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Macy Williams named SGTC Admissions Coordinator and High School Initiative Specialist for Crisp County campus
Macy Williams of Americus has been named South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Center Admissions Coordinator and High ...
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Georgia Forestry Commission officials tour South Georgia Technical College
Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) Director Johnny Sabo, Chief of Protection for the Georgia Forestry Commission Thomas Barrett, and ...
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Sumter County Panthers schedule of athletic events
January 13, 2025…Middle School Basketball vs. Crisp County at 5:00 pm (G) & 6:30 pm (B) (Home)January 13, ...
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Sumter County Board of Commissioners announce intent to opt out of Homestead Exemption
Sumter County Board of Commissioners The Sumter County Board of Commissioners today announces its intentions to seek public ...
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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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Gwynelle Ariail shares memories after Carter’s death
Gwynelle Ariail sat on her front porch, holding her Yorkie Lizzy. Her late husband, Daniel Ariail, was the long-time ...
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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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Former President Jimmy Carter funeral schedule released
The Joint Task Force-National Capital Region and The U.S. Army Military District of Washington released the funeral schedule ...
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Sen. Ossoff on Passing of President Jimmy Carter
Ossoff Press U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff today released the following statement. “I extend my deepest condolences to Jack, ...
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Congressman Sanford Bishop issues statement on the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter
Press release Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement regarding the life and legacy of ...
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Sheriff Eric Bryant reflects on providing security for President Jimmy Carter
Sumter County Sheriff Eric Bryant shared memories of former President Jimmy Carter, including providing security for the former ...
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Local leaders react to former President Jimmy Carter’s death
Mayor of Plains Joey Recker shared his reactions to former President Jimmy Carter’s passing on December 29. “I ...
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Sam Lott shares experiences as part of Jimmy Carter Peanut Brigade
Sam Lott was one of many local Georgians who campaigned for former President Jimmy Carter around the nation, ...
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President of the NAACP Eugene Edge recalls discussions with President Carter
President of the Sumter County branch of the NAACP, Eugene Edge, recalled conversations he had with President Carter. ...
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Americus Mayor Lee Kinnamon shares message after death of President Jimmy Carter
Dear Friends, It is with heavy hearts that we mourn together the passing of a remarkable and much-beloved ...
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Human Resources Director Ola Terrell shares details on pay scale changes
Ola Terrell, Human Resources Director for the City of Americus, shared details concerning the changes to the pay ...
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Americus should have a movie theatre
I’ll confess, I don’t go to movie theatres often. Blame nepotism or consumerism, but Hollywood seems to be ...
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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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2025 holiday calendar for the City of Americus
New Years Day: Wednesday, January 1. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, January 20. Good Friday: Friday, ...
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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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Phoebe Dedicates Roses for Donate Life Rose Parade Float
Phoebe is proud to continue its partnership with LifeLink of Georgia and Donate Life America by dedicating roses ...
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November Unemployment Claims Down in All of Georgia’s Regional Commissions
Georgia Department of Labor Communications Office The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that unemployment claims were down ...
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Sen. Ossoff’s Bipartisan Bill to Reduce Government Spending Becomes Law
Ossoff Press U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff’s bipartisan bill to reduce government spending is now law. Sen. Ossoff’s bipartisan Eliminate ...
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Sen. Ossoff’s Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on Fentanyl Trafficking at Southern Border Signed into Law
Ossoff Press U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff’s bipartisan bill to crack down on fentanyl trafficking across the Southern Border ...
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Property transactions recorded from December 16-23
Gina Martin sold property at 2648 Ga Hwy 27 E to Jason McCoy for $350,000 on 12/16/2024. Lonnie ...