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“LOCAL NEWS”

Wednesday October 14^th, 2026

*UPDATE*

It was a record turnout across the state for the first day to early vote. Although the numbers were not released, locally it was a busy day as well. There were people in line at 5 with more people showing up after 5 but the polls had closed by then. You can early vote Monday-Friday from 9 to 5 at the Sumter County Fairgrounds. If you will be unable to get to the Fairgrounds during the week before the polls close, there will be two Saturdays—the 17^th and 24^th in which you can early vote from 9 to 5. Make sure you have a valid photo ID with you whenever you show up to early vote.

Tomorrow October 15^th is the deadline to enter the Veterans Day Parade that will be held at night for the first time on November 11^th. The parade at night is hoped that more people will be able to show up for our veterans. If you would like to participate with a car, float, tractor, motorcycle or walking unit, call Tony Cooper Sr. at 229-938-7396. There is NO charge to enter the parade but any donations would be greatly appreciated. The C. B. Dowdell American Legion Post#558 is sponsoring the parade and again tomorrow is the deadline to sign up.

The Agenda-setting meeting of the Mayor and Americus City Council will be held tomorrow evening in Council Chambers of the Public Safety Building downtown. Several items will be on the agenda for discussion. Items discussed will either be placed on the consent agenda or left for a vote at the regular monthly meeting on October 22^nd. You can attend in person or to listen in, check the City website for the call-in and Zoom information.

Fall at the Market, postponed from last weekend, will be held this Saturday the 17^th from 8am until 3pm. You can come check out the fall produce or any of the other items found at Lenny’s Market. In addition to the usual Lenny’s Market findings, there will be food vendors, music and a yard sale all going on this Saturday from 8 until 3. Make plans to visit Lenny’s Market on Hampton Street this Saturday for the Fall at the Market event!

The Kiwanis Pet Parade, the 79^th annual, will be on Thursday October 29^th. The Parade will start promptly at 5 with registration beginning at 4:30 on Jackson Street at First Presbyterian Church. The Kiwanis Club is soliciting pet supply donations for the Sumter Humane Society. Donations of any type—pet food, pet supplies and/or monetary are gladly welcomed. Donations prior to the event can be dropped off with Charlene Pennymon at the Citizens Bank Tripp Street branch.

Americus Police had an active Tuesday into the early morning hours today. One Contempt of Court warrant was issued yesterday.

A felony theft by deception is under investigation. A theft of a firearm was reported at 9B 950 Anthony Drive. A theft took place at 520 W. College Street.

Responding to a domestic situation, James A. Dariso was arrested for 2^nd degree criminal damage to property and simple battery.

A criminal trespass complaint was made at 1038 E. Forsyth Street.

Dispatched to a disturbance at 601-Tripp Street, Cicera F. Robinson was arrested for disorderly conduct.

Following a traffic stop at 12:16 this morning on W. Forsyth at Dudley, Dwight F. Wright was arrested for DUI-less safe alcohol; driving with a suspended license; and tail light requirements.

A suspicious incident was checked out at 303 E. Lester Street at 2:06 this morning.

Officers answered five total domestic-related calls on Tuesday.

APD worked two traffic crashes yesterday with no reported injuries.

*UPDATE*

It was a rather calm Tuesday for the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office as Deputies conducted just one traffic stop and issued a warning for speeding. Assistance was given twice to other agencies on calls. Two prisoner transports were made. One activated alarm was checked out. Deputies responded to one domestic-related call yesterday.

Housed in the Sumter County Jail today—Tyquan Montavious Brown for seatbelt violation/ failure to maintain lane/ failure to have a license on person/ speeding/ defective tires/ headlight requirements/ fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement/ and driver use due care; James Anthony Dariso for simple battery and 2^nd degree criminal damage to property; Cecil Atnash Denmark for felony probation violation; Lauren Marie Dueweke for simple battery (FVA); Roderick Dantrell Johnson for felony failure to appear; Daniel James Pray for felony probation violation; Cicera Mona Robinson for disorderly conduct; and Dwight Fitzgerald Wright for DUI/ driving with a suspended license/ refusing to sign a citation/ and taillight requirements/ and refusing to sign a citation. One was released from jail after posting bond.