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Russell Takes Best in Show at SGTC Car Show - Cordele Dispatch
Americus · Americus

Russell Takes Best in Show at SGTC Car Show - Cordele Dispatch

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Jody Russell took first place in the Best in Show Car category as well as first place in the Best Old Car with his 1968 Chevy Camaro at the South Georgia Technical College Car Show recently. More than 50 entries were on display in front of the SGTC cafeteria near South Georgia Tech Parkway and a large crowd attended. Admission was free and lunch was provided to participants and on-lookers.    Second place in the Old Car category went to John Ave…See the Story
Judge Rucker Smith reelected to Board of Governors of State Bar of Georgia - Americus Times-Recorder
Americus · Americus

Judge Rucker Smith reelected to Board of Governors of State Bar of Georgia - Americus Times-Recorder

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Southwestern Judicial Circuit Superior Court Judge R. Rucker Smith of Americus has been reelected to serve his 15th term on the Board of Governors of the 56,000-member State Bar of Georgia. Smith will continue to serve in the Southwestern Circuit seat on the board, representing Lee, Macon, Schley, Stewart, Sumter and Webster counties. He earned his law degree from Emory University School of Law and was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in 197…Read Article
Cheokas hosts meet and great for Congressman Buddy Carter - Americus Times-Recorder
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Cheokas hosts meet and great for Congressman Buddy Carter - Americus Times-Recorder

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Representative Mike Cheokas and his wife Gaynor Cheokas held a meet and great reception for Congressman Buddy Carter on June 16. Carter is running for Senate. Guests were treated to a bar and beautiful view of Lake Collins. Carter highlighted his experience in politics. “I was a mayor. I was in the state legislature for 10 years, and now I’ve been in Congress for 11 years.” He plans to bring that knowledge and experience to the Senate. Carter to…Read Article

Spring has sprung, now what do we do? - Americus Times-Recorder

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For real gardeners and those of us who aspire to produce even a handful of edible tomatoes, spring is an exciting time. Ads for miracle fertilizers and lawn equipment start dominating the air waves in January. We check the Farmer’s Almanac for guidance and try to predict the date of the last freeze. Myself, I always ask Mike Johnson when he thinks it will be safe to plant. A former farm hand turned window washer, (Mikes Window Washing), he is al…Americus · AmericusRead Article

Chair of County Commissioners gives reason for EMS fees - Americus Times-Recorder

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The Sumter County Board of Commissioners met June 10. Chair David Baldwin read a prepared statement on EMS fees. “Approximately 4 years ago, to make certain that EMS services were available for its citizens, Sumter County had to begin supplementing the county EMS provider.” Baldwin stated it was common practice, and gave four reasons why it became necessary. The first was increased use of EMS services by people who did not pay for the service. “…Americus · AmericusRead Article

The Americus City Council tables vote to rezone Lee Street Property after new developments - Americus Times-Recorder

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The Americus City Council heard new developments in the proposed rezoning of property at 502 South Lee Street from residential to institutional. The rezoning proposal was presented by Zion City Community Development Incorporated, which owns the building that formerly housed Central Baptist Church. Pastor George Monts, representing the ministry, has presented plans for a group home. Chief Building Official Roger Willis presented the request to Ci…Property · AmericusRead Article

Area businesses participate in South Georgia Technical College STEM Camp Career Fair - Americus Times-Recorder

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Eighteen different agencies, businesses, and industries agreed to participate in a Career Fair during the South Georgia Technical College JET TECH Stem Camp event. The Career Services engagement was designed to allow individuals to showcase their areas of expertise and career opportunities to area high school students participating in the camp. Over 60 rising tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grade students as well as recent graduates from 10 differe…Americus · AmericusRead Article

Americus City Council votes on ordinance raising purchase limits for department heads and City Manager - Americus Times-Recorder

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The City of Americus voted on an ordinance to raise the purchase authorization limits for department heads to $5,000 and the City Manager to $20,000 during the June 12 meeting. Council Member Nelson Brown commented on the presentation by Christopher McGuire, a representative from Nichols Cauley, who reviewed portions of the City’s finances. Brown stated that the way he presented the findings led to negative feedback. “I just want to make sure Mi…Americus · AmericusRead Article

Catawba resident graduates from Georgia university

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AMERICUS, Ga. — Troy Shepherd of Catawba, N.C., graduated from Georgia Southwestern State University during the spring 2025 commencement ceremony held on Friday, May 9, in the Convocation Hall of the Student Success Center. Shepherd earned a bachelor's of business…Americus · AmericusRead Article

Carter caregiver Ruth Sanders gives talk at Kiwanis - Americus Times-Recorder

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“Have you ever been somewhere that you knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that God put you there? That’s where I have been for the last five years.” That’s how Ruth Sanders describes her time caring for the former President Jimmy Carter. Sanders shared her experiences as Jimmy Carter’s caregiver at a recent Kiwanis meeting. Her first experience working with Jimmy Carter came when she took a job as the director of the Plains Better Hometown program.…Americus · AmericusRead Article

Phoebe Sumter hosts annual "Ties That Bind" event - Americus Times-Recorder

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Phoebe Sumter hosted its annual “Ties That Bind” event earlier today at the Rees Park Economic Development Center. This is an event where young men get paired up with community leaders and learn how to tie a tie. In addition, they get a chance to interact with the leaders in attendance over lunch and good conversation. The young men not only learn a valuable lesson of learning how to tie a tie, but they also get a chance to see what their future…Americus · AmericusRead Article

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