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The Sumter County Board of Commissioners discuss spraying contract
The Sumter County Board of Commissioners met July 8. Commissioner Jim Reid addressed the spraying contract. “I thought ...
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Plains locals share reactions after visiting Carter gravesite
The Carter gravesite opened quietly on Thursday, with many of the visitors from Plains. Maranatha Pastor Ashley Guthas ...
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The Landbank Authority hears presentation by One Sumter on heirs’ property
The Landbank Authority met on July 9 for their monthly meeting. One Sumter Director of Programs Tammye Pettyjohn ...
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Supplemental disaster relief programs applications opened to Georgia farmers impacted by Hurricane Helene
Yesterday, United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins announced that American farmers who suffered eligible crop ...
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Sen. Ossoff working across the aisle to protect rural hospitals across Georgia from cybersecurity threats
U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is working with Republicans and Democrats to protect rural hospitals across Georgia from cybersecurity ...
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Ellaville Keeps The Fourth Alive
In Ellaville, Georgia, freedom is best served hot – with a side of fireworks, food, and festive community ...
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Plains Post Office renamed in honor of the Carters
The Plains Post Office was renamed in honor of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter, with a ceremony held on ...
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Georgia dairy farmers approve renewed and expanded industry assessments
Georgia dairy farmers overwhelmingly approved two statewide referendums to continue and expand funding for dairy education, marketing, and ...
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Georgia Historical Society elects Mary Beth Coke, Ted Decker, Robert M. Levy, and Rosa Tarbutton Sumter to Board of Curators
The Georgia Historical Society (GHS) is pleased to welcome several distinguished business and civic leaders to the GHS ...
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Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announces summer audit of voter list
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced a multi-phase audit of Georgia’s voter rolls occurring throughout July and ...
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Sumter County Board of Commissioners pass budget
The Sumter County Board of Commissioners met on June 24. The Board of Commissioners passed the fiscal year ...
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Gov. Kemp nominates Frank O’Connell for Georgia Tax Court Chief Judge
Governor Brian P. Kemp today nominated Frank O’Connell for appointment to the Chief Judge position of the newly-created ...
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Georgia Southwestern receives $16.1 million in state funding for new Natural Sciences Building
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) has received $16.1 million in state funding for the construction of a new ...
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Public input sought on proposed ‘bird island rule’ changes
Proposed changes to Georgia’s “Bird Island Rule” aimed at providing greater protection for seabirds and shorebirds are the ...
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Sumter County June marriages
Sheldon Santuan married Brittany Diane Banks-Johnson on 6/13/2025 Romario Hernandez married Sara Jimenez on 6/13/2025. Trinity Leeann Jenkins ...
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Georgia Southwestern’s ASN program receives accreditation approval from Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) is proud to announce that its Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program has ...
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Local students represent Sumter EMC on unforgettable leadership experience in Washington, D.C.
Outstanding students from across Georgia, including Gabriella Vanderwalt of Lee County High School, Piper Graham of Terrell Academy, ...
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A marvelous establishment
I visited my sister in Auburn awhile ago. It was during the break, so things were pleasantly uncrowded. ...
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Open records request for purchase order signatures
The following open records request was submitted to the City of Americus: “In the May 22 meeting of ...
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Exemplary students recognized by School Board for the month of June
The following students were recognized by the Sumter County School Board as exemplary students for the month of ...
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School Board Member raises questions over vendor payments
Finance Director Jannie Carter-Jackson gave the finance report for the month of June. As of May 31rst, the ...
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Plains, trains, and fireworks display undampened by overcast weather
Plains, Trains, and Fireworks was held in downtown Plains on June 28. Several festival-goers wore stars and stripes ...
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Sumter County School Board appoints Dwight Harris to District Seven seat
The Sumter County School Board met for their work session on June 23. Cheryl Fletcher addressed the Board, ...
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Coffee talk held in Americus Visitors Center
A coffee talk was held in the Americus Visitors’ Center on the morning of June 27. Visitors were ...
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Georgia Southwestern alumnus establishes Chi Phi Scholarship to inspire future leaders
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) alumnus Edwin Sammons ’77 recently established the Chi Phi Fraternity Endowed Scholarship to ...