Sumter County is located in the west-central part of Alabama and is part of the Black Belt region. The county seat is Livingston.

Sumter County is governed by a five-member county commission, elected from single-member districts. The commission is responsible for setting policy, levying taxes, and approving the county budget. The county is also served by a probate judge, sheriff, district attorney, and other elected officials.

The county is home to several state parks, including Gainesville State Park, which offers camping, fishing, and other outdoor activities. The county is also home to the University of West Alabama, which offers a variety of degree programs.

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