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Representative Patty Stinson resigns from West Central Georgia Community Action Council
The West Central Georgia Community Action Council, or WCGCAC, announced on July 26th that representative Patty Marie Stinson ...
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City Manager holds citizen Q and A
Americus City Manager Diadra Powell held a citizen’s question and answer on July 29 at 12 noon. Yorka ...
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Seminarian benefit dinner held at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church
The Knights of Columbus hosted a dinner at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church on July 26, raising money ...
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Stormwater discussed during city manager’s meeting
At the July 29th City Manager meeting, the ATR asked how many staff were in the storm water ...
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Volunteer Laieton Sharp shares his experiences working on the SAM shortline
Laieton Sharp, a college student, has volunteered on the SAM Shortline since high school. He talked about how the ...
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Americus City Council hears salary study
The Americus City Council met on July 18th at 6 pm. Charles Crisp was recognized as honorary council ...
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South Georgia Tech hosts registration for John Deere Ag Tech students
By Su Ann Bird Approximately 50 John Deere Ag Technology students, parents, family members, and John Deere ...
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South Georgia Technical College ranked 5th for Best Associate Degrees in Georgia
By Su Ann Bird South Georgia Technical College was selected as the fifth best college in Georgia ...
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NanoPV Solar buys speculative building and adjacent acreage for solar panel manufacturing
By Sumter County Development Authority Dr. Dr. Anna Selvan John,, President and CEO of NanoPV Solar, joined our community ...
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Revised press release announcing a proposed property tax increase
The Sumter County Board of Commissioners today announces its intentions to increase the 2024 property taxes it will levy ...
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Sheriff Bryant gives update to Kiwanis
Sheriff Eric Bryant appeared before Kiwanis on July 19th, giving an address on the State of Sumter County ...
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County Administrator Doug Eaves explains house bill 581 and notes lack of ordinance for administrator
County Administrator Doug Eaves presented information about House Bill 581, for property and sales tax reform, which was ...
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SGTC students awarded SkillsUSA-Aerotek NLSC 2024 “Make Your Mark” Scholarships
By Su Ann Bird South Georgia Technical College Aviation Maintenance student Andrew Daniel of Thomaston, GA, and ...
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SGTC Instructor Robert Sturgeon’s career took flight with help from WIOA
By Pat Peacock An Alaskan cruise or help with paying for an education: this was the choice ...
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SGTC Career Services Hosts Ingalls Shipbuilding for Recruiting Event
By Pat Peacock The Career Services department at South Georgia Technical College is helping bridge the gap between ...
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SGTC Lady Jets earn 2023-24 NJCAA Division I Academic Team Award with ninth highest team GPA in nation
By Su Ann Bird CHARLOTTE, NC -The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets women’s basketball team earned ...
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Joshua Watzlowick hired as SGTC Maintenance Technician
By Su Ann Bird Joshua Watzlowick of Leesburg, GA has joined South Georgia Technical College as a ...
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GMM Pfaudler/JDS celebrates ribbon cutting for new facility
GMM Pfaudler, in partnership with JDS, held their ribbon cutting on July 17th for a new facility on ...
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GSW releases 2024 Women’s Soccer Schedule
By Keith Michlig First-year head coach Jacob Crawford has finalized the Georgia Southwestern State University 2024 women’s ...
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Area Beat Report for July 22, 2024
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Brown, Ronesha Michelle (In Jail), 39, Reckless Driving/Failure to Maintain Lane/ ...
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Loran Smith’s Sports Column: Ladd McConkey
After a brief respite in the hills of Northwest Georgia, the Chatsworth Cheetah—a most appropriate byname for Ladd ...
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Sumter County fire and rescue awarded grant to purchase innovative fire safety robot
By Mary-Margaret Fox Communications Technician Sumter County Fire & Rescue received a $5,000 grant from the Sumter EMC Foundation ...
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Chess club meets at Lake Blackshear library
A student chess club meets every Friday from 11 am-2pm at Lake Blackshear public library. Volunteer Gregory Daniels ...
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SGTC Criminal Justice class hosts guest speaker
By Su Ann Bird South Georgia Technical College Criminal Justice Instructor Teresa McCook wanted to make her ...
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SGTC Inducts 20 into National Technical Honor Society
By Pat Peacock South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently inducted seven new members into the college’s ...