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Sumter County Humane Society Minutes
Minutes by Blue Argo January 29, 2024, 5:15 p.m. Minutes, Board of Directors Meeting Members Present: Blue Argo, Michelle Andrews, Rob Brown, Ruth Olson, Don ...
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Rock Hill Park Ribbon Cutting
Council member Kelvin Pless grilled hamburgers for the community, and Commissioners’ Jessie Smith and Clay Jones mingled with the small crowd of local residents, along ...
by Joshua Windus, Monday, April 8, 2024 8:13 pm
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First Friday Prepares for The Craft Beer and Glass Blowing Festival
Saxophone music emanated from The Spot, as kids and young adults ate Scoops Ice-cream up and down Jackson Street during First Friday. The cheery sounds ...
by Joshua Windus, Monday, April 8, 2024 8:07 pm
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Hot Glass and Craft Beer Festival
The Hot Glass and Craft Beer Festival, one of the biggest events orchestrated by Mainstreet, was held April 6th. The sky was bright, with a ...
by Joshua Windus, Monday, April 8, 2024 8:04 pm
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Sumter County Board of Elections Trial Runs Zoom
The Sumter County Board of Elections met on April 2nd in the Commissioner’s meeting room. Elections supervisor LaSandra Patterson updated the Board. “As of today, ...
by Joshua Windus, Thursday, April 4, 2024 6:06 pm
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Aprende a hablar inglés gratis en Americus
Comunicado de Prensa por Bethany Greeley. Los residentes del condado de Sumter que no hablan inglés pueden asistir a clases de inglés, de 8 a ...
by Joshua Windus, Wednesday, April 3, 2024 9:58 am
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Interview with an Author: Last Chance Trailer Park
Mavis Stevens is the author of a book called Last Chance Trailer Park. She met for an interview recently, telling about her story. “My book ...
by Joshua Windus, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 1:07 pm
Editorials
47 Minutes: A Book Review
Local author Jon D. Marsh sets a brisk pace with every event in his novella spanning 47 minutes. It’s enough time to bring a thriller ...
by Joshua Windus, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 1:00 pm
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Sumter County Violence Prevention Youth Summit
The Sumter County Violence Prevention Youth Summit was held at the South Georgia Technical College Gym. Students from grades 10 th through 12 th from ...
by Joshua Windus, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 12:54 pm
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March 2024 Marriages
Quatavious Jerod married Jakira Monique Taylor on 3/15/24. Fiteau Orelus married Rosemanie Salomon on 3/15/24. Michael Jerome married Shabretta Symone on 3/15/24. Sherman Christopher married ...
by Joshua Windus, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 12:49 pm
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Magistrate Cleveland’s Company EVinfinite files suit against Simmons Land Company
Magistrate Cleveland’s company, EVinfinite, has filed a complaint against Simmons Land Company after buying property at 200 Cotton Avenue from Simmons Land Company. The complaint ...
by Joshua Windus, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 12:48 pm
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GSW student groups roll up their sleeves make a difference on Spring Break
GSW Press Release: AMERICUS, GA (March 28, 2024) – Two student groups from Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) spent their Spring Break volunteering in Kentucky ...
by Joshua Windus, Thursday, March 28, 2024 5:19 pm
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My Experiences in Small Town Georgia: An Editorial
I remember when I first went to Leslie. Someone was talking about raising wolf dogs. A lady was expressing extreme curiosity about what it would ...
by Joshua Windus, Tuesday, March 26, 2024 10:25 am
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A Reluctant Defense of the Arts: An Editorial
I used to be an engineering major. That lasted two semesters. One would think the countless hours spent in the library would have taught me ...
by Joshua Windus, Tuesday, March 26, 2024 10:23 am
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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 was last seen on the 23rd at ...
by Joshua Windus, Tuesday, March 26, 2024 10:04 am
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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 was last seen on the 23rd at ...
by Joshua Windus, Tuesday, March 26, 2024 9:55 am
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Teen Maze Held at Ignite College and Career Academy
Betty Suggs, work-based learning system coordinator and co-director of Teen Maze talked about its importance. Suggs told how the students needed to know how their ...
by Joshua Windus, Tuesday, March 26, 2024 9:52 am
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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 County Health Department gave a report on ...
by Joshua Windus, Tuesday, March 26, 2024 9:47 am
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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 Pamela are owners of the event center, ...
by Joshua Windus, Tuesday, March 26, 2024 9:43 am
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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 Reed, 5-year employee with the correctional institute, ...
by Joshua Windus, Tuesday, March 26, 2024 9:34 am
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Bishop Reverend Reginald T. Jackson comes to Allen Chapel for 128th Conference
Allen Chapel held the 128th Conference of the South Georgia Association of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. It was also the last conference in the ...
by Joshua Windus, Tuesday, March 26, 2024 9:32 am
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Community Action Council Discusses Energy Assistance Delays
The Community Action Council met in Auditorium B of the Flint River Energies Building in Reynolds Georgia on March 19th. The West Central Action Council ...
by Joshua Windus, Friday, March 22, 2024 10:30 am
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Golden Gourmet OSHA Report on Accident Leading to Tony Lee Stafford’s Death
More details have surfaced as to why Golden Gourmet did not report the workplace accident to OSHA that led to Tony Lee Stafford’s death. According ...
by Joshua Windus, Wednesday, March 20, 2024 3:44 pm
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Sumter County School Awards
Sumter County Boy’s Basketball Team was recognized. The coaches are Johnny Genwright, Rodney Shelton, Juwan High, Eric Brown, and Cedric Blackshear. Students & Managers: Anthony ...
by Joshua Windus, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 8:29 pm
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Sumter County School Board Hears State of Schools
The Sumter County School Board met on March 11th. Renee Mays, principal of Sumter County Primary School, reported to the Board. Mays gave the STAR ...
by Joshua Windus, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 8:25 pm
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The Dogwood Days Antique Show
The Dogwood Days Antique show began on the 15th at the Leslie Civics Center. The three day show featured a variety of booths and antiques, ...
by Joshua Windus, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 8:13 pm
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Science on the Farm Held at Sumter County Fairgrounds
6th through 8th grade students poured into the Sumter County Fairgrounds for Science on the Farm on March 15th. Kindergarten through second grade students had ...
by Joshua Windus, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 7:58 pm
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Pi Day Celebrated at Furlow Charter School
Furlow Charter School celebrated Pi Day on March the 14th. Patti Howell teaches a variety of high school science classes, including chemistry and physical science. ...
