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The Landbank Authority hears presentation by One Sumter on heirs’ property - Americus Times-Recorder
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The Landbank Authority hears presentation by One Sumter on heirs’ property - Americus Times-Recorder

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The Landbank Authority met on July 9 for their monthly meeting. One Sumter Director of Programs Tammye Pettyjohn Jones gave a presentation on heirs’ properties to the Landbank. With hopes of attracting companies to Sumter County, housing is a big concern. Jones had attended a webinar by The Georgia Heirs Property Law Center on heirs’ property. When a property owner dies, land is sometimes left abandoned, with multiples heirs to the property and …Read Article
The road to registered nurse: a family’s journey - Americus Times-Recorder
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The road to registered nurse: a family’s journey - Americus Times-Recorder

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This July, three upcoming graduates of Georgia Southwestern State University’s Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program are crossing the stage with more than just academic achievement in common—they share the same last name, the same passion for caring for others, and the same remarkable journey. For Juliet Burge, her mother LaPorsha Robinson, and her aunt Ami Robinson, nursing school has been more than an educational experience—it’s been a…Read Article
Advanced Power Alliance and SREA call on Public Service Commission to adopt amendments to Georgia Power's 2025 IRP - Americus Times-Recorder
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Advanced Power Alliance and SREA call on Public Service Commission to adopt amendments to Georgia Power's 2025 IRP - Americus Times-Recorder

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In a joint Post-Hearing Brief submitted today, the Advanced Power Alliance (APA) and the Southern Renewable Energy Association (SREA) called on the Georgia Public Service Commission to adopt amendments to Georgia Power’s 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). In May, direct testimony submitted on behalf of SREA in the IRP recommended that Georgia Power (GPC) expand their 2026 utility-scale renewables Request for Proposals (RFP) procedure to includ…See the Story

Cobb approves traffic project at Shallowford-Gordy Parkway

The Cobb Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a contract for traffic improvements at the intersection of Shallowford Road and Gordy Parkway in Northeast Cobb. The project was awarded to Backbone Infrastructure of Sugar Hill in the amount of $995,561, and was the low bidder out of four companies. According to an agenda item, the work will focus on the western intersection of Shallowford and Gordy, including realigning the turn lanes and pav…Cobb · CobbRead Article

Cathy P. Mooney Scholarship established at Georgia Southwestern in memory of donor’s wife - Americus Times-Recorder

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Pedestrian bridge over Cobb Parkway opens in time for All-Star festivities

By Mark Woolsey Just in time for Major League Baseball’s All-Star festivities, the pedestrian bridge linking the Cobb Galleria Centre and Cumberland Mall over Cobb Parkway is open again. The bridge was shut down March 24 for painting,  sandblasting, renovation and enhancement work. It reopened in the middle of this past week. Cobb County Department of Transportation officials stated that elevator modernization work on the span was ongoing and ex…MLB · CobbRead Article

That time I tried to silk banana spiders - Americus Times-Recorder

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I heard they once made a dress from the silk of spiders. Great, big spiders on an island. Thankfully, living in the South, I don’t have to travel very far to come across freakishly huge spiders. We have banana spiders.I remember one particular time I was walking through a trail. When you come to close to most bugs, they fly or skitter away, but one particularly large banana spider had the gaul to clabber closer as I walk past and stare. I think …Americus · AmericusRead Article

Ellaville Keeps The Fourth Alive - Americus Times-Recorder

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In Ellaville, Georgia, freedom is best served hot – with a side of fireworks, food, and festive community pride. On Friday night, families and friends gathered for a Fourth of July celebration at the Harrison Woods Event Center. The main event, the fireworks at 9:30 p.m., drew plenty of excitement. However, for many locals, the night was about more than an exciting show. It was a chance to honor those who serve our country and reflect on our fre…Americus · AmericusRead Article

Cobb EMC considering term limit extension

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Members of the Cobb Electric Membership Corporation will decide later this summer whether to extend term limits for the co-op’s board of directors.Cobb · CobbRead Article

Plains Post Office renamed in honor of the Carters - Americus Times-Recorder

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The Plains Post Office was renamed in honor of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter, with a ceremony held on July 2 at the Plains Community Center. Several representatives of the post office participating, with Manager Brandy R. Jackson, customer relations, made introductions. The colors were presented by the Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany color guard, and the invocation was given by Reverend Tony Lowden, former pastor of Maranatha Baptist Church. Rick…Rosalynn Carter · AmericusRead Article

Georgia dairy farmers approve renewed and expanded industry assessments - Americus Times-Recorder

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Georgia dairy farmers overwhelmingly approved two statewide referendums to continue and expand funding for dairy education, marketing, and research. The Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commission for Milk (GA ACCM) certified the results at its June 24 meeting in Perry, Georgia. These votes allow dairy producers to continue the $0.10/cwt assessment for GA ACCM programs and introduce a new up to $0.025/cwt assessment to support initiatives led by G…Americus · AmericusRead Article

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