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Former Mayor of Plains Boze Godwin expresses grief at the passing of former President Jimmy Carter
Former Mayor of Plains Boze Godwin expressed grief at the passing of former President Jimmy Carter. “President Carter ...
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Jimmy Carter
Blue Argo recalls Carter administration’s offer of position as Rosalynn Carter’s aide
Blue Argo, an English professor at Georgia Southwestern State University, told how she had once been offered a ...
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December marriages
Morgan Elizabeth Pike married Levi Malcom Lyman on 12/13/2024. Karson Elizabeth married Lewis Wade Rodgers on 12/14/2024. Berkley ...
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Candle light vigil for Jimmy Carter held at Maranatha Baptist Church
A candle light vigil was held for former President Jimmy Carter after 5 pm on December 30. Singer ...
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Laura McConatha reflects on President Carter’s passing
Laura McConatha As a staff member of the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers (RCI), on January 28, 2003, ...
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Americus should have a movie theatre
I’ll confess, I don’t go to movie theatres often. Blame nepotism or consumerism, but Hollywood seems to be ...
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Americus City Council approves changes to pay scale
The Americus City Council met on December 19. Council member Charles Christmas made a motion for council member ...
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2025 holiday calendar for the City of Americus
New Years Day: Wednesday, January 1. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, January 20. Good Friday: Friday, ...
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Special Called Meeting to discuss homestead exemption
Sumter County press release: The Sumter County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Called Meeting on Thursday, ...
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Phoebe Dedicates Roses for Donate Life Rose Parade Float
Phoebe is proud to continue its partnership with LifeLink of Georgia and Donate Life America by dedicating roses ...
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November Unemployment Claims Down in All of Georgia’s Regional Commissions
Georgia Department of Labor Communications Office The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that unemployment claims were down ...
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Sen. Ossoff’s Bipartisan Bill to Reduce Government Spending Becomes Law
Ossoff Press U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff’s bipartisan bill to reduce government spending is now law. Sen. Ossoff’s bipartisan Eliminate ...
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Sen. Ossoff’s Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on Fentanyl Trafficking at Southern Border Signed into Law
Ossoff Press U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff’s bipartisan bill to crack down on fentanyl trafficking across the Southern Border ...
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Property transactions recorded from December 16-23
Gina Martin sold property at 2648 Ga Hwy 27 E to Jason McCoy for $350,000 on 12/16/2024. Lonnie ...
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Sen. Ossoff’s Bipartisan Bill to Support Families of Fallen U.S. Servicemembers Signed into Law
Ossoff Press U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff’s bipartisan bill to support the families of fallen U.S. servicemembers is now ...
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Interim Chamber CEO Carla Hawkins gives holiday address
Sumter County Chamber From the bottom of my heart, I thank the Sumter County community for the warm ...
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Osbourne Christmas Concert held at Maranatha Baptist Church
Pianist and Steinway artist David Osbourne performed a Christmas Concert on December 22 at Maranatha Baptist Church in ...
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Work based learning coordinator Betty Suggs shares student accomplishments
Betty Suggs, work-based learning system coordinator, gave details on Sumter County School’s work-based learning program. “Work-based learning is ...
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Senate Passes Sen. Ossoff’s Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Resources for Georgians with Disabilities
Ossoff Press The U.S. Senate has passed U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff’s bipartisan bill to expand critical resources for ...
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Green Grove Baptist Church welcomes new member to a church with a long history
Pastor Mireo Harris Green Grove Baptist Church Grandma Velma Sims, (center) became the newest member of Green Grove ...
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Rae-J’s Barber Salon ribbon cutting held December 20
The ribbon cutting for Rae-J’s Barber Salon was held December 20. Co-owner Tana Winstead gave an interview on ...
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Teachers honored for achieving academic milestones
Sumter County Intermediate School recently honored its teachers who achieved significant academic milestones with a celebratory parade through ...
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Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper Calls on President Biden to Act Swiftly as Congress Passes Critical Disaster Relief for Farmers
Georgia Department of Agriculture Office of Communications Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper issues a statement praising the passage ...
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Sen. Ossoff Passes Agricultural Disaster Relief for Georgia Farmers After Hurricane Helene
Ossoff Press U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is delivering on his promise to pass disaster assistance for Georgia farmers ...
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The American Legion gives out Christmas dinner baskets to 10 veterans
American Legion John D. Mathis, Post 2, Inc. gave out Christmas dinner baskets to Veterans in need the ...