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Tuesday August 31st, 2010

It’s getting closer to the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall coming to the Andersonville National Historic Site and volunteers are being sought to help out. The Wall will be at Andersonville September 17th-25th. Volunteers are needed to look up names on computers and help visitors locate those names on the Wall. The historic site also needs volunteers to direct traffic and assist with parking. Individuals and organizations are encouraged to participate in this community event that honors our nation’s veterans. Thousands and thousands of visitors are expected to make the trip to see the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall. Call 229-924-0343 to volunteer or for additional information.

Another September event is fast approaching. The Georgia Department of Labor’s Americus Career Center, South Georgia Technical College Career Services and the Americus Area Employer Committee will sponsor a job fair for employers and job seekers on Wednesday September 15th from 1-4pm at the Pope Center on the SGTC campus. For more information about the job fair, contact the Americus Career Center at 229-931-2520.

City of Americus property taxes are due by the close of business tomorrow September 1st. Pay by the due date to avoid additional penalties and fees. You may pay at the Municipal Building office between 9 and 4 or at the convenient Drive-thru between 7:30 and 4. Payment by credit card is accepted by phone or in person or online at www.americus.paytaxes.net. There is a 2.5% convenience fee for all credit card transactions. Tomorrow at the close of business is the deadline to pay your City of Americus property taxes.

There is quite a bit of traffic expected for the Labor Day weekend that’s upcoming. For one, this is the unofficial last summer holiday. Another reason is college football kicks off this weekend and many fans will be on the road. Don’t forget high school football games on Friday night to start the weekend. Law enforcement will be out in full force to make sure you don’t become a holiday statistic.

Speaking of high school football, all local teams except for one will be playing on the road. Americus-Sumter will be at Cook High in Adel; Southland Academy will be at Mt. De Sales in Macon; and Schley County will be just up the road to play Taylor County in Butler. Marion County will be at home against Macon County.

The Sumter Middle School PTO meeting is tonight at 6pm at the school. Dr. Roy Brooks, Sumter County School’s Superintendent will address the parents in attendance. Plan to come to the PTO meeting tonight and hear from and meet Dr. Brooks.

It was a quiet Monday for the Americus Police Department. A criminal trespass complaint for a damaged vehicle was made at 1711 E. Lamar Street.

A 15-year old was arrested for theft by receiving stolen property when he was stopped on Glenwood Road on a stolen tandem bike. Another juvenile fled when the 2 were stopped by police.

A delayed hit-n-run complaint was made with police. The incident occurred on Friday but was reported yesterday. There was a hit-n-run accident reported in the parking lot at 119 S. Lee Street.

Officers responded to a domestic situation last night at 803 N. Lee Street.

There were 3 accidents in the City yesterday with 1 injury complaint.

Just a reminder to drive with caution now in the parking lot of the Public Safety Building between Lee and Jackson Streets. Speed bumps have been added so slow down.