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Sumter County High’s graduation ceremony held at Alton Shell Stadium
The graduation ceremony for Sumter County High’s graduating class of 2025 was held May 23. Catelyn Mathis gave…
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Furlow Charter School graduation held at GSW storm dome
Furlow Charter School’s graduation ceremony was held at the Georgia Southwestern Storm Dome on May 16. Kennedy Nicole…
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Pickleball, Anyone?
Thanks to a $1.4 million dollar grant, the Sumter County Parks and Recreation Department (SCPRD) has completed Phase…
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The Americus City Council hears a rezoning request for the former Central Baptist Church property on Lee Street
Chief building official Roger Willis presented a request to rezone property at 502 South Lee Street and two…
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Rezoning 502 South Lee Street: In Favor
I am not classically trained as a city planner or engineer, but I have spent years of my…
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Americus City Council hears of missing receipts from Nichols Cauley representative
Christopher McGuire, a representative from Nichols Cauley, gave a presentation to mayor and council concerning the financial review…
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Dre’a Singleton of Columbus named GSW’s 2025 Outstanding Scholar
Avondre’a Singleton, known as Dre’a, was recently named Georgia Southwestern State University’s (GSW) 2025 Outstanding Scholar, the University’s…
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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…
