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Georgia Southwestern receives $12K grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to promote alcohol awareness

Georgia Southwestern State University Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) is proud to announce the receipt of $11,800.00 awarded ...

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Eggs and Issues Part 2

Congressman Sanford Bishop, representing the second congressional district, gave the federal legislative update during the second half of ...

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Eggs and Issues part 1

The Chamber of Commerce’s Eggs and Issues’ Legislative Breakfast was held December 2 on the campus of South ...

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Sumter County football schedule

Sumter County High School press release December 2, 2024…Middle School Basketball vs. Merry Acres at 5:00 pm (G) ...

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November Marriages

Jacob Alexander married Kagen Leigh Mathis on 11/23/24. Kaeden Christopher married Kelsey Loretta Mims on 11/8/24. Earnest Wayne ...

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Christmas tree lighting held in Plains

The lighting of the Christmas tree was held in Plains on November 30. Kim Fuller, Executive Director of ...

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How I try to keep a social life

I admit, my life probably isn’t very social. I’m introverted, and have often held the habit of avoiding ...

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Celebrate Gratitude: A Thanksgiving Message from Your Chamber!

As we gather around the Thanksgiving table, we at the Sumter County Chamber of Commerce want to take ...

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BEAD Application Opens Monday, December 2, 2024

Georgia Technical Authority The Georgia Technology Authority (GTA) is excited to announce the opening of the Broadband Equity ...

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Javaris Terry gives statement after resigning from position as County Marshal

After Javaris Terry’s resignation as the County Marshal, he provided an explanation as to his departure. “In April ...

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Wreaths across America convoy to come through Americus December 13

The Bennett Family of Companies, one of many sponsors of Wreaths Across America, have made plans to transport ...

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Christmas open house held November 21

Christmas open house was held November 21. Colored lights and Christmas decorations decked the downtown, and holiday music ...

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Seminario sobre derecho de inmigración de Lupton celebrado en la Iglesia Episcopal del Calvario

Por Joshua Windus y traducido por Rod Reyna Seth Lupton, Abogado en Jefe de Lupton Law LLC, dio ...

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SGTC’s Lane Parton receives the SkillsUSA – Aerotek 2025 “Make Your Mark” scholarship

South Georgia Technical College Heavy Equipment Dealer’s Service Technology’s Lane Parton of Lincolnton, GA, has been selected to ...

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Chair of County Commissioners David Baldwin gives County update to Kiwanis

David Baldwin, Chair of the Sumter County Board of Commissioners, gave a county update during the November 22 ...

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SGTC students participate in TCSG Fall Leadership Conference

Atlanta, GA – Seven South Georgia Technical College students and two advisors attended the Technical College System of ...

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Raffensperger announces results of ballot image audit confirms 100% accuracy of QR code

Secretary of State Press Office Atlanta – Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced the results of the ...

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David Osbourne to play Christmas concert at Maranatha Baptist Church

Pianist David Osbourne announced plans for a Christmas concert at Maranatha Baptist Church on December 22 at 6 ...

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WINTER WATCH: PROJECT SEEKS MONARCH SIGHTINGS IN SOUTHEAST

Department of Natural Resources: You delivered before. Now we need your help again. During recent winters, volunteers from ...

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Eggs and Issues Legislative Breakfast to be held at South Georgia Technical College

The Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 2024 Sumter County Eggs and Issues Legislative Breakfast. The Keynote Speaker ...

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Lupton Immigration Law Seminar held at Calvary Episcopal Church

Seth Lupton, managing attorney at Lupton Law LLC, held an immigration law seminar at Calvary Episcopal Church on ...

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Southland student Ava Owens builds Free Little Library in Joyce Myer Park

Ava Owens, a 9th grade student at Southland, recently created a Free Little Library that sits in Joyce ...

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Thankfulness

I am not always a very thankful person. It’s quite easy for me to try and constantly improve, ...

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Americus Downtown goers share what they are thankful for

Several people in the Americus Downtown shared what they are thankful for ahead of Thanksgiving. Dana Creswell told ...

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Mayor’s prayer breakfast held at Calvary Episcopal Church

The Mayors’ prayer breakfast was held at Calvary Episcopal on November 21, and was hosted by the Sumter ...

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County Commissioners approve hiring of new County Administrator

The Sumter Count Board of Commissioners met November 19. The Board held employee recognitions. Timothy Estes, Parks and ...

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County Commissioners discuss changes to fire fees

During the November 19 County Commissioners, meeting, there was a discussion of proposed changes to fire fees. Interim ...

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School Board town hall meeting hears citizen input on use of the old high school at 805 Harold Avenue

The Sumter County Board of Education held a town hall meeting to hear citizen input on the future ...

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