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Commissioner Jim Reid proposes plastic bag ban
During the December 10 Sumter County Board of Commissioners’ meeting, Commissioner Jim Reid proposed a plastic bag ban. ...
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Healthy Sumter distributes 120 fresh produce boxes to residents of Webster County, will host another Fresh Produce Giveaway this Saturday in Americus
Healthy Sumter made a return visit to distribute fresh produce to the residents of Webster County.120 fresh produce ...
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South Georgia Technical College hosts Fall 2024 commencement ceremony
Nearly 250 individuals earned the right to be recognized at the South Georgia Technical College’s Fall 2024 commencement ...
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Interim County Administrator Douglas Eaves proposes audit extension due to late reports from clerk of court
Interim County Administrator Douglas Eaves gave audit progress during the December 10 meeting of the Board of Commissioners. ...
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South Georgia Technical College holds High School Equivalency graduation ceremony
South Georgia Technical College press release South Georgia Technical College recently held its Fall 2024 High School Equivalency ...
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Panther’s schedule of athletic events
James C. Price Assistant Principal Please find this week’s schedule of Athletic Events below: December 9, 2024…Middle School ...
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Sumter County Schools FLEX program allows students to grow and create businesses
Ben Pope, head agriculture teacher, gave an interview on the FLEX program, a high school entrepreneurship competition Sumter ...
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Phoebe Earns Prestigious Digital Health Most Wired Award
Phoebe Putney Health System (PPHS) has been named a College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) Digital Health ...
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Elf The Musical performed by the Sumter Players in The Rylander
The first showing of Elf the Musical was performed by the Sumter Players in The Rylander on December ...
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Annual memorial held for Jody Smith and Nicholas Smarr at the GSW Public Safety Building
The annual memorial service for Jody Smith and Nicholas Smarr was held at the Public Safety Building on ...
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School Board discusses substitute teacher pay increase
The Sumter County School Board discussed substitute teacher pay during the December 3 meeting. Superintendent Walter Knighton addressed ...
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SGTC Foundation hosts special Holiday Buffet
By South Georgia Technical College The South Georgia Technical College Foundation and South Georgia Technical College President Dr. ...
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Rho Sigma Omega Chapter of AKA Elects New Officers for 2025-2026
By Rho Sigma Omega Chapter The Rho Sigma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, recently elected a ...
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Americus Christmas parade held December 5
The Americus Christmas parade was held 7 pm on December 5. Onlooker Prabhu Dwaram shared his reactions. “It ...
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Therapy dog descended from Lassie visits GSW during finals
Bobby the therapy dog visited Georgia Southwestern students on December 6. Bobby is a direct descendent of the ...
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Americus City Manager Diadra Powell shares plans for improved internal controls and a forensic audit
The Auditor’s Discussion and Analysis for December 31 2023 by Mauldin and Jenkins listed several recommendations for the ...
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Sen. Ossoff Announces Historic Federal Investment in Georgia Semiconductor Manufacturing
Ossoff Press U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff today announced a historic Federal investment in Georgia semiconductor manufacturing. Sen. Ossoff ...
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South Georgia Technical College’s Mason Stone receives Georgia Power Electrical Lineworker scholarship
By South Georgia Technical College South Georgia Technical College Electrical Lineworker student Mason Stone of Sylvester, GA, was ...
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Dr. Courtney Ross appointed dean of GSW’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences
By Georgia Southwestern State University Georgia Southwestern State University is excited to announce the appointment of Courtney Ross ...
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SGTC hosts ‘Light Up Your Future’ event
South Georgia Technical College The South Georgia Technical College 9th annual “Light Up Your Future” Drive-Thru event was ...
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Sumter County Intermediate School and Sumter County Middle School qualify for school vouchers with bottom 25 percent placement in CCRPI scores
The Sumter County School Board met on December 3. Lance Heard, with Georgia Education Worker’s Compensation, addressed the ...
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Sen. Ossoff-Backed Bipartisan Bill to Upgrade Female Body Armor for Federal Law Enforcement Officers Passes U.S. Senate
Press release Washington D.C. — A bipartisan bill backed by U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff to ensure women in ...
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Boy Scout Troop 21 holds Court of Honor
Boy Scout Troop 21 held a Court of Honor on December 2. The ceremony celebrated the achievement of ...
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Sen. Ossoff Pushing to Expand Mental Health Resources for Farmers
Press release U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is working across the aisle to expand mental health resources for Georgia ...
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Georgia Southwestern receives $12K grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to promote alcohol awareness
Georgia Southwestern State University Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) is proud to announce the receipt of $11,800.00 awarded ...