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Georgia Southwestern ranks among Top Public Universities in the South

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) has been recognized by U.S. News and World Report in multiple categories, including #51 in the Top Public Universities…

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Navy flyover in Plains celebrating Carter’s 100th birthday

Four jets flew over Plains at 12:30 on October 1rst for former President Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday. Dawn…

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John Edgemon Jr. shows Ferret scout car

John Edgemon Jr., a retired army veteran, gave an interview sharing details about the 1966 original Ferret scout…

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Sumter County Board of Commissioners create position of County Marshall

The Sumter County Board of Commissioners met on August 13th. Javarise Terry came before the Board. “At this…

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Correction on the July 27th homicide investigation photos

The mugshots of Christopher Darrell Lembrick, Jr. and Lavarous Jermaine Rumph, Jr. were incorrectly added to the press…

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Volunteer Laieton Sharp shares his experiences working on the SAM shortline

Laieton Sharp, a college student, has volunteered on the SAM Shortline since high school. He talked about how the…

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Retraction in Plains City Council story

Recently, it was reported in a story entitled “The future of Woodland Dr., the boys and girls club…

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Mayor Lee Kinnamon proclaims Wednesday July 17th as Vote for Phoebe Sumter Medical Center Day

Mayor Lee Kinnamon proclaimed Wednesday July 17th Vote for Phoebe Sumter Medical Center Day. The hospital is one…

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Storm Water Fund transfers

It was brought to the attention of the ATR that transfers occurred from the Stormwater Fund. During the…

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Welcoming GSW’s 12th president Dr. Johnston

The community is invited to attend a Welcome Reception honoring GSW’s 12th President, Dr. Michelle R. Johnston. Please join…

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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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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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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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Area Beat Report April 16, 2024

Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Johnson, Jeffrey Jamar (In Jail), 39, Failure to Appear for finger…

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Area Beat Report April 15, 2024

Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Greene, Javonta Keshawn (In Jail), 23, Child molestation/Statutory Rape Lawson, Samuel…

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Area Beat Report April 11, 2024

Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Christensen, Timothy Craig (Bonded Out), 53, Possession of Marijuana/Tampering with evidence…

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Loran Smith’s Masters Column: Masters for Friday

AUGUSTA – Even in inclement weather, there was a reverent gathering on Thursday under the Big Oak which…

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Area Beat Report April 8, 2024

Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Burton, Freddie Lee (In Jail), 57, Probation Violation Dean, Ann Denise…

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Loran Smith’s Sports Column: Sports and Reminiscing

One of my pastimes is reminiscing which seems to be gathering steam as I count my birthdays.  …

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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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Area Beat Report Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Durham, Dekoven Juvon (In Jail), 30, Marijuana Possession less than an…

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Schley County High School STAR Student and STAR Teacher

Carson Westbrook has been selected as Schley County’s STAR Student, and he has selected Keith Skipper as his…

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Area Beat Report November 29, 2023

Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Fields, Rico Cheyenn (In Jail), 26, Probation Violation Hayes, Quincy Juboris…

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Planet Fitness comes to Americus

Club Manager Dominique Flowers gave a tour of the new Planet Fitness Gym on 1610 East Forsyth Street…

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Area Beat Report October 31, 2023

Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Cranford, Billy (In Jail), 34, Possession of a Schedule II Controlled…

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Area Beat Report October 19, 2023

Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Hicks, Zion O’Neal (In Jail), 22, Aggravated Assault/Discharging firearms on or…

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Art Gallery Opening Highlight of Overcast First Friday

The Americus-Sumter County Arts Council opened a gallery downtown on September 1st. President of the council, Karen Kinnamon,…