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Americus Police Chief Mark Scott gives presentation during second session of Gov 101

Americus Police Chief Mark Scott gave a presentation during the second session of Gov 101, on September 30th. He noted that while many think crime ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Tuesday, October 8, 2024 9:42 pm

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Concert held at the Plains Highschool in honor of President Carter

A concert was held at the Plains high school on October 1 honoring President Carter’s 100th birthday. Singer songwriter Andrew Greer, winner of Multiple Dove ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Tuesday, October 8, 2024 9:01 am

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Ranger memorial stones brought to the Drummer Boy Civil War Museum

Four stones honoring Confederate Rangers were removed from the Ranger Memorial at Fort Moore. On October 4th, three of the stones were brought to Andersonville ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Monday, October 7, 2024 3:22 pm

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September Marriages

Dillion Clark Smith married Nikki Rae Martin on 9/24/2024 Daniers Raymundo married Wendy Cristey De on 9/20/2024 Johnny Tavarris married Jessica Antoinette on 9/20/2024 Brandon ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Monday, October 7, 2024 12:45 pm

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Concert goers share reactions including presidential descendant Tweed Roosevelt

A concert honoring President Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday was held in the Plains high school October 1. Concert goer Lynn Hunnicutt, from Panama City Beach ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Monday, October 7, 2024 11:54 am

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Jennifer Olsen to Leave Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers After Six Transformative Years

Press release from the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers AMERICUS, GA – The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers (RCI) today announced that Dr. Jennifer Olsen ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Friday, October 4, 2024 4:16 pm

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Charters of freedom unveiled in downtown Plains

On President Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday, October 1rst, the Charters of Freedom display was unveiled downtown. The display includes a copy of the Constitution, Declaration ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Thursday, October 3, 2024 10:51 pm

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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 Stankus, the public affairs officer for the ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Wednesday, October 2, 2024 10:51 pm

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Naturalization Ceremony held in Plains Highschool on President Carter’s 100th birthday

A naturalization ceremony was held at the Plains Highschool on former President Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday, October 1rst. Mayor of Plains, Joey Recker jr., made ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Wednesday, October 2, 2024 10:19 pm

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President of the NAACP Eugene Edge shares Carter’s inspiration for Ibri Technical Institute

President of the Sumter County branch of the NAACP, Eugene Edge, spoke of how he first came to meet President Jimmy Carter as a contractor: ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Wednesday, October 2, 2024 8:19 pm

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Daine Brown recalls assisting with Carter Sunday school classes

Dianne Brown, church member at Maranatha Baptist church and executive assistant for investigations at the Sheriff’s office, recalls assisting with Carter’s Sunday school class. “Miss ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Wednesday, October 2, 2024 8:12 pm

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James Carter reflects on grandfather President Jimmy Carter’s upcoming hundredth birthday

James Carter, President Jimmy Carter’s grandson, gave an interview on his grandfather’s upcoming 100th birthday. He talked about how the family felt nearing such an ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Wednesday, October 2, 2024 8:03 pm

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County ordered to pay Hellen’s Removal Service $9,095

In the case of Helen’s Professional Removal Service vs Sumter County Georgia, Sumter County has been ordered to pay $9,095 to Helen’s Removal Service. According ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Wednesday, October 2, 2024 1:55 pm

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Plains Peanut Festival held Sept 28

The Plains Peanut Festival on Sept 28 was well attended. Prior to the parade, Plains, Trains, and Bike Chains, a cycling event held along with ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Wednesday, October 2, 2024 1:53 pm

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Winners of the post card contest honoring President Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday awarded at the Plains depot

Courtney Stoops, an education program specialist who works with the Georgia Department of Education and the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park, shared details about the ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Monday, September 30, 2024 1:50 pm

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EMA Director Jerry Harmon asks Citizens to donate to survivors of Hurricane Helene

Press Release from EMA Director Jerry Harmon: This past Thursday night into Friday morning Americus and Sumter County was set to take a direct hit from ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Sunday, September 29, 2024 8:30 pm

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Penny Smith reflects on Carter’s upcoming 100th birthday

Penny Smith, a resident of Plains, met for an interview on her screen porch. Smith has been clerk of the City of Plains, and was ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Sunday, September 29, 2024 5:47 pm

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Aftermath of Helene sees citizens relieved at minor impact

The giant skeleton at the intersection of South Lee Street and Glessner has reappeared. Jonathan Hobbs talked about how he had prepared for the storm. ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Friday, September 27, 2024 1:13 pm

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President of Georgia Southwestern issues class cancellations

From President Johnston on September 25 Good afternoon, Students. Due to the threat of severe weather associated with Hurricane Helene, we will modify campus operations ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Wednesday, September 25, 2024 4:48 pm

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Chief appraiser Chris Williams comments on Georgia Power Substation built on Blacksmith Road

Chief appraiser Chris Williams has commented further on the Georgia Power substation built on Blacksmith Road in Leslie Georgia; “The parcel that the substation was ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Wednesday, September 25, 2024 3:23 pm

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Gwynelle Ariail wife of former Maranatha pastor gives interview on President Carter

Gwynelle Ariail sat with a Yorkie named Lizzy on her front porch, surrounded by the sound of tinkling windchimes. She told how both her and ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Wednesday, September 25, 2024 10:07 am

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Niurys Bonet gives an interview on her restaurant La Esquina Cubana

Niurys Bonet gave an interview on her Cuban restaurant La Esquina Cubana, which opened November 3 of last year at 1602 East Forsyth Street. She told ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Tuesday, September 24, 2024 7:48 pm

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Ginx Boutique and Gift Shop holds ribbon cutting

Ginx Boutique and Gift Shop held a ribbon cutting at 4 pm on Sept 20. Mayor Lee Kinnamon gave an address. “What you see today ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Tuesday, September 24, 2024 8:47 am

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Health Fair in Boone Park held Sept 18

A health fair was held Sept 18 at 6 pm at Boone Park at 408 Rucker Street. Rachel Patel, Alexias Major, and Nellie Hurt, with ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Tuesday, September 24, 2024 8:17 am

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Americus City Council hears district 4 complaints and water treatment plant issues

The Americus City Council met on Sept. 19. Pastor Courtney Moore addressed the Council with concerns over infrastructure. Moore stated multiple attempts over several years ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Tuesday, September 24, 2024 8:14 am

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Dune and Station 11

There are two series I’ve enjoyed seeing recently. Dune, though the third movie hasn’t been released yet, and Station 11, a television series that I ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Sunday, September 22, 2024 9:44 pm

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Americus City Council hears of thriving communities’ grant

The Americus City Council met on Sept. 19. Honorary council member Glenda Cason was recognized. Mayor Lee Kinnamon told how the 30th would be Georgia ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Sunday, September 22, 2024 9:06 pm

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Man arrested for making terroristic threats

Marquis Jamil McCoy was arrested on Sept. 17, 2024, for making threats to the local schools, law enforcement officers, and other individuals. He is now ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Thursday, September 19, 2024 5:09 pm

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