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School board member Sylvia Roland resigns
By Sylvia Roland I have resigned from the Sumter County Schools’ Board of Education effective June 30. I ... Read more
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Sumter Republicans hold social at Floyd’s Pub
The Sumter County Republican Committee held a social at Floyd’s Pub on May 8. Attendees enjoyed drinks, food, ... Read more
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Volunteers replant planters in the downtown
The morning of May 5, volunteers could be seen replanting the 60 large concrete planters around the downtown, ... Read more
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Fuller Center dedicates home build for mother of seven
The Fuller Center dedicated a home build at 220 South Dudley Street for Tiffany Sims. Jody Wade, president ... Read more
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Calvin Hodge Jr. hired as SGTC campus police chief
By South Georgia Technical College South Georgia Technical College has hired Calvin Hodge, Jr. of Leesburg, Ga as ... Read more
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Sumter School Board discusses facilities use policy and holds recognitions
During the May 5 School Board meeting, Christine Walker was recognized as the Department of Education’s exemplary English ... Read more
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Superintendent Walter Knighton asks for delay in budget reports
During the May 7 School Board meeting there were no monthly financial reports were available. Superintendent Walter Knighton ... Read more
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South Georgia Technical College spring graduation set for Thursday May 8
South Georgia Technical College South Georgia Technical College will be conducting its spring graduation exercise on Thursday, May ... Read more
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The importance of correct definitions
I have noticed some confusion of late. It seems to center around the belief that democracy and human ... Read more
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Former Congressman Steven Russell speaks at annual Smarr Smith gala
The annual Smarr Smith gala was held at the Georgia Southwestern Storm Dome. The gala, named in honor ... Read more
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George Hooks: a student and shaper of history
George Hooks started his political career early. Governor Marvin Griffen was running for a second term, and he ... Read more
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Mayors, Commissioners, and City Council members brain storm community problems
Sumter Strong held a leadership dinner at the Leslie Civic Center on April 28. The organization encourages communication ... Read more
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Georgia Southwestern commencement ceremonies to be held May 9
Georgia Southwestern University Georgia Southwestern University, (GSW), will proudly celebrate the achievements of more than 265 graduating students ... Read more
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Georgia Southwestern students showcase undergraduate research
Georgia Southwestern University Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) hosted its 7th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium featuring student research ... Read more
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ALDI coming soon to Americus Georgia
The old Harvey’s is gone, but a new ALDI is coming in its place at 1208 Crawford Street. ... Read more
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Sumter Area Ministerial Association hosts 25 annual National Day of Prayer service
Sumter Area Ministerial Association The Sumter Area Ministerial Association (SAMA) hosted its 25th annual National Day of Prayer ... Read more
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U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff sounds alarm after Trump Administration guts support for Georgia foster children
Ossoff Press Today, Sen. Ossoff and advocates from across Georgia warned about the impact of the Trump Administration’s ... Read more
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April marriages in Sumter
Tony Bernard Tyson married Janeena Nicole Hicks on 4/25/2025. Erika Karina married Juan Cabrera Villegas on 4/11/2025. Corriere ... Read more
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Postal retiree Pat Conger plans to spend her retirement doing “what I want to, when I want to”
The Plains Post office, recently renamed the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Post office, is losing long-time employee Pat ... Read more
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“Blue Fire” launch party held at Georgia Southwestern University
A launch for the inaugural issue of Georgia Southwestern University’s student literary and visual arts journal “Blue Fire” ... Read more
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Sen. Ossoff’s bipartisan bill to improve prison safety and security passes U.S. Senate
Ossoff Press U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff’s bipartisan bill to improve prison safety and security has passed the U.S. ... Read more
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My experiences at Georgia Southwestern under shelter in place alert
My friend Christian Abercrombie is in campus ministry, and regularly prays for students on GSW every Wednesday. A ... Read more
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Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commissions seek nominations
Georgia Department of Agriculture Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper announced today that five of Georgia’s Agricultural Commodity ... Read more
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Sumter County athletic events
Sumter County Schools April 29, 2025…Varsity Boys Tennis vs. Hart County at 1:30 pm (Home)…2nd Round – GHSA ... Read more
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Lt. Governor Burt Jones and Riley Gaines comment on Senate Bill 1 becoming law
Office of the Lt. Governor Burt Jones Today, Governor Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 1 into law. Senate ... Read more
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South Georgia Technical College to host annual Father’s Day car show June 14
South Georgia Technical College The Annual South Georgia Technical College Father’s Day Car Show is Back! The event ... Read more
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The Americus City Council hears address by Senator Freddie Powell Sims and continued discussion of rezoning proposal
The Americus City Council met April 24. Senator Freddie Powell Sims addressed the Council on House Bill 766, ... Read more
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Mayor of Plains Joey Recker takes a stand on House Bill 766
Mayor of Plains Joey Recker commented on House Bill 766. The Bill has passed the House but not ... Read more
