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EMS fees slightly higher than cost of ambulance service

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Many property owners have expressed concerns over the cost of the new emergency medical service fees, which fund the ambulance service for Sumter County.County Administrator Scott Carver recently broke down the revenue gained by the fees. “The total EMS fees billed were $1,211,876.95, which is slightly higher than the current cost of providing the service.”Carver states that the fees are not intended to generate a profit for the County. “Histori…Americus · Americus Read Article

Two dead as a result of gunshot wounds

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On Sunday, December 21, 2025, at approximately 10:28 a.m., the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 400 Block of Arch Helms Road in Americus, GA. Upon arrival, 2 people were found with gunshot wounds. One was pronouned deceased on the scene, and the other died after being taken to a hospital. This case is actively being investigated with the assistance of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.Americus · Americus Read Article

New Americus Mayor and Council Members sworn in

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Crowds packed the Americus Council Chambers to see a newly elected Mayor and two newly elected Council Members take the oath of office during the Dec 18 Council meeting. Outgoing District 3 Council Member Nicole Smith made an address. “Thank you for entrusting me these years. I’m stepping down, but I’m not going anywhere. I’m still going to be very involved in my community.” She expressed willingness to help and challenged others to do the same.…Americus · Americus Read Article

Sumter County School Board recognizes High School Band

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The Sumter County Board of Education met on December 11. The Board honored the Sumter County High School Band, which won a combined 24 trophies and awards this season. The achievement marks the highest number they have received in one season in the past five years. Band students who were honored were: 12th grade drum major Eric Bryant. 12th grade drum major Malashia Scott. 12th grade woodwind section leader Jamariah Wilson. 12th grade woodwind…Americus · Americus Read Article

Sumter County Administrator explains switch to more expensive ambulance service

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It was brought to the attention of the Americus Times-Recorder that Sumter County did not choose the lowest bid when selecting an emergency management service to provide ambulances for the County. With the new emergency management service (EMS) fees put in place, many have expressed concerns about the added expense. County Administrator Scott Carver gave explanations for the new fees and the switch to a more expensive EMS service in a recent int…Americus · Americus Read Article

Harvest of Hope distributes 7,600 food boxes in 2025

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Volunteers at the Harvest of Hope Food Pantry in Americus work around the clock to prepare and distribute approximately 850 food boxes to needy families in Americus and surrounding communities in time for Christmas. Every food box includes a frozen turkey! Each box of food, valued at over $200, includes canned fruits and vegetables, protein items such as peanut butter, Louisiana spiced herring, macaroni and cheese, rice, stuffing, bread, and cer…Americus · Americus Read Article

Steve Yozamp wins National Retriever Club Championship with Champ

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Steve Yozamp shared what it felt like to win the National Retriever Club’s Field Trial. “It was definitely rewarding.” The dogs are required to navigate different terrain while showing off their bird-retrieving skills. “All the tests were challenging, right from the very first series was a very difficult test.” Yozamp won with Champ, a black labrador male, who is nine and a half years old. “So it was nine and a half years in the making.” Yozamp …Americus · Americus Read Article

Jeremy Rosado and Emerson Day perform at Hope Loud Concert in Americus

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The Hope Center presented the Hope Loud Christmas Concert on December 13. The concert was held at Central Baptist Church, located at 190 Upper River Road in Americus, with free general admission. Donations were accepted for the Hope Center, which is combining the Hands of Hope Pregnancy and Resources Center, Sumter Faith Clinic, and the Americus Biblical Counseling Center. Emory Taylor attended the concert with her mom, cousin, and aunt. “I like…Americus · Americus Read Article

Sumter County appointments new board members

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Sumter County Board Appointments: Sumter County Board of Elections & Voter Registration: Jelena Seay and Lynn Bailey were appointed to the Sumter County Board of Elections & Voter Registration. Shirley Latimore’s term expires on December 31, 2025. Valerie Roberts’ term expires on December 31, 2025. Schley-Sumter-Macon-Webster-Taylor Joint Development Authority: Jelena Hoston’s term expires on November 14, 2025. – Rusty Warner was appointed to t…Voter · Americus Read Article

Americus City Council to hold swearing of new members

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The Public Hearing scheduled for December 10 at 6:00 p.m. in the Americus City Council chambers has been canceled due to Diadra Powell, the former city manager, withdrawing the request for the hearing. The last hearing held after the termination of a city manager was on June 25, 2020, when Charles Coney requested a hearing after termination.The next Americus council meeting will be held on December 18 at 6:00 p.m. at 119 South Lee St. in the Rus…Americus · Americus Read Article