The call for a fire was received at 2:17 p.m. Sumter County Fire was able to stop it before it reached the house, but not ...

Fire Chief Jerry Harmon warns of areas of reduced visiblity and air quality are possible due to wildfire smoke tonight ...

Due to worsening drought conditions and the increased risk of wildfires, the Georgia Forestry Commission has issued a burn ...

Fire Marshal Stanley Jared Ward recently gave an interview, answering questions about building codes for local businesses. Americus Times-Recorder: Why is it important for people to meet with Fire and ...

Sumter County 4-H competed at a Georgia 4-H Wildlife Judging contest April 15 at General Coffee State Park. This was Sumter County’s first Wildlife Judging Team, consisting of members, Jaden Cook, Job ...

Chris Johnson, former columnist at The Americus Times-Recorder, has released a new book titled “The Hollar.” The Southern Gothic novel is set in Possum Hollar, inspired by Johnson’s old stomping ...

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) hosted its 8th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium featuring student research ...

The following are the qualified candidates for the Sumter County Board of Commissioners in District 2. The election will be held on May 19. • Calvin Jerome Sims is running […] ...

Kendall Phillips of Ellaville was recently recognized as the South Georgia Technical College Student of Excellence for April.