Jan 21, 2024 · News Main Sumter County Board of Elections has delayed response to Freedom of Information Request. The Americus Times-Recorder made a freedom of information request for the names of those who adjudicated the votes ...

Jan 22, 2025 · Obituaries Dr. Frank “Bucky” Turpin III. Dr. Frank “Bucky” Turpin III, age 78 ended a 26-year battle with heart disease on Sunday, January 19, ...

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 […]

4 days ago · The Americus Times-Recorder made a freedom of information request for the names of those who adjudicated the votes for the November 5 election for the position of Lower Chattahoochee River Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor on January 13. This request came after the Americus Times-Recorder independently verified several discrepancies in adjudicated votes discovered by […]

4 days ago · I was never able to meet President Jimmy Carter. I came close to seeing him once. I was covering the parade during the Plains Peanut Festival. The Carter’s made a last-minute entrance and joined the procession. I was close by, but only found out about the appearance afterward. Aside from what I’ve learned from reading […]

1 day ago · News Main Carter Center director for democracy and election program David Carroll speaks of Carter’s commitment to democratic ideals. David Carroll is the director of The Carter Center’s democracy and elections program.

4 days ago · City Attorney Jimmy Skipper gave details on House Bill 581 during the January 16 Americus City Council meeting. The legislature adopted last year, with the bill getting signed into law contingent on the adoption of a constitutional amendment during the November election, which passed. Skipper also gave background on the purpose of House Bill 581. […]

Jan 17, 2025 · It was brought to the attention of the Americus Times-Recorder by The Coalition for Good Governance that there were write-in votes that did not match the candidate they were assigned to in the November 5 election for the position of Lower Chattahoochee River Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor. While a representative of the Coalition […]

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 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 […]