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New Chair Wesley Larkin shares plans for the Sumter County Republican Committee
After becoming the newly elected Chair Wesley Larkin shared plans for the Sumter County Republican Committee. “I want…
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Georgia’s abortion ban forced woman to wait until verge of death to get health care
Ossoff Press Georgia’s abortion ban forced a Georgia woman to wait until the verge of death to get…
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Georgia law suit reform receives final passage
Office of the Lt. Governor Burt Jones Last week, the Georgia Senate took final action on Senate Bill…
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Panther weekly athletic schedule
Sumter County Schools March 25, 2025…Middle School Baseball vs. Albany at 4:00 pm (Home)…Deep South Conference – Semi-final…
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Americus City Council hears request to rezone property at 502 South Lee Street for a group home
The Americus City Council met on March 20. Harriet Holmes served as honorary council-member at the request of…
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Sumter County Commissioners hold employee recognitions and receive thanks for Americus-Sumter Day at the Capitol participation
The Sumter County Board of Commissioners met March 18. William H. Gurley was recognized for five years of…
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Miss SAR crowned at Southland Academy
Southland Academy Southland Academy continued a thirty-six-year tradition as the school crowned a new Miss SAR on Saturday,…
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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 Lt. Governor Burt Jones issued a statement in support of House…
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Sumter county republican convention held at Little Brother’s Bistro March 22
Sumter County Republican Party press release The Sumter Co. Republican Convention was held on March 22, 2025 at…
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Georgia turkey hunting season coming soon
Georgia department of natural resources When can you get in the woods to get a gobbler? The statewide…
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Lt. Governor Burt Jones applauds priority passage: income tax cut and rebate
Office of the Lt. Governor Burt Jones Today, Lt. Governor Burt Jones issued a statement in support of…
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Sen. Ossoff pushing to restore funding for Georgia peanut program
Ossoff Press As President Trump freezes a Georgia peanut program, U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is pushing back. Following…
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Jeffrey Summers former Maranatha Pastor arrested for attempting to solicit a child
Jeffrey Summers was a pastor at Maranatha Baptist Church for eight years before becoming a Pastor at New…
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SAMA clergy highlights: Rev. Richard Nelson
SAMA press The Very Rev. Richard Nelson has served at Calvary Episcopal Church, Americus since August 2019. Previously…
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SGTC’s Jaelyn Wynn named March student of excellence
South Georgia Technical College Jaelyn Wynn of Ellaville, was selected as the South Georgia Technical College Student of…
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Georgia cotton commission welcomes emergency commodity assistance program
Taylor Sills Executive Director of The Georgia Cotton Commission On March 18th, which was also National Agriculture Day,…
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Sens. Ossoff, Grassley introduce bipartisan bill to protect children from human traffickers
Ossoff Press U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is introducing a bipartisan bill to protect children from human traffickers. Sens.…
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With CDC under attack, Sen. Ossoff working across the aisle to protect its work
Ossoff Press With the CDC under attack, U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is bringing Republicans and Democrats together to…
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Panther athletic schedule
Sumter County Schools March 17, 2025…Middle School Tennis vs. Crisp County at 4:00 pm (Home)March 17, 2025…Middle School…
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Sumter County school board sees net decrease in school climate scores and puts robot to teach social skills on consent agenda
The Sumter County Board of Education met on March 11. Hiedi Goodin, STEM coordinator for RESA, presented Superintendent…
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Lt. Governor Jones supports expanding and funding school choice to foster care families
Office of the Lt. Governor Burt Jones Today, the Atlanta Journal Constitution published an op-ed by Lt. Governor…
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2025 Knights of Columbus Charity Golf Tournament
The Knights of Columbus Charity Golf Tournament will be held April 5 at 8:30 am at the Griffin…
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Early turkey hunt opportunity for youth and mobility-impaired hunters
Georgia Department of Natural Resources Before the statewide turkey season opens, youth and mobility-impaired hunters get an early…
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Sens. Ossoff, Rev. Warnock Launch Inquiry into Reports of Poor Services for Military Families During Moves
Ossoff Press U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is working to help military families relocating between installations. Today, Sens. Ossoff…
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Senator Reverend Warnock Statement on Trump Administration Closing Veterans Office Dedicated to Ensuring All Veterans Receive Equal Care and Benefits
Press Secretary This week, the Trump Administration shut down a unit of the Department of Veterans Affairs created…
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Dr. Michelle Johnston to be inaugurated as Georgia Southwestern’s 12th and first female president
Georgia Southwestern Press Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) will formally inaugurate Michelle R. Johnston, Ph.D., as its 12th…
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U.S. Senate Passes Sen. Ossoff’s Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Federal Homicide Prosecution
Ossoff Press U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff’s bipartisan bill to crack down on violent crime has passed the U.S.…
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Dr. Michelle Johnston to be inaugurated as Georgia Southwestern’s 12th and first female president
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) will formally inaugurate Michelle R. Johnston, Ph.D., as its 12th – and first female president…
