Friday, June 26, 2020
Tifton, Georgia
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NURSE PRACTITIONER LEAVES SOUTHWELL AFTER MAKING 'RACIST' COMMENTS
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By FRANK SAYLES JR.
Tifton Grapevine
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A
nurse practitioner
with
Tift Regional Medical Center
is no longer employed there after posting controversial comments on
social media
that were called
racist and
shared online across the country.
“In response to those who have shared concerns about a social media post by a
Southwell
employee
, please be assured that the views of this individual do not represent my personal views or the views of Southwell,"
Christopher Dorman
, president & CEO, said in a statement.
Tift Regional
is part of
Southwell
health system.
"
It is our mission to care for the health needs of our patients and the communities we serve – and it is our commitment to do so with
kindness
and
respect
for all. We do not tolerate discrimination – period. We take all allegations of wrongdoing
seriously
and will swiftly review and address any such accusations in an appropriate manner,"
Dorman
said.
Later on
Thursday
,
Dorman
said, "This individual does not represent the views of Southwell and is
no longer affiliated
with our organization.”
In his post, the
nurse practitioner
said, in part: “This
Black Lives Matter
sh*t needs to stop. All this has done is to legalize
looting
and
racism
on their behalf. .... What needs to happen is for
true Americans
to meet up with these
pieces of sh*t
and show them that they don’t matter. ... This so-called movement for injustice is a
crock of sh*t
. ... If they feel they are unhappy with this country, they can always leave. That’s right, they don’t want to give up their
welfare
or
food stamps
, so they want (sic) leave because then they might have to work."
The social media post was later taken down but not before
screenshots
of it were shared across the internet.
Among the hundreds of comments reacting to the post on social media, one person asked: "If he feels this way, how can we know he is truly doing what’s best for an
African-American
patient?"
The
Tifton Grapevine’
s attempts to reach the
nurse practitioner
for comment
were unsuccessful
Thursday
.
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DPH CONFIRMS CASES OF MOSQUITO-BORNE ILLNESSES
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The
Ga. Department of Public Health
(DPH)
South Health District
reports
two confirmed reports of
West Nile Virus
through mosquito testing and one confirmed case of
Eastern Equine Encephalitis
within the South Georgia district.
The West Nile Virus was found in
Lowndes County and the case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis involves an
emu in
Lanier County.
Public health officials are encouraging South Georgians to take precautions whenever outdoors to guard against
mosquito-borne illnesses.
“While we see reports of mosquito-borne illnesses each year, it’s crucial for us to remember the importance of preventing mosquito bites whenever possible,” said Dr.
William Grow
, district health director.
“Although most people may not get sick after being bit by a
mosquito
, some people do develop a mild illness, and on rare occasions, some develop a severe or long-term illness. Severe cases of mosquito-borne illness can be life threatening.”
Tips to
prevent
mosquito bites are:
- Use insect repellent containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535 or oil of lemon eucalyptus on exposed skin and/or clothing.
- Wear long sleeves and pants when weather permits.
- Have secure, intact screens on windows and doors to keep mosquitoes out.
- Eliminate mosquito breeding sites by emptying standing water.
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SO WHY DID THE GATOR CROSS THE ROAD?
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A
Ga. Department of Transportation
(DOT) crew in
Wilcox County
spotted this
gator
crossing
State Road 11
this week.
The work crew
flagged traffic
to let the gator safely cross the road.
"An animal on a roadway can be a hazard if a driver hits it or swerves to avoid it," the
DOT
said.
"Our employees are always happy to help keep
Southwest Georgia
residents safe – even those with four legs."
The photo was taken by chief DOT gator spotter
Dylan Jackson
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'PIPPIN' IN THE PARK THIS WEEKEND
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The
Tift Community Players
are presenting the Broadway musical
"Pippin"
as a special outdoor experience today (
Friday, June 26
) and
Saturday (June 27)
.
The free performances begin at
7 p.m.
each night on the Syd Blackmarr Stage at Tifton's
Fulwood Park
.
Audience members are asked to bring their own chairs or blankets and to follow guidelines for social distancing on the lawn.
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ROTARY CLUB ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
FOR ABAC SCHOLARSHIPS
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It is time
to apply for the
Rotary Club of Tifton's
Past District Governor
Scholarships for freshmen
at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.
The
Rotary Club
plans to award
$1,000 scholarships
to ABAC students
in honor of the club's past Rotary District governors –
Leon Benefield, David Bedell, Pete Donaldson
and
Lamar Branc
h.
Criteria
for the awards include
past community service, economic need and academic scholarship. Applicants must submit
an essay
detailing how their educational goals match Rotary's commitment to
"Service Above Self."
The application
deadline
is
July 15
; applications
may be obtained by
contacting
Scholarship Chairman
Jeff Gibbs
at
jeffgibbs1206@gmail.com
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478-227-7126
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TIFTON GRAPEVINE'S PET OF THE WEEK
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This is one of the cats available for immediate adoption at the
Tift County Animal Shelter
.
The shelter, located at 278 Georgia Highway 125 S., in Tifton, is open to the public for adoptions from
1-6 p.m. Mondays
through
Fridays
.
For
information
,
call
229-382-PETS (7387).
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Pets of the Week are sponsored by:
Branch’s Veterinary Clinic
205 Belmont Ave., Tifton, 229-382-6055
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As of Thursday, June 25, according to the Ga. Department of Public Health:
- Tift County had 642 positive cases of COVID-19, an increase of 180 cases in one week. The current number represents 1,572 cases per 100,000 population. Tift also had 25 deaths as of Thursday – two more than a week ago – and a total of 94 hospitalizations, up by 11.
- The state of Georgia had 71,095 confirmed cases, up by 10,183 in a week; 2,745 deaths, up by 140; and 10,457 hospitalizations, an increase of 794 in the past week.
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CORONAVIRUS CLEARINGHOUSE
Important Phone Numbers & Web Sites
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JUNE 18
Marvin Jackson “Jackie” Blanchard, 67,
Ocilla
Barbara Bennett, 75,
Sylvester
Anthony "Tony" Johnson, 56,
Hahira
Perry Alan Price, 59,
Tifton
Kimberly Highsmith Arrington, 49,
Tifton
JUNE 19
Gary Hoyt Adams Sr., 75,
Tifton
William Franklin Kirksey Sr., 80,
Sylvester
Aubrey Eugene Berchtold Sr.,
Poulan
Wright Warr Jr., 84,
Nashville
Harold Messerschmidt, 86,
Valdosta
JUNE 20
James Thomas “Tommy” Payne Sr., 67,
Pineview
Mildred “Ezelle” Stewart Ray, 80,
Tifton
Ronnie Carlton Carr, 72,
Covington
David "Buie" Rowan, 72,
Doerun
James Arthur Coley, 89,
Fayetteville
JUNE 21
Eddie Ray Bowen Jr., 47,
Tifton
Donald Kent Golden Jr., 46,
Omega
Kim Marie DeRouchie Thill, 61,
Enigma
Dajoun Custis, 20,
Tifton
Judith "Judy" Dianne Carter Spratt, 74,
Augusta
Betty Sumner Allen, 87,
Madison
John Weldon "Jack" Harris Sr., 92,
Nashville
Mattie Osteen Moore, 99,
Irwinville
JUNE 22
Edward “Buddy” Whaley Jr., 66,
Tifton
Robert L. Wynn, 71,
Rebecca
Robert “Bob” Allen Mikell, 56,
Ray City
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JUNE 23
Carl Leroy Wilder, 76,
Leesburg
Carolyn Marie Kelley, 70,
Adel
JUNE 24
James Teddy Smith, 83,
Worth County
Billy Jack Johnson, 79,
Sparks
Faith Ann Lane, 64,
Nashville
JUNE 25
Orris L. Hobby, 95,
Tifton
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Tifton Grapevine
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Frank Sayles Jr.
Editor & Publisher
Bonnie Sayles
Managing Editor
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