Americus Times-Recorder

Mayor Rush gives plan for sinkhole at intersection of Russell and Forrest Street - Americus Times-Recorder A sinkhole has been former near the intsection of Russell Street and Forrest Street for months. Recently, Americus Mayor Travis Rush responded to questions about the City’s plan to tackle […]

City of Plains recognizes heroes - Americus Times-Recorder The City of Plains recently honored distinguished individuals that performed selfless heroic acts during a critical incident. They moved quickly to assist individuals involved in a head-on collision. In recognition […]

South Georgia Technical College holds High School Equivalency graduation ceremony - Americus Times-Recorder “Getting your GED is just a start,” said Gavin Wright, South Georgia Technical College 2026 GED Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education (EAGLE) representative and speaker at the South Georgia […]

Heart of Sumter appoints Farah Jones as development director - Americus Times-Recorder Heart of Sumter, an established nonprofit organization serving Sumter County, is pleased to announce the appointment of Farah Jones, 38, of Americus, as its first Development Director. Jones will lead […]

Representative Patty Stinson gives updates as the Georgia General Assembly Convenes for 2026 Special Legislative Session - Americus Times-Recorder The Georgia House of Representatives convened at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, for the 2026 Special Legislative Session, called by Governor Brian Kemp. The day began with a […]

Avid birdwatcher gives away bluebird boxes - Americus Times-Recorder Free bluebird boxes are available at the Clinic Drug Store, while they last. Phillip Hardy has enjoyed bird watching for 30 years. He has also spent a lot of time […]

Uncertified results for the County Commission District 2 runnoff - Americus Times-Recorder Dr. Shirley Latimore received 154 votes (55%) in the Democratic County Commission District 2 runoff, while her opponent, Calvin Sims, won 126 (45%) votes. Sign up for the Americus Times-Recorder's […]

Sumter County Board of Commissioners calls Sheriff on Tax Assessors - Americus Times-Recorder The Board of Commissioners called the Sheriff on the Board of Assessors over a vehicle. During the June 16 meeting of the Board of Assessors, Interim Chief Appraiser Monica Horne […]

Americus City Council recognizes employees during their June 11 meeting:

Americus City Council holds recognitions - Americus Times-Recorder The Americus City Council held recognitions during their June 11 meeting. Sign up for the Americus Times-Recorder's free newsletter

H.G.B. Turner family reunites for 68th year - Americus Times-Recorder Sue Turner Chambliss of Plains stands beside a historic marker at the grave site of her great-grandfather, Rev. Henry Green Berry Turner, in Pine Log on June 7. An influential […]