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Taxes · AmericusThe 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 taxable property in the county. When the trend of prices on properties that have recently sold in the county indicate there has been an increase in the fair market…See the Story
Revised press release announcing a proposed property tax increase - Americus Times-Recorder
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Property · AmericusCounty 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 be void unless adopted as a Constitutional Amendment. “ “The reason we’re bringing it to you in July, although it…See the Story
County Administrator Doug Eaves explains house bill 581 and notes lack of ordinance for administrator - Americus Times-Recorder
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Education · AmericusSheriff Eric Bryant appeared before Kiwanis on July 19th, giving an address on the State of Sumter County Georgia. “We have a community full of public safety men and women that dedicate their lives to ensure that we have a safe community to live in.” He addressed the concerns that many have when thinking about crimes that could threaten public and personal safety. “You could be anywhere and either A, witness an incident, or become a victim of a …See the Story
Sheriff Bryant gives update to Kiwanis - Americus Times-Recorder
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Americus · AmericusGMM Pfaudler, in partnership with JDS, held their ribbon cutting on July 17th for a new facility on Brady Road. JDS, owned by the Patels, is a local company. Their partner Pfaudler has 14 locations across the globe. Sneha Patel told how JDS had come to partner with Pfaudler. “About two years ago, we had already started operations, and they approached us to buy us out. We told them that we were not interested in selling it out, because I was afra…See the Story
GMM Pfaudler/JDS celebrates ribbon cutting for new facility - Americus Times-Recorder
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Soccer · AmericusBy Keith Michlig First-year head coach Jacob Crawford has finalized the Georgia Southwestern State University 2024 women’s soccer schedule with 16 matches, eight of them to be played at Hurricane Field. GSW will begin its season on Thursday, Sept. 5 with a neutral site match. The Lady Hurricanes will meet Florida Southern College on the campus of Columbus State University for an 11 a.m. contest. The Lady Hurricanes return to Americus for their…See the Story
GSW releases 2024 Women’s Soccer Schedule - Americus Times-Recorder
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Americus · AmericusAfter a brief respite in the hills of Northwest Georgia, the Chatsworth Cheetah—a most appropriate byname for Ladd McConkey—has returned to Los Angeles with his sights set on continuing his football career with the LA Chargers who have a highly regarded quarterback, Justin Herbert, and a new coach, Jim Harbaugh. Ladd has not brought up in conversation the results of the 2021 Orange Bowl with the coach, but he has reserved a little needling for t…See the Story
Loran Smith’s Sports Column: Ladd McConkey - Americus Times-Recorder
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Americus · AmericusBy 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, is a one-of-a-kind educational tool. His design engage…See the Story
Sumter County fire and rescue awarded grant to purchase innovative fire safety robot - Americus Times-Recorder
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Americus · AmericusBy Su Ann Bird South Georgia Technical College Criminal Justice Instructor Teresa McCook wanted to make her classes come alive for students this summer so she invited Mrs. Elena Carn’e Lorenz of T31 to speak to the members of her Ethics and Cultural Diversity class. Mrs. Elena Carn’e Lorenz, is the owner of T31 in Americus, GA. She is from Venezuelan and has overcome many trials and tribulations on the way to becoming a successful Venezuelan-…See the Story
SGTC Criminal Justice class hosts guest speaker - Americus Times-Recorder
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