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Judge Rucker Smith reelected to Board of Governors of State Bar of Georgia
Southwestern Judicial Circuit Superior Court Judge R. Rucker Smith of Americus has been reelected to serve his 15th ...
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Russell takes Best in Show at South Georgia Technical College car show
Jody Russell took first place in the Best in Show Car category as well as first place in ...
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Area high school students complete South Georgia Technical College STEM Camp
Approximately 60 rising tenth, eleventh, twelfth grade and recent high school graduate students from 10 different counties completed ...
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Cheokas hosts meet and great for Congressman Buddy Carter
Representative Mike Cheokas and his wife Gaynor Cheokas held a meet and great reception for Congressman Buddy Carter ...
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Spring has sprung, now what do we do?
For real gardeners and those of us who aspire to produce even a handful of edible tomatoes, spring ...
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Kim Fuller announces plans to open Carter gravesite in July
“When is the Carter gravesite going to be open?” is a question many have been asking. Tourists coming ...
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Knights of Columbus give $750 to 12 local organizations
The Knights of Columbus Council 7113 met for dinner at La Hacienda on June 2. The Knights gave ...
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SGTC participates in Americus Housing Authority Workshop and Resource Fair
South Georgia Technical College supported the Housing Authority of Americus 2025 Workshop & Resource Fair recently to help ...
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James Magazine names influential Georgians including Agricultural Commissioner Tyler Harper and Rep. Patty Stinson
The Hank Aaron Terrace at The Battery Atlanta’s Truist Park was the venue on the evening of May ...
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SGTC hosts STEM Summer Bridge Camp for area high school students
Over 60 rising tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grade students as well as recent graduates from 10 different counties ...
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Americus man sentenced to prison for illegally possessing firearms
An Americus, Georgia, resident who was under investigation for distributing fentanyl in the community was sentenced to federal ...
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Americus resident sentenced for leading bank fraud and ID theft scheme
The final defendant and ringleader of a bank fraud and aggravated identity theft scheme involving stolen checks and ...
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Sometimes it’s a powerline cut. Other times it’s blooms growing in a ditch. There is always something to ...
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The Americus City Council hears further finance updates
The Americus City Council heard updates during the June 5 meeting regarding the financial review by Nichols Cauley. ...
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City Manager contract renewal vote
In the May 22 meeting of the Americus City Council, a vote was held to amend the contract ...
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Leroy Young kids’ fishing rodeo held at the Plains Visitors Center
The kids’ fishing rodeo was held June 7 at the pond outside the Plains Visitors Center. The rodeo ...
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Mission report: Harvest of Hope Food Pantry
Two of life’s greatest necessities are food and love. On Tuesday 156 individuals and families received both. The ...
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Nigerian Bishop visits Americus
Most Reverand Paulinus Ezeokafor, Bishop of the Awka Diocese in Anambra, Nigeria visited St. Mary’s Catholic Church in ...
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Americus City Council hears updates on proposed rezoning at 502 South Lee Street
The Americus City Council heard more information concerning the proposed rezoning of the property at 502 South Lee ...
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Janet’s Planet Astronaut Academy sets course for the Rylander Theatre
Mrs. Janet is headed back to Americus and bringing more new friends to share her passion for all ...
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Missoula Children’s Theatre returns to Rylander for summer residency
Rylander Theatre June 16–21, 2025 at the Rylander Theatre at 310 West Lamar Street, Americus, The little red ...
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Local author Barry Kinservik gives interview on his book “Decimation Force”
Author Barry Kinservik’s first novel, “Decimation Force,” takes place in a world where humanity has nearly destroyed itself, ...
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Sumter Board of Elections discusses bylaw changes, consultant’s report, and inmates moving election equipment
The Sumter County Board of Elections met on June 3. County attorney Hayden Hooks stated that she had ...
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Gov. Kemp announces Solicitor General, Superior Court, and State Court Appointments
Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced three appointments. Elizabeth W. Torres will serve as the Solicitor General of ...
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Sen. Ossoff pressing CSX to strengthen rail safety
Ossoff Press Amid a string of recent train derailments, U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is pressing CSX to strengthen ...