Author: Joshua Windus | Americus Times-Recorder

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Traffic stop results in drug charges for Ecstacy

Sumter County Sheriff’s Office At approximate 2030hrs. on Saturday May 17 th, a Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Deputy ... Read more

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SGTC Facilities Director Jeff Wiseman to retire after 30 years of service

South Georgia Technical College After three decades of dedicated service, Jeff Wiseman, South Georgia Technical College’s Facilities Director, ... Read more

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Sen. Ossoff presses Trump administration to investigate racist texts targeting Georgians

Ossoff Press Today, Sen. Ossoff is again pushing the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Department ... Read more

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Mayor Lee Kinnamon announces he will not seek reelection

During the May 15 Americus City Council meeting, Mayor Lee Kinnamon declared that he would not be running ... Read more

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Sheriff Bryant discusses curfew after meeting with local leaders on youth violence

Several local leaders met at Fresh Start Academy to grapple with issues of violence in Sumter County. The ... Read more

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The Americus City Council discusses increasing limits for department head and city manager spending

The Americus City Council met May 15. The Council heard an ordinance to raise the spending limit for ... Read more

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Connor Rhyne and Abbie Cheek Schley County High School valedictorian and salutatorian

The Americus Correspondent It is common knowledge that all valedictorians are smart. But Connor Rhyne, Schley County High ... Read more

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Ty’Ronee Hamilton and Catelyn Mathis Sumter County High School valedictorian and salutatorian

By the Americus Correspondent “I am passionate about helping others,” says Ty’Ronee Hamiton, Sumter County High School 2024-2025 ... Read more

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Addison Drinnon and Kennedy Wilson Furlow Charter School valedictorian and salutatorian

The Americus Correspondent “What do you call a kitchen full of graduates? A recipe for success.” Addison Drinnon, ... Read more

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Ethan Beck and Adler Rae Owens Southland Academy Valedictorian and Salutatorian

By the Americus Correspondent Ethan Beck is the type of person who would pull over and help you ... Read more

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Sen. Ossoff working across the aisle to support Georgia small businesses

Ossoff Press U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is working across the aisle to help Georgia small business compete for ... Read more

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Woman shot in foot in Americus

Americus Police Department On May 16 at approximately 11:32 AM officers of the Americus Police Department were dispatched ... Read more

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Coroner Bobby Hancock-Harris asks Commissioners to approve in house body transport

Coroner Bobby Hancock-Harris approached the Sumter County Board of Commissioners during the May 13 meeting, asking for approval ... Read more

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Presidential Cottages showcases compact houses at ribbon cutting

The ribbon cutting for Presidential Cottages was held on May 8. Cars wound down the long drive. Rows ... Read more

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A fantastic plan to increase revenue to Sumter County

I like many of you have seen the headlines claiming dire wolves have been raised from the dead. ... Read more

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Lt. Gov. Jones signs into law child tax credit

Office of the Lt. Gov. Burt Jones Today, Governor Brian Kemp signed into law House Bill 136, a ... Read more

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SGTC’s Malcom Stewart receives NTHS scholarship

South Georgia Technical College South Georgia Technical College’s Malcom Stewart of Dawson was selected to receive the 2025 ... Read more

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Sen. Ossoff presses Trump Administration to end freeze on broadband internet expansion in Georgia

Ossoff Press U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is pressing the Trump Administration to end the freeze on broadband internet ... Read more

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School Board says goodbye to retirees

The Sumter County Board of Education celebrated several retirees during the May 8 meeting. Retirees included custodian and ... Read more

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Rotary honors Captain Chris Holloway as firefighter of the year

Captain Chris Holloway was named Firefighter of the Year by Americus Rotary. Holloway has been a firefighter for ... Read more

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SGTC nursing student recognized by Phoebe Sumter

South Georgia Technical College South Georgia Technical College practical nursing student Brittany Wills of Ellaville was recognized by ... Read more

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Lt. Governor Jones applauds “Fentanyl Eradication and Removal Act” becoming law

Office of the Lt. Governor Burt Jones Today, the “Fentanyl Eradication and Removal Act” was signed into law ... Read more

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Sumter Players’ Steel Magnolias: A delightful success

The Americus Correspondant Director Kim Fuller composed the perfect Mother’s Day Card in her interpretation of Robert Harling’s ... Read more

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Weekly Panther athletic schedule

Sumter County Schools May 15, 2025…Middle School Football in Spring Jamboree hosted by Mitchell County at 5:00 pm ... Read more

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School board votes on fees for Dwight Harris Boy’s Club and hears late financial reports

The Sumter County Board of Education met May 8. Finance Director Jannie Carter Jackson gave the financial reports. ... Read more

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Georgia Southwestern celebrates Spring 2025 graduates

Georgia Southwestern State University Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) proudly celebrated the achievements of approximately 265 graduating students ... Read more

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South Georgia Technical College hosts Spring 2025 commencement ceremony

South Georgia Technical College Nearly 200 individuals earned the right to be recognized at the South Georgia Technical ... Read more

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Sen. Ossoff working across the aisle to protect kids’ privacy online

Ossoff Press Today, Sen. Ossoff is launching a push to pass the bipartisan Children and Teens’ Online Privacy ... Read more