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Eggs and Issues part 1
The Chamber of Commerce’s Eggs and Issues’ Legislative Breakfast was held December 2 on the campus of South ...
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Sumter County football schedule
Sumter County High School press release December 2, 2024…Middle School Basketball vs. Merry Acres at 5:00 pm (G) ...
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November Marriages
Jacob Alexander married Kagen Leigh Mathis on 11/23/24. Kaeden Christopher married Kelsey Loretta Mims on 11/8/24. Earnest Wayne ...
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Christmas tree lighting held in Plains
The lighting of the Christmas tree was held in Plains on November 30. Kim Fuller, Executive Director of ...
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How I try to keep a social life
I admit, my life probably isn’t very social. I’m introverted, and have often held the habit of avoiding ...
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WINTER WATCH: PROJECT SEEKS MONARCH SIGHTINGS IN SOUTHEAST
Department of Natural Resources: You delivered before. Now we need your help again. During recent winters, volunteers from ...
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Eggs and Issues Legislative Breakfast to be held at South Georgia Technical College
The Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 2024 Sumter County Eggs and Issues Legislative Breakfast. The Keynote Speaker ...
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Lupton Immigration Law Seminar held at Calvary Episcopal Church
Seth Lupton, managing attorney at Lupton Law LLC, held an immigration law seminar at Calvary Episcopal Church on ...
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Southland student Ava Owens builds Free Little Library in Joyce Myer Park
Ava Owens, a 9th grade student at Southland, recently created a Free Little Library that sits in Joyce ...
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Americus Downtown goers share what they are thankful for
Several people in the Americus Downtown shared what they are thankful for ahead of Thanksgiving. Dana Creswell told ...
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Mayor’s prayer breakfast held at Calvary Episcopal Church
The Mayors’ prayer breakfast was held at Calvary Episcopal on November 21, and was hosted by the Sumter ...
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County Commissioners discuss changes to fire fees
During the November 19 County Commissioners, meeting, there was a discussion of proposed changes to fire fees. Interim ...
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Down Town Development Authority discusses use of old school building on Jackson Street
The Down Town Development authority discussed the use of the old Furlow School building on Jackson Street. Kirby ...
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ASCMRC updates on rehabilitation of the Americus Colored Hospital Building
As promised in the first edition of our Community Newsletter, the ASCMRC will continue to inform and empower you ...
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SOWEGA CASA accepting donations till December 3 for children in foster care
SOWEGA CASA is accepting Christmas donations for children in foster care till December 3. Gifts should be new, ...
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Ellaville knife show
The Ellaville Knife Show was held November 16 at the Harrison Woods Event Center. The chief organizer, Kevin ...
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Beekeeping
Another of the many fields that span my varied misadventures is the field of apiculture. What is apiculture, ...
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Scott’s Jewelry closing
Ronald Scott, owner of Scott’s Jewelry, is retiring after 47 years in business. The store is closing with ...
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Board of Commissioners hear proposal for ethics statement
The Sumter County Board of Commissioners met on November 12. Tax Commissioner Leah Watson addressed the Board with ...
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Books for Sumter Children Launches Year-End Campaign to Foster Early Literacy in Sumter County
Books for Sumter Children press release Books for Sumter Children, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to early childhood ...
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Sumter County Board of Commissioners Meeting Calendar and Holidays for the year 2025
2025 Board of Commissioners’ Meeting Calendar Work Session Meetings at 6:00 PM January 14, 2025 February 11, 2025 ...
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AGCO Announces NexTECH Program at South Georgia Technical College to Train Tomorrow’s Ag Technicians
AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AGCO), a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag ...
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Sumter County School Board hears teacher recruitment plans and safety drill results
The Sumter County School Board met on November 12. The Board recognized the Sumter County Middle School football ...
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How to be generous if you have nothing
Sometimes, it’s easy not to feel like you are enough, or could provide enough. Things are more expensive, ...