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Georgia Southwestern University Fraternity recognized for fundraising success - Americus Times-Recorder

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Georgia Southwestern University’s Eta Theta Chapter of Sigma Chi was recognized for their work in raising funds for cancer research for the Huntsman Cancer Institute. The fraternity worked with sororities, alumni, donors, and businesses to raise over $30,000 for the Institute. The GSW chapter raised the second most funds among all Georgia chapters of Sigma Chi, with only Georgia Southern’s chapter exceeding them. Derby Days is an annual fundrais…Americus · Americus Read Article

Georgia Southwestern student lands summer internship at Yale - Americus Times-Recorder

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Claudine Mae Rodriguez is a Georgia Southwestern student who is passionate about science. This summer, she was selected to participate in the Yale Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship or (SURF) program. As part of the program, Rodriguez conducted neuroscience research at Yale University’s Chandra Lab. Rodriguez is a biology student in the pre-med tract with a minor in psychology. Twenty-two students, including Rodriguez, were selected from a…Americus · Americus Read Article

Raiders score come-from-behind victory over Gatewood in first home game of 2025 - Americus Times-Recorder

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In spite of getting off to a slow start early on, the Southland Academy Raiders (SAR) were able to take advantage of a key unsportsmanlike conduct penalty committed by the Gatewood Gators (GAT) late in the game, which led to a go-ahead touchdown and two-point conversion. As a result, the Raiders would go on to defeat the Gators by the score of 28-25 and earn their first home victory of the season Friday night at Harvey Simpson Stadium. “We came …Americus · Americus Read Article

Rachel Hurst: 100 years of passing on the faith - Americus Times-Recorder

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Rachel Hurst turned 100 years on June 19th. “An interesting thing about turning 100, suddenly everyone wants to know what you think.” Hurst, a Georgia native, has seen a lot of history in her 100 years. “I remember when we got our first radio when I was 6 or 7 years old. It was at Christmas. It was the first time I heard beautiful, professional music. I couldn’t believe it. I thought I’d died and gone to Heaven.” Born in 1925 on a family farm in…Americus · Americus Read Article

Maranatha concert planned to honor Carter's 101 birthday - Americus Times-Recorder

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Pianist David Osbourne, singer Reed Elliotte, and harpist Victoria Lynn Schultz will be marking Jimmy Carter’s 101th birthday on October 1, 6:30 p.m., at Marantha Baptist Church, located on Highway 45 North in Plains Georgia.Osbourne is known for giving presidential concerts, and has been traveling to the church Carter formerly taught Sunday School for decades, honoring the Carters with his performances. Osbourne will be accompanied by Elliotte,…Americus · Americus Read Article

Sheriff’s deputy tries calming Board of Elections Members - Americus Times-Recorder

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The Sumter County Board of Elections met on Sept. 2. Board Member Carson Walker criticized Elections Supervisor LaSandra Patteron during the meeting for her reliance on outside help during election night. He said that he had talked to people working for Dominion Voting Systems who told him training for election night could be completed with a two-hour course. He said that at some point, they needed to stop relying on outside help and do the job …Americus · Americus Read Article

City of DeSoto receives Community Development Block Grant for over $1 million - Americus Times-Recorder

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The City of DeSoto was one of 36 local Georgia Communities that received Community Development Block Grants Funds. DeSoto’s was awarded funds to improve their water system that supports 103 people. The project is expected to take around three years and cost $1,057,500, with the City providing $47,500 in matching funds. TrendingAmericus City Council votes […]Americus · Americus Read Article

CiCi's opens in Americus - Americus Times-Recorder

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Lamar Street. Her business, CiCi’s Market, hosts a number of vendors, providing everything from home décor, cloths, candles, and other unique items.The retired Schley County teacher doesn’t know how to slow down. “After 31 years, I should be home enjoying my retirement, but I opened this.”Hollomon initially had trouble deciding on a name. “One night, I was talking to my son, who lives in Atlanta, and he said, Mom, there’s only one name.” Hollomo…Americus · Americus Read Article

Americus City Council votes on whether to investigate City Manager - Americus Times-Recorder

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The Americus City Council held a called meeting on August 27, with only item on the agenda executive session for personnel. Council Members filed into the private chamber while a large turnout of spectators waited. Around nine p.m., the Council came out of executive session. Council Member Nicole Smith made a motion to review and investigate the City Manger’s Department, with the investigation to be completed on or before October 1rst, 2025. Cou…Americus · Americus Read Article

Missing person search results in discovery of body - Americus Times-Recorder

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Caroline Durrance, a 65-year-old white female, was reported missing by the Sumter County Sheriff’s office. She was last seen around 6:00 a.m. on August 24. She was found dead the evening of August 26 on Lamar Street in Americus. Sheriff Eric Bryant reports that there was no foul play. TrendingHeather Nicole Beamon pleads guiltyDepartment head […]Americus · Americus Read Article

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Georgia Southwestern University Fraternity recognized for fundraising success - Americus Times-Recorder

Georgia Southwestern student lands summer internship at Yale - Americus Times-Recorder

Raiders score come-from-behind victory over Gatewood in first home game of 2025 - Americus Times-Recorder

Rachel Hurst: 100 years of passing on the faith - Americus Times-Recorder

Maranatha concert planned to honor Carter's 101 birthday - Americus Times-Recorder

Sheriff’s deputy tries calming Board of Elections Members - Americus Times-Recorder

City of DeSoto receives Community Development Block Grant for over $1 million - Americus Times-Recorder

CiCi's opens in Americus - Americus Times-Recorder

Americus City Council votes on whether to investigate City Manager - Americus Times-Recorder

Missing person search results in discovery of body - Americus Times-Recorder

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Georgia Southwestern University Fraternity recognized for fundraising success - Americus Times-Recorder

Georgia Southwestern student lands summer internship at Yale - Americus Times-Recorder

Raiders score come-from-behind victory over Gatewood in first home game of 2025 - Americus Times-Recorder

Rachel Hurst: 100 years of passing on the faith - Americus Times-Recorder

Maranatha concert planned to honor Carter's 101 birthday - Americus Times-Recorder

Sheriff’s deputy tries calming Board of Elections Members - Americus Times-Recorder

City of DeSoto receives Community Development Block Grant for over $1 million - Americus Times-Recorder

CiCi's opens in Americus - Americus Times-Recorder

Americus City Council votes on whether to investigate City Manager - Americus Times-Recorder

Missing person search results in discovery of body - Americus Times-Recorder