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Woman shot in foot in Americus
Americus Police Department On May 16 at approximately 11:32 AM officers of the Americus Police Department were dispatched ...
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Coroner Bobby Hancock-Harris asks Commissioners to approve in house body transport
Coroner Bobby Hancock-Harris approached the Sumter County Board of Commissioners during the May 13 meeting, asking for approval ...
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Presidential Cottages showcases compact houses at ribbon cutting
The ribbon cutting for Presidential Cottages was held on May 8. Cars wound down the long drive. Rows ...
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A fantastic plan to increase revenue to Sumter County
I like many of you have seen the headlines claiming dire wolves have been raised from the dead. ...
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Lt. Gov. Jones signs into law child tax credit
Office of the Lt. Gov. Burt Jones Today, Governor Brian Kemp signed into law House Bill 136, a ...
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School board votes on fees for Dwight Harris Boy’s Club and hears late financial reports
The Sumter County Board of Education met May 8. Finance Director Jannie Carter Jackson gave the financial reports. ...
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Georgia Southwestern celebrates Spring 2025 graduates
Georgia Southwestern State University Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) proudly celebrated the achievements of approximately 265 graduating students ...
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South Georgia Technical College hosts Spring 2025 commencement ceremony
South Georgia Technical College Nearly 200 individuals earned the right to be recognized at the South Georgia Technical ...
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Sen. Ossoff working across the aisle to protect kids’ privacy online
Ossoff Press Today, Sen. Ossoff is launching a push to pass the bipartisan Children and Teens’ Online Privacy ...
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School board member Sylvia Roland resigns
By Sylvia Roland I have resigned from the Sumter County Schools’ Board of Education effective June 30. I ...
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Sumter Republicans hold social at Floyd’s Pub
The Sumter County Republican Committee held a social at Floyd’s Pub on May 8. Attendees enjoyed drinks, food, ...
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Volunteers replant planters in the downtown
The morning of May 5, volunteers could be seen replanting the 60 large concrete planters around the downtown, ...
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Fuller Center dedicates home build for mother of seven
The Fuller Center dedicated a home build at 220 South Dudley Street for Tiffany Sims. Jody Wade, president ...
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Calvin Hodge Jr. hired as SGTC campus police chief
By South Georgia Technical College South Georgia Technical College has hired Calvin Hodge, Jr. of Leesburg, Ga as ...
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Sumter School Board discusses facilities use policy and holds recognitions
During the May 5 School Board meeting, Christine Walker was recognized as the Department of Education’s exemplary English ...
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Superintendent Walter Knighton asks for delay in budget reports
During the May 7 School Board meeting there were no monthly financial reports were available. Superintendent Walter Knighton ...
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South Georgia Technical College spring graduation set for Thursday May 8
South Georgia Technical College South Georgia Technical College will be conducting its spring graduation exercise on Thursday, May ...
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The importance of correct definitions
I have noticed some confusion of late. It seems to center around the belief that democracy and human ...
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Former Congressman Steven Russell speaks at annual Smarr Smith gala
The annual Smarr Smith gala was held at the Georgia Southwestern Storm Dome. The gala, named in honor ...
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George Hooks: a student and shaper of history
George Hooks started his political career early. Governor Marvin Griffen was running for a second term, and he ...
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Mayors, Commissioners, and City Council members brain storm community problems
Sumter Strong held a leadership dinner at the Leslie Civic Center on April 28. The organization encourages communication ...
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Georgia Southwestern commencement ceremonies to be held May 9
Georgia Southwestern University Georgia Southwestern University, (GSW), will proudly celebrate the achievements of more than 265 graduating students ...
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Georgia Southwestern students showcase undergraduate research
Georgia Southwestern University Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) hosted its 7th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium featuring student research ...
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ALDI coming soon to Americus Georgia
The old Harvey’s is gone, but a new ALDI is coming in its place at 1208 Crawford Street. ...
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Sumter Area Ministerial Association hosts 25 annual National Day of Prayer service
Sumter Area Ministerial Association The Sumter Area Ministerial Association (SAMA) hosted its 25th annual National Day of Prayer ...