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Americus apartment resident swarmed by bee issues
AMERICUS, Ga. (WALB) - A huge beehive is now busted up and removed, but the bees remain inside this Americus apartment. Danyel Dowdell says that he’s been dealing with this bee problem for over a year. He says the bees are such an inconvenience to him that he can’t even work in his office or have friends over without fear of being stung.
Area Beat Report April 22, 2024
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Kennedy, Nia ‘Karaashaiya (In Jail), 20, DUI-Drugs and Alcohol/Failure to Maintain Lane/Furnishing, Purchasing and possession of alcoholic beverages by persons below legal age Roland, Donald Russell (In Jail), 73, False Imprisonment/Obstructing or hindering law enforcement officers Sheffield, Clevelander (In Jail), 45, Probation Violation Sumter County Sheriff’s Office […] The post Area Beat Report April 22, 2024 appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Columbus woman dies in fatal crash in Macon County
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A Columbus woman is dead following a single-vehicle crash in Macon County. According to authorities, a single-vehicle crash occurred at approximately 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 24. 45-year-old Carey B. Chambers, of Columbus, was driving a 2013 Nissan Juke - she left the roadway, struck a ditch...
Power outage scheduled for Andersonville equipment replacement
ANDERSONVILLE, Ga. (WALB) - A scheduled power outage to replace aged equipment has been announced for the city of Andersonville. According to a post, Georgia Power has scheduled the outage for Friday, April 26 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Transmission lines that are corroding are set to be replaced.
Sink hole near intersection of Bessie Mays Circle and Bill Cross Street
Recently it was brought to the attention of the Americus Times-Recorder that a sink-hole had opened up near the intersection of Bill Cross Street and Bessie Mays Circle. Multiple orange cones, collapsed asphalt, and a gaping hole confirmed the report. A few locals were questioned about the sink-hole, but declined comment. City Manager Diadra Powell […] The post Sink hole near intersection of Bessie Mays Circle and Bill Cross Street appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Lee County teacher on administrative leave following felony charges
LEE COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - A Lee County teacher has been arrested and charged with three felony counts of cruelty to children. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO), Ashton Long Cleveland, 39, was released on a $5,000 bond. Lee County school officials notified police about a very...
Area Beat Report April 19 through 22, 2024
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Deriso, Lorenzo (Bonded Out), 53, DUI-Alcohol/Failure to yield after stopping for stop sign Golphin, Antonio Leon (In Jail), 30, DUI-Alcohol/Driver use due care/Violating Restriction of Driver’s License/Seat Belt Violation Jackson, Jordan Alexander (In Jail), 20, Probation Violation Mathis, Joshua Markeith (Time Served), 23, Weekender Raynolds, Patricia Anniemaude (In […] The post Area Beat Report April 19 through 22, 2024 appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
City Council hears Road complaints and honors High Schoolers
The Americus City Council met on April 18 th . Commissioner Jessie Smith addressed the council during citizens comments with concerns about gun fire and road resurfacing. Smith mentioned he lived in the subdivision consisting of Bronco and Falcon drive. “I’ve been there 29 years, and since that time the streets have been deteriorating. I […] The post City Council hears Road complaints and honors High Schoolers appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
SGTC Crisp County Center students participate in Forklift Training
Staff Reports South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Center Industrial Electrical and Welding and Joining Technology students, along with SGTC Adult Education and YouthBuild students participated in a Forklift Training Certification class recently. For more information about this type or more training opportunities contact SGTC Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs and Economic […] The post SGTC Crisp County Center students participate in Forklift Training appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Commissioners Hear from Board of Assessors
The Sumter County Board of Commissioners met on April 17 th . Chairman of the Board of Assessors, Michael Coley, addressed the Board. “The Sumter County Tax Assessors Office is not required to determine taxation on public utilities, an entity that provides goods and services to the general public. Their assessment is done by the […] The post Commissioners Hear from Board of Assessors appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Ethan Wolfe Interviews on run for Commissioner
Ethan Wolfe, Candidate for Commissioner of District 3, gave an interview on April 23rd. He talked about his background: “I was born in Sumter County, just outside of Americus. I lived here most of my life. I joined the military at the age of nineteen, was gone for thirty years, and I am back because […] The post Ethan Wolfe Interviews on run for Commissioner appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Ceramics at Georgia Southwestern
Keaton Wynn, Professor of Art History and Ceramics at Georgia Southwestern, gave a tour of the Art Department. Wynn showed the glaze lab, where students mix their own glazes. He talked about how students would use their creations to raise money for charity during an annual fundraiser: “We’ve done Empty Bowls for about 10 years […] The post Ceramics at Georgia Southwestern appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Commissioner’s Meeting Honors Students and Discusses Blight Ordinance
The Sumter County Board of Commissioners discussed several other issues in addition to The Board of Tax Assessors during their April 16 th meeting. The following student leaders were recognized by the Sumter County Board of Commissioners for organizing the Youth Violence Summit: Bryson Phelps, Penelope Utzcategui, Caden Cason, Ty Brown, and Julia Walker from […] The post Commissioner’s Meeting Honors Students and Discusses Blight Ordinance appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Chief Scott Gives Updates on City of Americus Police Department
Press Release by Chief Scott What is the City’s plan to address gun crime? This is a question that is frequently asked at community meetings and forums. For the Police Department, our plan is to continue to addressall crime from every possible direction. In daily operations we utilize data to monitor where specific crimes are […] The post Chief Scott Gives Updates on City of Americus Police Department appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
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