TIFTON — Ocilla and Irwin County celebrated the 52nd annual Sweet Potato Day festivities Saturday. Alexandria Jones was this year’s Sweet Potato Queen (above). She is the daughter of Clark Jones of Ocilla, and Lynn Jones of Douglas. In the middle photo, the Irwin County High Marching Big Red performs for the huge crowd during the parade. In the bottom photo, a man drives an antique tractor, that features a rumble seat. The tractor was part of the antique vehicle show that was held during the day.
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Ocilla and Irwin County celebrated the 52nd annual Sweet Potato Day festivities Saturday. Alexandria Jones was this year’s Sweet Potato Queen (above). She is the daughter of Clark Jones of Ocilla, and Lynn Jones of Douglas. Photo/Sandy McClurd
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Ocilla and Irwin County celebrated the 52nd annual Sweet Potato Day festivities Saturday. A man drives an antique tractor, that features a rumble seat. The tractor was part of the antique vehicle show that was held during the day. Photo/Sandy McClurd
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