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Magistrate Crystal Cleveland addresses the Board of Commissioners
Magistrate Crystal Cleveland addressed the Board of Commissioners during the July 9th meeting. She mentioned several concerns, and referenced a response to an email she had received from Commissioner Reid. Reid replied; “Your request as I understand it was to take a trip to Las Vegas at taxpayer’s expense.” Cleveland responded; “it was for a […] The post Magistrate Crystal Cleveland addresses the Board of Commissioners appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Reception for new president of Georgia Southwestern
The reception for the new president of Georgia Southwestern, Dr. Michelle Johnston, was held in the Wheatley Administration building on GSW’s campus. Johnston served as the president for the College of Coastal Georgia. Tall, arched windows in the brick wall let in ample natural light, illuminating the wood flooring. A thin central table held a […] The post Reception for new president of Georgia Southwestern appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Corporal Christopher Slocumb and Deputy Brandon Laethem awarded life saving medalions
Sumter County Sheriff Eric Bryant addressed those gathered. “Here in Sumter County along with this State and this Nation we are faced with gun violence each and every day. Unfortunately the men and women of public safety, they put their lives on the line, they respond, they work 12 hour shifts, sometimes four and five […] The post Corporal Christopher Slocumb and Deputy Brandon Laethem awarded life saving medalions appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Lawyer recommends citizens not be allowed to approach Mayor or City Council after incident
W. Brent Hyde, a lawyer from Tifton, concluded an investigation into an argument between citizen Morgan Walker and Daryl Dowdell after a city council meeting that grew heated. The report states that: “Based on the interaction between Mr. Morgan and Council member Dowdell, it is our opinion that a crime neither occurred nor was one […] The post Lawyer recommends citizens not be allowed to approach Mayor or City Council after incident appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Perry Wellness Center sells art and produce
The Perry Wellness Center, on 302 East Furlow St., supports mental health and recovery from substance abuse. The Center held a fundraiser on Saturday, with peers, members who come to the Center for treatment, creating art to support the program. Rhonda Hubbard, a peer at Perry Wellness Center, explained the fundraiser: “We got a fundraiser […] The post Perry Wellness Center sells art and produce appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Sink hole repair underway
New public works director Georgia Allen and water and sewer superintendent Lascelles Anderson were working on fixing the sink hole on July 2nd, with an estimate of about two weeks for the fix to be complete. “We’re just trying to get the hole filled in and open up the road again,” Allen replied, while laying […] The post Sink hole repair underway appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Ethan Wolfe gives his reactions to tourism diversity talk
James Wolfe, a candidate for commissioner in district 3, attended a diversity talk hosted by the tourism board. Wolfe gave his reactions to the event and shared how he thought Sumter County did when it came to diversity. “I believe there is some resistance to “Diversity” due to how political the word has become. Sumter […] The post Ethan Wolfe gives his reactions to tourism diversity talk appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Elena Carné-Lorenz recalls meeting President Joe Biden
Elena Carné-Lorenz, owner of T31 design house, told how she had come to meet the Vice President, and President, of the United States. “Two years ago, I met the vice president. I love networking. I love connecting with people talking about Americus.” Carné-Lorenz told how she goes to the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in Atlanta […] The post Elena Carné-Lorenz recalls meeting President Joe Biden appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Hot Glass Academy
Devan Cole, owner of Hot Glass Academy, recently shared how he had come to start a company that demonstrates glass blowing. “I started the business in 2015 after spending roughly three years at Georgia Southwestern State University in Americas, and went through a post baccalaureate position. I’d already earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in […] The post Hot Glass Academy appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Two suspects arrested in may 14th shooting
Two suspects were arrested in the May 14th shooting of 17 year old Michael Gage Grimes, Christopher Darrell Lembrick, Jr., age 19, and Lavarious Jermaine Rumph, Jr., age 18, both from Americus. The shooting occurred in the 500 block of Eastview Drive in Americus. Both suspects have been charged with aggravated assault, possession of a […] The post Two suspects arrested in may 14th shooting appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Fourteen South Georgia Technical College students receive automotive scholarship established in memory of Erica Scannavino
By Su Ann Bird Fourteen South Georgia Technical College students received the Erica Scannavino Scholarship for students enrolled in the Automotive Technology, Auto Collision and Repair Technology, and High-Performance Engines Motorsports programs. This is the second time this scholarship has been awarded by the SGTC Foundation and a total of 32 students have been […] The post Fourteen South Georgia Technical College students receive automotive scholarship established in memory of Erica Scannavino appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Plains trains and fireworks
Intermittent rain fell on the Plains Trains and Fireworks festival in Plains, mixing Country music and liquid sunshine before eventually clearing. Jimmy Gaddy sang during the event. Festival goer Sarah Cooper, from Terrell County, talked about what she enjoyed most about the event: “I guess it’s just seeing all the people getting into the music.” […] The post Plains trains and fireworks appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
June marriages
Juan Antonio Catalan married Jacqueline on 6/28/24 Leon Fernand married Veronica Beatrice on 6/28/24 Adolfo Diaz Perez married Rosa Diaz Lopez on 6/28/24 Jarvis Cantrell married Miaeshia Mone’ Thomas on 6/14/24 Hudson Thomas married Kayla Elaine Powell on 6/22/24 Molly Elizabeth married Robert Louis Hatcher on 6/14/24 Brianna Marie married Felipe Lopez Diaz on 6/28/24 […] The post June marriages appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Sumter County Citizen Corps meeting held at the former armory at 903 Adderton Street
Davis McArthur taught a class on Skywarn Spotter Basics for the Sumter County Skywarn Program at 5 pm on June 28. While spotters are not EMS or affiliates, McArthur stated that trained weather spotters provide useful information to meteorologists that can make live saving decisions. McArthur noted several rules for spotters. Spotters were not to […] The post Sumter County Citizen Corps meeting held at the former armory at 903 Adderton Street appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Democrats hold debate watch party
The Democratic Committee of Sumter County held a watch party for the 2024 presidential debate between sitting President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. Attendees had bingo cards, with squares containing a variety of categories including “Drain the Swamp,” “Biden zones out,” and “Trump interrupts the moderator.” Attendees also had colored chips to apply to different squares whenever […] The post Democrats hold debate watch party appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Pastor Ashley Guthas becomes minister of Maranatha Baptist church
Pastor Ashley Guthas has become the new pastor at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, a church famous for the Sunday school lessons taught by former President Jimmy Carter. Guthas, a 2023 seminary graduate of Mercer University at McAfee School of Theology, gave an interview June 28. She told how her work in churches spanned nearly […] The post Pastor Ashley Guthas becomes minister of Maranatha Baptist church appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Welcoming GSW’s 12th president Dr. Johnston
The community is invited to attend a Welcome Reception honoring GSW’s 12th President, Dr. Michelle R. Johnston. Please join us on Tuesday, July 9 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm in Wheatley Administration’s Room 127. Stop by to extend a warm welcome to Dr. Johnston and her husband, Gene, as they join the Americus community. Light refreshments […] The post Welcoming GSW’s 12th president Dr. Johnston appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Business owners and locals react to Jackson Street revitalization
Lori Shivers, co-owner of Modern Studio of Photography, gave her view on the changes on Jackson Street. “We love the new vibe that Jackson Street has.” Shivers and her husband are long time professionals in the studio industry. “This business was established in [1945] next to this location upstairs.” Shivers told how the original studio […] The post Business owners and locals react to Jackson Street revitalization appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
SGTC aircraft structural students tour Thrush in Albany
By Su Ann Bird South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Aircraft Structural Technology (AST) Instructor Jason Wisham and SGTC Recruiter Tylen Pepito had the opportunity to take students on a tour of Thrush Aircraft LLC in Albany, GA recently. The SGTC officials and students were provided the tour of the Thrush Aircraft Manufacturing facility by […] The post SGTC aircraft structural students tour Thrush in Albany appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Internship provides learning opportunity for SGTC marketing student
By Pat Peacock South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) has announced that Leah Nunley has joined the Marketing Department as a summer intern. Nunley, in her second year at SGTC, is an exceptional student who was awarded the Student of Excellence award in spring 2024. Originally from Arizona, Nunley chose SGTC for several reasons. She […] The post Internship provides learning opportunity for SGTC marketing student appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
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