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Americus Chili Crawl draws hundreds
Hundreds flocked to downtown Americus for the Chili Crawl. The winner of the contest was Sweet Georgia Bakery ...
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January marriages in Sumter
Disclaimer: The following marriage licenses were filed with the Sumter County Probate Court. This information is public record ...
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Murder charge inmates escape (breaking updates)
Sunday evening, at approximately 9:30 PM, two inmates escaped custody from the Sumter County Jail.The inmates: Rickey Martin ...
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Diver dispatched to sunken vehicle
Sumter County Fire and Rescue was dispatched to a vehicular accident with possible entrapment at Hooks Mill Rd ...
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Jimmy Carter Regional Airport: where history takes flight
Frank Joiner, a long-time member and vice chair of the Airport Authority, gave a tour of the field. ...
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Rare seeds
In my closet rests a collection of okra seeds in a large mason jar. This may seem like ...
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From the desk of Rep. Stinson
The Georgia State Senate and House of Representatives Appropriation budget hearing was held the week of January 20-22, ...
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County denies pay to magistrate employee
Magistrate Crystal Cleveland addressed the Board of Commissioners with questions about her budget during the Sumter County Board ...
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Sumter County schools weather update
“Due to extreme weather and potentially hazardous road conditions, Sumter County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January ...
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Warming stations available during cold spell
With temperatures below freezing expected next week, Community Warming Stations in Americus will be opened from Monday, 01/26 ...
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Sumter County Schools weather update
As of Jan. 24, Sumter County Schools has continued to plan for a normal schedule. According to Andrea ...
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GBI arrests Ellaville City Manager
The GBI has arrested and charged Donna Lynn McChargue, age 50, of Ellaville, GA, with 29 counts of ...
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Sumter County Board of Elections swears in new members
Jelena Seay and Lynn Bailey were sworn in as members of the Board of Elections on Jan. 6, ...
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Friendship Baptist Church holds Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. service
For the young, the message is clear: Thanks to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and other heroes of ...
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Mayors ask Sumter County to drop E-911 Authority lawsuit
Americus Mayor Travis Rush, Plains Mayor Joseph Recker Jr., and Leslie Mayor Corey Capone met with the Chair ...
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Southland Academy names star student
The STAR Student Award represents the highest academic achievement honor given annually to a senior class member who ...
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Juvenile Court Judge Lisa Coogle Jones announces candidacy for Superior Court Judgeship
On the heels of Judge W. James Sizemore’s announcement on January 2, 2026 that he does not intend ...
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Attorney Wesley “Wes” Beamon joins the race for Superior Court judgeship
Wesley Beamon, 49, a Sumter County native, has announced his candidacy to fill the Superior Court vacancy created ...
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Snow falls on Americus for the second year in a row
Many residents of Americus woke up early on Sunday morning to flurries of snow, which covered cars, lawns, ...
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EMA Director urges residents to prepare for Winter weather and remain off roadways
The Sumter County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is closely monitoring a winter weather event expected to impact the ...
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Ashley Guthas reflects on pastoring Maranatha Baptist Church
Visitors from across the globe have sought out Maranatha Baptist Church, made famous during the late President Jimmy ...
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Superior Court Judge Sizemore announces that he will not seek another term
W. James Sizemore, Jr, 61, of Leesburg, Georgia, sent an e-mail to his fellow attorneys in the Southwestern ...
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Sumter County Middle School football team honored at BOE meeting
The Sumter County Middle School football team was recognized during the Jan. 6 work session of the Board ...
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Elections and accolades during school board meeting
Abbis Bivins was elected chair of the Sumter County Board of Education after receiving a nomination by Edward ...
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Books for Sumter Children announces the Love of Literacy Gala to address local literacy needs
Books for Sumter Children is pleased to announce its Love of Literacy Gala, set for Monday, February 10, ...