Marriage licenses for residents of Americus are issued by the Sumter County government. For more information, contact the Probate Court Judge's office.

The Mayor is the Chief elected official of the City. To schedule an appointment with the Mayor, please call the City Clerk.

The Americus Police Department, Detective Division handles complaints involving missing persons, runaways and human neglect and abuse inside the City.

Municipal Court is conducted at 119 South Lee Street, the Russell Thomas, Jr. Public Safety Building. The Municipal Court Judge hands down verdicts on cases violating municipal ordinances. For further information, contact the Clerk of Court. For a complete list of court dates and times go to

Provides natural gas utility service to the citizens of Americus.

In case of emergency call 911

For information concerning this crime prevention program, contact the Americus Police Department.

Contact the Americus Police Department about complaints of excessive noise in residential areas.

All ordinances enacted by the Americus City Council are available for review in the City Clerk's Office, 3rd floor, Municipal Building. A copy of the Code of Ordinances is also available at the Lake Blackshear Regional Library.