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Americus, Georgia is located in Sumter County. Zip codes in Americus, GA include 31710, 31709, and 31719. More Americus information.

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15 hrs ago | Americus Times-Recorder, Americus, Ge...

Shattuck drops in on SGTC

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.

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Sat Nov 07, 2009

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New school to open in Americus

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.

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Fri Nov 06, 2009

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Area Beat November 5, 2009

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.

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Thu Nov 05, 2009

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Town Crier: Nov. 6, 2009

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.

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Wed Nov 04, 2009

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Windsor Hotel, GSW step back in time with dance, music

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.

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Tue Nov 03, 2009

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Americus native among CNN Heroes finalists

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

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Mon Nov 02, 2009

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Our Opinion: a Mr. Billya a " true Southern gent

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

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Sat Oct 31, 2009

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Area Beat November 31, 2009

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

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Thu Oct 29, 2009

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Laura Gerlach is SCS Teacher of the Year

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

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Tue Oct 27, 2009

WALB-TV Albany

Phoebe-Sumter hosts Breast Cancer Awareness Walk

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

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Sun Oct 25, 2009

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October 25 Area Beat

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.

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Fri Oct 23, 2009

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Steppin' Out: Oct. 23, 2009

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 ...

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Wed Oct 21, 2009

The Macon Telegraph

Marion County High athlete dies at practice

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

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Tue Oct 20, 2009

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Area Beat Oct. 14. 2009

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

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Sun Oct 18, 2009

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Town Crier: Oct. 13, 2009

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

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Sat Oct 17, 2009

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Fire Services at top of list

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.

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Thu Oct 15, 2009

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Americus' grand past, rich present

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

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Tue Oct 13, 2009

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City of Americus and Sumter County officials meet in a joint session...

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.

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WBIR-TV Knoxville

Some residents of a small Georgia town say there's too much history...

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

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Mon Oct 12, 2009

Hindustan Times

US airport named for Jimmy Carter after debate

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.

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