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GBI: Shooting suspect’s death appears ‘self-inflicted’
The suspect in the shooting of two Tifton police officers apparently killed himself in jail.
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Tifton community welcomes injured officer back from hospital
A Tifton Police officer injured in the Lee Avenue incident received a warm welcome back from the local ...
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The Big Store owners announce retirement
The heads of longtime Downtown Tifton clothing store The Big Store are bidding a fond farewell to the ...
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Officer injured during Lee Avenue investigation released from hospital
An officer involved in the shooting incident that took place this past Friday has been discharged from the ...
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Suspect identified in Tifton police officers’ shooting
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation identified the suspect arrested Friday in connection with the shooting of two Tifton ...
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SRTC recognizes top students and instructors for 2026
On Nov. 12, Southern Regional Technical College honored its finalists and respective institutional recipients of four superlative prizes ...
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University of Georgia celebrates Class of 2025
The University of Georgia will honor over 3,200 candidates for graduation in the Class of 2025 during its ...
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Tift County to install fiber services for sports complex
Tift County will be partnering with Internet provider TruVista to bring fiber services to the E.B. Hamilton Sports ...
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Christmas is Comin’ to Town: Where to Shop Local this Christmas
As Christmas grows closer by the day, residents of Tifton work to wrap up their holiday shopping, tracking ...
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Blue Devils rally for win over Lee County, 64-55
TIFTON — After quickly finding themselves down double digits to start the game, the Tift County Blue Devils ...
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Lady Devils fall short in fourth against Lee County, 52-39
TIFTON — The Tift County Lady Devils (5-3) couldn’t quite keep pace with visiting Lee County Tuesday night, ...
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Panthers cruise to win over Southland, 68-54
CHULA — The Tiftarea Panthers (3-1) were in firm control of things Monday night at home against the ...
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Lady Panthers knock off Southland, 40-36
CHULA — Entrenched in a defensive battle, the Tiftarea Lady Panthers (3-4) generated just enough offense in the ...
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City council approves relocation for Downtown on Main
The Tifton City Council is looking into a relocation for councilman Lester Cromer's business Downtown on Main.
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ABAC plans tribute to 1969
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College invites you to step back in time for an evening that celebrates one of ...
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Fulton prosecutor to testify about Trump case, despite effort to fight subpoena
The Georgia Supreme Court heard oral argument Tuesday in a dispute over the extent of the Georgia General ...
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Ryland to make changes to recycling center
Ryland Environmental will be making changes to the equipment and policies for the recycling convenience center.
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City reviews plans to renovate Tift Towers
Members of the Tifton City Council considered a proposition for renovations to Tift Towers at their most recent ...
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Keep Tift Beautiful names December Beauty Spot winners
Local beautification organization Keep Tift Beautiful has selected its December winners for the Beauty Spot of the Month ...
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USDA announces assistance for farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will make $12 billion available in one-time bridge payments to American farmers in ...
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MOVIE REVIEWS: “Eternity,” “Zootopia 2,” “Wake Up Dead Man,” & “The Thing with Feathers”
“Eternity” (Romantic Comedy: 1 hour, 54 minutes) Starring: Miles Teller, Elizabeth Olsen and Callum Turner Director: David Freyne ...
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Tift Theatre to showcase local talent at free Charlie Brown Christmas Musical this evening
The Tift Theatre will continue to shine despite the rain in Tifton today.
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Kennedy brings lieutenant governor campaign to South Georgia
State Sen. John F. Kennedy swung through South Georgia this week with his campaign for lieutenant governor.
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GBI leads investigation into police officers’ shooting
Two Tifton Police Department officers were shot while executing a search warrant Friday morning at a residence on ...
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All public schools to have naloxone by spring
In a nod to the spread of opioids, Georgia is installing overdose reversal kits at all 2,300 public schools ...