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 ...
TRACY K. HALL, Author at Americus Times-Recorder
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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) ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
