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Half-scale replica of the H. L. Hunley displayed at the Leslie Sugar Cane Festival
A half-scale replica of the H. L. Hunley, a civil war submarine, made an appearance at the Leslie ...
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Koinonia Forrest Park water system faces chronic outages leaving residents without water
The community water system on Swisher Road has had several complaints of chronic outages. A well serves as ...
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Walter Scott Carver County Administrator finalist
Walter Scott Carver has been announced as the sole finalist for the position of County Administrator. Carver received ...
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Flash Back Friday
November 1rst’s First Friday theme was Flash Back Friday. At The Spot, artists were busy creating works for ...
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Halloween on Lee Street
Children in costumes in a variety of shapes, sizes, and designs could be seen going up and down ...
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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 ...
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Jim and Jase Reid tell of partnering with community to provide relief efforts
Commissioner Jim Reid and his son, Jase Reid, gave an interview recently about how they and Reid Brother’s ...
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77th annual Kiwanis Pet Parade held in downtown Americus
The 77th annual Kiwanis Pet Parade 5 pm on October 24. Dogs and humans alike sported costumes while ...
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Sgt. Sharon Johnson responds after Carson Walker speaks out of order
The Sumter County Board of Elections met on October 23. Sheriff Eric Bryant updated the Board. “Early voting ...
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The Spot celebrates its one-year anniversary
A red carpet led to the entrance of The Spot the night of October the 22nd. Blinking lights ...
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100th anniversary of the Dearing railroad car celebrated at Georgia Veterans State Park
Owners Borden and Nelson McGahee celebrated the anniversary of the Dearing railroad car on October 18 at the ...
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Leslie City Council hears concerns over water and sees new municipal court judge sworn in
The Leslie City Council met on October 21. New municipal court judge Gregory Williams was sworn in. Benji ...
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Interim Chamber CEO Carla Hawkins holds meet and great at Little Brother’s Bistro
Interim CEO of the Chamber of Commerce Carla Hawkins held a meet and great at Little Brother’s Bistro ...
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Aggravated Assault Investigation
APD Press Release: On October 8th, 2024, at approximately 9:30 PM, officers of the Americus Police Department were dispatched ...
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Americus Music Festival
Music Fest was held October 19. The SAM short line brought visitors from Cordele. Kids played football by ...
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Candidates for Tax Commissioner speak at Kiwanis
Kiwanis hosted candidates for tax commissioner on October 18. Mireo J. Harris gave a self-introduction. “For those that ...
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Board of Commissioners hear solar landfill proposal
The Board of Commissioners met on October 15. Public works director Jim Littlefield addressed the Board of Commissioners. ...
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Americus City Council discusses additional accounting fees
The Americus City Council met on October 17. The Council discussed an invoice from Maudlin and Jenkins for ...
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5th Annual Republican Rally and Low Country Boil on 26th in Pelham
The Republican Party has announced their 5th annual Rally and Low Country Boil. While entry is free, a ...
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Ellabel’s Pizzeria opens in Ellaville
A ribbon cutting for Ellabel’s Pizzeria was held October 15. Brooke Belcher is the owner and operator. Her ...
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Competitive rider Sydney Hamlin gives interview
Rider Sydney Hamlin, 2023 winner in 4H in the junior division at State, gave an interview. She told ...
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SAMA Highlight: Reverend Dr. Thaddaus L. Laidler
The Reverend Dr. Thaddaus L. Laidler is the youngest son of Dr. Johnny Laidler Jr. and Mrs. Farris ...
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Public Housing Unit occupied by Carters rededicated in Plains
Public housing unit 9A, which was occupied by the Carters, was recently rededicated October 5th. The unit is ...
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Fall Ramble allows visitors and residents alike to view historic homes
The Fall Ramble was held from October 11-13. Several historic homes were open to the public. Mayor Lee ...
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Former President Bill Clinton speaks in Albany in support of Harris campaign
Congressman Sanford Bishop, of the second congressional district, spoke ahead of President Clinton’s in Albany. “All elections are ...