Obituaries
Jennie Nottingham Bass: January 18, 2022
Jennie Nottingham Bass, 77, of Atlanta GA passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. She was a dedicated and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and ...
TRACY K. HALL, Author at Americus Times-Recorder
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City manager to address the shortage of Americus service vehicles
The voting items for the regular meeting of the Americus Mayor and City Council were limited. All members, with the exception of Juanita Wilson were ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Friday, January 21, 2022 10:36 am
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What’s up at the bottom of the viaduct?
One of the great things about living in a small community is we notice when something grows. Even little changes in our day-to-day life feel ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Thursday, January 20, 2022 2:32 pm
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Harvest of Hope Food Pantry update
I hope you all had a Happy New Year and that you are all well. The Covid-19 virus seems to be rampart with numbers greater ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, January 18, 2022 4:26 pm
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J.C. (Jim) Reid, Jr. announces run for County Commissioner District 3
On January 10, 2022, I qualified to seek election to the vacant District Three County Commission seat. This seat is currently vacant due to the ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, January 18, 2022 3:12 pm
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Ethan Wolfe announces run for Board of Commissioners
I am Ethan Wolfe; I’m running for County Commissioner for the vacant District 3 seat. First, a little about me. I am Americus born. My ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, January 18, 2022 3:07 pm
education
Emancipation Proclamation Program announces scholarship recipient
The annual Emancipation Proclamation Program sponsored by the local Lincoln Douglas Memorial Society is held on January 1 each year. Although the 158th celebration ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, January 18, 2022 3:00 pm
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Mayor Lee Kinnamon presides over first city council meeting
Americus Mayor and City Council met to set the agenda for January’s meeting on Thursday, 1.13.22. The meeting was the first for Mayor Lee Kinnamon ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, January 18, 2022 1:32 pm
education
BOE votes on leadership and extends mask mandate
On Thursday, 1.13.22, with the District Three seat left vacant, Chairman Rick Barnes opened the meeting and Superintendent Walter Knighton pronounced all seats vacant as ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, January 18, 2022 1:28 pm
education
Alison Humphrey: Chosen
There is something in each of us which longs to be chosen. To be chosen means we belong, it means someone sees worth in us, ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Monday, January 10, 2022 1:25 pm
Obituaries
Thomas Charles Atherton: January 3, 2022
Mr. Thomas Charles Atherton, age 60, died on Monday, January 3, 2022, at his home in Americus. Tom was born February 11, 1961 in Saint ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Friday, January 7, 2022 2:51 pm
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Faye Webb: January 2, 2022
I, Faye Webb, say to you; Live well, Life is a journey. See the needs and respond. Look for helpers. Be a friend. Be honest. ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Friday, January 7, 2022 10:55 am
education
Promises made, promises kept: Ignite CCA and TSG Resolute
One Sumter Foundation put out a call in March of 2017. The call was loud and made to anyone who would invest in the future ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Wednesday, January 5, 2022 1:32 pm
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James Gaston recognized for his service to Board of Elections
For nearly ten years James Gaston has served Sumter County through the Sumter County Board of Elections. His tenure was celebrated as his term ended ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Wednesday, January 5, 2022 1:01 pm
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George Ray Baldwin: January 3, 2022
Mr. George Ray Baldwin, age 84, died in Americus, January 3, 2022. Graveside services will be conducted at 11AM on Thursday, January 6, 2022, in ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, January 4, 2022 3:31 pm
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Mary Jane Ethridge: December 25, 2021
Mrs. Mary Jane Ethridge, of Oglethorpe, Georgia entered into rest on December 25, 2021 at the age of 71. Born on June 27, 1950, in ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, December 28, 2021 1:59 pm
education
A man in the arena: Jim Reid
Tenacious: not readily relinquishing a position, principle, or course of action; determined. As an elected member of the Sumter County Board of Education (BOE), Jim ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, December 28, 2021 9:34 am
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How the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act impacts Sumter County
AMERICUS, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) applauded the recent announcement of funds to local and regional airports in Middle and Southwest Georgia made ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, December 21, 2021 3:04 pm
Obituaries
Anne “AnneBelle” Barry Barry: December 16, 2021
Anne “AnneBelle” Barry Barry Early afternoon on Thursday December 16, 2021, Annebelle passed away after an extended illness at home under the care of her ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, December 21, 2021 11:53 am
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Dr. Joseph R. Beauchamp: December 17, 2021
April 1, 1939 – December 17, 2021 Dr. Joseph R. Beauchamp, 82, of Bainbridge, went to be with Jesus on Friday, December 17, 2021 at ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Monday, December 20, 2021 2:21 pm
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Elizabeth Onez Brock Sawyer: December 17, 2021
Mrs. Elizabeth Onez Brock Sawyer, age 94 of Americus, passed away Friday, December 17, 2021 at the Wilson Hospice House in Albany. Funeral services will ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Monday, December 20, 2021 1:55 pm
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Americus Mayor and City Council finish out the year with flair
City council finished up the business of the year by voting unanimously on the agenda items. Of these items the consent agenda, the budget, ordinances ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Friday, December 17, 2021 11:18 am
education
Sumter County Board of Education called meeting results in votes
The Sumter County Board of Education (BOE) met for a called meeting at 6pm on Tuesday, 12.14.2021. All active members except Rick Barnes were present ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Wednesday, December 15, 2021 10:40 am
Obituaries
Harold Edward Moore: December 11, 2021
Mr. Harold Edward Moore, age 94, passed away on Saturday, December 11 th , 2021 at Perfect Care. A native of Fayetteville, he was born ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, December 14, 2021 10:43 am
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Americus continues to shine as she beautifies local cemetery
The City of Americus has been addressing both Oak Grove and Eastview Cemeteries. On Wednesday, December 8, 2021, a ribbon cutting was scheduled to celebrate ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Thursday, December 9, 2021 3:10 pm
Obituaries
Allen Dale Ragan: December 8, 2021
Allen Dale Ragan passed away peacefully at his home in Americus, Georgia on Wednesday, December 8th, 2021 after a valiant battle with cancer. Allen was a ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Thursday, December 9, 2021 2:41 pm
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Harry Wade Bartlett: December 8, 2021
Mr. Harry Wade Bartlett age 86, of Americus, passed away Wednesday, December 08, 2021 at Montezuma Health and Rehabilitation. Funeral services will be held at ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Thursday, December 9, 2021 2:39 pm
education
BOE hears from IGNITE CCA, Fresh Start Academy and revisits poor academic performance
The Sumter County Board of Education (BOE) held its work session on Monday December 6, 2021, to establish the agenda for the regular meeting on ...