William Hand becomes publisher of Americus Times-Recorder

William Hand

William Hand, who has been the advertising director of the Post-Searchlight in Bainbridge, Ga., for the past four years, has been named publisher of the Americus (Ga,) Times-Recorder.

The Americus paper recently was acquired by Boone Newspapers. 

"I count it as a privilege to be able to serve as publisher in Americus," Hand said. "We will work hard to publish a first-rate newspaper and related print and digital products that are interesting and informative to readers and thus provide good marketing solutions for local businesses. Americus is a vibrant community with a rich history, and we look forward to chronicling its people, places and institutions for many years to come."

• Read more about his appointment and the acquisition by Boone Newspapers
• Read his column in the Americus Times-Recorder