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Structure fire at Lake Blackshear on Flintside Drive
By Sumter County Fire and Rescue SCFR was dispatched at 12:55 pm to 663 Flintside Drive, at Lake…
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Local author John Derek Ruffin writes book inspired by Lake Blackshear and family farm
John Derek Ruffin met for an interview at his house on Lake Blackshear, where he wrote much of…
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Georgia EMC announces new leadership for community and economic development team
Georgia EMC Georgia Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) recently promoted Bradley Harris to vice president, community and economic development. “Bradley is…
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Sens. Ossoff & Cassidy introduce bipartisan bill to give Americans control of their online data
Ossoff Press U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is working across the aisle to put Americans back in control of…
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Off-duty firefighters respond to heart attack sufferer at local gym
Shawn Smith, of the Americus Fire Department, was one of the firefighters who responded after a gym-goer showed…
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Autism Acceptance Walk held April 5 at Jackson Street train depot
The second annual Autism Acceptance Walk was held April 5 at the Jackson Street train depot. Organizer Khalia…
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Americus Hot Glass Craft Beer Festival
The Americus Hot Glass Craft Beer Festival was held April 5, organized by Americus Mainstreet. North Hampton Street…
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Spring break Panther athletic schedule
Sumter County Schools April 10, 2025…Varsity Soccer vs. Hardaway at 5:30 pm (G) & 7:30 pm (B) (Home)…
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Second protest over the Trump’s second administration held at Americus welcome sign
A second protest over Trump’s administration, focusing on cuts to programs such as Social Security and the Department…
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Movie review: my thoughts on Nefarious
I normally detest Christian movies. Part of the reason is that they seem to have too much influence…
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Representative Mike Cheokas sponsors bill to create commission to form county-wide government
House Bill 766 is a bill that would create a commission tasked with forming a county-wide government. The…
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Sen. Ossoff working across the aisle to strengthen oversight of federal prisons
Ossoff Press U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is working across the aisle to strengthen Federal oversight and accountability of…
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South Georgia Technical College aviation maintenance student lands dream job
South Georgia Technical College South Georgia Technical College Aviation Maintenance student, Hunter Raybon of Taylor County, was recently…
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March marriages in Sumter
Blake Landon Kersey married Angel Amiara Jeanette on 3/7/2025. Jorge Valentin married Margarita Reyes Nieto on 3/7/2025. Santavious…
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Sen. Ossoff statement on loss of Georgia service members in Lithuania
Ossoff Press U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff today released the following statement after four servicemembers from the 1st Armored…
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Sumter County Panthers weekly athletic schedule
Sumter County Schools April 1, 2025…Varsity Tennis vs. Hawkinsville at 4:00 pm (Away)April 1, 2025…JV/Varsity Baseball vs. Northside…
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Lt. Governor Burt Jones and Speaker Jon Burns applaud priority final passage: no boys in girls’ sports
Office of the Lt. Governor Burt Jones Today, Senate Bill 1, the ‘Riley Gaines Act of 2025’, passed…
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Sheriff Eric Bryant declared winner of the Sheriff scoop off while Billy Hancock suggests potential rematch
The Sheriff Scoop-off at Scoops ice cream started on March 24, with Sumter County Sheriff Eric Bryant drawing…
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Georgia Southwestern holds investiture ceremony for Dr. Michelle Johnston
The presidential investiture for Dr. Michelle Johnston was held March 28. Johnston is the twelfth president of GSW,…
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Piano recital held in honor of the presidential investiture of Dr. Michelle Johnston held in Jackson Performance Hall
A piano recital was held on the campus of Georgia Southwestern University in honor of the presidential investiture…
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Furlow Charter School holds ten-year anniversary celebrations
Furlow Charter School held their ten-year anniversary celebration on March 29. Julia Skala, a 2020 alumni of Furlow,…
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Trout are on the way to your favorite North Georgia waterways
Department of natural resources Trout stocking trucks are rolling right now to stock your favorite North Georgia waterways.…
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Georgia Cotton Commission pleased with referendum results
Georgia Cotton Commission Every three years, pursuant to law, Georgia cotton producers have the opportunity to vote to continue…
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Walks on Lee Street
I enjoy walking down Lee Street. But it’s not just the exercise. The reason I enjoy it, is…
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Lt. Governor Burt Jones leads charge to eliminate income taxes on military retirement benefits
Office of the Lt. Governor Burt Jones Last week, the Georgia Senate passed House Bill 266, which would…
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Board of Elections Chair Randy Howard addresses Civitan
Gerald Smith, past president of Civitan, invited Board of Elections Chair Randy Howard to give an update to…
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Georgia Foundation for Agriculture & Georgia EMC donate Ag books to local libraries
Sumter EMC The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture and Georgia Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) are jointly promoting agricultural literacy by…
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A car crash on U.S. 19 involving multiple vehicles results in eight taken to Phoebe Sumter with non-life-threatening injuries
Trooper First Class 2 Nguyen Statement from Trooper First Class 2 Nguyen with the Georgia State Patrol Post…
