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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.
These are our simple superpowers!
The civil war village of Andersonville still stands, but the town is most noted for its part of Wreaths Across America.
Plains has earned international renown for being the birthplace of our 39th president, Jimmy Carter.
Named for Leslie Bailey, a Victorian lady, Leslie, Georgia is in proximity to two prominent schools.
A town of 'full history,' located almost directly in the center of Sumter County. A 2020 and 2021 Top Micropolitan winner!
Named for Hernando de Soto, the town was incorporated in 1889, covering 0.8 miles, with 214 residents.
