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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 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...
The sinkhole near the intersection of Russell Street and Forrest Street is marked by an orange cone. Several metal plates cover the collapsing roadway, and weeds grow in the cracks […]
A recall petition for Leslie Mayor Corey Capone was submitted to the Elections Office on Oct. 5. The petition exceeded the number of required names. The Elections Office is verifying […]
Take time for your health and enjoy a fun evening focused on wellness! In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Phoebe Sumter invites community members to attend the Sip & […]
Sumter EMC Foundation recently awarded $5,000 in grant funds to the Phoebe Sumter Foundation to help build a greenspace and play area for Phoebe’s childcare facility project. The primary goal […]
More than 130 area high school students visited Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) on Oct. 2, 2026 for GSW’s eighth annual Science Day, exploring a variety of STEM fields through […]
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) invites alumni, students, families, friends, and community members to celebrate Homecoming and Family Weekend, Oct. 12-17. The weeklong celebration will feature a...
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. […]
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...
The week-long Georgia primitive weapons deer hunting season begins Sat., Oct. 10. Last year, nearly 11,000 deer were harvested during the primitive weapons season with muzzleloaders, archery, and youth hunti...
Sumter County High School celebrated Homecoming 2026 with a week filled with school spirit, fellowship, leadership, and Panther pride under the theme “A Different World: Celebrating Our Past, Embracing Our...
Marianna Pacheco is a senior at Furlow Charter School who is diving headfirst into her future career in the beauty industry! For her senior Capstone project, she chose to explore […]
It’s that time of year again, and the town of Smithville, GA, is gearing up for its annual Chicken Pie Festival on Saturday, Oct. 31, the last Saturday of October. […]
Grill smoke and laughter greeted those arriving by car and four-wheeler at the Leslie DeSoto Cobb Day celebration at Southeast Recreation Park on Black Smith Road. The celebration was preceded […]
The premiere of “Carter Country” was held in the Historic Plains High School, part of the Jimmy Carter National Park. Director Bobby Buccellato gave an interview detailing his inspiration for […]
Pianist David Osborne has continued the tradition of performing birthday concerts honoring Jimmy Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church, his latest taking place Sept. 30. The public attended free of charge. […]
Southland Academy is proud to announce the members of its 2026 Homecoming Court, a cherished tradition celebrating Raider spirit and school pride. The court, selected by the student body, represents […]
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) has once again earned national recognition, ranking #49 among Top Public Universities in the South in U.S. News and World Report’s 2027 Best Colleges list. […]
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 […]
From fairgrounds to classrooms, pollinator gardens to public speaking competitions, 4-H youth in Sumter County are proving they’re not just ready for the future – they’re Beyond Ready. During National...
The Plains Peanut Festival was held Sept. 26. Beautiful weather let spectators who came by bike, train, and car enjoy the marching band, tractors, and various other participants. Ole Henry […]
People traveled by bike, train, and car to enjoy the Plains Peanut Festival parade on Sept. 26. Miss Georgia Sophia Wootten rode in the Plains Peanut Festival. She enjoyed the […]
The Rho Sigma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, recently held a successful wellness fair at the Boone Park Community Center. The purpose of the event was to […]