Advanced allergy testing now available
The Tift Regional Medical Center Laboratory is now offering the new Phadia 250 blood testing platform, which provides the rapid diagnosis of allergy and autoimmune diseases.
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Agencies to host feral hog workshop and trapping demo in Sumter County
AMERICUS — Feral swine have become increasingly detrimental in Georgia, causing significant damage to agricultural crops and natural resources throughout the state. The economic impact of damage caused by...
Blooming Minds Therapy puts down roots in Tifton
A newly opened therapy clinic in Tifton will offer support services to help local young minds flourish.
Early voting starts Monday in runoff
As several state races and one national race in the May election had both Republican and Democrat candidates who did not decisively win the nomination for the general election in November, a run-off election...
South Georgia author to host tour promoting new release
A self-made South Georgia writer will be returning to her roots later this month to share with her readers the importance of telling their own stories.
TERRY TURNER: Memorial Day past
In my experience, some people seem to conflate Memorial Day with Veterans Day. I’m sure that is well meant, but I wish they wouldn’t do that.
Georgia high court scraps vaccine‑based pause on executions
The Georgia Supreme Court has removed a pandemic-era barrier to executions, checking off a legal condition that must be met before ending the lives of certain inmates sentenced to death.
Gov. Brian Kemp adds local tax referendums, appointments to special session
A June special session aimed at redrawing the state’s political map and addressing election ballot QR codes just got busier.
Feds probe MARTA safety, spending after two stabbings ahead of World Cup
The federal government will review safety protocols and security spending at Atlanta's transit agency after two stabbing attacks last week, one of them fatal.
Kids Fishing Event planned for June 13
Paradise Public Fishing Area and the Tifton Kiwanis will hold the annual Kids Fishing Event at Paradise Public Fishing Area on Saturday, June 13, for children 15 years of age and younger.
Tifton resident’s garden featured in national convention
TIFTON — Local gardener Jean Wnek had a selection of visitors well beyond the typical birds and bugs stop by her backyard this past Friday. Growers, floral experts, and fellow […]
Truvista Fiber contributes more than $112,000 to support schools
Truvista Fiber announced a total of more than $112,000 in company donations, sponsorships and in-kind services to schools and education-related programs.
Branner sentenced to life in 2021 killing
A man convicted of a homicide when he was only 17 was convicted of a second killing this month and sentenced to life in prison.
Gratitude in Action: Tifton Memorial Day service honors fallen heroes
Residents of Tifton came away from this year's Memorial Day with the challenge to live their lives in full remembrance of those who had put their lives on the line to keep them safe.
Tifton’s Nixon Family celebrates new historical marker dedication
The Nixon Family, an integral part of Tifton’s story, invites all to attend a Georgia Historical Marker Dedication on Sunday, June 14.
Siblings face cancer, heart defect together
When Tift County native Jayden Wall and his family began navigating his difficult cancer diagnosis in the fall of 2022, they never expected their trips to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta would be a family...
PCOM South Georgia celebrates 64-student graduation
South Georgia's next generation of medical professionals took their first step towards realizing their careers last week.
Northside Elementary class buries time capsule at TCHS
TIFTON — A class of students from Northside Elementary School made quite the lasting memory earlier this week–one they’ll be able to cherish years down the line. Northside teacher Savannah […]
ABAC recognizes student excellence at Honors Day
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College recognized its 2026 Students of Distinction, J.G. Woodroof Scholar, and 4.0 Medallion recipients during the annual Honors Day program May 1.
ABAC celebrates Class of 2026, honors Bridges Award winner at commencement
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College celebrated 400 graduates during its two spring commencement ceremonies Thursday, May 14, and honored Jenna Williams as the Spring 2026 David and Kim Bridges Award recipient.
Tifton teen shot and killed in Florida armed robbery
Port St. Lucie Police Chief Leo Niemczyk said the two victims were visiting a family member in Florida at the time of the shooting.
Early voting to close at end of week
TIFTON — Local residents will have until the end of the week to wrap up their early voting. With the primary election set for May 19, early voting is set […]
Georgia moves beyond HOPE, with need-based aid for college students
Next fall, Georgia students attending one of the state's public colleges and universities will have a chance at financial aid if they come from a low-income family.
Georgia Democrats seek answers from Justice Department over Fulton election worker subpoena
Four Democrats in Georgia's congressional delegation sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice Friday protesting the agency's demand for personal information about Fulton County workers and volunteers...