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Sumter County Intermediate School gets new maker space - Americus Times-Recorder

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Sumter County Intermediate School is unveiling their new STEM connections class. The class will be headed by Deavios Barron, who hopes to empower students. “My vision for this class is to transform ‘what if’ into ‘how.’ I want to move beyond textbooks and encourage my students to become young scientists and engineers, using hands-on projects to explore, experiment, and discover the world around them.” Barron has experience giving STEM lessons, l…Read Article

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Ignite College and Career Academy’s FLEX program starts back in fall - Americus Times-Recorder

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FLEX, standing for Foundational Leadership and Entrepreneurial Experience, is a program that teaches students how to start and run a business, competing in a shark-tank style competition to bring their ideas to life. Students receive loans, allowing them to invest in their business, and are also taught how to craft a business plan and count the costs so that they can create value with their backing. Last year, Lauren Harris, an 11th grader at Su…Read Article

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Finance Director Robert Taylor gives mid year financial analysis - Americus Times-Recorder

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Agricultural research facility field day showcases new developments in the field - Americus Times-Recorder

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Southwest Research and Education Center held a field day on August 13. The misty morning and humid climate created just the sort of environment that causes crop trouble. However, pests and poor weather are something the station doesn’t shy away from, serving as a testing ground for new crop varieties.Guests rode on trailers past soybeans, cotton, corn, and peanuts. Dragon flies zoomed over the field as the spectators viewed uprooted mature cotto…Americus · Americus Read Article

Longgrear announces candidacy for Georgia State School Superintendent - Americus Times-Recorder

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Dr. Fred Jackson (Bubba) Longgrear announces his candidacy for the office of Georgia State School Superintendent in the 2026 Election. Bubba is a 29-year veteran educator in the state of Georgia, serving in two districts. Upon graduating from high school in Thomaston, Georgia, he was recruited by Coach Erk Russell to play football at Georgia Southern University where he was a member of the 1990 National Championship team. Upon graduation from Ge…Americus · Americus Read Article

South Georgia Tech enrolls 40 students in first LPN to RN Bridge program cohort - Americus Times-Recorder

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Three individuals from GA arrested in Aggravated Assault investigation

SUMTER CO - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested three individuals from Georgia in an Aggravated Assault investigation. The post Three individuals from GA arrested in Aggravated Assault investigation appeared first on Valdosta Today.Sumter County, Georgia · Sumter County Read Article

Sumter County 4-H builds leaders - Americus Times-Recorder

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Sumter 4-H held their annual award ceremony on August 6. Many may be wondering, what is 4-H, and what kinds of activities do 4-H’ers participate in? DPA Awards: Georgia 4-H District Project Achievement empowers young people with skills for a lifetime. Students choose a project area of interest, research the topic, and write and present a presentation. Youth develop skills in leadership, creativity, public speaking. As students become older, a re…Americus · Americus Read Article

Lt. Governor Burt Jones announces first meeting of Georgia Senate Special Committee - Americus Times-Recorder

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Today, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones announced the first meeting of the Georgia Special Senate Committee on Eliminating Georgia’s Income Tax. Lieutenant Governor Jones will be attending the meeting and providing remarks. “Last month, I created the Georgia Special Senate Committee on Eliminating Georgia’s Income Tax, and I am happy to announce that the first meeting will be held on August 19th,” said Lt. Governor Burt Jones. “Eliminating Georgia…Americus · Americus Read Article

Cobb approves contract for Canton-Piedmont intersection work

A right turn lane from northbound Canton Road to eastbound Piedmont Road will be added to improve traffic flow at the intersection. Cobb commissioners on Tuesday approved a construction contract for traffic improvements at the intersection of Canton Road and Piedmont Road in Northeast Cobb. The vote was 5-0 to award the contract to Glosson Enterprises for $861,297 in 2022 Cobb SPLOST (Special-Purpose Local-Option Sales Tax) funding. Glosson was …Cobb · Cobb Read Article

Weekly Panther athletic schedule - Americus Times-Recorder

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August 12: JV and varsity volleyball vs. Taylor County at 5:00 p.m. (home game). August 13: MS softball at Albany at 4:30 p.m. (away game). Varsity softball vs. Westover at 5:30 p.m. (home game). August 14: JV and varsity volleyball at Mitchell County at 5:00 p.m. (away game). August 15: Varsity softball at Monroe at 6:00 p.m. (away game). Varsity football versus Crisp County at 7:30 p.m. (home game)- Battle of the Flint.Americus · Americus Read Article

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Sumter County Intermediate School gets new maker space - Americus Times-Recorder

Ignite College and Career Academy’s FLEX program starts back in fall - Americus Times-Recorder

Finance Director Robert Taylor gives mid year financial analysis - Americus Times-Recorder

Agricultural research facility field day showcases new developments in the field - Americus Times-Recorder

Longgrear announces candidacy for Georgia State School Superintendent - Americus Times-Recorder

South Georgia Tech enrolls 40 students in first LPN to RN Bridge program cohort - Americus Times-Recorder

Three individuals from GA arrested in Aggravated Assault investigation

Sumter County 4-H builds leaders - Americus Times-Recorder

Lt. Governor Burt Jones announces first meeting of Georgia Senate Special Committee - Americus Times-Recorder

Cobb approves contract for Canton-Piedmont intersection work

Weekly Panther athletic schedule - Americus Times-Recorder

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Agricultural research facility field day showcases new developments in the field - Americus Times-Recorder

Longgrear announces candidacy for Georgia State School Superintendent - Americus Times-Recorder

South Georgia Tech enrolls 40 students in first LPN to RN Bridge program cohort - Americus Times-Recorder

Three individuals from GA arrested in Aggravated Assault investigation

Sumter County 4-H builds leaders - Americus Times-Recorder

Lt. Governor Burt Jones announces first meeting of Georgia Senate Special Committee - Americus Times-Recorder

Cobb approves contract for Canton-Piedmont intersection work

Weekly Panther athletic schedule - Americus Times-Recorder