Americus City Council votes to reduce funding to OneSumter and axe lobbyist

Americus City Council votes to reduce funding to OneSumter and axe lobbyist

The Americus City Council met on May 14 to review the fiscal year 2026 budget. During the meeting, the Council voted to cease funding the lobbyist hired by OneSumter. Council Member Daryl Dowdell asked if their communication with the lobbyist was effective. “Are we telling him what we want?” However, Dowdell also brought up the possibility of attaining a lobbyist through the Georgia Municipal Association. The Council discussed the priorities the…