Americus News Archives

“We had some communication issues. Cell phones, radios, that kind of thing”

March 1, 2007, the landscape in Americus changed forever. Trees toppled, windows smashed, and homes were torn in two. via WALB-TV Albany

“They are preparing for employment in the commercial landscape industry. "A good deed like this is a nice bonus”

The March 1 tornado that happened nearly one year ago took out many homes and businesses in its path. via Americus Times-Recorder, Americus, Ge...

“One cannot understand Jimmy Carter's tenure without attention to the accomplishments of this extraordinary woman”

Historian and author Scott Kaufman of South Carolina will make two appearances in Southwest Georgia this week to discuss his new book, "Rosalynn Carter: Equal Partner in the White House." Today, Kaufman will be ... via The Albany Herald

When community based organizations work together in a spirit of heart-felt giving, things get done. via Daily Citizen

Lockport Memorial Hospital is the recipient of a brand new MRI machine. Lockport was one of dozens of U.S. hospitals that took part in an online competition put on by Siemens. via WGRZ-TV Buffalo

“But there's something different here. There was something different that happened in Americus, Georgia about a year ago, and that story ... we were very touched. It hit a chord with us ... ”

Siemens impressed by community spirit Beth Alston AMERICUS - Despite the early hour and winter chill, a large crowd of Sumter Countians gathered inside the Pope Center on the South Georgia Technical College ... via Americus Times-Recorder, Americus, Ge...

“We aggressively address any situation where a resident is involved in criminal activity”

Bill Krenson, chairperson of the Housing Authority of Americus Commission, is concerned about the recent, negative attention the HAA has received concerning a particular armed robbery, aggravated assault and ... via Americus Times-Recorder, Americus, Ge...

“Our flyer says, 'Can you love? Be a sweetheart, if you can.' Your generous donation or donated canned goods and non-perishable food items will enable us to purchase and distribute more to families in need in this community. Show some love.”

February is the month that embodies love. Walk into stores right now, and the first thing the eye sees are stuffed animals, pink and white balloons shaped like hearts and boxes of chocolate candy. via Americus Times-Recorder, Americus, Ge...

“We had so many people to volunteer and wanted to thank them. It's a celebration for the recovery efforts and the hard work of those who helped a long the way. It has grown and is continuing to grow”

Saturday, March 1 will mark the one-year anniversary of the tornado that devastated Americus in 2007. via Americus Times-Recorder, Americus, Ge...

“I am taking the course because I can get credit for both high school and college. That's a convenience ... and I don't have to commute between the two campuses, and that cuts the cost of gas and time”

It's 2:45 p.m. on a Friday. For students at Americus-Sumter County High School North Campus, that means the day is almost over. via Americus Times-Recorder, Americus, Ge...

“It is important that we train and teach our children in the way that we were - looking out for one another and sharing wisdom along the way”

'Our Children, Our Future' this year's theme Raven Payne AMERICUS - The Martin Luther King Jr. via Americus Times-Recorder, Americus, Ge...

“The look will be geared towards townhouses. We are hoping to attract professional individuals. I have solicited support from surrounding landowners and we are hoping, if approved, to begin this process soon ... early spring”

The Americus Mayor and Council meeting on Thursday began with a public hearing to receive citizen input concerning a request from Adkins Rental Hearings, LLC to rezone property located at 237 Wanda Way from R-1 ... via Americus Times-Recorder, Americus, Ge...

Americus- An Americus man is in critical condition after he was beaten with a shotgun during an armed robbery. via WALB-TV Albany

Editor's Note: Every Friday a list of local and area upcoming entertainment and cultural events will be published on the Steppin' Out page in the Times-Recorder. To submit information for this listing, please ... via Americus Times-Recorder, Americus, Ge...

“I have students that will graduate this year. All of them, when they see me, tell me they are doing well. They know I tried to teach them the importance of doing well”

He grew up in the western part of Nigeria during the late '50s and was exposed early to the detriments of not having access to modern medicine. via Daily Citizen

“I don't think you'll ever get enough training. I think your training pays off when you have something like our disaster”

Americus- Georgia Sheriff's are paying close attention to this year's legislative session. via WALB-TV Albany

Two of three people arrested last Thursday for armed robbery remained in jail on Monday. via Cordele Dispatch, Cordele, GA

“For kids who have cancer ... they make wigs for them”

Addie Cook donates hair to Locks of Love By Genie Collins AMERICUS TIMES-RECORDER AMERICUS, Ga. via Valdosta Daily Times

So you are ready to buy in Americus, and you have always admired the large historic homes just south of downtown. via Associated Content

“Even with all twos (bedrooms), I don't see him putting in extra buildings”

While the agendas for both sets of Americus City committees were light, there were several items on the Community Development Committee that are expected to come before full Council at Monday's agenda setting ... via Americus Times-Recorder, Americus, Ge...

Phoebe Putney's 2007 audit shows the hospital made more than 17 and a half million dollars last year. via WALB-TV Albany

“It's always disheartening for us when one of our members places himself in a situation such as this.”

Case of unlawful eavesdropping pending Beth Alston AMERICUS - A Sumter Superior Court judge rejected a former police officer's no contest plea in court Wednesday. via Americus Times-Recorder, Americus, Ge...

I wonder why, among our national and international media, there has not been one published word expressing the obvious, genuine depth of irresponsibility innate in the Hormuz Gulf incident. via Americus Times-Recorder, Americus, Ge...

“We're not trying to foment rebellion among the affiliates. This was an independent decision”

The oldest local chapter of Habitat for Humanity has sued the international organization, saying an agreement being imposed on U.S. affiliates could force it to give up its name and locally raised donations. via KRISTV.COM Corpus Christi

“A lot has been done in the past six months. There is still no target set date for the completion, but we are hoping for March”

The target completion date for the renovation of the Reese Park School was late October to early November of 2007. via Americus Times-Recorder, Americus, Ge...

“Everyone, especially senior citizens and children, should take precautions to guard against hypothermia this winter, and the Red Cross can help.”

Ways to stay safe, keep home safe in extreme freezes Genie Collins AMERICUS - Old Man Winter has made his way to South Georgia, and Americus and Sumter County are feeling the affects of his arrival. via Americus Times-Recorder, Americus, Ge...

Frederick M. Hoston goes on trial in Sumter Superior Court Monday. Hoston and co-defendant Patricia Ann Brown were indicted in May 2006 in the death of Eugene B. Clark, 47, in January 2006. via Americus Times-Recorder, Americus, Ge...

The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving at Georgia Southwestern State University in Americus has announced that it is accepting applications for the 2008-09 Pope Fellowships. via Dalton Daily Citizen

“The main reason I wanted to return to Americus is that it feels like home”

Veteran journalist M. Elizabeth Alston has been named executive editor of the Americus Times-Recorder, effective today. via Valdosta Daily Times

James Halford of Vienna has joined South Georgia Technical College as the Industrial Electrical Technology instructor on the Americus campus, announced SGTC President Sparky Reeves. via Cordele Dispatch, Cordele, GA