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South Georgia Technical College - Best Community College in Georgia - Four Years!

Congratulations! Dr. John Watford, President of South Georgia Technical College, proudly announced that the college has once again secured the esteemed title of Best Community College in Georgia for the year 2024. This marks the fourth consecutive year.

South Georgia Technical College has been named as the Best Community College in Georgia for 2024 by Intelligent.com. This is the fourth consecutive year that South Georgia Technical College has earned this distinction by two different organizations. Learn more: https://www.southgatech.edu/south-georgia-tech-named-the-best-community-college-in-georgia-again-by-intelligent-com/

 

Sumter County Georgia Development Authority

The Sumter County Development Authority is a Georgia public authority created to serve the interests of the county and its cities: Americus, Andersonville, Cobb, DeSoto, Leslie & Plains. Our economic development team has been entrusted with area future growth because of our proven outside-the-box thinking, innovation, & creativity. 

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29,612Est. Population
10Major Highways
10Sq. Mi. of Water
483Sq. Mi. of Land

Our Cities

All six cities are strong, unified, and focused, working for the same regional economic outcome - jobs, wages, and new citizens.

Andersonville

The civil war village of Andersonville still stands, but the town is most noted for its part of Wreaths Across America.

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Plains

Plains has earned international renown for being the birthplace of our 39th president, Jimmy Carter.

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Leslie

Named for Leslie Bailey, a Victorian lady, Leslie, Georgia is in proximity to two prominent schools.

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Americus

A town of 'full history,' located almost directly in the center of Sumter County. A 2020 and 2021 Top Micropolitan winner!

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DeSoto

Named for Hernando de Soto, the town was incorporated in 1889, covering 0.8 miles, with 214 residents.

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As an industrial center of Southwest Central Georgia, Sumter County is a prosperous community with a strong economy.

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