Americus News

A retired corporate pilot and Vietnam veteran flew in to the Jimmy Carter Regional Airport in Americus recently to show South Georgia Technical College aviation students his Lancair home-built airplane and share his love of aviation with the students.

In response to parents concerned with the removal of the Bible and biblical principles from the educational system, a new school is being born, the River of Life Academy.

Americus Police Department Arrests A* Edvado B. Harris, 38, of 840 Railroad St., Americus is charged with terroristic threats and aggravated assault and was jailed.

Hydrant Testing: The Americus Fire and Emergency Services is conducting a second round of hydrant testing which will continue until all City hydrants have been tested.

The 21st Annual Madrigal Dinner is coming soon and The Windsor Hotel is busy planning for this special event! The hotel's Victorian lobby will be transformed to reflect the 16th century renaissance feasts that were held in the medieval castles of Elizabethan England.

An Americus native, Roy Foster, is a contender for CNN's Hero of the Year award.

When W.W. "Billy" Ferguson went to meet his maker Friday, he left some mighty big shoes behind.

A* Alarm activations were reported on Country Club Drive, Crisp Drive and South Lee Street.

The announcement of the 2009-10 Teacher of the Year from Sumter County Schools began in March 2009.

More than 500 expected to attend Phoebe Sumter Medical Center 's 6th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on Saturday, October 24th.

A* Fire fighters responded to a structure fire at Highway 30 and Armory Drive. A* Fire fighters responded to EMS call on Beale Street, Willis Street, Allen Street, Washington Street, Bumphead Road, Forrest Avenue and Earl Street.

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 send to Steppin' Out, c/o Americus Times-Recorder, P.O. Box 1247, Americus, GA 31709, or fax to 928-6344 or e-mail to ...

Students at Marion County High are mourning the sudden death of a football player who died after collapsing at practice.

* Keldrian J. Davis, 22, of 107 Palm Court, Americus is charged with a bench warrant and was jailed.

Farmers' Market: Lenny's Market is now open for business from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. today.

Monday and Tuesday seemed to be days for meetings and rain in Sumter County as early Tuesday morning a group of citizens sat in the new County Commissioners' meeting room in the new Sumter County Courthouse to participate in the commissioners' monthly work session meeting.

Once an agricultural community in rural Sumter County, present-day Americus is easing into its newest role as a tourist destination.

City of Americus and Sumter County officials meet in a joint session today. Find out what they discuss in Wednesday's edition of the Americus Times-Recorder. City of Americus and Sumter County officials meet in a joint session today.

With little notice and not much fanfare the Sumter County Aviation Board took a step that is now a big controversy.

An airport about 32 kilometres from Jimmy Carter's hometown of Plains has been named after the 39th president despite some people opposing the change.