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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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The Sumter County Board of Education met on November 14 holding recognitions. Barbara Lewis was recognized in the ...

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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, ...

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Green Grove Baptist Church celebrates anniversary

The Green Grove Baptist Church was established in the year 1945 under the leadership of Rev. Ulysee Mann. ...

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Board of Elections Certifies election, plans recount for Coroner, and hears of fictitious write-ins

The Sumter County Board of Elections met on November 12 in order to certify the election. Sumter County ...

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Minick Interiors

Mark Minick, owner of Minick Interiors, gave an interview in his design studio. He told how he opened ...

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Veterans Day Parade held November 8

C.B. Dowdell American Legion Post 558 hosted the Veterans Day parade the Friday before Veterans Day. Onlookers came ...

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Koinonia Farm’s interns share experiences in Christian community

Koinonia Farms, a Christian intentional community, has an internship program allowing participants to gain experience living and working ...

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W. Frank Wilson shares journey with prostate cancer ahead of free screening event Hens and Haircuts

A free prostate screening event will be held on November 16, from 10 am to 2 pm, hosted ...