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Board of Commissioners meeting sees split vote for Chair
The Sumter County Board of Commissioners met January 28, the original meeting having been rescheduled due to snow.…
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Property transactions recorded January 13-23 2025
Teresa Mann, Executor Under the Last Will and Testament of Charlie R. Burton sold property at 345 Albany…
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Real estate transactions recorded from January 0-13
U.S. Bank Trust Company as Trustee sold property at 214 Daniel Street Americus to RTL REO L.L.C. for…
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School Board has split vote over personnel
The Sumter County School Board met on January 8. Patricia Harris-Barnes was unanimously elected Board Chair. Edward Jackson was…
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Tasha Carter awarded during School Board awards
The Sumter County School Board met on January 7. Tasha Carter, a teacher at Sumter County Elementary School,…
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Sumter County Board of Education announces intent to opt out of Homestead Exemption
Sumter County Board of Education The Sumter County Board of Education announces its intentions to seek public comment…
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December marriages
Morgan Elizabeth Pike married Levi Malcom Lyman on 12/13/2024. Karson Elizabeth married Lewis Wade Rodgers on 12/14/2024. Berkley…
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Americus City Council approves changes to pay scale
The Americus City Council met on December 19. Council member Charles Christmas made a motion for council member…
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Special Called Meeting to discuss homestead exemption
Sumter County press release: The Sumter County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Called Meeting on Thursday,…
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City of Americus discusses proposed millage increases during December 12 meeting
The City of Americus Council met on December 12. City Manager Diadra Powell gave the proposed budget for…
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Commissioner Jim Reid proposes plastic bag ban
During the December 10 Sumter County Board of Commissioners’ meeting, Commissioner Jim Reid proposed a plastic bag ban.…
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Interim County Administrator Douglas Eaves proposes audit extension due to late reports from clerk of court
Interim County Administrator Douglas Eaves gave audit progress during the December 10 meeting of the Board of Commissioners.…
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Real Estate transactions recorded from December 02-10
Peter Huu Nguyen sold property at parcel number 16121554 to Danny Tri Nguyen valued at $114,600.00 through a…
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Sumter County Intermediate School and Sumter County Middle School qualify for school vouchers with bottom 25 percent placement in CCRPI scores
The Sumter County School Board met on December 3. Lance Heard, with Georgia Education Worker’s Compensation, addressed the…
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November Marriages
Jacob Alexander married Kagen Leigh Mathis on 11/23/24. Kaeden Christopher married Kelsey Loretta Mims on 11/8/24. Earnest Wayne…
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County Commissioners approve hiring of new County Administrator
The Sumter Count Board of Commissioners met November 19. The Board held employee recognitions. Timothy Estes, Parks and…
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School Board town hall meeting hears citizen input on use of the old high school at 805 Harold Avenue
The Sumter County Board of Education held a town hall meeting to hear citizen input on the future…
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Down Town Development Authority discusses use of old school building on Jackson Street
The Down Town Development authority discussed the use of the old Furlow School building on Jackson Street. Kirby…
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Board of Commissioners hear proposal for ethics statement
The Sumter County Board of Commissioners met on November 12. Tax Commissioner Leah Watson addressed the Board with…
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Sumter County Board of Commissioners Meeting Calendar and Holidays for the year 2025
2025 Board of Commissioners’ Meeting Calendar Work Session Meetings at 6:00 PM January 14, 2025 February 11, 2025…
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Sumter County School Board hears teacher recruitment plans and safety drill results
The Sumter County School Board met on November 12. The Board recognized the Sumter County Middle School football…
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How to be generous if you have nothing
Sometimes, it’s easy not to feel like you are enough, or could provide enough. Things are more expensive,…
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Board of Elections Certifies election, plans recount for Coroner, and hears of fictitious write-ins
The Sumter County Board of Elections met on November 12 in order to certify the election. Sumter County…
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School board hears information on bonds from Bill Camp
The Sumter County Board of Education met November 11. Bill Camp, with Raymond James, gave a presentation concerning…
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Mauldin and Jenkins Audit Letter gives reasons for $35,000 in fees
During the October 24 Americus City council meeting the City Manager, Diadra Powell, commented on the reason the…
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Americus City Council approves proposed Americus Fresh contract concerning waste water
The Americus City Council met on October 24. City Attorney Jimmy Skipper addressed the Council concerning future waste…
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Americus City Council hears that former finance director was aware of $35,000 bill
The Americus City Council met on October 24. The Council discussed the Invoice from Mauldin and Jenkins for…
