2023 9:59 am

Local News

Salem Methodist Church continues to celebrate together

  Tracy K. Hall On Upper River Road there is a church which has stood for ages. On Resurrection Sunday, April 9, 2023, they continued ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Thursday, April 20, 2023 9:56 am

education

Sumter County Schools seeing progress this nine weeks

  Tracy K. Hall Sumter County Board of Education (BOE) met for their work session on Monday, April 10, 2023, and followed that up with ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Thursday, April 20, 2023 9:49 am

Local News

Celebrations of Holy Week has many offerings

  Tracy K. Hall For a Christian, this week, Holy Week, is an emotionally rich experience. Jesus’ life is worthy of being studied, meditated, shared ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Wednesday, April 5, 2023 1:45 pm

Local News

Charged APD officer took victim’s report

Tracy K. Hall Richard Irvin Franklin, II resigned the Americus Police Department (APD) upon being charged by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) for criminal ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Monday, April 3, 2023 12:15 pm

Local news

Nelson Brown speaks at city council for close to 40 minutes

  Tracy K. Hall The Mayor and City Council of Americus was scheduled to present a proclamation for honorary council member, approve the consent agenda ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Wednesday, March 29, 2023 2:03 pm

Local news

GBI Arrests Americus Police Officer for Criminal Damage to Property 

Americus, GA (March 27, 2023) – The GBI has arrested Americus Police Officer, Richard Irvin Franklin II, age 37, of Americus, and charged him with 1 ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Monday, March 27, 2023 1:21 pm

News Main

Community celebrates Nick Smarr, Jody Smith and LEO at Annual Paint the Town Blue Gala

Tracy K. Hall Since 2017 the Smarr Smith Foundation has been selling out the Georgia Southwestern Storm Dome with its annual Paint the Town Blue ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Monday, March 20, 2023 1:24 pm

education

Sumter County Board of Education goes forward with increasing their pay

  Tracy K. Hall The Sumter County Board of Education (BOE) voted to go forward with initiating the process of increasing their pay. Currently the ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 1:06 pm

education

Ignite CCA is putting feet on their mission

  Tracy K. Hall Ignite College and Career Academy (CCA) serves as a beacon of hope for Sumter County. They were charged not only with ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 1:01 pm

News Main

Georgia is allowing your taxes to be paid to the Smarr Smith Foundation

The State of Georgia is allowing individuals and businesses to chose how they want to pay their Georgia taxes. Taxpayers who owe Georgia income taxes ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 12:34 pm

News

At the Capitol: Week of February 27

Submitted by Georgia Public Policy Foundation We are in the heart of the legislative session, with only 13 days left on the calendar. And on ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Friday, March 3, 2023 9:06 am

News

Cheokas, Silcox pass bills to crack down on rioting

Staff Reports House Republicans on Wednesday passed legislation that would protect Georgians by toughening penalties for rioting. House Bill 505 by Rep. Mike Cheokas (Americus) ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Thursday, March 2, 2023 11:52 am

Local news

The bells are coming! The bells are coming!

Tracy K. Hall On Tuesday, February 28, 2023, some important news was hawked on J.R. Campbell Drive. The Campbell Chapel is going to be rising ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Thursday, March 2, 2023 10:51 am

community

When a helper asks for help

Tracy K. Hall Larry Jackson is a beloved member our community. For decades he has served our village with his talents, and they are many. ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, February 28, 2023 12:18 pm

community

New eyes

Tracy K. Hall What do you see out your window? No really, stop and linger, what is out there? What do you see on your ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, February 28, 2023 11:39 am

Jimmy Carter

Living legacies are made one day at a time

Tracy K. Hall It is an internationally know fact that Jimmy Carter is one of the most influential people in the world and his legacy ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Wednesday, February 22, 2023 12:04 pm

education

Sumter County Board of Education votes to triple their pay

Tracy K. Hall The Sumter County Board of Education (BOE) met for their regular meeting on Thursday, February 9, 2023. A topic which garnered conversation ... Read more

by TRACY K. HALL, Saturday, February 11, 2023 10:31 am

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