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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

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Americus Sumter Fuller Center 2025 Big Event: A forever home for mother of seven

By Kathleen Calcutt Tiffany Simms, a mother of seven and a CNA, has worked hard all of her ... Read more

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Incredible strength and perseverance: Pennymon and Griffith run Boston Marathon

By Kathleen Calcutt The Boston Marathon, a grueling 26.2 mile course starting at Athletes Village in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, ... Read more

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South Georgia Technical College hosts Spring take-off open house

South Georgia Technical College Unlimited career and educational opportunities! That’s what students were exposed to during the South ... Read more

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Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger urges DHS to hear asylum claims of Afghan Christian refugees at risk of being returned to Taliban

Secretary of State Press Office Yesterday, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger sent a letter to Secretary of ... Read more

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AmeriPro Health expands Georgia footprint after inking new emergency services agreement in Sumter County

AmeriPro Health AmeriPro Health, an industry leader in emergency services, patient logistics, and technology-driven healthcare service, announced today ... Read more

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Sumter County Middle School boys soccer closes stellar season

Sumter County Middle School The Sumter County Middle School (SCMS) Boys Soccer Team wrapped up an incredible season ... Read more

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Americus City Council discusses bill for consolidation study

Council member Nelson Brown addressed the Americus City Council during the April 17 meeting on House Bill 766. ... Read more