Americus cracks down on donut trucks
The Americus City Council created an ordinance amendment requiring doughnut and coffee trucks to pay the $100 daily regulatory fee for mobile food trucks. Donut and coffee trucks were previously […]
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Kiwanis Pet Parade walks, woofs, and wriggles through downtown Americus
The Kiwanis Pet Parade was held Oct. 29. In the category Pet Plus Costume, #19 WWE Cat Fight won third place, #21 Dia de los Muertos “Day of the Dead” […]
BOE candidate Valorie Roberts gives platform for District 1 run at Kiwanis
The Americus Kiwanis Club hosted a forum for candidates for the Board of Education on Oct. 23. Kiwanian Herschel Smith organized the forum, with seven of the eight candidates attending. […]
BOE District 3 Candidate Edward Jackson gives platform to Americus Kiwanis
The Americus Kiwanis Club hosted a forum for candidates for the Board of Education on Oct. 23. Kiwanian Herschel Smith organized the forum, with seven of the eight candidates attending. […]
District 3 BOE Candidate Brenda Jennings gives platform to Americus Kiwanis
The Americus Kiwanis Club hosted a forum for candidates for the Board of Education on Oct. 23. Kiwanian Herschel Smith organized the forum, with seven of the eight candidates attending. […]
District 5 BOE candidate Carolyn Hamilton gives her position to Americus Kiwanis
The Americus Kiwanis Club hosted a forum for candidates for the Board of Education on Oct. 23. Kiwanian Herschel Smith organized the forum, with seven of the eight candidates attending. […]
BOE District 5 candidate Fanesia Johnson gives her position to Americus Kiwanis
The Americus Kiwanis Club hosted a forum for candidates for the Board of Education on Oct. 23. Kiwanian Herschel Smith organized the forum, with seven of the eight candidates attending. […]
BOE candidate for District 7 Cheryl Fletcher addresses forum at Americus Kiwanis
The Americus Kiwanis Club hosted a forum for candidates for the Board of Education on Oct. 23. Kiwanian Herschel Smith organized the forum, with seven of the eight candidates attending. […]
BOE candidate for District 7 Dwight Harris addresses Americus Kiwanis forum
The Americus Kiwanis Club hosted a forum for candidates for the Board of Education on Oct. 23. Kiwanian Herschel Smith organized the forum, with seven of the eight candidates attending. […]
Ante Litem notice claims Leslie Mayor misconduct
The Americus Times-Recorder filed an open records request for the Ante Litem notice filed on behalf of the former City Clerk Joan Waller. While the City of Leslie was unable […]
Americus City Council votes on zoning ordinance for data centers
The Americus City Council voted unanimously to pass a zoning ordinance regulating data centers on Oct. 22. Previously, the Council imposed a 30-day moratorium on data centers to provide more […]
SCV Camp 78 plans memorial service for executed Andersonville Commandant
The Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp 78 in Americus is planning the 51st annual Capt. Henry Wirz Memorial Service in Andersonville on Nov. 14 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wirz […]
Three Months After Cholowsky Went No. 1, Americus Baseball Fans Are Running Mock Drafts of Their Own
Roch Cholowsky heard his name first on July 11 in Philadelphia, when the Chicago White Sox made the UCLA shortstop the top pick of the 2026 MLB Draft at 12:43 p
Habitat for Humanity celebrates 50th Anniversary
Habitat for Humanity held an Americus Reunion to celebrate its 50th Anniversary at Calvary Episcopal Church. The organization, which seeks to partner with volunteers to provide affordable housing, was the […]
Isaac Harper receives Southwest Georgia Farm Credit Scholarship at SRTC
Southern Regional Technical College announced recently that Isaac Harper of Americus has been selected as the recipient of the Southwest Georgia Farm Credit Scholarship for the Land, Forest, and Wildlife Man...
Goodwill celebrates return to Americus
The community celebrated the ribbon-cutting for the new Goodwill store on Oct. 15. Americus used to have a Goodwill store, but a period of downsizing at the company, targeting stores […]
Americus discusses E911 service options if County breaks with Middle Flint
The City of Americus discussed options for E911 service during its Oct. 15 meeting. Sumter County has announced plans to build its own E911 Center, which would no longer require […]
Americus Council discusses ways on grounds maintenance
Mayor Travis Rush asked the Council to look at vendor contracts for parks and public facility maintenance, seeking input on ways to decrease spending and consideration of performing the jobs […]
Americus Police Chief and Mayor outline community safety measures after mass shooting in Vienna
The Americus Times-Recorder recently interviewed Americus Police Chief Mark Scott about public safety preparations in the City of Americus after the tragic shooting in nearby Dooly County that claimed two […]
Rep. Rich McCormick brings congressional news to Americus Rotary
Representative Rich McCormick, elected to Georgia’s Seventh District, spoke at the Americus Rotary Club on Oct. 13. McCormick praised Rotary’s focus on service, saying that happiness comes from focusing...
Ethan Wolfe gives vision for Georgia House District 151
Ethan Wolfe recently interviewed with the Americus Times-Recorder, giving his vision for Georgia House District 151 if elected. Americus Times-Recorder: Many property owners are concerned with the cost of pr...
Americus Rotary to host second annual Americus Peace Day at Historic Rylander Park
Rotary Club of Americus will host its second Annual Americus Peace Day on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, from noon to 4 p.m. at Historic Rylander Park, 315 W. Lamar Street. […]
Board of Elections hears request for recall information for Americus City Council
The Board of Elections heard a request for information about recalling the Americus City Council during its monthly meeting from Kirk Lyman-Barner. Lyman-Barner has actively called for an 18-month moratorium...
Americus Council Members give positions on APD and ICE cooperation
The Americus City Council voted on a police grant on Sept. 24 after initial concerns it would require cooperation between the Americus Police Department and ICE agents. While the grant […]