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Randy Howard Resigns as Elections Supervisor
Randy Howard resigned October 3rd. He gave the following statement about his resignation.“I’ve had the honor to have ...
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GSW hosts Science Day for area high schools
By Chelsea Collins AMERICUS – Georgia Southwestern State University hosted its annual Science Day on Friday, September ...
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Area Beat Report October 3, 2023
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Brookin, Toquenus Dramir (In Jail), 24, Conspiracy to commit a felony/Possession ...
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More than 500 attend Innovative Senior Solutions’ annual Senior Fall Festival
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – On Wednesday, September 13, more than 500 senior citizens from Americus, Sumter ...
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GSW invites community to Homecoming and Family Weekend festivities, Oct. 9-14
By Chelsea Collins AMERICUS — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) will celebrate Homecoming and Family Weekend Oct. ...
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Sumter Cycling to host bicycle ride fundraiser this Saturday, October 7
From Staff Reports ELLAVILLE – This second annual event raises funds for Deep South Canine Rescue. Choose from a ...
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Area Beat Report October 2, 2023
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Bowens, Anthony Kendrick (In Jail), 24, Failure to Appear/Obstructing of officers/Possession ...
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Area Beat Report September 29 through October 2, 2023
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Bridges, Savion Demarcus (Bonded Out), 28, Seat Belt Violation/Driving while license ...
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Small crowd gathers to celebrate President Carter’s 99th birthday
PLAINS – On a beautiful Saturday afternoon, a small crowd of locals, acquaintances and reporters gathered outside the ...
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The Homecoming Parade
The Homecoming Parade took place on Sept. 27th, starting at the Post Office, and looping downtown and returning ...
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Sumter County Disaster Recovery and Redevelopment Plan Explores Challenges and Strengths
The Sumter County Disaster Recovery & Redevelopment Plan stakeholder engagement workshop was held at the EOC on Sept ...
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Area Beat Report September 28, 2023
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Haynes, Keith Lamont (In Jail), 38, DUI-Alcohol/Improper passing /Driving too fast ...
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Area Beat Report September 27, 2023
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Dixon, Brandon Charles (In Jail), 24, Probation Violation Gillis, Casey Ryan ...
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Rayetta Volley Resigns
On Tuesday, September 26, 2023, the Sumter County Board of Commissioners held a Special Called Meeting where the ...
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Area Beat Report September 26, 2023
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Ellis, George (In Jail), 18, Theft by Shoplifting Greene, Jameson Larry ...
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Area Beat Report September 25, 2023
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Bell, William Theodis (In Jail), 23, Aggravated Assault Cranford, Billy (In ...
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GSW raises over $110,000 from all 50 states on Day of Giving
By Chelsea Collins AMERICUS – Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) raised a total of $110,669 during its ...
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Phoebe Sumter, Healthy Sumter participates in Annual Senior Festival event
By Marcus Johnson AMERICUS – Phoebe Sumter participated in this year’s Innovative Senior Solutions Senior Festival, which ...
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Area Beat Report September 22 through 26, 2023
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Reynolds, Jessica (Bonded Out), 35, Possession of a controlled substance with ...
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Interview with Author and Teacher Pamela Harvey
Sumter County Middle School teacher and author Pamela Harvey gave an interview on Sept. 21st on her book ...
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Beltway trail, alcoholic beverage license and jetvac truck discussed at Americus City Council meeting
AMERICUS – Sumter Cycling president Ryan Iafiglioa went before the Americus City Council (ACC) on Thursday, September 21, ...
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Area Beat Report September 19, 2023
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Grinell, William Lewis (Bonded Out), 58, Failure to Appear Prince, Genove ...
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Area Beat Report September 18, 2023
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Brown, Joshua Isaiah Omar (In Jail), Probation Violation/Chidl Support Bench Warrant ...
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Americus City Council holds monthly agenda-setting meeting
AMERICUS – On Thursday, September 14, the Americus City Council (ACC) held its monthly agenda-setting meeting. At that ...
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Area Beat Report September 15 through 18, 2023
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Bailey, James Austin (In Jail), 22, Possession of a Schedule 1 ...
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Commissioner’s Work Session Hears Claims of Employee Conference Misconduct and Space Heater Waste
Chairman Mark Waddell discussed the need to appoint new clerks due to an absence.“Miss Heather Tyler and Mr. ...
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Area Beat Report September 13, 2023
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Baisden, Nyesha Jenay (Bonded Out), 29, Failure to Appear Daniels, Gregory ...
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Area Beat Report September 12, 2023
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Banks, Matthew Jordan (Bonded Out), 22, Battery against a female who ...
