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School Board hears allegations of teachers selling to students
The Sumter County School Board met on June 20th. Superintendent Walter Knighton addressed the Board. “And so as…
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School board sees gradual increase in STARS scores and discusses absentee rate
The Sumter County Board of Education met on June 17th. Rusty Warner, director of the Payroll Development Authority,…
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Windsor celebrates 132nd birthday
Guests gathered at Rosemary and Thyme the evening of June 15th. Newly sworn in mayor of Plains, Joey…
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Commissioners approve solar mou
The Sumter County Board of Commissioners met on the 18th of June. Chair David Baldwin welcomed Dr. Michelle…
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Commissioners hear request for solar mou
Dustin Burton gave an update on the Pineland project. “So the total project is just over 650 miles,…
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City Council discusses animal shelter
Mayor and City Council met on the 13th of June. New public works director George Allen presented a…
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Board of Elections Discusses Armory Benefits
The Board of Elections met June 4 at 4:30 PM at the Board of Commissioners meeting room. Board…
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Joey Recker sworn in as mayor of Plains
Joey Recker was sworn in as mayor of Plains at 10 am Friday at City Hall. After the…
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Robert “Mason” Spriggle in custody
Robert “Mason” Spriggle initially went missing May 22. He was taken into custody the morning of June 10…
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May Marriages
On 05/25/24 Christian Michael married Cameron Kae Carter.On 05/25/24 Ethan Rutledge married Annmarie Adelle.On 05/10/24 Hermenegildo Perez married…
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Commissioner’s Budget Meeting hears Budget Request from District Attorney
The Sumter County Commissioners held a budget meeting at 5 PM May 28. District Attorney Lewis Lamb addressed…
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County Commissioner Jessie Smith’s Involvement with Code Enforcement on Marcell Baker
Marcell Baker was ordered to appear in magistrate court on August 14th, 2023, for the following charge: “[Allowing]…
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Unofficial election results as of May 21rst for several local contested positions.
Coroner: Republican ticketBobby Hancock-Harris: 828Ben Sosby: 129Coroner: Democratic ticketDarrell D. Sabbs, Jr.: 966Clifford, Walton, Jr. (I): 648County Commissioner…
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Americus City Manager Diadra Powell Hears Citizen Concerns April 29 th
Americus City Manager Diadra Powell held a discussion open to the public on April 29 th . Terri Crawford…
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Board of Elections Debates Appropriateness of Facebook Graphic
The Board of Elections met at 4:30 p.m. on May 7th in the Commissioner’s meeting room. May 10th…
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Commissioners Hear from Board of Assessors
The Sumter County Board of Commissioners met on April 17 th . Chairman of the Board of Assessors,…
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City Council hears Road complaints and honors High Schoolers
The Americus City Council met on April 18 th . Commissioner Jessie Smith addressed the council during citizens…
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Leslie City Council Plans Switch to J.A.G.
The Leslie City Council met on the 15th of April. Chief Bob Smith addressed the council. “Our probation…
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Sherriff Bryant Gives Updates and Plans for Next Term
Sherriff Eric Bryant interviewed for his unopposed run for reelection, talking about the experiences that had prepared him…
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Tornado Shelter Closing
By EMA Director Jerry Harmon Effective Immediate: The Tornado Shelter located at 1601 North Martin Luther King Jr.…
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Knights of Columbus Golf Tournament
Fourteen teams of golfers gathered at the Griffin Bell Golf Course for The Knights of Columbus Golf Tournament…
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School Board Debates Use for Old Highschool
The Sumter County School Board met on April 9th. Amber Batchelor shared information with the Board on the…
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Sumter County Board of Commissioners Appoint Shirley Green Reese to the Board of Elections
The Commissioners addressed other significant issues in addition to the lost tax revenue during their April 9th 2024…
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Missing Child Letia Greene Found Deceased in Pond
Letia Greene, a 13-year-old student at Sumter Intermediate School, was found deceased at 320 Arch Helms Road. She…
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Nurse County Manager Emily Whitley gives update to Americus City Council
The City Council of Americus Georgia met on March 21rst. Emily Whitley, nurse County Manager for the Sumter…
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Americus City Council Decides Against Event Centers Selling Alcohol
The Americus City Council met on March 21rst. Henry Williams Jr. addressed the Council. Williams and his wife…
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Commissioner’s Meeting: Parks, Signs, and Project Workforce
The Sumter County Board of Commissioners met on March 19 th . The following employees were recognized: Belinda…
