ALDI to replace Harvey's - Americus Times-Recorder
Nov 9, 2024 · South Eastern Grocers Press Release The Harveys Supermarket, located at 1208 Crawford St., will convert to a new ALDI store to best support the Americus community. As we work through this transition period, conversion plans are still being finalized. Transparency and timely notification are top priorities for both ALDI and SEG leadership. All associates working […]
Jan Williams shares memories after Carter’s passing
Jan 2, 2025 · Jan Williams, long time member of Maranatha Baptist Church, shared memories of organizing former President Jimmy Carter’s Sunday school classes. “We wanted people to come, of course, to see the Carters, but we wanted them to come and hear a message, and one that they could use in their everyday life. I think that’s one […]
Annette Wise gives a tour of the Carter’s public housing unit 9A
Jan 4, 2025 · Annette Wise, Plains Historical Preservation Trust Board member, past president of the Board, and co-founder and President of the Rosalynn Carter Butterfly Trail, gave a tour of Apartment 9A. The Carter’s lived in the unit after they returned to Plains, and it is the only public housing unit in the Country that has been occupied […]
Americus City Council hears of thriving communities’ grant
Sep 22, 2024 · The Americus City Council met on Sept. 19. Honorary council member Glenda Cason was recognized. Mayor Lee Kinnamon told how the 30th would be Georgia Reads Day, and members of staff and leadership in the City would be reading to students at Furlow, Southland Academy, and the public school system. The late William Powell, a […]
Funeral Motorcade for President Jimmy Carter to Begin at Phoebe …
Jan 2, 2025 · People around the world will focus their attention on Phoebe Sumter Medical Center Saturday as the hospital serves as the starting point for public ceremonies celebrating the life of former President Jimmy Carter. “Our country has lost a great statesman, and our community has lost one of its most ardent supporters. President Carter was exceptionally […]
Carter motorcade passes through Plains before stopping at …
Jan 4, 2025 · Former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral procession passed through Plains on January 4, then paused at the Boyhood Farm before heading to Atlanta. The morning began with a chill. The Plains Christmas tree shone in the early morning, as it did during Rosalynn Carter’s funeral. A bouquet of flowers lay on the condolence book that the […]
Georgia Does DOGE: Lt. Governor Burt Jones Announces …
Jan 24, 2025 · Office of the Lt. Governor Burt Jones Today, Lt. Governor Burt Jones announced a priority for the 2025 Legislative Session, a state-level DOGE, the “Red Tape Rollback Act of 2025”. The Act builds on the work done during the 2024 session to cut government regulation, boost small businesses, and expand economic opportunities throughout Georgia. “Last […]
Area Beat Report May 3 through 6, 2024 - Americus Times-Recorder
May 6, 2024 · Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Angry, Tyrone Emanuel (In Jail), 50, Theft By Shoplifting/Criminal Trespass/Violation of sex offender registration/Probation Violation/Failure to Appear Clark, Clifford Leslie (In Jail), 45, City Probation Furlow, Robert Lee (Bonded Out), 59, Disorderly Conduct/Failure to Appear Lucas, Jalen Wayne (In Jail), 30, Open Container in Vehicle ...
Board of Elections Certifies election, plans recount for Coroner, …
Nov 13, 2024 · The Sumter County Board of Elections met on November 12 in order to certify the election. Sumter County elections supervisor LaSandra Patterson addressed the Board. “For the outstanding ballots, we have six provisionals, one from early voting, five from election night.” Patterson also stated that the only qualified write-in candidate for …
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