WISK / WDEC
"Local News"
Tuesday February 11th, 2020
*UPDATE*
The Sumter County BOE held a work
session last night. Mayor Barry Blount appeared before the Board to present
them with the resolution passed by the Americus City Council requesting that Americus
be included in the name of the new high school. The Mayor then gave some
additional information why the new high school should remain Americus-Sumter
High School. A construction update followed on the progress of the high school
which turned out to be on schedule despite the recent rains. Architect Greg
Smith then gave a report of lighting for the new school’s practice field and a
cost of $310,000. The agenda was then set for Thursday’s regular meeting. 1
item under curriculum will be up for a vote. Personnel was discussed in closed
session and will be presented Thursday. 2 items under policy, 4 under property
and 1 under technology will be voted on Thursday. The renaming of the new high
was added to the agenda for discussion on Thursday. The meeting moved to closed
session for personnel and real estate discussion and after returning to open
session the meeting was adjourned. Thursday’s regular monthly meeting will be
at 7 in the boardroom at the SCS Administration Building and the community is
encouraged to attend.
A Weed Control meeting (Row Crops) will be
held this Thursday February 13th at 6pm at the Sumter County Ag
Center auditorium. There will be a sponsored meal and you MUST call 924-4476 to
register so that enough food is prepared. PLEASE RSVP by Wednesday (that’s
tomorrow) the 12th. Eric Prostko and Stanley Culpepper, UGA
Specialists will present the program. Earn 1-hour pesticide credit (private
applicator and Commercial applicator-Category 21) with your attendance on
Thursday night. Make your reservation today!
2 road closures have been announced by the
Sumter County Public Works. The following roads are closed until further notice
while repairs are being made: Thomas Mill Road from Mad Dog Road to about a
quarter mile west of Thomas Mill Creek Bridge. Joe Stewart Road is closed from
the intersection with Brown Small Road to about 2-tenths mile north of that
intersection. No “through” traffic is allowed on either road. For more
information or questions, please contact the Sumter County Public Works
Department at 928-4576.
SCS Athletic Director Coach Coleman Price has announced the first round
of state basketball has been decided on what day and the teams coming in will
be. The Panthers and Lady Panthers will host the first round of state action on
Saturday February 15th in the Panther Den. The Lady Panthers will
play Burke County at 4 and the Panthers will then host Thomson at approximately
5:30 Saturday afternoon. Admission is $10 for the first round of state AAAA
action. Second round state action will be played on Wednesday or Thursday
February 19th or 20th.
The Sumter County Friends of the Public
Library and the Sumter Players will host “Singing in the Stacks—60s Karaoke at
the Library” on Saturday February 29th with the doors opening at 6:30.
Prizes will be awarded for Most Entertaining; Best Singer; and Best Group. The
cost for this fundraiser is $20 per person. Wine, beer and appetizers will be
served. All singers and groups MUST be registered by Friday February 21st.
Please contact the Library at 229-924-8091 for more information or to sign up.
From the Monday Americus Police
incidents, damage to property complaints were filed at 506 E. Forsyth Street
and on US 19N.
Following a traffic stop on Poplar at
Forsyth, Terrance J. Cliatt was arrested for driving with a suspended license.
At a traffic stop on Tripp at E.
Furlow, Kaley M. Arizmendi was arrested for driving with a suspended license; a
seat belt violation; and tag & registration requirements.
Dominique S. Deriso was arrested for
shoplifting at Wal-Mart.
Harassing phone calls were reported
for investigation.
After a traffic stop on E. Lamar at
Dixon Drive, Patricio G. Mendez was arrested for driving without a valid
license; failure to signal when changing lanes; and no insurance.
An auto was entered at 126 Forrest
Street.
A traffic stop was conducted at 12:13
this morning on MLK Boulevard at Hawkins Street and Eric M. Bridges was
arrested for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and for
possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.
Officers responded to 2
domestic-related calls and 2 miscellaneous calls yesterday.
There were 3 accidents around town
yesterday that had no reported injuries.
*UPDATE*
Things were rather quiet on Monday for
the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies conducted 5 traffic stops and
issued warnings to drivers. 1 domestic-related call was answered. Suspicious person
complaints were filed with Deputies at 869 Middle River Road; on S. MLK
Boulevard; and at 118 Violet Drive. 1 prisoner transport was made.
Housed in the Sumter County Jail
today: Eric Marquel Bridges for illegal possession of a controlled substance
and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony; Melanie Tawanda
Clark for simple battery; Terrance West Cliatt for driving with a suspended
license and probation violation; Keith Lamont Haynes for possession of
marijuana—less than an ounce and felony probation violation; Marcus Alexander
Laster for disorderly conduct. 1 was released from jail after posting bond.