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Emergencies can come in all forms, from hurricanes to traffic disasters. While they may be difficult to predict, ...
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Dr. Kerry J. Palmer Named President of Georgia Southwestern State University
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) today named Dr. Kerry J. Palmer president ...
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Knights of Columbus raise funds for Seminarians
The St. Mary’s Catholic Church Knights of Columbus hosted a dinner, raffle, and silent auction to benefit the ...
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Methodist Home holds Americus Homerun 5k
On Saturday, June 6, 2026, The Methodist Home held our 14 th Annual Americus Homerun 5K in Memory ...
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City of Plains celebrates Reese Park Renovations
The City of Plains celebrated notable events on Thursday, June 4, at 4:30 pm. After a lengthy process ...
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Board of Elections finds seven missing ballots
The Sumter County Board of Elections met on May 22 to certify the election. Elections Supervisor LaSandra Patterson ...
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Sumter County Board of Education announces called meeting
The Sumter County Board of Education will hold a called meeting on Monday, June 1, 2026, at 12:00 ...
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Mayor Rush gives plan for flooding near East Forsyth and Poplar Street intersection
During heavy rains on May 28, water began to pool near the intersection between East Forsyth Street and ...
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Americus street resurfacing list released
The City of Americus plans to resurface the following roads next. Mayor Travis Rush reports that while the ...
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Andersonville celebrates Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day saw an uptick in volunteers, with 350 participating in the flag placemnt and ceremony on Saturday, ...
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City of Plains looks forward to celebrating park renovation project
The City of Plains will be celebrating the reopening of renovated restrooms at Maxine Reese Park on Thursday, ...
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Mike Collins stops in Americus during Senate campaign
Mike Collins, a Republican Senate candidate, spoke at the old Napa Auto Parts building on Lamar on May ...
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Zaquiese Teemer selected to receive the SGTC Foundation Lt. Michael Sangster Law Enforcement Academy Scholarship
South Georgia Technical College Law Enforcement Academy (LEA) instructors stress the importance of getting a good education in ...
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Citizen critiques Rylander condition during Council meeting
The Americus City Council heard concerns about the condition of the Rylander Theatre during citizens’ comments during its ...
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Retiring K-9 honored by Americus City Council
K-9 Von was honored during the May 21, 2026, meeting of the Americus City Council. Von will soon ...
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Legislators discuss property taxes during River Valley Regional Commission Legislative luncheon
The River Valley Regional Commission Legislative Luncheon was held on the campus of South Georgia Technical College on ...
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GSW President Michelle Johnston accepts new role in Alabama
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) President Michelle Johnston, Ph.D., has been named president of the University of Montevallo (UM) ...
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Sumter County High celebrates 2026 graduating class
Sumter County Highschool celebrated the graduating class of 2026 at the High School on May 22. Ya’Nyla Amora ...
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Americus City Council approves budget ordinance
The Americus City Council met on May 21, 2026. Council Member Frank Ceresoli made a motion to approve ...
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Sumter County Board of Elections unofficial results
Unofficial results for the Sumter County Primary Election held May 19, 2026: County Commission District 2 Republican Votes: ...
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Sumter County Commissioners issue mandamus against Magistrate
The Sumter County Board of Commissioners issued a mandamus on May 19, seeking to force the Magistrate, Crystal ...
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Sumter County Commissioners decide Castle’s fate
During the May 19 meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Chair David Baldwin entertained a motion to revoke ...
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Attorney General candidate Bob Trammell holds meet and greet at Horne Pecan
Bob Trammell, candidate for Attorney General, recently visited Horne Pecan while on the campaign trail. Trammell has experience ...
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Attorney General Chris Carr campaigns for governor at The Windsor
Attorney General Chris Carr held a meet and greet at The Windsor on May 14. Carr said that ...
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Results return for the lead and copper pipe grant
The City of Americus surveyed water lines as part of a grant to check for lead or copper ...
