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AMERICUS

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1404 E. Forsyth Street
Americus GA 31709-3595

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Phone:

(229) 924-4411

Fax:

(229) 924-2012

www.americusga.gov

At a Glance

Population (official):

17,041

Population (Estimate):

15,108

Year of Incorporation:

1832

RC:

River Valley

GMA District:

8

County:

SUMTER

Hours & Meeting Times

City Hall Operating Hours:

8 to 5; M - F

Government Meets:

3rd Thursday

Elected Officials

Mayor

Mr. Barry Blount

Council Member

Ms. Lou Chase

Council Member

Mr. Daryl R. Dowdell

Council Member

Ms. Juanita F. Wilson

Council Member

Mr. Nelson Brown

Council Member

Mr. Charles Christmas

Council Member

Mr. Kelvin Pless

Appointed Officials

City Attorney

Mr. Jimmy Skipper

City Clerk

Ms. Paula Martin

Finance Director

Ms. Diadra Powell

Other Officials*

Finance Officer

Ms. Diadra Powell

Personnel Director

Ms. Dee Jones

Police Chief

Mr. Mark Scott

Fire Chief

Mr. Roger A. Bivins

Public Works Director

Mr. Larry Riner

Code Enforcement

Ms. Aimee Argo

Municipal Court Judge

Mr. Michael Greene

Downtown Manager

Mr. Qaijuan Willis

* Functional titles only. Actual titles may vary from city to city.

State Senate

Senate District 12

Senator Freddie Powell Sims

Website

State House

House District 138

Representative Mike Cheokas

Website

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