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City A - Z Directory

Health

Public

924-3637

Under Georgia State law, the responsibility for protecting public health rests with the Sumter County government. For more information, contact the Sumter County Health Department, Rucker Street.

Historic Preservation

924-4411

Within the Historic District, the Historic Preservation Commission has the responsibility of preserving the rich historical value of the City. Before making changes to any building, structure, site, landscape feature or work of art within the Historic District, you must secure a certificate of appropriateness from the Commission. For more information contact the Community & Economic Development Department.

Hospital

924-6011

Phoebe Sumter Medical Center serves Americus and the surrounding area with excellent health care facilities.

Housing

Help

Several programs are available to help City of Americus residents find affordable housing.

Americus Housing Authority - 924-3386

The Housing Authority provides public housing, rental units and a rent subsidy program. Applicants must be qualifying low and moderate income families and individuals.

Habitat for Humanity - 928-9577

This is a private non-profit organization that offers mortgage loans with no interest charges to qualifying home buyers.

Housing

Inspections

924-4411

Residents may file complaints about unsafe conditions in residential or commercial buildings with the Building Risk Management Department.

Humane Society

See Animals - Stray

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