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Judge Rucker Smith reelected to Board of Governors of State Bar of Georgia
Southwestern Judicial Circuit Superior Court Judge R. Rucker Smith of Americus has been reelected to serve his 15th…
June 19, 2025
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Migratory bird hunting dates and regulations approved for 2025-2026 season
Waterfowl hunters – start making your plans! The 2025-2026 migratory bird season hunting dates and regulations for Georgia…
June 17, 2025
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Russell takes Best in Show at South Georgia Technical College car show
Jody Russell took first place in the Best in Show Car category as well as first place in…
June 17, 2025
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Area high school students complete South Georgia Technical College STEM Camp
Approximately 60 rising tenth, eleventh, twelfth grade and recent high school graduate students from 10 different counties completed…
June 17, 2025
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Cheokas hosts meet and great for Congressman Buddy Carter
Representative Mike Cheokas and his wife Gaynor Cheokas held a meet and great reception for Congressman Buddy Carter…
June 17, 2025
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Spring has sprung, now what do we do?
For real gardeners and those of us who aspire to produce even a handful of edible tomatoes, spring…
June 16, 2025
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Chair of County Commissioners gives reason for EMS fees
The Sumter County Board of Commissioners met June 10. Chair David Baldwin read a prepared statement on EMS…
June 15, 2025
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The Americus City Council tables vote to rezone Lee Street Property after new developments
The Americus City Council heard new developments in the proposed rezoning of property at 502 South Lee Street…
June 15, 2025
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No Kings protest held in Americus at the intersection of Lamar and Lee Street
A small group of protestors holding signs gathered at the corner of Lee and Lamar Street on June…
June 15, 2025
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Area businesses participate in South Georgia Technical College STEM Camp Career Fair
Eighteen different agencies, businesses, and industries agreed to participate in a Career Fair during the South Georgia Technical…
June 14, 2025
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Americus City Council votes on ordinance raising purchase limits for department heads and City Manager
The City of Americus voted on an ordinance to raise the purchase authorization limits for department heads to…
June 14, 2025
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Carter caregiver Ruth Sanders gives talk at Kiwanis
“Have you ever been somewhere that you knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that God put you…
June 12, 2025
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Phoebe Sumter hosts annual “Ties That Bind” event
Phoebe Sumter hosted its annual “Ties That Bind” event earlier today at the Rees Park Economic Development Center.…
June 12, 2025
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Warnock joins faith leaders to decry cuts to working families
U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) spoke out against cruel cuts to working families in the GOP tax…
June 12, 2025
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Kim Fuller announces plans to open Carter gravesite in July
“When is the Carter gravesite going to be open?” is a question many have been asking. Tourists coming…
June 12, 2025
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Knights of Columbus give $750 to 12 local organizations
The Knights of Columbus Council 7113 met for dinner at La Hacienda on June 2. The Knights gave…
June 11, 2025
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SGTC participates in Americus Housing Authority Workshop and Resource Fair
South Georgia Technical College supported the Housing Authority of Americus 2025 Workshop & Resource Fair recently to help…
June 11, 2025
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James Magazine names influential Georgians including Agricultural Commissioner Tyler Harper and Rep. Patty Stinson
The Hank Aaron Terrace at The Battery Atlanta’s Truist Park was the venue on the evening of May…
June 10, 2025
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SGTC hosts STEM Summer Bridge Camp for area high school students
Over 60 rising tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grade students as well as recent graduates from 10 different counties…
June 10, 2025
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Americus man sentenced to prison for illegally possessing firearms
An Americus, Georgia, resident who was under investigation for distributing fentanyl in the community was sentenced to federal…
June 9, 2025
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Americus resident sentenced for leading bank fraud and ID theft scheme
The final defendant and ringleader of a bank fraud and aggravated identity theft scheme involving stolen checks and…
June 9, 2025
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Wanderings
Sometimes it’s a powerline cut. Other times it’s blooms growing in a ditch. There is always something to…
June 9, 2025
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The Americus City Council hears further finance updates
The Americus City Council heard updates during the June 5 meeting regarding the financial review by Nichols Cauley.…
June 8, 2025
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City Manager contract renewal vote
In the May 22 meeting of the Americus City Council, a vote was held to amend the contract…
June 8, 2025
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Leroy Young kids’ fishing rodeo held at the Plains Visitors Center
The kids’ fishing rodeo was held June 7 at the pond outside the Plains Visitors Center. The rodeo…
June 7, 2025
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Mission report: Harvest of Hope Food Pantry
Two of life’s greatest necessities are food and love. On Tuesday 156 individuals and families received both. The…
June 6, 2025
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Nigerian Bishop visits Americus
Most Reverand Paulinus Ezeokafor, Bishop of the Awka Diocese in Anambra, Nigeria visited St. Mary’s Catholic Church in…
June 6, 2025
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Americus City Council hears updates on proposed rezoning at 502 South Lee Street
The Americus City Council heard more information concerning the proposed rezoning of the property at 502 South Lee…
June 5, 2025
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