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Board of Commissioners decide to advertise a one mill increase
The Sumter County Board of Commissioners met July 16th. A citizen addressed the board during citizens comments. “My name is Amy Adams, and I live in 193 Timberlane in Americus in Dixie Hills, and I wanted to talk about an issue that happened on 20, June. It was a Thursday and we were having a […] The post Board of Commissioners decide to advertise a one mill increase appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Leslie City Council discusses intergovernmental 911 agreement and new mosquito spray
The Leslie City Council met on July 15th at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Mathew Daniel updated the Council. “I have not done anything further with the walking path, my time has been focused on other things here at the City Hall and working on the downtown area.” He mentioned that the path had been suggested by […] The post Leslie City Council discusses intergovernmental 911 agreement and new mosquito spray appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
The future of Woodland Drive, the Boys and Girls Club and cameras in public bathrooms discussed at Plains City Council
On Thursday, July 18, the Plains City Council (PCC) conducted its monthly regular meeting. There was much to discuss at that meeting, including the future of Woodland Drive, the street that former President Jimmy Carter lives on. Jill Stuckey of the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site told the PCC that there has been much discussion […] The post The future of Woodland Drive, the Boys and Girls Club and cameras in public bathrooms discussed at Plains City Council appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Sid Walker urban planner
From the office of the City Manager Contrary to custom, not all young people leave Americus for big city life. Consider Sid Walker, the new city hire, who calls being the urban planner in this county seat, “my dream job.” Since assuming the position in April that had been unfilled for 10 years, Walker has […] The post Sid Walker urban planner appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Sumter County tax increase notice
by Douglas R. Eaves County Administrator Sumter County The Sumter County Board of Commissioners today announces its intentions to increase the 2024 property taxes it will levy this year by 8.23 percent over the rollback millage rate. Each year, the board of tax assessors is required to review the assessed value for property tax purposes of […] The post Sumter County tax increase notice appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Nicole Kirksey announces plans to retire after eight years as tourism director
Nicole Kirksey announced plans to retire August 2nd after eight years as the tourism director. During an interview, she talked about her future plans and recounted what led her to take the job in 2016. “I formerly ran a museum in Macon. I was in journalism first and television, and then I worked in tourism […] The post Nicole Kirksey announces plans to retire after eight years as tourism director appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Computer business services incorporated marks 50th anniversary
Bill Bennett, business development officer for Computer Business Services, gave an interview for the company’s 50th anniversary. He told how in 1974, Tony Tapper, a retired military officer from Maine, started the business. Tapper bought an IBM mainframe computer, housing it in a quonset hut that currently houses the vet office on Forsythe. “He rented […] The post Computer business services incorporated marks 50th anniversary appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Commissioners hear budget updates and discuss zoning
The Sumter County Board of Commissioners met on July 9th in the County court house. County Administrator Doug Eaves addressed the Board concerning the budget: “We still have 60 day’s worth of expenditure revenue recognition that may come in, but I wanted to give you an idea of where we ended up for the year.” […] The post Commissioners hear budget updates and discuss zoning appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Free class for caregivers of dementia patients offered at Calvary Episcopal Church
Graceful Hands Home Care is sponsoring a free caregiver’s support group specializing in dementia patient care. Monthly meetings will be held every third Wednesday at Calvary Episcopal Church, 408 South Lee Street in Americus, starting July 17th at 12 p.m. lasting until 2 p.m. with a simple lunch provided. Robbie Montford of the River Valley […] The post Free class for caregivers of dementia patients offered at Calvary Episcopal Church appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Youth Violence Program
Youth Violence and Conflict Resolution will be holding a youth violence program at 915 North Lee Street on July 24th at 6 p.m. The organization promotes awareness of high incarceration, substandard health care, drug addiction, poor education, and a variety of other issues causing communities to struggle nationwide. The organization also offers solutions to these […] The post Youth Violence Program appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Mayor Lee Kinnamon proclaims Wednesday July 17th as Vote for Phoebe Sumter Medical Center Day
Mayor Lee Kinnamon proclaimed Wednesday July 17th Vote for Phoebe Sumter Medical Center Day. The hospital is one of twenty nominees for a contest by Soliant Health for the most beautiful hospital in the United States. Carlyle Walton, CEO of Phoebe Sumter, addressed those gathered in the foyer. “This is truly an opportunity for us […] The post Mayor Lee Kinnamon proclaims Wednesday July 17th as Vote for Phoebe Sumter Medical Center Day appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Two former Sumter County football players organize Back to School drive at Reese Park
The sweltering heat did not stop Correll Dowdell and Jarod Lewis from putting on a Back to School drive at Reese Park on Sunday afternoon. Both Dowdell and Lewis are two former Sumter County High School football players. “This is something that me and Correll Dowdell put together,” Lewis said. “We just thought about doing […] The post Two former Sumter County football players organize Back to School drive at Reese Park appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Athletic uniforms approved and intermediate school recognized at Sumter County Board of Education regular meeting
At its regular meeting on Thursday, July 11, the Sumter County Board of Education (SCBE) voted unanimously to approve the purchase of athletic uniforms in the amount of $248,477.68. This issue was discussed at length during the SCBE’s work session on Monday, July 8. Board Member Rick Barnes made a motion to approve the purchase […] The post Athletic uniforms approved and intermediate school recognized at Sumter County Board of Education regular meeting appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Yard sale shut-down prompts county to discuss lack of yard sale ordinance
During the July 9th meeting the Board of Commissioners, there was also a discussion about a new yard sale ordinance. Fire Chief Jerry Harmon presented information to the Board; “We received several complaints from the residents in Dixie Hills about a yard sale happening every single week. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. We sent Mr. Terry […] The post Yard sale shut-down prompts county to discuss lack of yard sale ordinance appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Americus City Council meeting discusses repairs to sink hole
The Americus City Council met on July 11th. Public works director George Allen addressed the Council with a request to purchase a service truck for the storm water department at $36,798. He mentioned the funding would be covered by the stormwater fund. Allen then asked for approval to pay the Hofstadter invoice for the inspection […] The post Americus City Council meeting discusses repairs to sink hole appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
School Board WIN results
The Sumter County School Board met July 8th. Margaret Goodin shared numbers for the Summer Feeding program. “The month of June, we served 81,921 meals to the students in our community. That is at the schools for breakfast and lunch during Summer school, that is a couple open sites, it’s the rec department that is […] The post School Board WIN results appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Storm Water Fund transfers
It was brought to the attention of the ATR that transfers occurred from the Stormwater Fund. During the year 01/01/2023 to 12/31/2023, $285,000 was transferred from the fund into the general fund, with a listing that the transfer was budgeted. From 01/01/2024 to 05/07/2024, $95,000 were transferred, with a total budgeted transfer of $285,000. Georgia […] The post Storm Water Fund transfers appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Reach Summer camp luncheon held July 11
REACH Summer Camp, an afterschool program, held a luncheon for parents on Thursday July 11, meeting at the cafeteria of Fresh Start Academy. The afterschool program provides education for students during the summer, along with trips to various educational venues. Ashton A. Dice gave the invocation, and Sarai Sellers gave the welcome. The Rise of […] The post Reach Summer camp luncheon held July 11 appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
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