Tift County Land Maps

TIFTON — The Tift County Genealogical Society has both the 1910 (24X30) and 1929 (20X20) Tift County Land Maps for sale at $10 each.  Each map shows the Landholders of Tift County outside the city limits for the years mentioned.  Each Map would be suitable for framing.  Call Gladys Wiseman at 382-4137 if interested.

Heritage Books

TIFTON — The Tift County Genealogical Society has fewer than 70 of the Heritage Books of Tift County (1905-2003), second printing, left to sell.  They are $70 each. Please call Bill Wiseman at 382-4137; Jean Courson at 382-1046; or Raymond Howell at 776-3630; or see at “Tift Eye Care” or  “Moon’s Pharmacy.”

Donations Needed

TIFTON — The Children’s Department is currently seeking donations of new or gently used LEGO® pieces in order to start a LEGO® Club this fall. Please bring donations to the Children’s desk at the Tifton-Tift County Public Library at 245 Love Ave. For tax purposes, donation forms will be available upon request. Questions? Call the Children’s Service Desk at 229-326-3243.

Farmer’s Market

TIFTON — Downtown Tifton Farmer’s Market in Downtown Tifton is held every Saturday from 8 a.m. until noon. The Downtown Farmer’s Market offers a unique family adventure where you can find a bounty of fresh, sustainably-grown produce and artisan food, gourmet coffee beans, great fellowship, live entertainment and so much more. Connect with your favorite Downtown Farmer’s Market vendor by being a friend on Face book. http://www.facebook.com/DowntownTiftonFarmersMarket .

Announcement

TIFTON — Coastal Plain Area EOA, Inc. community service center is requestion donations for fan from the general public, churches, local businesses and civic organizations to distribute to needy senior citizens to assist with cooling methods during the Summer months. In-kind forms are available for tax purposes. Those interested in donating contact Mary Stanley, Center Coordinator at 229-382-2960.

Volunteers Needed

TIFTON — Literacy Volunteers of Tifton-Tift County needs tutors to work with adults who need basic skills instruction and GED preparation. If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of adults and their families, call 229-382-0505 and ask for Charles.

Public Notice

TIFTON — The Tift County appraisal staff will be reviewing property in the following locations: Real property, review of conservation use exemption application’s and appeal’s county and city wide. Working mobile home citations county wide. The purpose of the property review is verification of property records and mobile home decal enforcement. Call the assessor’s office at 386-7840 for more information.

Newcomers

TIFTON — New to Tifton? Come join the Newcomers’ Club of Tifton, a social club for women new to the area. The club’s events include afternoon and evening Book Clubs, a bridge group, Ladies’ Lunch Out, Craft Club, Girls’ Night Out, and more. Please visit the website at newtotifton.com or phone 387-7649 for more information.

Wiregrass Farmers Market

TIFTON — Tifton’s new Wiregrass Farmers Market offers homegrown vegetables, live plants, wholesome baked goods, handicrafts, and more. Open every Saturday 9 a.m.-noon through October. Next to the Georgia Museum of Agriculture Country Store at 1392 Whiddon Mill Road. Kids’ garden activity every week at 10. Admission to museum not required for market. Contact 391-5222 or email wiregrassfarmersmarket@gmail.com.

Al Anon

TIFTON — Tiftarea Al Anon family group meets every at noon Tuesdays at First Presbyterian Church of Tifton. Al Anon is for those concerned with someone else’s drinking. It is a 12-step program of recovery adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous. The only requirement for membership is that there be a problem of alcoholism in a relative or friend.

 

Free mulch

TIFTON — The Tifton-Tift County Inert Landfill, located at 601 Armour St., has FREE mulch available on a first come/first serve basis. Anyone from the public may pick up mulch during the hours Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the address listed above. Due to an excessive amount of mulch stocked at the inert landfill, the City of Tifton, for a limited time, will offer FREE delivery of mulch on a first call/first serve basis. This offer of delivery will be subject to the following: (1) delivery area limited to Tift County; (2) minimum amount available for delivery is 40 cubic yards; (3) delivery location must be accessible (as determined by the Solid Waste Director); (4) availability of mulch; and, (5) scheduling and availability of a delivery truck. Call 556-6222 for more information and/or to schedule a delivery.

NARFE meets

TIFTON — The NARFE (Federal Retirees) meets the second Thursday of each month at Ole Times Country Buffet on Highway 82 West. All military, postal, Social Security, USDA and other federal employees/retirees may attend. Call Bill Wiseman at 382-4137 or Bob Hellwig, 382-2778.

 

Tea Party

TIFTON — The Tiftarea Tea Party Patriots meet at 7 p.m. every Monday at the Hilton Garden Inn. The meetings focus on the need to preserve and defend the Constitution and Bill of Rights. Call Ronnie Greer, 848-0194.

Benefit Yard Sale

TIFTON — Tifton’s Zeta Phi Beta Sorority will host a Community Wide Yard Sale from 8 a.m. until noon Aug. 4. A portion of proceeds will benefit the March of Dimes. If you are interested in donating items to sell or if you wish to sell items at the Community Wide Yard Sale, please call 391-3977.

Miss Tift County

Scholarship Pageant

TIFTON — Applications are being taken for the Miss Tift County scholarship pageant to be held Aug. 25 at the Tift Theatre in Tifton. The age divisions are Baby, Teeny, Tiny, Little, Petite, Junior, Teen and Miss from 6 months to 24 years of age. For information or applications call Mary at 388-8008 before 5 p.m. or 386-5567 after 6 p.m., or email mary@chickashaofgeorgia.com or missgacotton@bellsouth.net.

Little Miss Tifton Pageant

All Natural Pageant

TIFTON — Applications are being taken for the Little Miss Tifton beauty pageant to be held at 5 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Tift Theatre in Tifton. The divisions are Baby, Teeny, Tiny, Little, Petite, age 6 months to 9 years of age. This is an all natural pageant (no makeup, no hair pieces and no pageant dress, Sunday dress only). For additional information or applications call Mary at 388-8008 before 5 p.m. or 386-5567 after 6 p.m., or email mary@chickashaofgeorgia.com or missgacotton@bellsouth.net.