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Children’s Health Fair connecting families with free resources in Sumter County Community
AMERICUS, Ga. (WALB) - The West Central Health District in Americus is hosting a Children’s Health Fair on Monday, July 29. This is a free event to connect families with resources in the community. It will last from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and you can find the event...
Sumter County fire and rescue awarded grant to purchase innovative fire safety robot
By Mary-Margaret Fox Communications Technician Sumter County Fire & Rescue received a $5,000 grant from the Sumter EMC Foundation to fund the purchase of an interactive fire safety robot known as Freddie the Firetruck. This unique educational tool will help teach local children vital fire prevention and emergency response lessons engagingly and memorably. Freddie, the animatronic fire truck, […] The post Sumter County fire and rescue awarded grant to purchase innovative fire safety robot appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Communities in Schools of Georgia in Dooly County launch back-to-school wishlist campaign
Communities In Schools of Georgia As summer vacation is in full swing, Communities In Schools of Georgia in Dooly County is already gearing up for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. We are excited to announce the launch of our Back-To-School Wish List Campaign, designed to ensure that every student is fully prepared and equipped for […] The post Communities in Schools of Georgia in Dooly County launch back-to-school wishlist campaign appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
SGTC to offer CDL classes at Crisp County Center
Staff Reports South Georgia Technical College will be offering eight-week Commercial Truck Driving classes in Crisp County Fall Semester. Classes start August 15 and it is not too late to sign up. CDL classes are also available on the Americus campus. The Crisp County CDL classes will be held on SGTC’s new Commercial Truck […] The post SGTC to offer CDL classes at Crisp County Center appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Board approves FY24 millage and FY25 budget
Cobb’s Board of Commissioners approves FY24 millage rate and FY25 budget. July 23, 2024—In a lengthy meeting that included several public hearings, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved a FY24 millage rate and the upcoming biennial budget starting October 1. The board approved a steady millage rate...
County Administrator Doug Eaves explains house bill 581 and notes lack of ordinance for administrator
County Administrator Doug Eaves presented information about House Bill 581, for property and sales tax reform, which was adopted by the General Assembly during session the previous year. “It’s supposed to be on the ballot in November as a Constitutional Amendment. It must be approved by the voters in the State.” He mentioned it would […] The post County Administrator Doug Eaves explains house bill 581 and notes lack of ordinance for administrator appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
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