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Sgt. Sharon Johnson responds after Carson Walker speaks out of order
The Sumter County Board of Elections met on October 23. Sheriff Eric Bryant updated the Board. “Early voting…
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Leslie City Council hears complaints about auction yard
In addition to hearing water system complaints and swearing in a new judge, the October 21 Leslie City…
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Aggravated Assault Investigation
APD Press Release: On October 8th, 2024, at approximately 9:30 PM, officers of the Americus Police Department were dispatched…
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Board of Commissioners hear solar landfill proposal
The Board of Commissioners met on October 15. Public works director Jim Littlefield addressed the Board of Commissioners.…
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September Marriages
Dillion Clark Smith married Nikki Rae Martin on 9/24/2024 Daniers Raymundo married Wendy Cristey De on 9/20/2024 Johnny…
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Americus City Council hears district 4 complaints and water treatment plant issues
The Americus City Council met on Sept. 19. Pastor Courtney Moore addressed the Council with concerns over infrastructure.…
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Lost tax revenue on $16 million substation due to override
A $16 million substation owned by the Georgia Power Company sits on Black Smith Road near the intersection with…
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Sumter County Commissioners accidently create new department head
The Sumter County Board of Commissioners met on Sept 17. Interim County Administrator Douglas Eaves read the consent…
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School Board meeting hears floating homestead bill presentation
The Sumter County Board of Commissioners met on Sept 9. County Administrator Douglas Eaves gave a presentation on…
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Commissioners hear recommendation for yard sale ordinance
During the August 20 meeting of the Sumter County Board of Commissioners, Amy Adams addressed the Board during…
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Americus City Council approves street resurfacing grant
The Americus City Council met on August 22. Council member Terrence Clemmons had selected Gloria Simpson as the…
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Americus City Council hears proposed millage rate increase
The Americus City Council met on August 15. Twany Edwards, finance director, gave updates. She commended the department…
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Commissioners raise millage rate
The last public hearing about the proposed millage rate increase was held before the Commissioner’s meeting on August…
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Sumter County Commissioners discuss roof repairs
Interim County Administrator Doug Eaves presented information on bids to repair the courthouse roof during the August 13…
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Sumter County Commissioner’s update policy
Paul Johnson addressed the August 13 meeting of the Sumter County Board of Commissioners during citizens comments. He…
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Sumter County Commissioners hear grant info
During the August 13 meeting of the Sumter County Board of Commissioners, Public works director Jim Littlefield brought…
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City Manager holds citizen Q and A
Americus City Manager Diadra Powell held a citizen’s question and answer on July 29 at 12 noon. Yorka…
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Stormwater discussed during city manager’s meeting
At the July 29th City Manager meeting, the ATR asked how many staff were in the storm water…
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Americus City Council hears salary study
The Americus City Council met on July 18th at 6 pm. Charles Crisp was recognized as honorary council…
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County Administrator Doug Eaves explains house bill 581 and notes lack of ordinance for administrator
County Administrator Doug Eaves presented information about House Bill 581, for property and sales tax reform, which was…
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Board of Commissioners decide to advertise a one mill increase
The Sumter County Board of Commissioners met July 16th. A citizen addressed the board during citizens comments. “My…
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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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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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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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Magistrate Crystal Cleveland addresses the Board of Commissioners
Magistrate Crystal Cleveland addressed the Board of Commissioners during the July 9th meeting. She mentioned several concerns, and…
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Lawyer recommends citizens not be allowed to approach Mayor or City Council after incident
W. Brent Hyde, a lawyer from Tifton, concluded an investigation into an argument between citizen Morgan Walker and…
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June marriages
Juan Antonio Catalan married Jacqueline on 6/28/24 Leon Fernand married Veronica Beatrice on 6/28/24 Adolfo Diaz Perez married…
