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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.