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Raiders rout Trinity Christian on homecoming night
It was a totally dominating performance by the Southland Academy Raiders, as they routed Trinity Christian School from ...
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Salter’s Mill standoff results in apprehension
On October 14 at around 4 p.m., the Sumter County Sheriff’s office received a call about a domestic ...
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Ret. Senator George Hooks keeps history of Oak Grove Cemetery alive
The spirits of historic Oak Grove Cemetery in Americus, Georgia, still have much to say about the colorful ...
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Kris Bowden runs for District 3 in Americus
Kris Bowden is running for District 3, and recently shared his vision for the City. When asked his ...
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Americus District 4 candidate Frank Ceresoli
Frank Ceresoli is running for City Council District 4. He gives over thirty years of experience in management ...
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Former Finance Director claims witness to meeting disputed by City Manager
Former Americus Finance Director Robert Taylor claims there was a witness to a meeting between him and former ...
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Concord Methodist Men’s Club presents Bibles to third graders
On October fifth Concord Methodist Men’s Club presented Bibles to four third graders that attend Concord Church. This ...
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Sumter arrest report summary
Arguijo, Samuel (In Jail)10/05 9:04Aggravated assault against law enforcement officer when engaged on official duty (felony)BatterySexual battery – ...
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Plains High School and Carter gravesite impacted by shutdown
The Plains High School and Carter gravesite were closed on October 8. A notice at both locations read ...
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Andersonville historic encampment features cannon fire and reenactment
The Civil War reenactment was held from October 4-5 in the Pioneer Farm in Andersonville. Maria Hayes witnessed ...
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Sumter SOUL Summit held at Sumter High School
Sumter Organizations United for Literacy, known as SOUL, met on the campus of Sumter County High School. Bari ...
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Junior Service League holds Cowpoke Carnival at fairgrounds
The Junior Service League held the Cowpoke Carnival at the Sumter County Fairgrounds on October 4. Carnival goer ...
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Actor Nathan Jackson reprises role after recovery from fall
Sumter Players actor Nathan Jackson was forced to put his role on hold in Love, Sex, and the ...
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Panther athletic schedule
October 7 Varsity softball vs. Hardaway at 5:30 p.m. (home game). Varsity flag football vs. Monroe and Westover ...
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Wildcats earn hard-fought victory over Crawford County
Schley County running back Jeremiah Johnson rushed for 123 yards on 19 carries and scored three touchdowns to ...
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Americus Kiwanis Club installs new officers
Past President Herschel Smith, the 104th president, handed the torch off to Wesley Larkin on October 3. Smith ...
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Tangled titles and frozen assets
The One Sumter Economic Development Foundation and the Americus Sumter County Land Bank Authority have partnered to spread ...
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Americus City Council holds public hearing on proposed millage rate increase
The Americus City Council held a public hearing on October 1 for public feedback on a proposed millage ...
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CEO of Ignite College and Career Academy Joshua Drew put on administrative leave after fight
Crisp County Sheriff Billy Hancock reports that two adults were arrested after a fight broke out at a ...
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Sumter marriages in September
Marriages recorded in the month of September in Sumter County Georgia: Sara Renee Tubbs married Marcus Ryan Miller ...
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Sumter County Panthers extend winning streak with 62–0
The Sumter County Panthers extended their winning streak Friday night with a 62–0. The Panthers controlled the Game ...
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Pastor Ashley Guthas responds to growing political divide in the church
I wish I could just let my heart flow thru my fingertips onto the keyboard effortlessly. Yet often ...
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Add it to your Calendar for October
The Civil War reenactment will be held from October 4 to October 5 at The Drummer Boy Civil ...
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Peanut Festival held in Plains Georgia
The Peanut Festival was held in Plains, Georgia on Sept. 27. The festival included a parade, food trucks, ...
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Americus City Council votes on termination of City Manager Diadra Powell (updated)
The Americus City Council held a called meeting on Monday, Sept 22, at 6:00 p.m. for an executive ...