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Shetland Sheepdog Belue plays key role in local Sumter County Middle School FFA Program
By Brinson Brock Belue is a Shetland Sheepdog. Shetland Sheepdogs were originally bred in Scotland to herd sheep. True ...
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Last Unofficial vote count for election night:
The following votes are those cast in Sumter County, and the last count during election night. The results ...
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Leslie Sugarcane Festival held November 2
The Leslie Sugarcane Festival was held November 2 and saw light attendance. Musicians included Kuntry Mathis and Caroline ...
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Real estate transactions that were recorded from October 25-31
000863Seller: Diane Hagerson NealBuyer: Tracey E. HagersonDate of sale: 10/24/2024Map and parcel number: 2606-93-7House number: 1964Street name: GA ...
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Sheriff’s Department recovers stolen goods including firearms.
PRESS RELEASE – SUMTER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE On Friday, November 1, 2024, Sumter County Deputies responded to several ...
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Sexual Assault Investigation
John Bernard Gallamore. On Sunday October 27th, 2024 officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Strife Street in ...
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National and State NAACP hold Get Out the Vote event in Sumter County
President of the Sumter County NAACP, Eugene Edge, gave an interview on the morning of October 29 on ...
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Sumter County resident reacts to Wayne Johnson’s speech at Republican Rally
The Republican Rally and Low Country Boil was held in Pelham Georgia on October 26. Several Republican representatives ...
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Pastor Charles Houston’s Legacy
Pastor Charles Houston, a former Pastor at Plains Methodist Church, lost his life when a gangway collapsed on ...
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Rhema International Ministries baptizes inmates in Sumter County Jail
Rhema International Ministries baptized inmates in the Sumter County Jail on October 26. Congregants hugged and greeted inmates ...
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Americus City Council approves proposed Americus Fresh contract concerning waste water
The Americus City Council met on October 24. City Attorney Jimmy Skipper addressed the Council concerning future waste ...
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Americus City Council hears that former finance director was aware of $35,000 bill
The Americus City Council met on October 24. The Council discussed the Invoice from Mauldin and Jenkins for ...
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Jim and Jase Reid tell of partnering with community to provide relief efforts
Commissioner Jim Reid and his son, Jase Reid, gave an interview recently about how they and Reid Brother’s ...
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77th annual Kiwanis Pet Parade held in downtown Americus
The 77th annual Kiwanis Pet Parade 5 pm on October 24. Dogs and humans alike sported costumes while ...
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Sgt. Sharon Johnson responds after Carson Walker speaks out of order
The Sumter County Board of Elections met on October 23. Sheriff Eric Bryant updated the Board. “Early voting ...
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The Spot celebrates its one-year anniversary
A red carpet led to the entrance of The Spot the night of October the 22nd. Blinking lights ...
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100th anniversary of the Dearing railroad car celebrated at Georgia Veterans State Park
Owners Borden and Nelson McGahee celebrated the anniversary of the Dearing railroad car on October 18 at the ...
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Leslie City Council hears concerns over water and sees new municipal court judge sworn in
The Leslie City Council met on October 21. New municipal court judge Gregory Williams was sworn in. Benji ...
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Interim Chamber CEO Carla Hawkins holds meet and great at Little Brother’s Bistro
Interim CEO of the Chamber of Commerce Carla Hawkins held a meet and great at Little Brother’s Bistro ...
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Aggravated Assault Investigation
APD Press Release: On October 8th, 2024, at approximately 9:30 PM, officers of the Americus Police Department were dispatched ...
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Americus Music Festival
Music Fest was held October 19. The SAM short line brought visitors from Cordele. Kids played football by ...
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Candidates for Tax Commissioner speak at Kiwanis
Kiwanis hosted candidates for tax commissioner on October 18. Mireo J. Harris gave a self-introduction. “For those that ...
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Board of Commissioners hear solar landfill proposal
The Board of Commissioners met on October 15. Public works director Jim Littlefield addressed the Board of Commissioners. ...
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Americus City Council discusses additional accounting fees
The Americus City Council met on October 17. The Council discussed an invoice from Maudlin and Jenkins for ...
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5th Annual Republican Rally and Low Country Boil on 26th in Pelham
The Republican Party has announced their 5th annual Rally and Low Country Boil. While entry is free, a ...