Americus Times-Recorder

The Americus Times-Recorder is a daily publication based in Americus, Georgia. It is managed by South Georgia Media Group, which is part of Community Newspaper Holdings Inc. In 1984, Thomson Newspapers acquired the Times-Recorder, and in 2000, Community Newspaper Holdings took over when Thomson opted to exit the newspaper industry.

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Lauren Harris with Lauren's Fragrance's wins local FLEX competition and places third at state - Americus Times-Recorder

1 week ago | americustimesrecorder.com | Joshua Windus

Published 10:55 pm Thursday, April 17, 2025 Lauren Harris, an eleventh-grade student at Sumter County High School, won the local FLEX competition and placed third at state. FLEX stands for Foundational Leadership and Entrepreneurial Experience. FLEX allows students who have a business or wish to start one an opportunity to gain business experience in a shark-tank style competition.
Sumter County School Board holds recognitions and sees gradual increases in course subject pass rates - Americus Times-Recorder

1 week ago | americustimesrecorder.com | Joshua Windus

Published 9:59 pm Thursday, April 17, 2025 The Sumter County School Board met April 14. Students from Sumter County Primary School won first place at the Georgia Movie Academy, and were recognized by the Board for their achievement. They created a 3-minute video, and chose the topic myth busters. Employee Angela Laster received the 2025 Malcom Quillen Nutrition Hero Award. Margaret Goodin, director of school nutrition, praised Laster.
Sumter County Primary School Math Bowl winners - Americus Times-Recorder

1 week ago | americustimesrecorder.com | Joshua Windus

Published 3:11 pm Thursday, April 17, 2025 Sumter County Primary SchoolExcitement filled the air as first-grade students from Sumter County Primary School competed in the annual Math Bowl, showcasing their problem-solving skills and love for numbers. The competition challenged young mathematicians with a series of addition, subtraction, and word problems.
Low High School climate star rating discussed during April 15 meeting of Sumter County School Board - Americus Times-Recorder

1 week ago | americustimesrecorder.com | Joshua Windus

Published 3:23 pm Thursday, April 17, 2025 Superintendent Walter Knighton presented school climate score ratings during the April 15 School Board meeting. State law requires schools to be rated on a one-to-five-star scale. The factors that go into the calculation are school discipline, how safe and free of illicit substances the learning environment is, school wide attendance, and a survey. Five stars is the highest rating a school can achieve.
Sen. Ossoff sounds alarm on Congressional Republicans’ plan to cut food assistance for Georgians - Americus Times-Recorder

1 week ago | americustimesrecorder.com | Joshua Windus

Published 7:52 am Thursday, April 17, 2025 Ossoff PressU.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is sounding the alarm on Congressional Republicans’ plan to cut food assistance for millions of Georgians. This week, Sen. Ossoff joined a group of Senators calling out Congressional Republicans’ budget proposal, which could cut billions of dollars from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and have devastating consequences for Georgia veterans, seniors, children, and farmers.
South Georgia Technical College Student Appreciation Day a big hit - Americus Times-Recorder

1 week ago | americustimesrecorder.com | Joshua Windus

Published 4:28 pm Wednesday, April 16, 2025 South Georgia Technical College“Thank you for choosing South Georgia Technical College!” That was the sentiment expressed during the South Georgia Technical College Student Appreciation Day event held on the Odom Center Front Lawn on the Americus campus. The SGTC Crisp County Center celebrated Student Appreciation Day earlier this year.
Sumter County Parks and Recreation B-12U Basketball Team Wins 2025 GRPA State Championship - Americus Times-Recorder

1 week ago | americustimesrecorder.com | Joshua Windus

Published 2:23 pm Wednesday, April 16, 2025 One SumterThe Sumter County Parks and Recreation Department (SCPRD) has earned statewide recognition after its B-12U Basketball Team brought home the 2025 Georgia Recreation and Park Association (GRPA) State Championship title. Coached by longtime SCPRD leader Dwight Harris, the Sumter squad delivered an impressive postseason performance, defeating elite teams from across Georgia, including programs representing Dekalb and Douglas counties.
Secrets of the Earth Revealed Audio Book Release - Americus Times-Recorder

1 week ago | americustimesrecorder.com | Joshua Windus

Published 2:45 pm Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Jacqueline JohnsonUntil we find truth, life is merely a tightrope walk with destiny. Without knowledge of our true identity, we live in a constant battle for sobriety. There is more to life. Let’s find it!“God wove the secret of success into the heart of man, locked it into his will, and handed him the key of knowledge. Next, He started the world by acknowledging the weakness of man. Man trips over himself when he finds success.
Homicide suspect Kentravious Lemond Holmes at large - Americus Times-Recorder

1 week ago | americustimesrecorder.com | Joshua Windus

Published 12:05 pm Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Americus Police Department On April 16 at approximately 12:50 a.m. officers of the Americus Police Department were dispatched to a residence in the 100 block of Glory Court to a reported shooting. On arrival officers located one victim in the residence with apparent gunshot wounds and rendered emergency fist aid until EMS personnel arrived.
Coming Soon to Americus: IceHouse Beer Garden - Americus Times-Recorder

1 week ago | americustimesrecorder.com | Joshua Windus

Published 8:13 am Wednesday, April 16, 2025 By Kathleen CalcuttHow do you improve on a new business in Americus serving craft beer and fantastic food? Combine them with a massive 4000 square foot, enclosed, outdoor entertainment venue, equipped with stage, outdoor gaming area and plenty of space for kids to be as entertained as their parents. IceHouse is the brainchild of local long-time friends Wes and Deanna Beamon and Todd and Melissa Shufflebarger.