Americus, GA News
Americus, GA News
Schley high school senior creates cool ride
New visitor center draws to downtown
Guardian angels
Health inspections: May 20, 2012
SGTC’s Cara Harrell honored as finalist for the 2012 TCSG Instructor of the Year
Bundle of joy
Fire at Star Racing
Temporary exhibit opens at Andersonville National Historic Site
Local student recognized nationally
Jury duty
Something Old & Something New
Local church group makes aid trip to Haiti
Sumter Cycling sponsors Bike to Work Day
Commissioner indicted 3 counts
Nearly Famous Ellaville Fun Run 2012 a success
4 longtime GSW employees retire, nearly a century of service between them
Charlotte's Web
Camp Sumter to mark 1st anniversary with three-day event, May 18-20
Mayor of Americus proclaims Drinking Water Week
SGTC culinary arts advisory committee meets
Senior Picnic Tuesday
Six Flag Tickets
Power of prayer
GSW commencement speaker to graduates: Enjoy the ride
Windsor Hotel welcomes new chef
Edward Jones adds financial advisor
Club Notes: Early Bloomers Garden Club/April
Footloose -n- Fancy Feet
Keep America Beautiful comes to Americus again
Star Racing’s MonStar head approved for European competition
GBI office investigates complaint against police officer
Webster world history class writes, performs skits
Schley CLC receives recognition from TCSG State Board
Community involvement thrives at Sumter Elementary
Heart Trouble
GSP Post 10 headquarters dedicated on Friday
Variety of arts highlighted at Arts in the Park
Georgia public college tuition increase lowest in decade
Creed’s suffering ends
Arts at the Park gets new location; Americus Center Arts unveiled
DeSoto man drowns at Blue Hole
2012 Plains Car Show is one of biggest yet
BOE fires superintendent in 6-3 vote
SGTC graduates, co-op students take advantage of Ride Share program from Robins Air Force Base
The ‘early bunny’ gets the egg(s)
Bullying prevention on school buses shared with Sumter County Schools’ drivers
ed Eschmann joins SGTC as welding and joining technology instructor
Americus-Sumter High South Campus hosts Science Fair
GSW’s Randall among top first-year advocates in nation
GSW partners to produce 2012 Georgia Movie Academy Awards Ceremony
BOE member files discrimination law suit against GDPS
Superintendent’s challenge for attendance improvement is met
BOE meets today
Richard III
BOC and Board of Elections to hold called meeting tonight
Commissioner of Georgia Department of Community Affairs coming to Americus
Americus Kiwanis hears program on Cumberland Island
Sumter’s protocol commended by state legislature
City changes meeting decorum ordinance
Bee swarm takes up residence in neighborhood
SACS on-site investigation of BOE April 9-11
Ty Kinslow returning to Southland as headmaster
Drinkin', Singin', Swingin'
SOWEGA CASA receives state recognition
Suspect in custody in Montezuma death
Georgia Chopsticks owner under investigation
AMC completes topography fieldwork
BOE to appear before grand jury Thursday
Humorist-author to speak at SGTC’s Bell Convocation
Hiring of local attorney denied by BOE, 5-4
Jimmy Carter National Historic Site = visitors, money, jobs for local economy
Park Day set for March 31
Decorated vet to speak at Sportsman’s Banquet
GSW’s Iordanova earns prestigious chemistry award at Sanibel Symposium
Police: Son stabs mother in domestic dispute
Webster Honor Roll
Chicago
John Watford named vice president for Academic Affairs at SGTC
Phoebe Sumter welcomes Superintendent Cabinet
City customers making good use of new service center
Americus resident to be honored at ABAC
Former POW to keynote annual Steak & Stake
Rebecca Costa entertains audience with insight at 2012 Griffin Bell Lecture
Cordele Intermodal Services growing slowly, but steadily
Americus Police set up crime tip line
Health inspections:February 26, 2012
Sumter Grand Jury: February 26, 2012
Traverse Jury: February 26, 2012
BOE member responds to newspaper
Standing together
Breaking bread
2 Presidents meet in Plains
City Council ‘undoes’ last week’s trash vote
Analysis: Ga. scholarship program has narrow reach
Farm Credit Scholarship deadline is March 1
SGTC hosts appreciation/COC celebration
Missoula Children's Theatre
City moves forward with new department
SACS requests school Board response to complaints and allegations
BOE hears from more citizens
How sweet it is!
Southland honor roll
SGTC practical nursing advisory committee meets
Sumter Gymnastics bring home first places
Healthy Living Leader
Jimmy Carter National Historic Site presents Theodore Roosevelt
Times-Recorder has new sports editor
Academic Achievement List
Area residents make Dean's List at GSW
SGTC announces GOAL semi-finalists at luncheon
Montezuma Police chief to speak at Law Enforcement Academy graduation
First Sumter Ferst Gala planned for V-Day
2nd nine weeks Honors Day
SGTC’s Jones presents at SACS-COC meeting
SGTC computer information systems advisory committee meets
Raider wrestling team: Region champs
Camellia Show Tuesday sponsored by local garden clubs
Montezuma Police make drug arrest
Concerned citizens group meets Monday
Carousel
F1 tornado touches down in Macon County
New tennis complex dedicated
‘Lord opens door’ to local faith clinic
Fuller Center volunteers tailgate at SGTC basketball games
SGTC Law Enforcement Academy advisory committee meets
Police officer struck by lightning
BOE reverses itself; goes against state law
Artists uses different brush at center
Citizens express school board, Highway 19 concerns to BOC
City session should be brief
How does your garden grow?
Redistricting revisited
BOE votes to ‘rescind’ state law
New tennis complex to open
GBI probing mysterious death of Smithville woman
Lorena Sabbs’ message positive
Sherrod: ‘We’ and ‘us’ became ‘me’ and ‘mine’
Hooks, Cheokas react to Sumter BOE’s indecision
Southland Academy Honor Roll 1st Semester
SGTC GOAL screening committee announced
ISS holds open house, anniversary celebration
Facilities plan rolled out for school board
BOE flip-flops on board reduction
Arrests made in prison probe
Martin L. King commemorative events planned for Monday
Woman’s Literary Club employs theme from classic Dickens book
Local podiatrist appointed to State Board of Examiners
SGTC business programs advisory committee meets
GSW hosts annual King Convocation
Register retires from SGTC
Montezuma Police make arrests in burglaries
Gerbino: Training illegitimate
GSW School of Nursing creates Guaranteed Acceptance Program for top high school students
DMA changes name to Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals
‘The need is great’
Beautiful weekend on tap
January Beach Party
Community leaders eye a new year, new opportunities
2011 did it BIG
Free tow available for safety
President Carter donates original painting to Phoebe Sumter Medical Center
SGTC aviation students visit Maule Air Inc.
Americus High Singers had 2 holiday performances at Rylander Theatre
Cherokee Elementary School’s Christmas thoughts
Bring one for the chpper!
Happy New Year
Santa recovering from Christmas Eve flight
Phoebe Sumter accepts first ambulance patient delivery
Anonymous benefactor never forgot early kindnesses
Operation: Military Kids reaches Sumter, Lee counties
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority members attend Regional Conference
Lewis named SGTC Student of Excellence for November
Roberts graduates superintendent professional development program
Robinson-Scott brings vast experience to Sarah Cobb
‘Jolly Jingle Jam’ shares student talents at Sumter Primary
Know the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease before heading home for holidays
Happy Holidays
Webster students write
Visions holds celebration
Americus innkeeper named 2011 Betty Crocker Baker’s Challenge finalist
Welcome PetCareRx
SGTC campuses closed Dec. 26-Jan. 2
Innovative Senior Solutions partners with SIFE, Sumter Elementary to collect canned foods for SAMA
Sumter Middle students raise money for St. Jude’s
Spring weather continues
The COCONUTCRACKER
Jolly Jingle Jam is today
Humane Society Food Drive
Gary Kline wins GSW Excellence & Commitment to Teaching Award
Celebrate Christmas in Sydney’s Dollhouse at Montezuma Depot
Americus Motorsports Complex has FAA approval
Fatal crash victim ID; investigation continues
Mygrant named SGTC Student of Excellence for Crisp County Center
Kim Brown elected to GFB board of directors
Sarah Cobb Elementary leads in attendance
CIS runs inaugural train
Times-Recorder honored for education coverage
GSW commencement marks completion of educational journey
At long last!
Hundreds of shoe boxes in Americus bound for hurting kids in 100 countries
Southland seniors choose favorites
Holly Jolly Christmas
New police chief clamping down on animal problems
Americus residents receive Gartland Awards
City proposing millage increase for 2012
Pedestrian death investigation continues; funeral service announced
Chili Cook-off to benefit Kimi’s Blessings
Hoffman named to SGTC Financial Aid specialist position
Poems help in math
Webster rocks!
Sumter 4-H’ers take1st place
ASHS Band Fall Concert
SGTC named finalist for Georgia’s Technical College of the Year award
Business begins hiring
GPC president to keynote GSW Commencement Dec. 10
SGTC Caterpillar students weld heavy equipment replicas
Agrium endows 2nd scholarship at SGTC
Sugar scented memories
Christmas parade tonight kicks off holiday season
Singers Fall Showcase
Fuller Center night planned at SGTC
ASHS Concert Choir
Fuller Center expands reach with new covenant partner in Honduras
Enjoy old fashioned Christmas Jubilee Celebration in Montezuma
What color is God's skin?
Americus PD joins website, national crime map
Thanksgiving celebrated at Sumter Elementary
New children’s book inspired by annual gift to Habitat
Black Friday looks good locally
Candlelight tour of Carter Boyhood Home scheduled
Honor veterans with Wreaths Across America
Americus-Sumter High Ag students accepted to Tulsa School of Welding
20th annual Holiday Hospitality comes to Americus
Grand jury list
Phoebe Sumter Hospice raises awareness
Magnolia Manor residents thankful
National Family Caregiver Month designation helps Rosalynn Carter Institute Alzheimer’s awareness
November: National Home Health Month
Imerys gets ‘foot in door’ with C-E Minerals’ Plant 5
Extra safety cautioned for Thanksgiving holiday travel weekend period
River Valley Regional Commission adopts tax resolution
New human resources group formed
Winn-Dixie asks guests to ‘Give a Meal’ this holiday season
Chief Public Defender Sam Merritt speaks to SGTC criminal justice classes
National POW Museum to host author John Siegfried
Blithe Spirit
Early Bloomers Garden Club helps Sumter Humane Society spruce up for winter
Locals get taste of drag racing
City revokes Skyline’s alcohol license
Santa Claus, reindeer coming to downtown Americus
ATR tapped for GSBA Beacon Award
Park hosts annual veterans’ salute
Monument rededicated on Veterans Day
City to consider revoking Skyline’s alcohol license
SGTC receives $250,000 grant from U.S. Department of Education
Welcome to 100 Learning Lane
Jury duty: Nov. 14, 2011
Are you a farmer who would like to help grow Sumter County 4-H?
A Christmas Carol
President Jimmy Carter reads to children before train ride with Thomas Tank
Get appetite ready for Chicken Pie Festival
E-commerce raises question of sales tax fairness
Cochran man dies in Marion wreck
Sumter Elementary celebrates food service
SGTC barbering, cosmetology advisory committee meets
Local clothier wants to even playing field
Agrium marks plant’s 100 years
5 years, 5 record-breaking enrollments at GSW
Bob Ingle named manager of GDOL’s career center in Americus
Americus High Class of ‘91 has 20th reunion
Ryan Pate enjoys creative arts at Perry Wellness Center
Mercer named South Georgia Technical College Student of Excellence, September
GSW launches new online alumni directory and fundraising solution
Happy Birthday Agrium!
One Act Competition
Interim Police Chief asks Council for patrol cars
Americus District 2 race has three candidates
Over 500 walk 8th Annual Phoebe Sumter Breast Cancer Awareness event
Local teen has heart, discipline for sport
Sumter Humane Society not closing, but dealing with giardia
Webster County Schools ‘building’ on background
SCES students enjoy Career Day
Ellaville voters to decide 2 races for City Council
2 contested races in City of Americus
GDOL to establish regional coordinator positions throughout state
Convenience store busted
Georgia Chopsticks seeking $700,000 in loans, grant
Montezuma earns Award of Excellence
Rosalynn Carter presents caregiver awards at gala
Train strikes Impala
Georgia Traveler stops in Americus, Lumpkin
200 children in Schley County receive free car seats
State Senator speaker at FVSU Alumni Scholarship Luncheon
Phoebe Sumter joins the nation in observance of ER Nurses Week
Staley holds 25 Book/ Million Word Campaign
Staley faculty meeting celebrates staff cooperation
Scholarship recipients say ‘thank you’
Annual Cowpoke Carnival draws crowds of lil’ dudes, dudettes
Artisan rum distillery selects Richland
Jameson Inn named for Top Service Hotel in Americus
Jimmy Carter National Historic Site to host ‘La Fiesta En El Parque’
Curves of Americus waives fee for new members during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Woodmen of the World dedicate new flagpole, flag at Sumter County Schools board offices
Hundreds attend Taste of Sumter
History revisited
Delta Sigma Theta serves community
Retired educator remembered
Cow Camp Chuck Wagon visits Webster County Schools
Sumter County 4-H celebrates National 4-H Week today-10/9
Don't forget concert this evening
Star Racing recognized as Small Manufacturer nominee
SGTC’s police chief attends Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police 2011 training conference
Tystanic becomes 34th Teacher Appreciation Partner with Sumter Schools
Thomas, Perry partner for increased awareness of mental health issues
Hitchcock Film Festival
Loper wins award, makes donation to SIFE
Sumter Historic Trust to host speaker event
Woman shares story of husband’s pioneering in dialysis project
Take a bite of fall
Deriso Pool has open house today
Activity high at Rylander Theatre
Beauty of the beast
New era for an old tradition
List of richest people in America released
More than 500 men attend Phoebe Sumter's 3rd Annual Men's Health Fair
Plains Peanut Fest this weekend
Renowned pianist to honor Carter
Intermodal port reaping benefits
Fussell named administrator, Magnolia Manor Nursing Center
Coat/blanket drive to be Oct. 1-31
Provider of the Year salutes Stuart Perry’s longtime advocacy
Phoebe Sumter’s Larry Jackson speaks to SGTC culinary arts classes
State awards designation to Montezuma
Former POWs relate their stories
We will not forget
Interim police chief rolls out plans
Commercial Bank names Ty Turner as president/CEO
Rolling Thunder kicks off weekend of events
Denim & Divas: A Casual Evening with the Atlanta Opera
Countdown begins
Area students participate in 9-11 remembrance
City Council authorizes SB&T purchase
GSW awarded Military Friendly School title from G.I. Jobs
South Georgia newspapers available online
Dollar General Literacy Foundation awards grant to local Boys & Clubs Club
Johnson & Johnson awards RCI with grant to support families of returning soldiers
Mohammed "Mo" Amer
3 police officers arrested on felony burglary charge
Career Fair planned for new business relocating to Americus
Some labor on Labor Day
Local veteran looks back
Speaker announced for National POW/MIA Recognition Day
Georgia Family Connection celebrates 20 years of success
Marion County High School students excel at FCCLA gathering
Music, fine arts education intensify in Sumter Schools
1 injured, 2 cited in wreck
Faithful ‘shepherd’ to leave fold to others
3 still hospitalized in boating accident
Petition started to save Andersonville Post Office
Myers retires from S. Ga. Technical College
SGTC, MAGE SOLAR to present free session Wednesday
2 charged in barbershop burglary
Armed robbery suspect taken into custody
Crimes of the Heart
Back to School for Americus - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more
Interim Police Chief Mark Gerbino
Retired florist still enjoys people
Fun translates
Mediacom van stolen
2011 POW Research Grant Program announced
Sumter Superior Court jury duty: Aug. 21, 2011
Miracle’s recovery is, well, miraculous
Health inspections/Macon: August 21, 2011
Health inspections/Sumter: August 21, 2011
Sumter County Grand Jury: August 21, 2011
Are you being served?
Theater Authority chooses new slate, again
Red Cross hopes to make gains on blood supply shortage
Suspects arrested
Beaver brings experience, culinary talents to Perry Wellness Center
Students enjoy intermediate Spanish at Sumter Middle
Brooks descendants hold family reunion
City Council briefed on acquisition of SB&T building
'I CARE' founder mentors at 4 Sumter County schools
Museum delights visitors
City of Americus to propose millage reduction
Webster County Schools make AYP
Montezuma Touchless Car Wash retooled
City attends important local electric power meeting
1st of 2 public hearings held on redistrict plan
New principal starts at Sumter Primary School
Sumter School Board hears update on South Campus
3 hit by vehicle; 2 jailed
Sumter Countian among UGA scholarship awards
Alice Alexander does her job at Cherokee Elementary
10th anniversary of 9-11 to be observed at Rylander Theatre
SGTC SkillsUSA brings home 1 gold, 5 silver medals from national competition
Gas prices drop for Winn-Dixie shoppers with fuelperks! ® rewards program
GSW student completes internship at Rylander Theatre
Local student chosen for leadership forum
Full(er) circle
Jan Hobgood named assistant VP for Adult Education
New Horizons Habitat for Humanity dedicates home to Bradley family
Native returns, joins uncle’s medical practice
Renowned family band to perform in Americus
Green grow the cows ....
Sumter Elementary solicits dress code apparel for Clothes Closet
Southland cheerleaders bring home trophies
Discount card to help alleviate high costs
Family tradition of customer service passes on to next generation
Youth group visits Rudy’s Happy Patch
Phoebe Sumter progress moving ahead
Miller resigns as GSW Foundation executive director
Chief investigator Calvin Mansfield attends GACP 2011 annual Summer Training Conference
Windham named SGTC Student of the Month for July
USDA officials visit SGTC to learn more about solar energy
Nothing this good comes the easy way
Hot-n-sweet
Sumter considers redistricting
Strong storm causes power outages in Sumter, Schley
Schley County Schools re-open Aug. 5
Welcome back celebration shares ‘A New Beginning’ in Sumter Schools
ATR launches E-Edition
ATR School Supply Drive going strong
Sumter County 4-H Masters return from Atlanta
El Jalapeno restaurant welcomes new teachers with gift certificates
President Carter congratulates people of Ghana for halting Guinea worm disease transmission
2011 Volunteer Reception
Local native in movie being filmed Atlanta
Sumter chief magistrate judge receives high honor
Local officials briefed on transportation reinvestment act
City buys former SB&T site on Forsyth
Seeking input for Sept. 11 section
Spanish now at Staley Middle
Plane’s emergency landing results in minor injuries
Local dad unleashes imagination with novel
SGTC sets new all-time enrollment record
Savor the flavor of Summer
Make a joyful noise
Super teen
Phoebe Sumter board counting down days until opening
GBA elects, installs officers, 6 new directors to its board
Forsyth Street Subway becomes Teacher Appreciation Partner
St. Jude Dream Home® open to public
Leisa Cross promoted in American Red Cross organization
Belk manager enjoys this community, customers
Technological twist on a country tradition
City Council hears report on Police Department Study
Oldest Negro League baseball player to speak at Jimmy Carter NHS
Smithville Chicken Pie Festival committee readies for annual event
Benefit/gala to recall local civil rights movement
Local registered sex offender arrested again
Registration underway for SGTC Law Enforcement Academy class
SGTC PBL wins national leadership awards
New Growth
St. Mary’s Catholic Church has new priest
Tot Shop morphs to ZebraLilly
Area thunderstorms cause hazards in county
A few slots are still available for theater camp at historic Rylander
Bishop wins SGTC’s student e-mail contest
Local youth make jump to healthier lifestyle
Sumter student studies at Carnegie Mellon this summer
‘Kisses’ lead to 70 years of matrimony
Interactive, comedic puppet troupe coming to Rylander
Sumter County residents invited to learn about Middle East
Troopers out in force this holiday weekend
Boys & Girls Club of Sumter County challenged NFL style
Summer ASTEP active at Sumter Elementary
Citifinancial changes name to OneMain Financial
Z Puppets Rosenschnoz
Junior Service League joins ‘Ferst 100’
SGTC welding, joining technology is family affair for local graduates
‘Parallel journeys’ intersect
SGTC hosts retirement reception for Robbie S. Latimore
SGTC holds GED graduation
Tracy Ector graduates GAED
Caterpillar dealers host graduation dinner for CAT students
SGTC marketing management students put out signs in 6 counties
The art of gardening
ATR wins state awards
HUD announces ‘sweat equity’ grants
Come celebrate Independence Day with the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site
Late-night storm leaves some folks in the dark
SGTC Crisp County Center PBL raises funds for March of Dimes
It's time for Dooly Camp Meeting again
SGTC hosts second annual Get Into Energy Camp
Smithville DDA cuts ribbon on community building
Man of the hour
Courthouse in power down mode; not closed
City of Americus tightens water restrictions
Honesty shines at Sumter Elementary
Da-Vi Nails — Americus’ ‘hidden’ treasure
Local man arrested for enticing child
Pot farmer busted in wooded area
Latimore inducted in NTHS as honorary member
TCSG makes statement on Regents allowing transfer of additional TCSG college credits
Local author to speak at Friends of the Library Thursday
Meeting of minds
The Fuller Center dedicates repaired home in Koinonia community
Gusts blow through Americus
SGTC student organizations participate in March for Babies
Star Racing, Americus Motorsports Complex project moving ahead
Dry
Citizens want drug task force
BOE stalls on tentative budget
Caroline Carroll competes in Miss Georgia Outstanding Teen Pageant
Edmunds to compete for Miss Georgia
La. church group repairs local houses
ATR prepares to give away summer fun
Sumter County Federation of Garden Clubs presents awards to students at Southland Academy’s, Sumter County Elementary School’s Honors Day
The Secret Garden
Local performers part of Georgia Peach Festival
Calvary Episcopal opens thrift shop
Bevel being ‘Courageous’
American Red Cross eases access to emergency messaging services for military families
Sumter Federation of Garden Clubs holds annual meeting
Steak and Stake is Tuesday
Local hospital authority discusses $5 million in ‘intermingled’ funds
2 Americus women arrested by Customs at border with 28.8 liters of meth
Fuller Center van crashes in Idaho; 4 injured
SGTC Foundation awards Clarke David Mayo Jr. the Crisp County High School Class of 1965 Scholarship
PDA amends, signs agreement with STAR Racing for motorsports complex
School board chair wants travel money
Sumter Superior Court Clerk recognized as ‘Certified Clerk’
Quarius Bullard named May Student of the Month at SGTC
Gone fishin'
Junior Ranger Day is June 11 at Boyhood Farm
Supporters send off Americus cyclists on cross-country ride to eradicate poverty housing
Kids can explore world through reading this summer at public library
Letters from home
Man who reports crime is arrested, too
NTHS, PBL join forces for Women Build event
Rosalynn Carter Institute receives Johnson & Johnson funding for expansion of National Caregiving Network
Souther Field pilot, trainer visits Americus 1st time in over 60 years
Gotta Have It
Bill Murray elected chair of Regional Library board
SGTC cosmetology students compete
Christian Outreach Church participates in Summer Food Service program
Renowned artist’s mural unveiled post-SYDC graduation
Leslie police chief gives details on judge’s arrest
Fundraiser scheduled to benefit local family
SGTC students repair wings for Army Aviation Museum
AMC golf tourney proceeds donated to Webster Schools Athletic Department
Americus Civitan Club endows scholarship at SGTC
Local teen publishes first book geared for Christian teen readers
Hero Runners honor veterans in Montezuma
Phoebe Sumter board meets
SGTC Foundation hosts Donor Appreciation
Malloy/Edwards Scholarships awarded
Sumter County leaders graduate from Georgia Academy for Economic Development
SGTC culinary arts students gain valuable experience catering Foundation Donor Dinner
Col. (ret.) Wirz returns to National Historic Site to further research ancestor
Lest we forget
Plains vet shares Guard experience; remembers fallen comrades
Fallen hero given full honor in national cemetery reburial
2 suspects jailed in wire theft
International Coin event nets valuable gold piece during Americus stop
Judge Griffin Bell posthumously receives GSW Foundation Philanthropy Award
Local student receives national honor
Tisha Coleman receives Smart Mouth Pizza Scholarship
DNR: Be safe on the water
Agencies collaborate with Sumter County to put out large fire in Plains
Sumter Extension staff awarded for 4-H Excellence
Coin event continues today, Saturday in Americus
Board holds special called meeting
Rescued puppy part of family, and school
Local citizen to assist home-building relief in Haiti
Intermodal port expects to begin shipping in June
Phoebe Sumter asks community to join in support of hospital, people of Joplin, Mo.
New industry will employ up to 150
SGTC to host blood drive on Thursday
Sister newspaper's town hit hard
Bicyclists observe first Bike to Work Day in Americus
Creed better than ever
Brooks reflects on year of academic reform
Historian featured speaker Sunday for annual Memorial Day Service
Legislators pass law to protects cyclists
Over 400 women gather at 2nd annual women’s health conference
Smokin’ hot time in Plains
Local man killed in domestic incident in Macon
Sumter County Federation of Garden Clubs presents awards to students at Southland Academy’s, Sumter County Elementary School’s Honors Day
SGTC staff to implement new academic advisement software
Don't forget to peddle to work today
New ag chief visits Americus
Five public hearings make it before the City Council
Phoebe Sumter Women’s Health Conference is Saturday
Caravelle Powerboats first boat manufacturer to receive Made in USA Certification
A 'thank you, Mother indeed
SGTC nominates Austin Urethane Inc., Star Racing as Small Manufacturers of Year for Georgia
She's back!
Board discusses funding, possible pool-closing
Americus Natural Gas recognized for marketing excellence
State budget signed by governor; includes funding for Phase II of HHS Complex
Gary Turner selected to receive the Dr. Harold Holloway Scholarship to SGTC
Sumter County Primary School participates in Georgia Movie Academy
Cornerstone pastor leaving after 12 years
Theater authority holds monthly meeting
Tribute to fallen Marine to be held at Andersonville
SGTC, TCSG announce new Website about HOPE changes
Class of 2011 ready for final march
Phoebe Sumter Medical Center hosts Open House
EchoTaps to be heard Saturday
GSW, SGTC join efforts in campaign fourth year
Be a hero for the American Red Cross
City continues debate on ombudsman zoning
Local women participate in gun safety course
JSL kitchen tour serves up ideas, goodies
Lenny’s Market expanding cornucopia
Meet ‘Run for the Heroes’ at Traveler’s Rest
GSW President addresses Kiwanis Club
Son of Andersonville guard visits prison camp site
Decatur County sheriff speaks at SGTC’s Sixth Law Enforcement Academy Graduation
Landmark to reopen next week
City of Americus committees discuss rezoning request
SGTC to host free Energy Camp for rising 8th and 9th graders
Area students honored in statewide design contest
1st Methodist to host children’s arts week
Traverse Jury Sumter County
8-12 students invited to ‘Party Like a Smartie’
Accident halts hang-glider competition
Early Bloomers Garden Club gives Sumter County Humane Society some love
Methodist disaster relief team to assist in tornado affected area
Phoebe Sumter Medical Center to host 2nd Annual Women's Health Conference
Annual Career Day at Sumter Middle School informs students
Shiver Lumber Co. makes generous donation
ASHS Band Concert
Council on Aging observes Older Americans Month with annual senior picnic
BOC joins City in pursuing funds to write redevelopment plan
New HOPE Grant changes will affect SGTC students
Local church to take another shipment to Alabama
Dr. Gatewood Dudley speaks to local SCV
Farm Credit offers scholarships for Georgia Cooperative Youth Conference
Phoebe Sumter recognizes National Nurses Week
Couple married in ‘Hepburn’-style wedding
Famous people with mental illness
SGTC Phi Beta Lambda participates in Great Americus Cleanup Day
Plains resident ‘hooked on’ porcelain painting
Little Brother’s grows up, moves in to new location
City to apply for redevelopment grant
New mom discovers ‘deeper gratitude’ for her own parents
GSW holds graduation
Local writer gives glimpse into life abroad
Southwest Georgia Farm Credit announces 2011 Board election results
Fire consumes vacant mobile home
Weathering the storm
Americus, Sumter County observe National Day of Prayer
SGTC Law Enforcement Academy graduation is today
Great Americus Cleanup is biggest ever
Rylander Theatre to show ‘The Importance of Being Ernest’
LEAP-Communities in Schools part of PepsiRefresh Challenge
GSW/Kiwanis Club of Americus to hold 2011 Boy Scout Merit Badge Camp
FUMC Hispanic Ministry going strong
Lenny’s Market reopens for summer this weekend
Jean Deriso retires from bookmobile after nearly 28 years
Humane Society to offer adoptions at half price Tuesday
Phoebe Sumter’s Larry Jackson presents in Savannah
Tornado relief effort seeks to ‘fill the gap’
High school art exhibit reception today
Apology: May 5, 2011
Americus Civitan Club donates for SGTC scholarship
Correction: May 5, 2011
Photo of the day: May 5, 2011
Readers’ Digest sweepstakes ranks Montezuma 126 in U.S.
Phoebe Sumter to host art fundraiser Friday
‘Helping Hands ...Touching Hearts’
Jimmy Carter National Historic Site hosts ‘Old Time Farm Day’
LEAP-Communities in Schools part of PepsiRefresh Challenge
Magnolia Manor Unit 4 residents hold pre-Easter hat ‘parade’
Local to get doctoral degree
Ellaville woman hosts Perfect Care residents
Let’s hear it for the ‘lunchroom ladies’!
Locals offer help to tornado victims
Camp Sumter to open soon
Local twister survivor helps tornado-torn hometown Ringgold
Osama bid Laden killed
NHS seeks Youth Conservation Corps applicants
Exhibit on the USS Pueblo opens at National POW Museum
Miss Wildcat(s) crowned
Flat Stanley Spring Jamboree held in Plains
Georgia Supreme Court chief justice speaks at courthouse judicial dedication
SCV holds confederate memorial service
BOC chooses consulting firm for County administrator search
Kiwanis members hear courthouse history
Six readers prove their community knowledge
Times-Recorder to host second NIE yard sale
Party like a Smartie
Volunteers give time to ‘cleanup’ effort
Watch for red-eyed periodical cicadas
East Glessner Street entrance to GSW to close May 3-4
National news: Survivors picking up pieces from deadly twisters
Britain celebrates monarchy as Kate, William wed
Phoebe Sumter Hospice receives $2,500 donation
Schley STAR Student is a ‘jack of all trades’
Local family practice adds day spa
Confederate memorial services planned for Saturday
View royal wedding online
Local student earns Modern Woodmen of America scholarship
Recovery workers and public urged to guard against hazards during storm cleanup
Sumter County Courthouse to receive judicial dedication and artwork
Uniform shop gets new name, adds kid’s shoes to inventory
Tourism Council approves purchase of brochures, welcomes new members
Andersonville readies for Echo Taps 2011
Limited tickets available to win the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway
Local 4-H’ers take part in Magnolia Manor Earth Day activities
The Schwan's Truck is back at Phoebe Sumter by popular demand
Photo of the day: April 28, 2011
National news: NASA braces for Giffords, Obama, huge launch crowd
Georgia Teacher of the Year addresses Americus Rotarians
Gurnack is 2011 GSW Featured Public Servant
T-R travels to Perry, Ga.
Habitat seeks volunteers for National Women Build Week
GSW SIFE collects 5,000 cans of food
An annual day of bridge
ISS holding scholarship competition for graduating seniors
Let’s be partners
Americus-Sumter Chamber to honor middle school student achievement
Junior Service League to host 2011 Kitchen Tour May 14
Sumter County DFCS Board Meeting today
City reviews pet ordinance
City is recruiting volunteers to help with ‘clean-up’
Meet the heroes at the Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival
Carters donate memorabilia to benefit Plains
Lake Blackshear home damaged by fire
Correction: April 26, 2011
The Americus American Legion meets at 7 p.m. today
Flying Easter Bunny event brings smiles, donations
Stages of the Cross procession
Japan natives raise money for tsunami and earthquake victims
Winn Dixie hosts Easter festivities
Correction: April 24, 2011
Old times not forgotten in Dixie
Activity picking up at Cordele Intermodal Services
National news: Obama’s deficit plans run into economic reality
State news: Head of Georgia ports talks unity in SC
City announces 10 new businesses, three closures for March
Sumter property owners notices coming soon
Farmers Seed gets in the spring spirit with plant donations
New youth minister comes to First United Methodist Church
Celebrate Holy Week
One vehicle accident results in injuries
Local reverend ordained as local elder
World news: Japan declares no-go zone around nuclear plant
State news: Cobb County police defend decision to charge teen
State news: 2 reporters honored for journalistic courage
Board of Commissioners to choose consultant
AG’s Office files joint complaint with FTC
Sumter County holds flag dedication ceremony, regular meeting
Jimmy Carter National Historic Site observed National Park Week
Soldiers sharpen combat skills
Sumter 4-H’ers travel to Tift Area 4-H Poultry Judging Contest
National news: Day of remembrance: 1 year after Gulf oil disaster
'Great men and good men are in short supply'
Judicial dedication of courthouse slated for April 29
Local girl saves 3-year-old in near drowning incident
Sumter County Middle, Staley Middle schools baseball teams with Park Rangers
SGTC holds orientation for students taking online classes
Sumter County 4-H receives grant from Friends of NRA
Lowe’s helps SCS
Americus Police officer resigns, is arrested
Confederate memorial service to be held Saturday
Americus-Sumter High School senior attends S. Ga. Region Honor Honor Band
Sumter BOE holds regular meeting
Hippity Hoppity fun coming to downtown Montezuma
Holy Week services scheduled here through Friday
Outstanding GFC District honored by legislators
Club Notes: Early Bloomers Garden Club
Avid skydivers come to Sumter for Lindbergh Boogie
Spring comes to Ellaville
Arts bring crowd to Rees Park
Local motorcycle business unlikely to be affected by Japanese disasters
Joel Wernick to keynote Georgia Southwestern Commencement May 7
National news: Severe storms death toll rises to 7 in 2 states
Americus to promote Bike-to-Work Day in May
GSW SIFE wins regional award
City seeing increase in development activity
Aviation Festival begins today
Give blood today
Americus native completes book about Anguillian national hero
Southern Styles Salon and Spa becomes SCS ‘Teacher Appreciation Partner’
First United Methodist Church presents ‘The Seven Last Words of Christ’
GED testing fees set to increase in July
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Bryces talk about their journey, goals and commitment to their community
Windsor Hotel to host Ghost Academy
Barker selected GSW 2011 Outstanding Scholar
Americus native named GSU Outstanding Scholar
PSMC donates pumps to SGTC and GSW nursing programs
Photos of the day: April 14, 2011
World news: Syria uprising broadens as women, students protest
National news: Who fired first Civil War shot? A dispute in Fla.
Plans for transition moving right along for Phoebe Sumter
A wish comes true for local child
Arts in Rees Park is Saturday
Warrants issued for Americus cop
BOC to raise first flag at Courthouse
Americus-Sumter High South Campus reports 12 percent perfect attendance for third nine weeks
Hyliard Bryant Williams, Servetus Allen Williams Scholarship awarded at SGTC
Sumter Board of Education holds work session
Americus-Sumter High Singers' parents meeting today
GSW fencing course gets positive feedback
Henry Casey: Teaching farmers, prisoners how to better themselves
City to explore zoning options for ombudsman facility
Celebrate Jr. Ranger Day at Andersonville NHS
Jason’s Touchless Car Wash and J & J Oil Change Automotive Scholarship awarded at South Georgia Technical College
Sumter County Relay For Life exceeds 2011 goal by $35,000
Land owners may have uninvited guests on their property at night
Café Campesino talks to Kiwanis about coffee co-ops in Guatemala
Southwest Georgia Farm Credit pays patronage dividend
Coogle crowned Macon County Forestry Queen
Photo of the day: April 10, 2011
Plains Open Car, Truck, Motorcycle Show draws big crowds
World news: Giant pumps head to damaged nuclear plant in Japan
Montezuma Historic Building Drawing Class postponed
National news: Boeing 737s around the world face new scrutiny
Sumter Schools superintendent tapes new message
Full HOPE benefits available at SGTC for spring quarter
ISS bids good friend a fond farewell
It’s husband vs wife for Relay For Life
Casablanca, local residents bring 1940s to Americus
Fatal crash remains under investigation
Lakeview Baptist youth visit Mattie Marshall Center
Correction: April 8, 2011
Phoebe Sumter T-shirt sales benefit Relay For Life today
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National news: Justice could be near for Calif girl held 18 years
National news: Nat’l Parks face federal shutdown on Civil War eve
Sunshine Club donates to American Cancer Society
SCS holds parent forum regarding new school schedule
5K race Saturday benefits Ellaville man
Law enforcement agencies team up for Special Olympics
Downtown Montezuma is an art gallery
IDA discusses prospects, elects officers
PDA continues contribution to Archway Partnership
Two car accident results in fatality, injuries
World news: Gbagbo’s home in Ivory Coast comes under attack
Ohio couple deals in dresses, tractors
SGTC President featured in Georgia Trend magazine
Leonard and Marie Waitsman Marketing Scholarship recipient selected
SGTC Foundation presents Elizabeth Duke Redmond Scholarship
SGTC Law Enforcement Academy students travel to Georgia Supreme Court in Atlanta
Gerlach SGTC Student of the Month for March
State BOE approves math changes
Kenny Sartwell looks to a future in law
Americus native returns as Methodist Youth Home director
New school sked a bust for some families
Plains holds fifth annual car show Saturday
SGTC Law Enforcement Academy advisory committee meets
Selena Wallace selected Teacher of the Month, Sumter County Schools
Cancer survivors come together, celebrate life
Superintendent presents yearly objectives
SGTC Adult Education students recognized
SB&T donates to SGTC Instructor of the Year
Parker-Wheeler Scholarships awarded at SGTC
Agrium endows scholarship at SGTC
Delta has IMPACT on community
Jury duty has been cancelled for April 4
March was Social Workers Month
Women’s Literary Club has ‘Italy as a setting’ program
Citizens Bank to close Plains and Leslie branches
SOWEGA CASA to host nostalgic Casablanca movie, event at Rylander
Bryces to speak at SGTC’s Griffin Bell Convocation
GSW and SGTC sign agreement to accept 10 courses
FUMC’S Bright Beginnings receives $3,900 through consignment sales
Kevin Reeves reelected to second term, State Contractors’ Board
World news: NATO commander warns against attacks on civilians
Paper box prevents further damages to gas station
No more Temik®
GSW hosts Alumni Reunion Weekend April 30
Local group hosts scholarship fundraiser Saturday
Home heath care is an essential need
Photo of the day: March 31, 2011
National news: House GOP leader rules out stopgap spending bill to buy negotiating time and avert shutdown
World news: Top envoys agree Libya’s Moammar Gadhafi must step down but don’t discuss arming the rebels
Pasaquan opens this weekend
Americus Garden Inn B&B recipe chosen by UGA Food Services
Citizens group to proceed with ‘county charter’
BOC approves transportation projects; discusses county administrator search
Police searching for Burger King armed robber
It's not too late ....
Sumter among 73 counties named ‘camera ready’
Cancer Survivors luncheon Saturday
Belk ‘joins hands’ with community partners for Spring 2011 Charity Sale
Local Confederate group offering scholarships
SGTC aviation students visit Pratt & Whitney Engine Center
Rosalynn Carter selected for Regents' Hall of Fame Alumni Award
Storms move through area; dropping hail
Animals up for adoption at half price today
SGTC horticulture class visits Massee Lane Camellia Gardens
Oglethorpe celebrates 25th Turkey Day Festival
Perry Wellness Center plans for official opening of produce market in May
Health inspections: March 27, 2011
World-renowned artist gives glassblowing demonstrations
Rollin’ for a Cure a success despite weather issues
Sumter County experiences damages from golf ball size hail
New major named at Sumter Sheriff’s Office
Sumter County Schools commit to making attendance a priority
Citizen urges City Council to decrease drug activity
Southland kindergarten visits Sumter Retirement Village
Caravelle Powerboats names western regional sales managers, 2 added to its growing team
Joe Pollock: Tornado season is upon us: Preparation is key to safety
Beehives Study Club awards scholarships
Correction: March 25, 2011
Escaped inmate located in Macon
Local man removes honeybees from Americus Danfair station
Free clinic to open in Buena Vista
Neighborhood meeting Saturday at McCoy Hill Park
Clarification: March 24, 2011
Georgia artists to teach classes for Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival
Photo of the day: March 24, 2011
SGTC President receives 2011 Distinguished Citizen Award
Senior is thankful for big family she always wanted
GSW honors scholarship donors, recipients
Montezuma completes revitalization training
Ellaville man injured in motorcycle wreck
Club Notes: Early Bloomers Garden Club
Americus Kiwanis Club hosts art showcase
Souther Field Aviation hosts annual ‘fly-in’
Sumter County DFCS Board Meeting today
Mayor urges Council to be cautious in hiring of personnel
Southland junior rules field, court, track, stage
Sumter County Elementary takes 1st in Division I, Odyssey of the Mind
Parishioners mourn loss of Father Girardeau
SGTC's Americus campus practical nursing students recognized at pinning
Local student named to Reinhardt Dean's List
Dogwood Days
It’s official!
Americus City committees set lengthy agenda
Health inspections: March 20, 2011
Webster County announces National Beta Club inductees
Wilson of Minick Interiors, Americus Furniture Company speaks to SGTC marketing class
Wesley Williams, Miloy Schwartz speak to SGTC marketing class
Clarification on Pub 280 story
Jimmy Carter National Historic Site joins Women in History Month celebration
GSW long-awaited ground breaking today
Pub 280 resumes alcohol sales on St. Paddy Day
City to decide whether to accept Minick’s plan
Sumter says yes to ESPLOST, no to Sunday alcohol
Let’s be partners
Local stuff: March 18, 2011
Ten Cub Scouts awarded Arrow of Light
Tourism Council has repayment plan
Theater Authority discusses Rylander ‘physical’
Citizen petitions BOC for Sumter drug task force
Plains Better Hometown auctions Carter dinner
Handmade quilt to be raffled off for this year's Relay for Life
‘The Challenge from China’ focus of Third World Seminar today
Sumter County receives award for excellence
Ryan’s Steakhouse closes in Americus
Americus’ Sister City in Japan is safe
Masked trio break into home
American Red Cross stands ready to help in Japan
City awards bid for police department study
Southland announces 3rd nine weeks Honor Roll
Ga.gas prices rise 2.1 cents in past week
Scammed!
Sunday morning accident results in injuries
Pub 280 takes appeal to Superior Court
GSW geology professor weighs in on Japan earthquake
Pasaquan announces new season
Sumter Retirement to ‘circle the night with light’ for Relay
Vehicle flees scene of U.S. Highway 19 accident
Montezuma Police make drug arrests; seize 2 vehicles
Sumter Sheriff’s Office makes drug arrests
Andersonville NHS hosts ‘Living History’
Agape Stitchers touching ‘lives around the world’
Sumter school superintendent speaks to Rotary
BOE approves recommendations for transportation department
In Japan plant, frantic efforts to avoid meltdown
Advanced Disposal to make Dooly County cleaner, greener
River Valley’s unemployment rate rises to 10.6 percent in January
Pvt. Cody R. Causey graduates from training
Body found in Ga. identified as Ohio woman
Let’s be partners
Springtime Ellaville set for April 16
Conserve, hunt and gobble
At home in the outdoors
Woodmen of the World donates to Sumter Primary
Love of music inspiring for local performer
Photo of the day: March 11, 2011
Andersonville Living History coming this weekend
Local organizations make BEE for Literacy a success
Americus mayor challenges economic students at CrossRoads
Sumter Relay teams hope to raise $80,000 for American Cancer Society
Authors to sign books at park’s Living History Weekend
Voters to decide Sunday alcohol sales and ESPLOST
Preston woman jailed on 5 counts
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the Buzz: March 10, 2011
Correction: March 10, 2011
Civil War request
Bridging Campus to Community committee meets
County recognizes American Red Cross Month
BOE to vote on transportation changes
Pub 280 employee caught with marijuana
Pub 280 loses appeal
South Ga. Technical’s Instructor of Year, GOAL winner announced
Huge gift
Former resident seriously ill in Va. hospital
Friday’s high-speed chase suspect still in jail
Gov. Deal to scale back pre-k cuts
American Pickers’ Sumter County episode to air March 14
Superintendent talks ESPLOST renewal
Woman strikes cop, leads high-speed chase
Team up to clean up Andersonville National Cemetery for ‘Park Day’
Sumter players present ‘The Zoo Story’ today
Arts in the Park seeks artists
Tourism council in the red, hires new interim director
Out of control car wrecks near lake
Free mulch today
Accused kidnapper wanted ex-girlfriend to meet God
Phoebe Sumter employees knitting for a cure
Historic Trust to host April 17 Spring Porch Tour
Relay teams will be ‘playing for a cure’
BEE for Literacy is today
Webster County FFA celebrates 2011 National FFA Week
Schwan’s truck to raise funds for Phoebe Sumter Relay for Life team
Local seniors visit state capitol and Gov. Deal
The Buzz: March 3, 2011
Every girl can be a ‘princess’
Americus-Sumter scholar-athlete is well-rounded leader
Captivity
Dogwood Days right around the corner
Phoebe Sumter looking to ‘be best customer service hospital in the country’
J.D. Power recognizes Winn-Dixie as a 2011 Customer Service Champion
Zimmerman named SGTC Student of the Month for February
HOPE scholarship bill approved by Ga. House
Marcus Johnson: making big things happen in a small town
Proposed changes would divide HOPE Scholarship into 2 programs
Walk of Fame
16 school bus drivers call in sick Monday
Eagles galore
Motorhome owners group to gather in Perry
‘Mr. Lincoln’ goes to Plains
Ex-POW seems to have 9 lives
GSW begins construction on nursing complex
Civil War request
‘Widespread’ cases of flu fill doctor offices, ERs
Man fends off robber with soup can
Buy an FFA emblem at Southern States Co-op store; help a local FFA Chapter
Daily Bread Sandwich Shop brings good eats to Plains
Americus health inspections: February 27, 2011
Ellaville health inspections: February 27, 2011
POW traveling project gets big boost
SGTC holds annual Black History Program; former instructor keynote speaker
City Council hears citizen comments
Americus Walk of Fame honors inductees
Sumter County Grand Jury chosen
Photo of the day: February 25, 2011
Local donates $1,000 after ‘wonderful experience’ at Phoebe Sumter
‘Abraham Lincoln’ visits Plains
Ga. Forestry presents check for billions in economic services from private state forests
Man freed from jail, rearrested
Sheriff Smith attends Atlanta winter training conference
Sumter Gymnastics wins 2nd place
Annual Living History Weekend to return to Andersonville NHS
Hard work pays off for Daron Butler
BuBBaBears donated to Phoebe Sumter Medical Center
Local insurance agent addresses citizens’ group
City Council sets agenda for Thursday meeting
Driver charged in single-car accident
Farmer named SGTC Student of the Quarter
Ham radio enthusiast has near death experience
39th U.S president speaks
Local B&B teams with Cafe Campesino for special blend
PDA approves loan restructuring
Light a path in the darkness
Merle Norman gets new owners, full line of inventory
Values don’t change
Tourism Council lays off director due to ‘budgetary issues’
USDA Rural Development official tours Georgia Southwestern projects
Blood drive today until 6 p.m.
Registration ends today
Massee Lane Gardens hosts legendary Vince Dooley
Former President, First Lady, visit new PSMC
Bardin Hooks returns to Americus, joins local law firm
New Horizons contributes in the fight against illiteracy
Sumter Youth Leadership visits PSMC
National political analyst speaks at GSW
BOC discusses transportation projects
BOC sets date for budget hearings
Truck driver from Plains wins $3 million
SGTC names semi-finalists for GOAL award
For Josh
Americus, Albany drug dealers sentenced to prison
Pedestrian struck in Wal-Mart parking lot
Club Notes: Early Bloomers Garden Club
Isaacs edits Fall 2010 issue of JTWS
WIA helps SGTC Law Enforcement Academy students achieve dreams
Selection committee named for SGTC GOAL program
Southland senior is scholar, athlete and worship leader
New Plains Police chief to start March 15
Teen charged in shooting death
Andersonville Guild meeting change
Jackie Bryce speaks to Kiwanis Club
Slaves recognized at Civil War commemoration
APD arrests suspect in theft of newspaper boxes
UGA Report: Georgia forests provide $37 billion in ecological benefits to state
Agents discover salvia, ‘bath salts’
Barwick man charged in burglary ring
Jury duty names selected
Dietary managers — ‘Proud of what we do’
Local seniors sharpen computer skills
El Jalepeno making a name as community contributor
Joint Development Authority discusses local opportunities
Scott Law Foundation to host 1st fundraiser
Sumter County youth awarded at 4-H District Project Achievement
First Chili Cook Off celebrates success
Clarification: February 11, 2011
Americus native promotes autism awareness with new book
Airport authority discusses House Bill 277
Montezuma awarded $500,000 grant for sewer line rehabilitation
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Andersonville NHS hosts guest speaker Saturday
Sumter OKs rezoning for site of potential motorsports race facility
School board considers going back to traditional schedule for high schools
Sumter County students receive technical college credits
Youth Forest Field Day planned at Marion High
Star Racing announces plans for a $12 million motorsports facility in Americus
Vietnam-born; Yale-bound
Bobby Bowden to headline Steak & Stake
Ribbon cutting/open house for Wellness & Education Center planned
Schley Middle/High School named ‘School of Excellence’
Just like family
Lynn Taylor speaks on County issues at Kiwanis
Sorority again salutes young heroes
SOWEGA CASA volunteer receives scholarship to National Conference
Annual culinary arts competition held in SCS
South Georgia Tech announces GOAL award nominees
Fire Marshal receives state award
Andersonville National Historic Site, GSW sign MOU
Few trees down, power out for some Tuesday night
Pub 280 appeals City’s revocation of alcohol license
Planning and Zoning approves PDA rezone request
Today is the two-year anniversary of Fuller’s death
Old tires dumped on Myrtle Springs Road
Local leaders hold official ceremony for Sumter County Work Ready signs
PDA to hire forester for tree removal
Chamber’s 91st annual meeting set for Feb. 17
ATR newspaper box stolen from Post Office
The Buzz: February 3, 2011
Photo of the day: February 3, 2011
PanHellenic Step Show
Camellias, creativity abound at fourth annual show
High school senior’s passion: film
GEMA director speaks at Economic Outlook Luncheon
Student arrested on outstanding warrant
Internal investigation leads to officer’s resignation
World's oldest person dies at age 115 in East Texas
Watson’s 7th book to benefit Wesley Community Centers
SGTC Caterpillar program hosts guest speakers
114-year-old believed to be world’s oldest person
From hard times to the White House
PSMC opens 2nd facility on hospital campus
Sumter deputy dies in off-duty crash
Sen. Hooks appointed to River Valley Transportation Roundtable
PSMC to host open house for new building
Ellaville-Schley Chamber hosts annual meeting
Take a chance for the animals
Barnes, Minick face lawsuit for loan default
Local organizations host statewide Park Friends Conference
Plains local graduates from basic training
Plains Better Hometown sponsors consignment sale
Chamber to hold unveiling of Sumter County Work Ready signs
Rosalynn Carter to keynote Ga. Women of Achievement anniversary at Wesleyan
Schley holds public hearing to discuss options in courthouse dilemma
Sumter County native named VP at LAD Truck Lines Inc.
Foodstuff: The paillard of love
BBQ My Way: The 'rub' on rubs
Georgia Peanut to hold check-off increase hearing Feb. 9
Story-Huffman receives 2010 GSW Teacher of the Year Award
Charley English to speak at 2011 Sumter Economic Outlook Luncheon
Locals have access to free training
Officials ID body; cause of death still undetermined
Teams can enter now for Bee for Literacy competition
Magnolia Manor community health fair is today
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New GSW partner
Student to go from mission trips to veterinary school
Seven prison guards suspended in Macon County
Gammages donate to ‘Two Great Choices – One Great Community’ efforts
Assistant principals in Sumter County Schools issued new challenge
Couple remains close to ‘coast-to-coast’ family
En garde!
Caravelle Powerboats names national sales manager
Buena Vista farmer takes on Sanford Bishop
Americus business leaders to go ‘Behind Bars’ for MDA
Call is issued for all eligible donors to help replenish decreasing blood supply
City denies rezoning request
Hispanic ministry to get new quarters
Schley to donate courthouse to historic society
Local prestigious physician to join Phoebe Physician Group
Local elementary student accepted into world leadership forum
Jury Duty for January 24, 2011
Screening Committee named for SGTC GOAL Program
Rothenberg to deliver Griffin Bell Lecture
Tabby Crabb tells it all in new book
Traffic mishaps keep troopers busy
Georgia Public Television features Café Campesino
SGTC honors dedicated instructor
County discusses regional transportation roundtable
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City Council revokes alcohol license for Pub 280
Creed Campbell continues to fight
Local student leads for charity
Camellia show set for Feb. 1: January 19, 2011
Senior’s past mixture of rural life, travel
King remembered
New shooting association forms in Macon County
SAM Shortline to feature ‘President Roosevelt’
ASCMRC Scholarship named to honor Bessie Sampson
ASCMRC adopts family in need
Leesburg couple publishes self-help book for parents
Celebrate Presidents’ Day with President Jimmy Carter
BOE approves personnel changes
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Young visitors invited to become Junior Civil War Historians
Early Bloomers held January meeting
Four local Scouts recognized at Court of Honor
Downtown parade honors Martin Luther King Jr.
City public works projects discussed in committee
County starts 2011 off with new leadership
Give blood this weekend!
SB&T to announce branch closing date in February
Schley concerned citizens group hosts New Year’s ball
Friends of the Library Play is slated for Jan. 28, 29 and 30
Phoebe Sumter one year later...
‘The Baldwin Agency Girls’ sponsor the annual Miss Relay For Life Pageant
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Endangered whooping cranes were killed by gunshot
Here kitty, kitty ....
Senior’s life devoted to civic organizations
City Council reapproves Rylander alcohol license
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SB&T plans to close Forsyth Street branch
Photo of the Day: January 12, 2011
Area schools urged to participate in Student Design Competition
Winter weather woes
Icy roads lead to traffic accident
Freezing rain, snow cause power outages
Grocery sales ‘surge’ due to weather
T-R Travels to Breckenridge
Friends of the Rylander fundraiser event will feature ‘Almost Elton’
Sumter Primary shines
Ribbon cutting/open house for Oncology & Surgery Center scheduled for Jan. 30
Winter weather possible Sunday night
Cordele murder suspect arrested
GEMA urges Georgians to prepare for possible severe winter weather
Americus business leaders to be ‘behind bars’ for MDA
Special election set to vote on Sunday alcohol
SW Ga. Cancer Coalition in running for Pepsi Refresh grant
ASMR local events to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
Curves® adds Zumba® to shake up the circuit!
Love and Mercy delivers gifts to Sumter Schools
LMOP has community Christmas Give-Away
New downtown business to hold ribbon cutting today
Carter Presidential Museum selected as Institution of the Year
NOAA, partners assist entangled right whale off Fla. east coast
Nutritional tips for a healthful new year
Elderly Cordele woman gunned down in her home
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Southwest Georgia Farm Credit offers internships
Sumter Youth Development students get early Christmas present
Wildlife agencies investigating the deaths of whooping cranes in South Georgia
You can go home again
Phoebe Sumter names new regional executive
Copper wire theft suspect caught
PDA hopeful concerning new prospects
SGTC Phi Beta Lambda, law enforcement agencies donate trauma bears
Consider terrain in picking a homesite
Foodstuff: Let's make '11 an intentional eating year
BBQ My Way: Resolutions for 2011
Macon County native named in top 10 school counselors in America
City’s new addition is homegrown
New Year's baby
SGTC winter quarter registration planned for today, Wednesday
Leadership Sumter tours SGTC
Servsafe® Training
Georgia’s 2010 Miss Outstanding Teen visits Americus
King’s Deli serves up Korean and American favorites
Local leaders speak about their hopes, pursuits and goals for 2011
Safe stolen from Ellaville store
Treasure Hunters Roadshow returns to Americus next week
As 2010 comes to a close...
More happenings from 2010...
Brooks challenges members of the Sumter Real Estate Association
Local leaders and state delegates hold legislative breakfast
The Windsor hosts New Year’s Eve dinner, party
Correction: December 30, 2010
Growing up as a twin...
New homeowners enjoyed a green and gold Christmas
As 2010 continued...
A look back at 2010 .....
Christmas tradition in Sri Lanka
Annual AmeriGospel features new talent
Koinonia Farm is still thriving
Tystanic donates to local ACTeens group
Fact-finding delegation visits Oglethorpe
Christmas brings back memories ....
A holy child is born in Bethlehem
Local veterinarian gives holiday pet safety advice
Better get business done early today
Santa’s ready for his global flight tonight
River Valley’s unemployment rate jumps to 10.5 percent in November
Christmas holiday travel period begins today
Suspect developed in inmate drug cases
Citizens angry about Barnes Road maintenance
Army Guard Tech excited about helping Afghan farmers
Correction: December 23, 2010
Delta Sigma Theta hosts Storyland
4-E Center offers Holiday Camp
Authority: Rylander in good financial shape going into 2011
Schley clock tower to chime before 2011
Winn-Dixie shows customer appreciation
Phoebe to acquire Palmyra
Census raises US House count for Ga.
It’s official!
Rep. Mike Cheokas joins the House Republican Caucus
PDA approves terms of Caravelle deal
Man flees after traffic crash
Gradyland ‘makes it a family occasion’
Americus Times-Recorder recognized for ‘Two Great Choices’ efforts
154 Christmases later
Koinonia team wins top award at FIRST LEGO League Tournament
Wells Fargo, businesses recognized
Going once, going twice...
Plains Fire Station is up and running
Superintendent asks students’ ‘holiday wish for Sumter County schools’
SGTC ranked 18th among fastest growing two-year colleges in nation
County readies to wind up year
City Council meeting agenda is adopted
Help still needed for Haiti
Catholics come home
National Prisoner of War Museum to be closed temporarily
Davis ordered to pay restitution for board and care of Andersonville 81
Adam’s on Lamar is a big hit already
Aubrey Alsobrook releases newest book
Sumter County develops wildfire plan
AT&T strengthens mobile coverage in Americus
Phoebe Community Visions donates heart defibrillators to three local organizations
More Africanized bees found, destroyed in Ga.
Wreaths Across America event held at the Andersonville National Cemetery
Ribbon cutting, open house Sunday
County fire department receives positive citizen comments
Habitat for Humanity reaches milestone: 400,000 homes built or repaired since 1976
Citizens group prepares to ‘lower the boom’ on County
Samuel King named state’s top superintendent
Don’t let Christmas tree be fire hazard
Kiwanis makes a donation to local hospital pediatric patients
Ciani receives top awards at SGTC’s Law Enforcement Academy graduation
Pat Morgan Memorial Scholarship set up at SGTC
Local Kiwanian, professor honored
SGTC holds Commencement ceremony
T-R Travels to South Carolina
You CAN go home again
City of Americus to hold public hearing on zoning request
Shooting at TK’s Lounge results in damaged property
Chance of snow flurries expected Wednesday night
Combined choirs of First United Methodist Churchpresent a Christmas cantata at 7 p.m. today — "The Voices of Christmas".
Montezuma Police Department joins the National Crime Map
Student-athletes honored
GSW grads told to persevere
Quarterly membership luncheon features guest performance, new Chamber members
Locals can have their pick at Watson’s Christmas tree farm
Christmas Wonderland
City Council discusses vehicle policy
SB&T donates to “Two Great Choices – One Great Community” efforts
First Baptist Church to present Christmas musical celebration
Rusty Cheek likes the work and the coffee
Perfect Care resident shares life experiences
Salem United Methodist Church displays its first nativity scene
Visions for Sumter program seeks to improve community conditions
Ellaville Food and Clothing Pantry collects items for those in need
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans commits $10.4 million to build Habitat for Humanity homes in 2011
Court revisits Davis animal cruelty case
City Council gets budget highlights, holds public hearing
Superintendent Roy Brooks speaks to Americus City Council
Children’s Home director retires after 17 years of service
Casa Maya brings authentic Mexican food downtown
Holly Days features Santa and Paw-Paw’s Express
More than 70 groups featured in Americus parade
Judge orders hearing on Davis animal cruelty case
New ‘furniture’ comes to town
Text GIFT to 90999 and help the Red Cross
Single mom loses home to fire
Humane Society prepares for restitution hearing
Davis pleads no contest to animal cruelty
2010 World AIDS Day gathering held in Rylander Park
Montezuma Christmas parade encourages ‘Home Town Harmony’
SGTC winter quarter registration held today
Mayors’ Motorcade set to deliver truck load of gifts
AFES dream playhouse raffle to benefit Relay for Life
PSMC board prepares for transition
Honoring our fallen veterans: Wreaths Across America
Downtown Americus Christmas Parade is Thursday
Church seeks help in repairing fallen entrance wall
'Let there be light!'
Leslie Post Office closed due to adjacent fire
Holloway’s Holly Days provide for all holiday shopping needs
Leslie man died of natural causes
Traffic accident leaves 3 injured
Black Friday
Southern cookbook author launches booksigning in Americus
Photo of the day: November 28, 2010
American Red Cross encourages families to share gratitude with service members
Amedisys Home Health of Americus has been named to the 2010 HomeCare Elite
DeSoto Christmas Parade set for Dec. 9
Christmas in Plains kicks off Saturday
Southland PTO to host ‘Breakfast with Santa’
Jets Booster Club feeds SGTC teams for Thanksgiving
Thankful on the job during Thanksgiving
Local merchants offer Black Friday sales, extend hours
World AIDS Day gathering to be held at Rylander Park
Caravelle chooses Americus
Through trials and heartache
Sumter County youth awarded for skills learned through 4-H
Every box sent with love
GSW biology professor Anh-Hue Tu is 2010-2011 Featured Scholar
GAE president focuses on educational budget cuts
Weekend hunting accidents result in injuries
Friends remember beloved Ellaville Police Chief
Ribbon cutting and open house for Phoebe Sumter Women's building
Syrup Day brings large crowd
Three sisters open downtown salon
Misleading postcards are not from Medicare
Innovative Senior Solutions observes National Home Care Aide Week
City to allow referendum on Sunday alcohol sales
Local physician receives prestigious honor
Nora Carter awarded Teacher of the Year
Forest Service, partners to conduct lonegleaf pine research
Air officer becomes Ga.’s first female state chaplain
GEMA, Guard chiefs to continue service
Food campaign held in rental home community
Local family adopts twins through Foster-to-Adopt Program
Linda Fuller to sign husband’s autobiography
Tourism Council focuses on local holiday activities
County approves citizens’ variances for exemptions
Friends of the Rylander creates new levels of giving
Final opportunity to apply for ENERGY STAR appliance rebates
Up in flames
Goo-Goo Car Wash partners with Americus High Singers
Honor fallen veterans with Wreaths Across America
Slain deputy has Sumter connection
Citizen group to put pressure on Sumter Commissioners
Stein Center scene of fight
Dogs released for adoption
Veterans write ‘blank check’
Official enrollment figures for GSW reach new record
Ferst Foundation yields positive results
Fuller Center Answers The Call With Permanent Housing In Haiti
Local art teacher exhibits student, personal works
Sumter BOE OKs reduction of members
Post 558 to hold Veterans program Sunday
Steppin' Out: November 12, 2010
Church briefs: November 12, 2010
Americus Arts Council sponsors local art show and sale
Richland’s Pig Fest XIII features something for everyone
Times-Recorder travels to The Great Wall
City makes 1st move toward Sunday alcohol sales
Local Extension agent presents at Jimmy Carter’s Boyhood Farm
City of Americus discusses Sunday alcohol sales: see details in Friday's edition
Jets host Classic starting Friday
Board Meeting
Clarification: November 12, 2010
Skunk tests positive for rabies
Sumter 4-H calls for volunteers, plans for President’s Volunteer Service Award in 2011
Americus man wins cash on ‘Wheel of Fortune’
Post 10 GSP participates in Toys for Tots
Katron Moon remembers service to Navy
Herbert Moon relives D-Day
Garden Club meets tonight
Coming Thursday: Veterans' profiles
BOE meets Thursday night
Veteran’s Day Notice
Correction: November 11, 2010
PDA follow-up
National Family Caregiver Month designation shines attention on Rosalynn Carter Institute
Jury List: November 11, 2010
Open Hands Ministry hosts holiday dinner for needy
School board to renew ESPLOST for 2012
GSW receives USDA Rural Development funds for nursing
Coming Thursday: Veterans Day
Georgia Southwestern State University and South Georgia Technical College held a joint Christmas party for the second year. This year it was on GSW's campus. It was a fun night for the Americus community. Here are some random images from the event
PDA meets at 4 p.m.
BBQ My Way: Easy smoked fish
Young woman overcomes obstacles
Local financial advisor earns Albert Gallatin Award
PDA discusses Lockheed Martin building repairs
It takes training ....
Phoebe donates land to Quail Unlimited to relocate its national headquarters
Sumter Commissioners call for uniformity in fees, assessment
Correction: November 9, 2010
City Council hears from superintendent, theatre director
City participates in Mayor’s Motorcade
Fall scenic
Southland honors veterans
3-vehicle weekend accident leaves 1 injured, 2 charged
Cafe’ Campesino hosts More Pedal, Less Metal
Board of Education meets today
Coming Tuesday: Question of the Week
Medical center places last steal beam
Andersonville 81 recovering
Assistance program helps Georgians with heating bills
Georgia Department of Public Safety participates in Toys for Tots
Wreck on Prince flips vehicle
Magnolia Manor kicks off Alzheimer’s awareness month
Fall weather: Mild days and cold nights for this weekend
Friday night at Floyd's at the Windsor
Don't forget to fall back one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday!
Church briefs: November 5, 2010
Steppin Out: November 5, 2010
Schley 4-H’ers place ribbons for Red Ribbon Week
New business eyeing Sumter County
American Pickers visit Sumter County
Piano musician Gordon Mote to perform in Americus this month
Two men charged in Tuesday night attack
Local Veteran recalls military experiences
Board Committees
Pless wins BOE District 3 seat
Leonard ‘speaks park,’ loves storytelling
Balloon release for Alzheimer's Awareness is Friday
Club Notes: Americus Woman’s Literary Club
Schley County early election results
Wilson wins Schley BOC race
Tribute to Veterans to be held Nov. 13
Board of Assessors meets at 9 a.m.
John Lewis, Dem, elected U.S. House, District 5, Georgia.
Paul Broun, GOP, elected U.S. House, District 10, Georgia.
David Scott, Dem, elected U.S. House, District 13, Georgia.
Jimmy Carter National Historic Site hosts ‘Cane Syrup Day’
Jimmy Carter NHS to present Annette Baldwin as Susan B. Anthony
Sumter County Citizens for Fair Treatment discuss fire fees
Phoebe Sumter hosts steel topping out ceremony for new hospital
Early election results in Sumter County
Early returns from Sumter County
Don't forget to vote today!
Chance of rain is 20 percent this afternoon
Coming Tuesday: Ellaville and Schley County news
Schley health inspections: November 2, 2010
Schley County calendar: November 2, 2010
New Horizons receives contribution from Wells Fargo
Downtown Holiday Open House to feature Santa, trolley, horse carriage rides
Madrigal Dinner to offer an evening of food, music, more
Voters to make choices known today
Gearing up
Hospital Board meets Tuesday
Hospital Board meets Tuesday
Concerned citizens group meets at 7 p.m. today, American Legion, Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Georgia State Patrol investigating two-vehicle crash at 280 and Felder Street Saturday night
Enthusiasts gather for Fall Cruise In
Smithville Chicken Pie Festival draws crowd
Coming Sunday: Koinonia Farms gears up for harvest, holidays
Coming Sunday: Koinonia's busiest season is underway
Steppin Out: 10-29-10
SGTC Crisp County Center hosts Advisory Committee meeting
Church briefs: 10-29-10
Hospital, support buildings continue to take shape at Phoebe Sumter construction site
Americus Pet Parade kicks off local Halloween festivities
Strickland shares experience working as 4-H Youth Development VISTA volunteer
Smithville Chicken Pie Festival is all day Saturday
Ranchero Roundup is Saturday in Andersonville
Real estate transactions: October 31, 2010
Mild weather to continue with warm days, cool nights
Marriages: October 31, 2010
Americus-Sumter Softball Team donates to Pink Pals
2010 Southland Homecoming Queen
Work Ready meeting held in Schley County
Twin walks the walk for breast cancer survivors
Lions Club has business meeting tonight
Coming Wednesday: Local company makes donation for Colored Hospital project
Coming Tuesday: Ellaville and Schley County news
2010 Smithville Chicken Pie Festival coming soon
Sumter school board honors employees, discusses future goals
City to apply for Furlow School grant
Cyclists get signs
Moncus voted Webster Teacher of the Year again
Meda Krenson: cancer survivor
Noontime Accident
Artists wanted for holiday art sale
Free Nutrition Courses
Coming Tuesday: Question of the week
Family opens Montezuma Flower & Gift Shop
Marshall Student Center ribbon cutting set for Oct. 25
RCI to host 23rd National Summit
Miles Wilson is Sumter County School’ Teacher of the Month in September
Walk for the cause
Hundreds turned out for Phoebe Sumter's Breast Cancer Awareness Walk Saturday
Pleasant weather conditions to continue for next few days
Marriages and divorces: October 17, 2010
Real estate transactions: October 17, 2010
Health inspections: October 17, 2010
Don't forget: Phoebe Sumter Breast Cancer Awareness Walk is Saturday
Coming Sunday: Board of Education honors employees, discusses future plans
Fall weather: Chilly nights and warm days make for a great weekend.
SGTC blood drive a success
Church briefs:October 15, 2010
Puppy mill update
Alleged Atlanta shooter arrested in Americus
Construction continues to take shape for Phoebe Sumter
Community event set for October 23
Goodwill Industries local retail store closing
Free Job Training
Schley-Irwin: Game 3 at 5 p.m.
W. Aubrey Alsobrook: A timeless prayer
Ordination Service held at Eastview Seventh-day Adventist Church
Steppin' Out: October 15, 2010
Committees discuss grant for Furlow School
Coming Thursday: Local teen helps troops
Coming Thursday: "Puppy mill" raided near Andersonville
Breast Cancer Awareness Walk is Saturday
Correction: October 14, 2010
Grimes responds to story; makes comment
Sumter Primary principal clarifies
Local 4-H teen supports our troops
City of Americus hears police officer’s appeal
Puppy mill raided
Blood Drive is Friday
SGTC presents Ga. Small Manufacturer of the Year Award to Hickory Springs
Joe Martin vows to enhance teaching profession
Vote for a playground grant for Sarah Cobb Elementary School
Grimes not in race for BOE District 2 seat
Parrott man dies in crash
3-year-old drowning investigated
Eight-year-old holds strong, despite illness
Work session canceled for Board of Commissioners
Coming Wenesday: City holds employee appeal hearing
Mike Keown makes stand at Cheek Memorial Baptist Church
Offices Closed
City of Americus administrative briefing is at 4:30 p.m. today, third-floor, Municipal Building
Existing Industry and Business fish fry generates optimism through economic challenges
Civil War information requested
Schley County calendar
Superintendent leads in first student cabinet meeting
Carters take on 27th Work Project
Faith in action
DFCS’ ‘Bank Day’ draws attention to foster, adoptive homes
Board forms to take on restoration of Campbell Chapel
UGA Libraries sponsor National Home Movie Day
Real Estate Transactions
Marriages
Bicyclists on mission
‘Wilde’ about country life
Americus High class of 1990 reunion is today
Coming Sunday: Farming venture right outside town
Coming Sunday: 8-year-old doesn't allow illness to slow her
Days will warm up while nights remain cool for your weekend
Coming Sunday: Existing Industry Fish Fry
Steppin' Out: October 8, 2010
Civil War expert to sign new guide to Georgia sites
Egelseers of Americus Garden B&B ‘Best Innkeepers’
Done Deal
Coming Friday: US Highway 19 dedication
Called Meeting
Church briefs:October 8, 2010
Job fair will be held today
Coming Thursday: Amendments on the ballot
Sumter County 4-H Hosts Open House, Sweet Potato Show Down
Editor's Note: October 7, 2010
Payne accepts full-time position at SGTC as general education instructor
President Carter helps with special dedication
Country Comedy comes to Rylander
Voters to decide amendments
Chamber gears up for fall bash
Jimmy Carter endorses N. Korea housing initiative
Churches volunteer this weekend on project
Carter Endorses North Korea Housing Initiative
Montezuma DDA awards $500 façade grant
Phoebe Sumter Medical Center doing its part to raise awareness
Annual art show at Pasaquan Nov. 6
Shigellosis present in Sumter County
PDA to be conduit for City of Andersonville OneGeorgia loan
from the air — new Phoebe sumter medical center campus
Stan Steiner retired from Ga. DNR
RCI secures $2.3 million in federal grants
PDA meets today
Coming Wednesday: Phoebe Sumter sponsors the Walk
Thomas the Tank is right around the bend
Rylander Theatre managing director returns after conference in Nova Scotia
'Fight' breast cancer with t-shirt
Walking the walk
Angel Food Ministries holiday boxes available online
ATR hosts biggest giveaway yet
2010 Taste of Sumter ‘a great success’
Coming Tuesday: Question of the week
Correction: October 5, 2010
Registration ends for Sumter County 4-H Sweet Potato Show Down
Schley County calendar: October 5, 2010
Roy Brooks meets with Chamber of Commerce
BOE discusses its downsize
Sumter man jailed for dumping sewage
A trip back in time ...
Marriage: October 3, 2010
Movie at the Market – Today – 15 minutes after dark.
Coming Sunday: Scenes from Taste of Sumter
National 4-H Week kicks off this week
Correction: October 3, 2010
Family owned restaurant moves in to downtown
Real estate transactions: October 3, 2010
Sumter School Board holds retreat from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Central Office
Sumter County, Stan Steiner, man jailed for illegal dumping
Junior Service League meets tonight
Don't forget:35th annual Andersonville Historic Fair is Saturday and Sunday
Fish Fry honors local industries, businesses
Church briefs:October 1, 2010
Local WW II veteran honored in D.C.
A little somethin’ somethin’
Taste of Sumter
Advance voting underway for Nov. 2 election
Taste of Sumter is at 6 p.m. today in Rylander Park; block party at 9 p.m.
Ralston predicts GOP victories in November
Ga. Speaker visits GSW
GSW President's Convocation is today
Coming Thursday: Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives address GSW President's Convoc
Your Opinion: September 30, 2010
Americus woman is 106 years ‘young’
PSMC involved in breast cancer awareness
Carter 'doing fine' at Ohio hospital
Area students recognized
Sumter County organizing Community Emergency Response Teams
Advance voting underway for Nov. 2 election
Magnolia Manor Love Walk deemed success
Bluegrass, gospel, history abound
Carter sickened on plane, rests at Ohio hospital
Junior Service League meets tonight
Coming Wednesday: Election preview
President Carter hospitalized for observation
Local talent has an ‘Edge’
Americus-Sumter High crowns Homecoming queen
Andersonville Historic Fair is this weekend
Control mosquitoes the green way
Mentor Training
Coming Tuesday: Local woman hits 106th mark
Hooks Named Rural Health Legislator of the Year
Taste of Sumter offers food, fun for entire family
POW/MIA events come to a close
Closing ceremony of Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall is at 5 p.m. today, Andersonville National Histo
Plains Peanut Festival is ongoing today
Health inspections:September 26, 2010
Marriages and divorces: September 26, 2010
Real estate transactions: September 26, 2010
Roy Brooks meets Sumter County stakeholders in Plains
Dogwood Garden Club makes donation to SGTC
Shriners' Week just around corner
Cowpoke's a-coming
President Carter casts hand prints, signature in walking path
2010 Plains Peanut Parade, Festival draws large following
Lt. Governor honors STAR Racing
Coming Sunday: Closing ceremonies at Vietnam Traveling Wall, Andersonville NHS
Plains Peanut Festival is Saturday
It’s ‘Full Speed Ahead’ for SGTC Foundation TechForce 2010 Fund Drive
Steppin' Out: September 24, 2010
Church briefs: September 24, 2010
City keeps millage the same as last year
T-R Travels to Bavaria
Red Cross grant helps individuals in military service, veterans, families
It's official!
Dedication of the Sumter County Courthouse is from 4-6 p.m. today
Pink T-Shirts
Pick up trash; bring gun
Sumter Commissioners discuss Barnes Road, other matters
Eric Mintel Quartet
Box Springs cyclist struck from behind; dies at scene
POW play still resonates
Sumter Players auditions held today
Coming Thursday: Local American Cross Chapter gets military grant
Coming Tomorrow : Georgia Carry Trash Pickup
Jury Duty: September 23, 2010
Coming Wednesday: Americus native inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame
12’ + White Oak dinosaur falls to sportsmen
POW/MIA events continue at Andersonville NHS
Plains Peanut Festival is this weekend
13th Colony releases limited production whiskey
Georgia Trend names Wernick among 25 top leaders
Pearly finally reaches gates
Planning and Zoning Commission meets today
Plains Peanut Festival is this weekend!
Georgia Forestry Commission simplifies burn permit process
Schley Family Connection elects new officers
5th annual rally is Saturday
Magnolia Manor of Marion County hosts Harvest Festival
Gov. declares Sumter County Ga. Work Ready
City to OK millage rate Thursday
More remembrance
Smithville couple marks 60 years of marriage
City Council holds public hearing today
Coming Tuesday: Smithville couple together for 60 years
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital unveils new surgical technology
Theater Authority discusses budget, downtown projects
Candlelight brightens night
Remembrance
People from all corners gather to honor the missing, fallen
Coming Tuesday: Model of Maturity
Town Crier: September 19, 2010
Service men, civilians vow to never forget
Corrections: September 19, 2010
Marriages and divorces: September 19, 2010
Real estate transactions: September 19, 2010
Candlelight service tonight
Today is National POW/MIA Recognition Day
Rolling Thunder visits Andersonville National Historic Site
Volunteers wanted at Phoebe Sumter
Steppin' Out: September 17, 2010
Church briefs: September 17, 2010
City of Americus: no millage increase
Good Samaritan Love Walk is Saturday
Sumter native named Emmanuel County schools chief
POW/MIA events continue at Andersonville National Historic Site
Cooling trend
GSW holds Third World seminar tonight
Coming Thursday: GSW hosts POW/MIA Convocation
Tri-Lambda Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. holds fund raiser
Boy Scout Troop 226 takes part in ‘Jimmy Carter Experience’
Schley County to raise millage to repay debt
Tourism Council receives award
Food blessings
Read all about it
GSW hosts POW/MIA convocation
Tourism Council meets today
BATTING PRACTICE
SCGA wins 2 team titles
Theater and Cultural Authority meets today
Downtown development meets today
Coming Wednesday: Sumter County Board of Commissioners have a work session
Coming Wednesday: GSW to play Auburn
Club notes: Early Bloomers garden club
Phoebe Sumter Medical Center donates water bottles to Haiti
Georgia Peanut Tour held this week
Phoebe Sumter Medical Center to host 2nd Annual Men's Health Conference
Sumter Board takes care of business
Inside Tuesday: Insert on Rolling Thunder's Ride Home events
Buchanan joins SGTC staff as financial aid specialist
Schley County calendar: September 14, 2010
Magnolia Manor Marketing Department communications director receives promotion
City Council hears capital project budget review
Montezuma DDA welcomes Vietnam visitors to events
Local writer plays for Nashville radio execs
City Council meets today
Coming Tuesday: Local song writer making his mark in Nashville
Divorces: September 12, 2010
dirt be dog-gone
EPA hears local agri-business concerns
Ga. Rep. Bishop awarded scholarships to family
Local artist featured in celebratory art exhibition
Brooks’ rolls out vision to Americus Kiwanis Club
Theater Authority
Belk Fall Charity Sale Nov. 6 to benefit local charities, schools
Real estate transactions: September 12, 2010
Sumter Schools Superintendent Roy Brooks addresses Americus Kiwanis Club Friday
Driving Miss Daisy
Coming Sunday: Local sculptor exhibits in Abilene, Texas
Coming Sunday: Congressman Bishop hold Town Hall meeting with EPA in Americus
Dedication
Pre-Travel Presentation
Bishop, EPA to hold Town Hall Meeting Friday at South Georgia Tech
Steppin' Out: September 10, 2010
Church briefs: September 10, 2010
Bishop to host Town Hall with EPA adminstrators today
Ga. House Speaker to visit GSW Sept. 29
Economic policy guru: Ga.’s budget grim
Coming Thursday: Find out what the Sumter school did
Vietnam traveling wall coming Sept. 17
Superintendent Brooks talks about achievement plan for SCS
River Valley’s jobless rate dips slightly to 10.4 percent in July
Seeking to talk with Iraq veterans
23rd annual Taste of Sumter coming up soon
GSW, NPS to host 5th annual POW/MIA Convocation
Rebuilding
Operation Christmas Child kicks off soon
Garden Club meets today
PDA to sell freezer for $50,000
Benefit Dog Wash is Saturday
Prayers for Creed bringing results
BOE meets tonight
Registration is open for Walk Georgia
Americus-Sumter PDA meets today at 4 p.m. Rees Park Economic Development Center
Military news: September 8, 2010
Witness contradicts trial reporting
Power commission to lower lake
Winn-Dixie offering flu vaccinations
A look back
Chicken Pie Festival to hatch in Smithville
Winslow reminisces about spending youth in California
ReStore celebrates growing success
RCI scholarship awarded to four
Temperature cooling
Daughter of victim glad trial is over
Better than ever
Fired Up Youth Rally 2010 brings in big crowd, lots of music
9/5 Marriages and divorces
9/5 Real estate transactions
Governor honors industry leaders at tourism conference
Activities scheduled Mondays for 4-Hers
GSW presentation scheduled for travel
Book signing
Class of 1985
42-Year-Old Manuscript 'Rediscovered' and Published for the First Time
BOE personnel committee meets
9/3 Steppin' Out
9/3 church briefs
Church gives new clothes to needy families
ATR Bingo ends
Health department employees on furlough
ATR’s first NIE yard sale big success
Dr. Floyd opens family practice in Americus
Study break
On the rise
GSW, Historic Site to host POW/MIA Recognition Day Convocation
Phoebe Sumter welcomes Dr. Malcolm Floyd to staff
Firefighters raise money for MDA
Andersonville’s events schedule
Volunteers needed for package assembly
Bat exclusion season begins
Shopping for bricks
Enrollment up in Sumter County School System
Sumter on herbicide ban list
PDA meets today
Medical evacuation team holds demonstration
Medical board meets today
Operation Christmas Child to kick off soon
1st edition of new shopper publishes today
Officials expect Labor Day travel to be up from 2009
‘Rediscovered’ manuscript tells of Fullers’ early life
Payroll Development Authority to meet
Schley Elementary Council holds first meeting
Schley County September events
Boy Scouts get special lesson
Job fair set for Sept. 15
Birkel leaving as Rosalynn Carter Institute executive director
Oliver reminisces about experiences in Americus
Ride Home expected to be largest since it began
Kickin' it
Registration open
8/29 health inspections
Red Cross Blood drive scheduled Thursday
Local woman on a mission for Ukrainian girl with dream
GSW enrollment climbs for third straight year
Cochran found guilty, sentenced to life
Getting pumped
Parent reception
Jury finds Johnny Ray Cochran guilty on four counts
8/29 marriages and divorces
8/29 real estate transactions
Volunteers needed
Fun day
Student ‘fine’ after bus runs over foot
State rests its case in Cochran trial
Forming fast
Parent Reception
Child hit be vehicle north of Americus; details later
Pair jailed after shooting incident
Mentor training next week
8/27 church briefs
8/27 Steppin' Out
TV guide to be corrected soon
Time to get adult vaccinations
Former prisoners of war to sign books at Andersonville National Historic Site
Carter Historic Site to celebrate walking path
Auditions being held for the Sumter Players Jesters Youth Theatre
Slightly cooler this weekend ...
Coming Thursday: Second day of Johnny Ray Cochran trial for Melody Strickland's murder
TV guide to be corrected soon
GSW Chi Phi chapter shines at conference
Americus-Sumter Fuller Center to receive home improvement products
Graphic testimony from crime scene expert
Gettin' jazzy with it
Boston Butt sale
From Friends of sam shortline
T-R gives away summer fun
Driver safety instructors needed
Americus woman enjoys long life at 112 years
Child’s birthday encourages donations to good cause
Murder trial of Johnny Cochran begins
Pair jailed after shooting incident
Worldwide 100-House Memorial Build Honoring Habitat for Humanity Founder
Surplus commodities
The murder trial of Johnny Ray Cochran was to begin today in Sumter Superior Court
Coming Wednesday: Follow up on shooting incident in Americus
Amedisys provides care in home
Sumter Players Kids Week
David Osborne Returns to the Rylander Theatre
When Good Ain't Good Enough
Americus Has Talent!
Chamber taking applications for Leadership Sumter
Isaacs edits Spring 2010 issue of JTWS
Clarification on editorial cartoon
Corrections to Goo Goo Car Wash story
Southern Star Community Services unveils new look, focus
Oon the Job with Sherwood Butts Jr.
Cross-Stanley Wedding
Shooting probed
World Premiere Takes Stage at The Rylander
auditions for the Sumter Players Jesters Youth Theatre
Adult reading skills
Cadillac Sky
Coming Tuesday: On the Job
South Pacific
BREAKING NEWS: Wanted woman shoots self in Americus
The Little Mermaid
Missoula Children's Theatre
8/22 real estate transactions
Goo Goo Car Wash now open in Americus
Lifting a voice
Americus City Council amends budget
SGTC Pell grant checks delayed
Schley proclaims Sept. 5 Rosa Greene Smith-Thompson Day
Keown stops in Americus
Murder trial starts Monday
Woman pleads guilty to ’07 shooting death
Members of Americus’ sister city visit area
Murder trial set for Monday
8/22 marriages and divorces
Leadership Sumter
Coming Sunday: An interview with Eric Mintel
Coming Sunday: Plea made in Demetrius Boone murder case
8/20 Steppin' Out
SGC announces summer Dean’s list
Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall to stop in Sumter
BOC proposes consolidation to Leslie
PSMC’s support buildings to open in February
School Night for Scouting tonight
Second annual Block Party is tonight
Coming Friday: Find out what the Americus City Council did
Book signing
Blood drive set for Friday
8/20 church briefs
Love Walk slated for Sept. 18
BOC meet in Leslie today to discuss consolidation
Coming Thursday: Sen. Saxby Chambliss visits Americus
Tourism Council To Meet Today
Golf Days this week at GSW
Lela Wilson honored with birthday party
Gateway signage going forward
Nursing home resident found unharmed
Unemployment in area remains steady
GSW gets prestigious ranking
U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss addresses local leaders
Coming Wednesday: Cooper Lighting to move half of Americus plant to Mexico
Town Crier: August 18, 2010
GSW is officially a ‘Military Friendly School’
Farm Credit Photo Contest ends Friday
Jury Duty: August 18, 2010
Cooper Lighting to lay off workers
River tourism possible for Macon County
Local author June Anderson publishes her second book
Tourism council meets Wednesday
Consolidation meeting 7 p.m. Wednesday at Leslie Civic Center
Sumter school board approves fundraisers, other matters
Over 100 children in Schley County receive free car seats
Back to School Block Party to be held for GSW, SGTC
Mayor gives state of city to Kiwanis Club
African-American spiritual — a national treasure
On the job with Emma Simpson
Moving-in day at Georgia Southwestern State University
Sweet Potato Sales
Lions Club meets Tuesday
Town Crier: August 17, 2010
Celebrating 70
8/15 divorces
8/15 real estate transactions
8/15 health inspections
10-year-old back at school two months after badly injured
Fuller Memorial Highway unveiled
APD report reveals more about crash
Health, science building will be built in 2 phases
City upholds employee’s termination
ALL 4 KIDZ
Coming Sunday: Local couple celebrates 70 years of marriage
Coming Sunday: Americus Mayor gives state of the city speech to Kiwanians
Astronomy night
8/13 Church briefs
8/13 Steppin' Out
MediaCom changes several channels
Section of U.S. Highway 29 to be named for Fuller
Nutty festival approaching
SPLOST, capital projects moving forward
BOE meets today
Haiti Update: Construction in Full Gear, Volunteers, Donations Needed
Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall to be at Historic Site
Belk to host Kidfest
SGTC posts 21st consecutive quarter of growth
Dog Wash set for Sept. 11
Voter turnout slight in Sumter, Schley
Man arrested in Americus for firing 5 shots in Ellaville
Under construction
Joint Development Authority meets Thursday
School Night for Scouting
Coming Thursday: South Georgia Technical College's growth continues
Authority meeting is Thursday
Working hard
SW Georgia Cancer Coalition annual grants to be awarded
Sumter County welcomes new school chief
Ga. voters pick nominees for key statewide posts
Traffic crash
Garden Club meets Wednesday
Coming Wednesday: Runoff election results
Welcome back party
Town Crier: August 11, 2010
Average class sizes will be bigger in Sumter Schools
Meteor shower peaks Thursday night
Citizens demand road fixed
After Hours Care expands hours
Coming Tuesday: Americus City committees take care of business
Sumter BOE committees meet at 5 p.m.
Schley County calendar
Runoff election today
New construction
Cotillion director attends national convention
On the job with Chandra Spires
Refreshing water now on Sumter Schools’ buses
Work Session
8/8 health inspections
8/8 jury duty
Bledsoe attends engineering conference
City officials attend power meeting
Pinnell celebrates long career
Married doctors begin practices
Enjoying a summer Saturday
Don't forget to vote Tuesday in the run-off!
Volunteers Needed
8/8 marriages and divorces
8/8 real estate transactions
Coming Sunday: Health inspections of local food service
Coming Sunday: Phoebe Sumter welcomes husband and wife physician team
Early voting for Aug. 10 runoff ends at 5 p.m. today
8/6 corrections
GSW’s, SGTC’s Golf Days coming up
Save-A-Lot opens
Get your mane cut
Americus Martial Arts Academy’s owners get kick out of job
Lights on at Oncology building
Coming Sunday: Local pharmacist marks 50 years behind the counter
Movie at the Market
8/6 Church briefs
Julian Drive to perform at GSW
8/6 Steppin' Out
Former FSU Football Coach Bobby Bowden Visits SGTC campus
Early voting continues
BOE curriculum committee meets Thursday
Americus has talent!
Meadows wins raffle
Phoebe Sumter’s Men’s Conference scheduled
PSMC planning move
City of Americus’ budget in trouble
Back to school
Early Voting starts today
Coming Wednesday: Patti Cullen is executive director, River Valley Regional Development Commission
Local woman sings praises of home health services provider
PDA secures loan for new Andersonville water treatment plant facility
Executive director provides insight into River Valley Regional Commission
Ground broken
Open House for Sumter Schools today
Coming Wednesday: Marion County breaks ground on new middle-high school
Reminder: Bobby Bowden
Schley County calendar
Sumter County native receives recognition
June unemployment rate rises to 10.5 percent
Thomas the Tank Engine to roll through in October
Coolin' it
On the Job with Martin Peacock
Early voting begins today
Edward A. Thomas Scholarship Recognition 2010 Program
Make a splash at the Beaver Creek Festival
Boys’ Club helps Fuller Center, to hold fundraiser
8/1 marriages and divorces
8/1 real estate transactions
8/1 health inspections
Rabies-infested bat found in Americus
Getting pumped for school
Local woman finds solace in painting
Local man discovers father is alive
Rabies-infested bat found in South Lee Street area
AmeriGospel hosting Back-to-School rally
Free nutrition classes offered
Dreams ride on van
Montezuma Police make arrests in metal thefts
Battle of the boar
Sumter YDC to hold graduation
7/30 church briefs
7/30 Steppin' Out
School to begin soon
Amy’s School of Dance wins many awards at competition
Good housekeeping skills pay off
Dwight Harris Boys Club keeps promise to Millard Fuller
Commissioners OK fire contracts with cities
Plains agrees to Sumter County fire protection
Unmarked Eastview graves revealed
BOC to hold special called meeting today
Plains City Council meets tonight
7/28 correction
AmeriGospel getting children ready for school by hosting rally on Saturday
Local housing team gets $15,000 grant
Andersonville partners with Sumter Fire
SGTC, TCSG set enrollment record
Mentor training session tonight
‘Panthers’ visit South Campus for preview of year
On the Job with Jay Duke
Package found at Courthouse thought to be bomb Friday
Fuller Center Bike Adventure riders build, speak in Americus
meriGospel Inc. hosts a Back to School Rally
Plains called meeting
7/25 marriages and divorces
7/25 real estate transactions
7/25 health inspections
Poole director for educational services for Flint chapter of Red Cross
Piano offered for busy people at GSW
Locals joining in on Fuller Center bike adventure
New Schools’ superintendent discusses plans
Bishop visits Americus
Junior Service League plays Bingo
Leadership Academy begins for Sumter Schools
Habitat ranked number 8 on ‘Builder 100’ list
Sumter awarded money for food, shelter programs
Heat advisory extended to Friday
City of Americus holds short meeting
Early Head Start and Head Start:
Class of 2001:
Called Meeting
Courthouse bomb scare
Bicycle Adventure coming to Americus
Energy and passion drive this south georgia native
Mann new admission director at Magnolia Manor Retirement Center
Locals taking time to go green to save green
Trellis Restaurant in Americus
Cookies with Santa
Army National Guard honors local nursing home residents
Swine flu information, symptoms and resources for Sumter County
Mattie H. Marshall Center recipient of generosity
Dedication earns local nursing center prestigious award
Mattie H. Marshall Center recipient of local generosity
Local leaders stepping it up
GHCA announces new chairman
Magnolia Manor announces promotion
Retirement generation going green
Humane Society Shares Pet Joy with Alzheimers Residents
Pet Therapy Brings Smiles to Nursing Center
Nursing center residents prepare for new activity
Southland Academy brings treat to nursing center
Boy Scouts bring joy, carols, and cheer
Local administrator elected to state board
Biggest Loser
Innovation and teamwork is important for one local business
Dr. Quint Wheldon joins Magnolia Manor team
More than just Bingo
Holly Whitehead joins Magnolia Manor team
Local recognized for volunteering
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