Head Start changes could impact over 350 Ga. childcare centers
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services plans to roll back regulations on a key early education program for low-income families, the agency announced Thursday.
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Math scores continue to rise in Georgia, but many students left behind
Statewide scores on the Georgia Milestones tests continued to rise in math as teachers adapted to standards that were updated several years ago.
Keep Tift Beautiful declares Beauty Spots for August
TIFTON — The Keep Tift Beautiful Board has named the August winners for its Beauty Spot of the Month program. The beautification board declared that the home of the Johnson […]
Southern Regional Technical College and Thomas University sign articulation agreements
Southern Regional Technical College and Thomas University signed a series of articulation agreements on Aug. 5.
SRTC recognizes practical nursing students
MOULTRIE — On July 28, Southern Regional Technical College held a pinning ceremony honoring the most recent class of Practical Nursing students representing the SRTC-Tifton and SRTC-Thomasville cohorts. Th...
Water authority investigates outage as federal authorities warn of Iran-linked hackers
A water utility that serves 300,000 homes and businesses in metro Atlanta is still investigating whether a hacker caused a service outage last week.
Social media posts by Collins and those in his circle draw more political fire
Social media posts by Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Collins and his associates have become a target of Sen. Jon Ossoff and his allies.
Colony Bank represented at stock exchange ceremony
Colony Bank was represented during the New York Stock Exchange Closing Bell ceremony July 27 as part of the Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (KBW) 27th Annual Summer Bank Conference.
Alapaha Conservation District to meet
ADEL — The Alapaha Conservation District will hold a regular district meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 12, at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held in-person at the Cook County […]
Middle South Georgia SWCD to host “From Forest to Fields” Conservation Field Day & Lunch
TIFTON – The Middle South Georgia Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) invites producers, landowners, community members, and elected officials to attend From Forest to Fields: A Conservation Field D...
Prince Toyota, Toyota Motor Sales donate $5,000 to support Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation
TIFTON — Prince Toyota, in partnership with Toyota Motor Sales, has donated $5,000 to the Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation to support healthcare initiatives and community programs throughout the r...
SRTC surgical technology graduates achieve 100% pass rate on national certification exam
THOMASVILLE — Southern Regional Technical College’s Surgical Technology program graduates achieved a 100% passage rate on the Certified Surgical Technologist examination, administered through the Natio...
American Cancer Society to host Lights of Hope this weekend
TIFTON — Volunteers of the American Cancer Society will host a memorial ceremony in honor of those who have battled cancer in Downtown Tifton this weekend. Members of the organization’s […]
RV South announces groundbreaking ceremony for new location
RV South will break ground at 11:30 a.m. Thursday on its newest location, 3159 Highway 82 E. in Sumner.
Legacy Village at Park Regency announces Chris Beckham as executive director
Legacy Village at Park Regency, a premier assisted living and memory care community in Moultrie, welcomes Chris Beckham as executive director.
Decades-old Tifton businesses to close as owners retire
TIFTON — Rehabilitation Services of Tifton and the Tifton Fitness and Wellness Center will be closing next month. After forty-three years of operation and service to the community, owners Andy […]
Downtown event planner branches out into new businesses
TIFTON — Event planner The Social Magnolia has expanded into two new business endeavors to fill out its place in Downtown Tifton. The downtown business introduced two additional establishments to […]
Tift County school board approves package for new field house
TIFTON – The Tift County Board of Education recently approved a price package for a major upgrade to Tift County High School’s athletic facilities.
Douglasville ministry to host religious events in Tiftarea
TIFTON — Pastors of the Douglasville-based Significant Revelation Ministries will be hosting a two-day ministry in the Tiftarea this weekend. Pastors Mark and Amber Rice will pay a visit to […]
Tift County Democratic Party joins national campaign to combat healthcare costs
TIFTON — The Tift County Democratic Party has joined a national effort to address and combat the high costs of healthcare. Representatives of the party announced July 27 that they […]
ADANN-KENNN ALEXXANDAR MOVIE REVIEWS: “Disclosure Day”
“Disclosure Day” (Science-Fiction/Action: 2 hours, 25 minutes) Starring: Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colman Domingo and Colin Firth Director: Steven Spielberg Rated: PG-13 (Action/violence, bloody imag...
Firefighter 101: Tifton youths take part in Junior Fire Academy
TIFTON —A handful of Tifton youths had the opportunity to train with some of Tifton’s best and bravest this past week. Members of the Tifton Fire Department spent the previous […]
Artful Hearts celebrates local pets, supports animal shelter
TIFTON — Animal lovers and art aficionados alike will find plenty to love in Artful Hearts, a collaborative exhibition from a pair of local nonprofits celebrating man’s many best friends. Depicting […]
GDoT announces road improvements for southwestern counties
TIFTON — The Georgia Department of Transportation has greenlit a handful of construction projects to improve roadways around the southwestern region of the state. The state transportation department recent...