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Sen. Ossoff condemns deadly attack on American Jewish Committee event in Washington DC
“During floor votes late last night word reached Senators that there had been an attack near the Capital…
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Traffic stop results in drug charges for Ecstacy
At approximate 2030hrs. on Saturday May 17 th, a Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Deputy conducted a traffic stop…
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SGTC Facilities Director Jeff Wiseman to retire after 30 years of service
After three decades of dedicated service, Jeff Wiseman, South Georgia Technical College’s Facilities Director, is retiring effective June…
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Sen. Ossoff presses Trump administration to investigate racist texts targeting Georgians
Today, Sen. Ossoff is again pushing the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Department of Justice…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
