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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Georgia Southwestern celebrates Spring 2025 graduates - Americus Times-Recorder

1 week ago | americustimesrecorder.com | Joshua Windus

Published 9:51 pm Saturday, May 10, 2025 Georgia Southwestern State UniversityGeorgia Southwestern State University (GSW) proudly celebrated the achievements of approximately 265 graduating students during its Spring 2025 Commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 9, held in the Convocation Hall of the Student Success Center.
South Georgia Technical College hosts Spring 2025 commencement ceremony - Americus Times-Recorder

1 week ago | americustimesrecorder.com | Joshua Windus

Published 3:52 pm Friday, May 9, 2025 South Georgia Technical CollegeNearly 200 individuals earned the right to be recognized at the South Georgia Technical College’s Spring 2025 commencement ceremony Thursday, May 8, at 6 p.m. in the James S. Peters Gymnasium on the Americus campus in front of a capacity crowd. Ninety students earned an Associate of Applied Science degree while another 106 were recognized for earning a diploma in their field of study.
Sen. Ossoff working across the aisle to protect kids’ privacy online - Americus Times-Recorder

1 week ago | americustimesrecorder.com | Joshua Windus

Published 3:38 pm Friday, May 9, 2025 Ossoff PressToday, Sen. Ossoff is launching a push to pass the bipartisan Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0), legislation he co-sponsored to limit use of children’s information for individually targeted advertising. The bipartisan bill would limit targeted advertising to children and teens while also empowering parents to have their children’s data wiped from the internet.
School board member Sylvia Roland resigns - Americus Times-Recorder

1 week ago | americustimesrecorder.com | Joshua Windus

Published 2:23 pm Friday, May 9, 2025 By Sylvia RolandI have resigned from the Sumter County Schools’ Board of Education effective June 30. I have served on the board for the past 10 1/2 years, first as an at-large member, and then representing District 7. I have enjoyed my time on the board and am proud to be a Panther. It was my mission when I first ran for the board to provide a quality education to our students and help them be successful after they graduate from high school.
Lost class ring found – Help us find the owner - Americus Times-Recorder

1 week ago | americustimesrecorder.com | Chris Lewis

Published 2:47 pm Friday, May 9, 2025 A thoughtful reader recently brought in a class ring in hopes of returning it to its rightful owner. The ring is from Sumter County High School, class of 1993, and features a blue stone. The name Rick is engraved on it. If you are Rick or know someone from the Class of ’93 who may have lost this ring, please contact Mr. Buddy Holloman at 229-938-6696. Let’s help reunite this special keepsake with its owner! More Newsletter
Sumter Republicans hold social at Floyd’s Pub - Americus Times-Recorder

1 week ago | americustimesrecorder.com | Joshua Windus

Published 11:22 am Friday, May 9, 2025 The Sumter County Republican Committee held a social at Floyd’s Pub on May 8. Attendees enjoyed drinks, food, and conversation, with an appearance from Representative Mike Cheokas and the Chair of the Sumter County Commissioners, David Baldwin. New Chair of the Committee Wesley Larkin gave a brief speech, sharing plans to expand the committee.
Volunteers replant planters in the downtown - Americus Times-Recorder

1 week ago | americustimesrecorder.com | Joshua Windus

Published 10:48 am Friday, May 9, 2025 The morning of May 5, volunteers could be seen replanting the 60 large concrete planters around the downtown, replacing weeds and old mums with lamb’s ear, lantana, and Mexican heather. Deanna Pope was one of the organizers, and could be seen busily buzzing from one planter to the next with trays of potted plants.
Fuller Center dedicates home build for mother of seven - Americus Times-Recorder

1 week ago | americustimesrecorder.com | Joshua Windus

Published 2:35 pm Thursday, May 8, 2025 The Fuller Center dedicated a home build at 220 South Dudley Street for Tiffany Sims. Jody Wade, president of the local branch of the Fuller Center, gave praise to God for bringing together the volunteers, donations, and recipient for the project. Georgia Southwestern University has sent over 300 volunteers to help with the build. GSW calls it The Big Event 2025: Blitz Build, the second they have participated in.
Calvin Hodge Jr. hired as SGTC campus police chief - Americus Times-Recorder

1 week ago | americustimesrecorder.com | Joshua Windus

Published 1:17 pm Wednesday, May 7, 2025 By South Georgia Technical CollegeSouth Georgia Technical College has hired Calvin Hodge, Jr. of Leesburg, Ga as its new Campus Police Chief to replace Chief Sammy Stone, who is retiring effective June 30, announced SGTC President Dr. John Watford. Hodge will report to SGTC Vice President of Student Affairs Eulish Kinchens.
Sumter School Board discusses facilities use policy and holds recognitions - Americus Times-Recorder

1 week ago | americustimesrecorder.com | Joshua Windus

Published 11:57 am Wednesday, May 7, 2025 During the May 5 School Board meeting, Christine Walker was recognized as the Department of Education’s exemplary English to Speakers of other Languages teacher, or ESOL teacher.