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Chief Mark Scott: “Ready and willing to start the dialogue
As we closed out 2020, a challenging year by all accounts, there was a bit of good news. As you may be aware, we report ...
TRACY K. HALL, Author at Americus Times-Recorder
Columns
Sunshine, camellias are nature’s wonders
Leila Case As I write, it is pouring rain but thankfully it has stopped and the sun is shining at least for a few days. ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Wednesday, February 24, 2021 3:11 pm
education
Teachers and parents in support of students recognized at Board of Education meeting
Dr. Torrance Choates continues his “Teachers and Parents in Support of Students” recognition program at the February monthly Board of Education Meeting. This month, Americus-Sumter ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Wednesday, February 24, 2021 2:17 pm
Local news
Georgia Southwestern revealed new name for student services building at grand opening
By Chelsea Collins AMERICUS — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) held a grand opening on Friday, February 19, for the school’s newly renovated $3.4 ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Wednesday, February 24, 2021 2:09 pm
Obituaries
Mrs. Bobbie Lou Smothers Balkcom: February 20, 2021
“THE PHENOMENAL” MRS. BOBBIE LOU SMOTHERS BALKCOM August 1931 – February 2021 Mrs. Bobbie Lou Smothers Balkcom, the daughter of the late Ozie Smothers ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, February 23, 2021 3:55 pm
Local news
Four-way stops to be installed on HW 30/Adderton St and Armory Dr./Magnolia St.
Next month, Georgia DOT crews will implement new all-way stop traffic control at the intersection of Georgia 30/Adderton Street and Armory Drive/Magnolia Street in Americus. ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, February 23, 2021 1:22 pm
Editorials
Your package has been delivered!
I am going through a fun season. I get up early in the morning, sit on my red sofa and go shopping. The things I ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, February 23, 2021 1:02 pm
Local news
Georgia Department of Transportation approves location and design for bridge on Lee Street
The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) has approved the location and design of Project #0013752 for Sumter County, a project that would replace the ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Friday, February 19, 2021 11:53 am
Obituaries
Emily Lou Smitherman: February 17, 2021
In Loving Memory of Emily Lou Smitherman Emily Smitherman, 91, passed away peacefully, on February 17th at Magnolia Manor Nursing Home in Americus, GA, where ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Thursday, February 18, 2021 7:20 pm
Obituaries
Jewel Carolyn Melvin Phillips: January 27, 2021
Mrs. Jewel Carolyn Melvin Phillips, age 85, of Plains, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center. Due to the COVID-19 ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Thursday, February 18, 2021 3:10 pm
Obituaries
Mildred Wellons Tyler: February 17, 2021
Mildred Wellons Tyler, 97, died after a brief illness on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at Perfect Care in Americus. She was born April 25, 1923, ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Thursday, February 18, 2021 3:04 pm
Obituaries
William “Billy” White: February 16, 2021
Mr. William “Billy” White age 55 of Americus, passed away early Tuesday morning February 16, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, GA. ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Thursday, February 18, 2021 10:22 am
DEVELOPING NEWS
Christopher Hurley, Jr. and Devonte Jamal Tucker wanted in recent series of shootings
UPDATE: AS OF 2:20 ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH: Devonte Tucker is in custody Press Release from the Americus Police Department February 17, 2021 ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Wednesday, February 17, 2021 11:02 am
Editorials
The truth about the monsters under your bed
My bed sits high off the floor. In fact, I have a little bitty staircase helping me get into it. Isn’t that ridiculous? But I ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, February 16, 2021 8:29 am
Obituaries
Frank Vernon Ellenburg, III, “Bubba”: February 13, 2021
Frank Vernon Ellenberg, III, “Bubba”, age 59, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 in Serenity Place Hospice of Dublin. Mr. Ellenberg was born on ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, February 16, 2021 8:16 am
Local news
GBI and Americus PD make arrests in Americus homicide
Press Release: FEBRUARY 15, 2021 Americus, GA (February 15, 2021) – On Friday, February 12, 2021, Prelvis McKenzie, age 31 of Americus, and Kenyatta Harvey, age ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, February 16, 2021 7:38 am
Local news
Americus Police Department makes arrest in armed robbery case from November
Press Release from the Americus Police Department February 12, 2021 Suspect Arrested Multiple Charges On 02-10-2021 at approx. 2:25 PM members of the Americus Police ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Friday, February 12, 2021 2:57 pm
Obituaries
Willard Bradley “Muff” Martin: February 8, 2021
Mr. Willard Bradley “Muff” Martin, 88 of Americus, passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, GA. Due to the ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Friday, February 12, 2021 2:52 pm
Local News
Americus Mayor and City Council vote to purchase previous Wells Fargo building on Forsyth Street
The Mayor and City Council addressed a 22-item agenda at the Agenda Setting Meeting on Thursday, February 11, 2021. Except for voting upon streets to ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Friday, February 12, 2021 2:49 pm
education
Sumter County Board of Education considers and denies Dr. Choates’ recommendation
During the regular meeting of the Sumter County Board of Education (BOE) on Thursday, February 11, the BOE voted to not accept Dr. Torrance Choates’ ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Friday, February 12, 2021 1:01 pm
BREAKING NEWS
Sumter County Board of Education determines educational offerings for final nine weeks
The Sumter County Board of Education (BOE) voted 2-4 against Dr. Torrance Choates’ recommendation for Sumter County Schools to offer both face to face and ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Thursday, February 11, 2021 8:49 pm
Editorials
Camellias, crystal, Walmart receipts and tiny surprises of goodness
One of my camellia bushes is busting out all over in glory. When I say she is busting out, she is going full throttle and ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, February 9, 2021 11:54 am
Obituaries
William Curtis Wellons: February 5, 2021
William Curtis Wellons of Warner Robins died Friday, February 5, 2021 at his residence at the age of 57. He was born in Americus, the ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, February 9, 2021 11:33 am
education
Sumter County Board of Education tackles many hot topics during work session
The Sumter County Board of Education (BOE) held their monthly work session on Monday, February 8, 2021. It was a rather lengthy meeting, and many ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Tuesday, February 9, 2021 11:29 am
Obituaries
Larry Fred Rohan, Sr.: January 23, 2021
We lost an incredible man on January 23, 2021. Larry Fred Rohan Sr., 72, was a husband, father, brother, son, best friend and an all-around ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Friday, February 5, 2021 3:31 pm
education
Dr. Torrance Choates to recommend Sumter County Schools’ doors be opened
Superintendent of Sumter County Schools (SCS) is recommending to the Board of Education (BOE) the school system open their doors to students for the last ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Friday, February 5, 2021 11:57 am
Local News
National Park Service implements federal mask requirement for COVID‐19 prevention and protection
Press Release: UPDATED: Feb. 3, 2021 ATLANTA, GA – To protect the health of those who live, work, and visit national parks and National Park ...
by TRACY K. HALL, Thursday, February 4, 2021 3:15 pm
Local news
First Friday: Ladies’ Night “Party Hearty” Make your plans for great fun!
Press Release from Americus Main Street: February 3, 2021 AMERICUS, GA FIRST FRIDAY – Ladies’ Night “Party Hearty” – On Friday, February 5, Americus ...