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Americus City Council holds public hearing on proposed millage rate increase - Americus Times-Recorder

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The Americus City Council held a public hearing on October 1 for public feedback on a proposed millage rate increase of 1.5 mill, which would raise the millage rate to 12.62.The meeting was scheduled for 12:00 p.m., but was delayed slightly due to a need for a quorum. No citizens appeared to give comments or feedback. Another public hearing will be held October 8 at 6:00 p.m. in the Russell Thomas Jr. Public Safety Building at 31709.Americus · Americus Read Article

CEO of Ignite College and Career Academy Joshua Drew put on administrative leave after fight - Americus Times-Recorder

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Crisp County Sheriff Billy Hancock reports that two adults were arrested after a fight broke out at a youth ball game on September 6. An umpire made a call that upset a coach. Hancock reports that “a person from the stands came out and got involved in it.”John Taylor and Joshua Drew have been arrested and charged with battery and simple assault as a result of the incident. Drew is the CEO of Ignite College and Career Academy in Sumter County. Wh…Americus · Americus Read Article

Pastor Ashley Guthas responds to growing political divide in the church - Americus Times-Recorder

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I wish I could just let my heart flow thru my fingertips onto the keyboard effortlessly. Yet often I second guess, I think from another angle, I backspace and start again, often only to walk away and wonder…what’s the point? Yet, I keep trying because recently someone told me that the things I have shared […]Americus · Americus Read Article

Kemp denies Cobb Election Board's request to amend special election date

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Gov. Brian Kemp has denied the Cobb Board of Elections and Registration’s request to amend the special election date to fill the vacated seat of former state Sen. Jason Esteves, D-Atlanta.Brian Kemp · Cobb Read Article

Peanut Festival held in Plains Georgia - Americus Times-Recorder

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The Peanut Festival was held in Plains, Georgia on Sept. 27. The festival included a parade, food trucks, and music. Couples and families walked Mainstreet, which was closed for the event. Children rode ponies, played on inflatable slides, and rode in colored barrels all in a row. A much larger train soon arrived, parking at the depot bringing with it an influx of visitors to add to those who had already come by car. Folks gathered around food s…Americus · Americus Read Article

Americus City Council votes on termination of City Manager Diadra Powell (updated) - Americus Times-Recorder

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The Americus City Council held a called meeting on Monday, Sept 22, at 6:00 p.m. for an executive session on personnel. Eugene Edge, president of the Sumter County NAACP, was going to speak, but rescinded. “Mr. Mayor and Council, in lieu of recent information, I rescind my request tonight.” Pamela Angry spoke afterward. “Americus is my home of birth and my home of choice.” Angry wrote an email, urging that the Council would still allow Powell to…Americus · Americus Read Article

Americus High graduate Shekierra Jones receives Georgia State University scholarship - Americus Times-Recorder

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Shekierra Jones, a junior at Georgia State University, is proving that determination and vision can pave the way for both academic success and entrepreneurial growth. She is the proud daughter of Joseph Jones and the late Nancy Bonner. Shekierra has consistently excelled in the classroom, earning a place on the Dean’s List for three consecutive years. Most recently, her dedication was recognized when she was awarded the prestigious Mark Ernest …Americus · Americus Read Article

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Cobb police chief pick could soon come before commissioners

Sheriff’s Office: 500 plus sex offenders registered in Cobb

Tangled titles and frozen assets - Americus Times-Recorder

Americus City Council holds public hearing on proposed millage rate increase - Americus Times-Recorder

CEO of Ignite College and Career Academy Joshua Drew put on administrative leave after fight - Americus Times-Recorder

Pastor Ashley Guthas responds to growing political divide in the church - Americus Times-Recorder

Kemp denies Cobb Election Board's request to amend special election date

Peanut Festival held in Plains Georgia - Americus Times-Recorder

Americus City Council votes on termination of City Manager Diadra Powell (updated) - Americus Times-Recorder

Americus High graduate Shekierra Jones receives Georgia State University scholarship - Americus Times-Recorder

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Cobb police chief pick could soon come before commissioners

Sheriff’s Office: 500 plus sex offenders registered in Cobb

Tangled titles and frozen assets - Americus Times-Recorder

Americus City Council holds public hearing on proposed millage rate increase - Americus Times-Recorder

CEO of Ignite College and Career Academy Joshua Drew put on administrative leave after fight - Americus Times-Recorder

Pastor Ashley Guthas responds to growing political divide in the church - Americus Times-Recorder

Kemp denies Cobb Election Board's request to amend special election date

Peanut Festival held in Plains Georgia - Americus Times-Recorder

Americus City Council votes on termination of City Manager Diadra Powell (updated) - Americus Times-Recorder

Americus High graduate Shekierra Jones receives Georgia State University scholarship - Americus Times-Recorder