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Sumter County Sheriff’s media reports
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary 11/08 Harvey, Eric Antwan (In Jail) 35 Failure to appear…
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Georgia Southwestern drives over $100 million economic impact to region
Georgia Southwestern State University’s (GSW) economic impact on the region was $100.8 million in fiscal year 2023, according…
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Retraction in Plains City Council story
Recently, it was reported in a story entitled “The future of Woodland Dr., the boys and girls club…
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The future of Woodland Drive, the Boys and Girls Club and cameras in public bathrooms discussed at Plains City Council
On Thursday, July 18, the Plains City Council (PCC) conducted its monthly regular meeting. There was much to…
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Welcoming GSW’s 12th president Dr. Johnston
The community is invited to attend a Welcome Reception honoring GSW’s 12th President, Dr. Michelle R. Johnston. Please join…
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Area Beat Report June 4, 2024
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Denmark, Trevor Keashawn (In Jail), 26, Criminal Trespass Grimes, Michael Gage…
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Area Beat Report May 31 through June 3, 2024
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Clayton, Lorenzo (In Jail), 68, Aggravated Assault/Cruelty to Children Durham, Demarcus…
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Confederate Memorial Service Held at Oak Grove Cemetery
More than two dozen attended the Confederate Memorial Service held in Oak Grove Cemetery by Camp 78 on April…
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Area Beat Report May 6, 2024
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Baker, William (in Jail), 53, Probation Violation Douglas, Calvin Shamon (In…
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Fuller Center Dedication
A large crowd lined the street on April 19th as The Fuller Center prepared to dedicate a newly…
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Area Beat Report April 22, 2024
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Kennedy, Nia ‘Karaashaiya (In Jail), 20, DUI-Drugs and Alcohol/Failure to Maintain…
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Area Beat Report April 15, 2024
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Greene, Javonta Keshawn (In Jail), 23, Child molestation/Statutory Rape Lawson, Samuel…
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Sisters Act Out
The Sisters Act was held at The Clarence Jordan Center on April 12th, 7 p.m. The act helped…
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Sumter County Humane Society Minutes
Minutes by Blue Argo January 29, 2024, 5:15 p.m. Minutes, Board of Directors Meeting Members Present: Blue Argo,…
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Aprende a hablar inglés gratis en Americus
Comunicado de Prensa por Bethany Greeley. Los residentes del condado de Sumter que no hablan inglés pueden asistir…
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GSW student groups roll up their sleeves make a difference on Spring Break
GSW Press Release: AMERICUS, GA (March 28, 2024) – Two student groups from Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW)…
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Sumter County Board of Education retreat scheduled
The Sumter County Board of Education will hold a retreat on Monday, March 25, 2024, at 5:30 pm.…
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Golden Gourmet OSHA Report on Accident Leading to Tony Lee Stafford’s Death
More details have surfaced as to why Golden Gourmet did not report the workplace accident to OSHA that…
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The Downtown Development Authority Discusses Parking Problems
The Downtown Development Authority met on March 12th. Mainstreet Director Qaijuan Willis gave the finance report, with current…
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Area Beat Report March 5, 2024
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Arnold, John Edward (Bonded Out), 53, Speeding/Driving while license suspended or…
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Area Beat Report March 1 through 3, 2024
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Braye, Laquintin Lavez (In Jail), 22, conspiracy to commit a felony…
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Area Beat Report February 29, 20204
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Braye, Laquintin Lavez (In Jail), 32, Conspiracy to commit a felony…
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Area Beat Report February 28, 2024
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Burnam, Ronald James (In Jail), 39, Hold for Macon County Hubbard,…
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Trinity Poague Makes $75,000 Bond
Trinity Poague, former member of the Jimmy Carter Leadership program and Georgia Southwestern student, was bonded out on…
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Commissioner’s Meeting Hears of Elected Officials with Unrecorded Account Activity
The Sumter County Board of Commissioners met February 20th. The following 5-year employees were recognized: James Littlefield, Jr,…
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Area Beat Report February 19, 2024
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Perez-Mochilum, Antonio (In Jail), 33, Sentenced to serve 72 hours w/…
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Commissioners Meeting: Auditing the Auditors
The Sumter County Board of Commissioners met on February the 13th. EMA director Nigel Poole addressed the Board,…
