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Schools canceled after Bumphead engulfed in smoke
Sheriff Eric Bryant reported that a smoke alarm went off at the Primary School at 5:30 a.m. While ...
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SGTC’s Keyara Williams receives Delta Kappa Gamma scholarship
Keyara Williams, a South Georgia Technical College Early Childhood Care and Education student from Americus, was recognized with ...
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Sumter County Board of Commissioners seeks removal of all Board of Tax Assessors Members
The Board of Tax Assessors claims they have requested support for a reassessment for years. The Board of ...
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FLEX local winners showcase innovation and excellence
Sumter County Schools is proud to recognize and celebrate the exceptional accomplishments of its students who recently competed ...
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City of Leslie’s bookkeeping described as “a hot mess”
The City Council of Leslie met on March 16 and discussed the current state of their bookkeeping. New ...
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Jerry Sanders named interim after Superintendent Walter Knighton’s retirement announced
During the Sumter County School Board meeting on March 9, the School Board voted to approve the superintendent ...
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Sumter County Board of Commissioners to consider removal proceedings for Members of the Tax Assessors Board
The Sumter County Board of Commissioners released the agenda ahead of its March 10 meeting. Listed on the ...
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Americus City Council called meeting announced
The Mayor and Council of the City of Americus will hold a called meeting on March 11th at ...
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Americus city manager finalist announced
The City Council of Americus announced that one person has been determined as the only qualified candidate for ...
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Bomb threat called in for Americus-Sumter High School
At approximately 10:33 a.m. March sixth, the Middle Flint 911 Center received a “Bomb Threat” call from an ...
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SGTC Basketball Skills Clinic a big success
Approximately 30 youth between the ages of eight and 14 participated in the free South Georgia Technical College ...
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Supreme Court of Georgia gives opinion on W. McCall Calhoun’s law license
McCall Calhoun has been waiting for a decision on his law license for some time. His license was ...
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Sumter marriages in February
Disclaimer: The following marriage licenses were filed with the Sumter County Probate Court. This information is public record ...
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In which I spot an unusual form of wildlife near my apartment
I was going outside my apartment recently when I heard an unusual noise coming from under a bush. ...
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Kaylee Thomas found safe
Kaylee Thomas was found at a local store in Americus after law enforcement was notified by an unknown ...
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Kaylee Thomas missing
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a 14-year-old juvenile. Kaylee Thomas ...
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SGTC Black History Program Inspires Community to Embrace the Future with Faith and Purpose
Faculty, staff, students, and community members gathered at South Georgia Technical College for an uplifting and powerful Black ...
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Americus City Council votes on zoning change and alley seizure
The Americus City Council held a public hearing for a rezoning request for parcel 75-55 to rezone from ...
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Heavy fire loss at Crafty Corner in Downtown Americus
On February 12, 2026 at 9:06 a.m. an Americus firefighter, returning to the fire station, observed smoke coming ...
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Thomas L. Bell Memorial Ballpark named a 2026 Place in Peril
Thomas L. Bell Memorial Ballpark was named a 2026 Place in Peril by The Georgia Trust for Historic ...
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Four sticks
Recently, I ordered four sticks in the mail. This might seem like an odd choice for how to ...
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Congressman Sanford Bishop tours jail
Congressman Sanford Bishop toured the Sumter County Jail on Feb. 20 after presenting a ceremonial check to the ...
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Former Ellaville City Manager found dead
Former Ellaville City Manager Donna Lynn McChargue was found dead. The GBI has been requested to investigate, but ...
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Leslie Mayor arrested for assault
Leslie Mayor Corey Capone was arrested after a domestic dispute involving his wife, Regina Capone. Police were called ...
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GSW announces 27 students chosen for prestigious Marshals program
Twenty-seven students have been selected to one of Georgia Southwestern State University’s most prestigious and oldest organizations on ...