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Golden Gourmet OSHA Report on Accident Leading to Tony Lee Stafford’s Death
More details have surfaced as to why Golden Gourmet did not report the workplace accident to OSHA that ...
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GSW President Neal Weaver takes on new presidency at university in Texas
AMERICUS, GA (March 19, 2024) – Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) President Neal Weaver, Ph.D., has been named president at ...
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Area Beat Report March 19, 2024
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Boyd, Kareem (In Jail), 30, Housing for Crisp County Clayton, Mack ...
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Sumter County School Awards
Sumter County Boy’s Basketball Team was recognized. The coaches are Johnny Genwright, Rodney Shelton, Juwan High, Eric Brown, ...
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Sumter County School Board Hears State of Schools
The Sumter County School Board met on March 11th. Renee Mays, principal of Sumter County Primary School, reported ...
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The Dogwood Days Antique Show
The Dogwood Days Antique show began on the 15th at the Leslie Civics Center. The three day show ...
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Science on the Farm Held at Sumter County Fairgrounds
6th through 8th grade students poured into the Sumter County Fairgrounds for Science on the Farm on March ...
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Pi Day Celebrated at Furlow Charter School
Furlow Charter School celebrated Pi Day on March the 14th. Patti Howell teaches a variety of high school ...
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Commissioners Deny Party Appointees to the Board of Elections
The Sumter County Board of Commissioners met on the 12th. Fire Chief Jerry Harmon addressed the Board with ...
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Area Beat Report March 15 through 17, 2024
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Angry, Gregory Montreal (Bonded Out), 21, Seat Belt Violation/DUI-Alcohol/Failure to Maintain ...
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Schley County Spelling Bee
Press Release: Schley County Middle School held their annual Spelling Bee sponsored by the Americus Kiwanis Club. Every ...
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The Downtown Development Authority Discusses Parking Problems
The Downtown Development Authority met on March 12th. Mainstreet Director Qaijuan Willis gave the finance report, with current ...
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BERNICE HIGH-GREEN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
Press Release: Dear Supporters, The Bernice High-Green’s family would like to take a moment to thank you for ...
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Area Beat Report March 12, 2024
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Jackson, Rachel Marlene (Fine Paid), 37, Child support bench warrant Scott, ...
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Election Summary Report
Unofficial and incomplete results as of March 12th, 2024. Precincts Reported 11 of 11. Registered voters: 2,298 of ...
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Area Beat Report March 11, 2024
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary King, Anthony E (Back to Make Bond), 22, Simple Battery – ...
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Area Beat Report March 8 through 10, 2024
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Barker, Darian Danvell (In Jail), 29, Criminal Trespass/Battery/Probation Violation Burns, Damion ...
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Coroner Clifford Walton Gives Interview on Run for Reelection
Coroner Clifford Walton spoke on March 8 about his run for reelection as Coroner. Walton expressed his appreciation ...
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Representative Patty Stinson Interim Executive Director of the South-Central Georgia Community Action Council Discusses Disruption of LIHEAP Grant
Representative Patty Stinson and interim executive director of the South-Central Georgia Community Action Council recently discussed changes to ...
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Board of Elections Hears of Party Info Issues
The Board of Elections met March 6th at 4:30 p.m. in the Board of Commissioners meeting room. Chair ...
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Area Beat Report March 7, 2024
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Akine, Jarquavious Malik (In Jail), 23, Duty to give information and ...
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Sumter County’s List of Qualified Candidates
May 21, 2024–General Primary/Nonpartisan Election Board of Education District #2Name of Candidate and Qualifying Fee PaidPatricia McClary Harris ...
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Apply for free to GSW this spring during Apply to College Month
AMERICUS, GA (March 8, 2024) — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) is waiving its undergraduate application fee throughout ...
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Area Beat Report March 6, 2024
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Barron, Omar Shaquille (Back for Court), 28, Failure to obey stip ...
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Lenny’s Farmers Market Awarded $500 Fresh from the Farm Grant by Southwest Georgia Farm Credit
[Americus, GA, March 7, 2024] – Lenny’s Farmers Market is excited to announce that it has been selected ...
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Dogwood Days Antique Show in Leslie Georgia set for 15th-17th
Dogwood Days Antique Show and Sale is coming to Leslie Georgia, 173 East Allen Street, for it’s 36th ...
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Kynslee Collins wins Furlow Charter School Spelling Bee: Competes at Regionals in Bainbridge
Kynslee Collins (13), a 7th grade scholar at Furlow Charter School, won the Spelling Bee held in December. ...
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Area Beat Report March 5, 2024
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Arnold, John Edward (Bonded Out), 53, Speeding/Driving while license suspended or ...
