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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 ...

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Board of Education announces town hall meeting to hear citizen input on fate of old high school

The Sumter County Board of Education met October 10. Superintendent Walter Knighton reported to the Board. “Our SPLOST ...

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EMA Director reports to Commissioners on readiness in aftermath of Helene

The Sumter County Board of Commissioners met on October 8 at the Sumter County Court House. Charles Proctor ...

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Board of Education plans town hall to receive citizen input for use of old high school

On November 18, the Sumter County Board of Education will hold a town hall meeting in the gym ...

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Second Sumter County Youth Summit held at Calvary Episcopal Church

The second Sumter County Youth Summit was held at Calvary Episcopal Church on October 10. Country musician Flew ...

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Aggravated Assault Investigation

Press Release from the Americus Police Department On October 8th, 2024 at approximately 9:30 PM, officers of the ...

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EMA Director Jerry Harmon gives update on aid efforts after Hurricane Helene

On October 9th Fire Chief Jerry Harmon detailed how Sumter County Fire assisted in the relief efforts in ...

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Taste of Sumter

Kairos Pemos, Horne Pecan, The Alley, Koinonia Farms, and the Spot, which had mechanical bull riding, were all ...

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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. ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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. ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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