Tifton Gazette Local News

Man's Best Friend

2012-02-11T21:36:32-05:00

An Atlanta man who was diagnosed as having stage four cancer has befriended a black Labrador retriever, which was given to him by Regenia Wells, director of the local Tifton-Tift County Animal Shelter.

Murder victim’s identity stolen

2012-02-13T22:28:17-05:00

Millions of people have fallen victim to identity theft and the deceased are no exception.

Local vet injured in motorcycle accident

2012-02-13T22:22:01-05:00

Dr. Larry Branch, 60, of Quailwood Animal Hospital was involved in a motorcycle wreck at approximately 10:35 a.m. Sunday, which resulted in his breaking several bones and being airlifted from Tift Regional Medical Center to the Medical Center of Central Georgia in Macon.

Texas drought means higher prices for Ga. ranchers

2012-02-13T16:10:33-05:00

Georgia cattle producers soon should see higher prices for their beef cattle due to a drought in Texas that's contributing to a shortage of cattle, authorities said.

Rain, sleet, snow possible in North Georgia

2012-02-13T13:39:30-05:00

Forecasters say a mix of freezing rain and snow is possible over parts of North Georgia as moisture combines with cold air in the region.

In-person advance voting in Ga. begins Monday

2012-02-13T07:33:00-05:00

Report: Lobbyist handouts not fully disclosed

2012-02-12T21:36:43-05:00

House fire kills Rincon man, critically injures wife

2012-02-12T09:25:11-05:00

Mark York to run for post

2012-02-11T21:42:33-05:00

Chief Magistrate Judge James M. (Mark) York announced Friday his candidacy in the July Primary for the office of magistrate of Tift County.

$5M investment to find tax cheats proposed

2012-02-11T21:41:15-05:00

In a rough economy, Georgia’s leaders are looking to collect every nickel owed to the state.
A budget proposal from Republican Gov. Nathan Deal would spend roughly $5 million annually on a first-of-its-kind database meant to identify people who steal the identities of others and use that information to falsely claim tax rebates from Georgia authorities. The budget plan, which received initial approval from House lawmakers, is now under review by the state Senate.
“If everyone pays what they rightfully owe, we can all pay less,” said Republican Rep. Larry O’Neal, the House majority leader and a proponent of tightening tax enforcement.