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Reps. Bishop and Moore lead peanut caucus in the 119th congress

Press release This week, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) and Congressman Barry Moore (AL-01) re-registered the Congressional Peanut Caucus and will serve as the ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Wednesday, January 22, 2025 6:08 pm

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Sumter County Schools closed on January 23

Sumter County Schools “Due to continued hazardous road conditions, Sumter County has extended the travel curfew until 1:00 PM on Thursday, January 23. As a ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Wednesday, January 22, 2025 6:04 pm

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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in 2nd Commercial Poultry Flock in Georgia

Today, the Georgia Department of Agriculture and the United States Department of Agriculture Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed a positive case of ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Wednesday, January 22, 2025 8:33 am

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Snow blankets Americus January 21

Snow began falling in light flurries a little before 1 pm on January 21. Schools closed, and authorities urged motorists to stay off roads. EMA ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Tuesday, January 21, 2025 6:16 pm

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Healthy Sumter distributes 600 fresh produce boxes on MLK Day 2025

Phoebe Sumter press release Healthy Sumter distributed 600 fresh produces on MLK Day 2025. Each box contained a combination of a cabbage, onions, oranges, apples and ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Tuesday, January 21, 2025 4:14 pm

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Real estate transactions recorded from January 0-13

U.S. Bank Trust Company as Trustee sold property at 214 Daniel Street Americus to RTL REO L.L.C. for $0.00 via deed of gift on 11/27/2024. ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Tuesday, January 21, 2025 4:07 pm

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Sumter County Office Closure and Meeting Change Notice:

All County offices except essential personnel will close at Noon tomorrow(1/21/25). The Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 21, 2025, will be re-scheduled for next ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Monday, January 20, 2025 2:01 pm

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Americus City Council decides to announce intent to opt out of House Bill 581

The Americus City Council met on January 16. Council member Daryl Dowdell questioned City attorney Jimmy Skipper about qualification requirements for elected officials, specifically asking ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Monday, January 20, 2025 8:52 am

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Board of Commissioners hears tax penalty and interest waiver request

The Sumter County Board of Commissioners met on January 14. The Board heard a request by the Payroll Development Authority for parcel number 2726-98-1 to ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Monday, January 20, 2025 8:48 am

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Joseph Quantez “Quan” Sales is wanted on 2 counts of aggravated assault in connection to a shooting

GBI press release Joseph Quantez “Quan” Sales is wanted on 2 counts of aggravated assault in connection to a shooting that occurred on the 700 ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Friday, January 17, 2025 10:10 pm

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Thomas Taylor, Marcus Arnett, Myles Paramore, and other write-ins adjudicated to Jeffery Clements in November 5 election for Lower Chattahoochee River Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor

It was brought to the attention of the Americus Times-Recorder by The Coalition for Good Governance that there were write-in votes that did not match ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Friday, January 17, 2025 4:49 pm

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Christian Abercrombie shares about InterVarsity’s ministry on Georgia Southwestern Campus

Christian Abercrombie did not set out to become involved in ministry in South Georgia. “I’m born and raised in South Georgia, and I wanted to ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Friday, January 17, 2025 10:50 am

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Sen. Ossoff Announces Historic $6 Billion Federal Loan Agreement to Restart Construction of Rivian’s Georgia Plant

U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff today announced a conditional Federal loan agreement to restart stalled construction of Rivian’s electric vehicle plant in Georgia. Sen. Ossoff announced ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Thursday, January 16, 2025 10:05 pm

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Sumter County Board of Education to hold Called meeting Thursday Jan 16 over personnel

The Sumter County Board of Education will hold a called meeting, on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to seek approval of a ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Thursday, January 16, 2025 5:38 pm

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The Grateful Threads sew on

The Grateful Threads sewing group meets from 1-3 pm on Tuesday and 6-8 pm on Thursday at the manse of the Lee Street Methodist Church, ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Thursday, January 16, 2025 5:15 pm

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Sen. Ossoff Announces Expanded VA Health Benefits for Georgia Veterans through Bipartisan PACT Act

U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff today announced more Georgia veterans are now eligible for VA health care under the PACT Act. Thanks to the bipartisan PACT ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Thursday, January 16, 2025 10:33 am

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Sumter Development Authority Announces New Sustainable Industrial Park

Sumter Development Authority A fantastic opportunity emerged for the Authority to develop a new industrial park adjacent to its existing one, Ted Baldwin Industrial Park. ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Wednesday, January 15, 2025 7:06 pm

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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 School Initiative Specialist effective immediately, announced SGTC ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Tuesday, January 14, 2025 5:11 pm

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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 Georgia Forestry Commission Safety and Training Manager ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Tuesday, January 14, 2025 5:07 pm

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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, 2025…Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Jordan at 6:00 ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Monday, January 13, 2025 6:05 pm

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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 comment concerning opting out of the statewide ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Monday, January 13, 2025 2:11 pm

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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 unanimously elected Vice Chair. Superintendent Walter Knighton ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Monday, January 13, 2025 1:55 pm

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President Jimmy Carter’s funeral held at Maranatha Baptist Church

Bouquets of flowers lay in front of Maranatha Baptist Church. Barren pecan limbs stretched beneath a clear blue sky. Distant delays in weather set back ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Monday, January 13, 2025 1:46 pm

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Tasha Carter awarded during School Board awards

The Sumter County School Board met on January 7. Tasha Carter, a teacher at Sumter County Elementary School, was recognized during board recognitions. Carter was ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Monday, January 13, 2025 1:42 pm

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Sumter County Board of Education announces intent to opt out of Homestead Exemption

Sumter County Board of Education The Sumter County Board of Education announces its intentions to seek public comment regarding opting out of the statewide adjusted ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Monday, January 13, 2025 12:38 pm

Jimmy Carter

Remembering President Carter’s long history with ABAC

ABAC Press release For most of the century that was his life, Jimmy Carter strived to be a blessing to his fellow man. During his ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Friday, January 10, 2025 12:29 pm

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Reeves family honors Marketing Instructor Mary Cross for being named South Georgia Tech’s 2025 Outstanding Instructor of Year

South Georgia Technical College’s Marketing Instructor Mary Cross was recognized by SGTC President Emeritus Sparky Reeves’ family recently after she was named the SGTC 2025 ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Friday, January 10, 2025 11:13 am

Jimmy Carter

Former White House Communications Agency trip officer Larry Little shares memories of Carter

Larry Little, who worked for the White House Communications Agency, shared memories of the late former President Jimmy Carter. WHCA provided the entirety of the ... Read more

by Joshua Windus, Thursday, January 9, 2025 9:43 am

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