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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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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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Seminar on youth gun violence held Sunday at Ninth Grade Academy
On Sunday evening, July 21, a large group of youth and parents gathered at the Ninth Grade Academy ...
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West Central Georgia Community Action Council holds community information session
Press release by the Community Action Council On July 10th, The Executive Director, Patty Marie Stinson, along with ...
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Herrera selected for NCAA Postgraduate Internship
By Keith Michlig Georgia Southwestern State University graduate Natalia Herrera recently began her yearlong appointment in the ...
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The future of Woodland Drive, the Boys and Girls Club and cameras in public bathrooms discussed at Plains City Council
On Thursday, July 18, the Plains City Council (PCC) conducted its monthly regular meeting. There was much to ...
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Sid Walker urban planner
From the office of the City Manager Contrary to custom, not all young people leave Americus for big ...
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GSW graduate Arthur Wilson describes performing on Netflix show Blown Away
Arthur Wilson, graduate of Georgia Southwestern, talked about his experience blowing glass on the Netflix show Blown Away. ...
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Sumter County tax increase notice
by Douglas R. Eaves County Administrator Sumter County The Sumter County Board of Commissioners today announces its intentions to ...
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Nicole Kirksey announces plans to retire after eight years as tourism director
Nicole Kirksey announced plans to retire August 2nd after eight years as the tourism director. During an interview, ...
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Computer business services incorporated marks 50th anniversary
Bill Bennett, business development officer for Computer Business Services, gave an interview for the company’s 50th anniversary. He ...
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Loran Smith’s Sports Column: Orlean Castronis
Orlean Castronis is a retired former journalist, the widow of one of the most popular players and coaches ...
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Commissioners hear budget updates and discuss zoning
The Sumter County Board of Commissioners met on July 9th in the County court house. County Administrator Doug ...
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Free support group for caregivers of dementia patients offered at Calvary Episcopal Church
Graceful Hands Home Care is sponsoring a free caregiver’s support group specializing in dementia patient care. Monthly meetings ...
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Youth Violence Program
Youth Violence and Conflict Resolution will be holding a youth violence program at 915 North Lee Street on ...
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Mayor Lee Kinnamon proclaims Wednesday July 17th as Vote for Phoebe Sumter Medical Center Day
Mayor Lee Kinnamon proclaimed Wednesday July 17th Vote for Phoebe Sumter Medical Center Day. The hospital is one ...
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Two former Sumter County football players organize Back to School drive at Reese Park
The sweltering heat did not stop Correll Dowdell and Jarod Lewis from putting on a Back to School ...
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11u Uconn Huskies dominate LSU in DHBC play
The 11u Uconn Huskies boys’ basketball team jumped out to a 12-1 lead early in the first half ...
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Athletic uniforms approved and intermediate school recognized at Sumter County Board of Education regular meeting
At its regular meeting on Thursday, July 11, the Sumter County Board of Education (SCBE) voted unanimously to ...
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Yard sale shut-down prompts county to discuss lack of yard sale ordinance
During the July 9th meeting the Board of Commissioners, there was also a discussion about a new yard ...
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Americus City Council meeting discusses repairs to sink hole
The Americus City Council met on July 11th. Public works director George Allen addressed the Council with a ...
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School Board WIN results
The Sumter County School Board met July 8th. Margaret Goodin shared numbers for the Summer Feeding program. “The ...
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Storm Water Fund transfers
It was brought to the attention of the ATR that transfers occurred from the Stormwater Fund. During the ...
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Reach Summer camp luncheon held July 11
REACH Summer Camp, an afterschool program, held a luncheon for parents on Thursday July 11, meeting at the ...