Friday, September 20, 2019
Tifton, Georgia
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Tift County Schools
received
Gold
status from the state for the Tift school system's
farm-to-school initiatives
.
Pictured
are
Vanessa Hayes
, Tift County Schools' chief nutrition officer, and Tift Superintendent
Adam Hathaway
.
The
Golden Radish Award
is presented by the Georgia Department of
Education
, Georgia Department of
Agriculture
, Georgia Department of
Public Health
, the
UGA Cooperative Extension
, and
Georgia Organics
.
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TIFT SCHOOLS GET 'GOLDEN RADISH'
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Tift County Schools was recognized
Tuesday at a
ceremony at
Mercedez Benz Stadium in
Atlanta as a 2019
Gold Level recipient of the
Golden Radish Award.
This is the
fifth year that
Tift County Schools has
received the honor for its
farm-to-school initiatives.
The
Golden Radish Award is given to
Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) in Georgia who are doing
extraordinary work in
farm to school.
Among the
highlights of
Tift County's Farm to School program that went into the selection of the award
include:
- Teachers using farm to school to illustrate curriculum lessons, including how energy flows in a food chain, sorting plants into groups, observing cells and plant parts.
- The school system's annual "Back to School with Farm to School" and "Children's Farm Day" events allowing people to tour a school and learn about garden and basic education.
- Students enjoying oranges from Randall Webb Farms and meeting one of the farmers.
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TIFT DEPUTY CHARGED
WITH BURGLARY, THEFT
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A
Tift County Sheriff's Office deputy
, who
resigned
before his
arrest
, has been
charged
with
second-degree burglary, theft by taking and violation of oath of office
, according to the
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
(GBI).
Ollin “Rocky” Carter, 55
, was arrested
Wednesday
and
booked
into the
Tift County Jail
. He had been
employed
with the
Tift County Sheriff's Office
for
20
years.
On
Monday
, Tift County Sheriff
Gene Scarbrough
asked the
GBI
to
investigate
a
citizen's complaint
alleging
theft
by a Tift County
deputy
from
Brooks Body Shop
on
East Second Street
, the GBI said in a press release.
"After conducting
interviews
with the complainant and witnesses,
Carter
was arrested and booked into the Tift County Jail.
Prior to his arrest, Carter resigned
from the Tift County Sheriff’s Office," the GBI said.
The GBI will continue its
independent investigation
. Once
complete
, it will be
turned over
to the
Tift Judicial District Attorney’s Office
for prosecution.
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COUNCILMAN SAYLES DISCUSSES
CITY REPORT WITH WOMEN'S CLUB
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Tifton City Councilman
Frank Sayles Jr
. discussed the recently released
City of Tifton Annual Report
with members of the
Tifton Twentieth Century Library Club
last week.
City Council
met
30
times in fiscal year
2018-2019
, he said. The city welcomed
112 new businesses
and issued
1,185 business licenses
.
Among accomplishments during the year,
Sayles cited
several
street repavings
, including
16th Street
, which he said
had been
"probably the
worst paved road in
Tifton."
“In
Fulwood Park
, we created
two new dog parks
and a
walking trail
," he said. "I’m
pleased
to see many
more residents using
the
park
.”
Sayles
also serves as
vice chair
of the
Downtown Development Authority
.
“The Authority utilized a
grant
to implement
new crosswalks downtown
. Also we
replaced
what we call the
old ‘lollipop lamps’
with
brighter
, more
attractive
lantern-type
street lights
,” he said.
The
Authority
sold
the
former Lankford Manor
, which had been vacant, to
The Local Restaurant
and recently
facilitated
the
sale
of the
Golden Building
, which is on the
National Register of Historic Places
. There were
30
new businesses,
four
new restaurants and
one
new apartment unit
opening downtown
during the
past year
, Sayles said.
Among
future developments
is the
renovation
of the
building
which housed
Tifton’s first African-American hotel
, where
Davis Music
has been located on
Commerce Way
, he said.
Sayles
spoke of a
partnership
the city initiated in which
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
has taken over the
management
of the
Tift Theatre
for the Performing Arts. “It’s a
natural fit
with
ABAC's performing arts
,” he said.
The
city
also
created
the
Urban Redevelopment Agency
to assist with
development
of the
original urban core
of Tifton from 12th Street to 17th Street,
initially focusing
on the
south side
.
“
South Tifton has been
neglected for
many years,” he said. "I've
often noted that the
city is
only as strong as its
weakest link."
Sayles
also briefly touched on the
Tifton Grapevine
, the
digital newspaper
he manages with his wife,
Bonnie
. “We
focus
on
local news, local events
and
local advertising
,” he said.
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REP. HOUSTON ON PANEL
STUDYING INDIGENT HEALTH CARE
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State Rep.
Penny Houston
, R-Nashville, was recently
appointed
to a
House committee
studying ways to
distribute uncompensated health care
more evenly
across
the
different
types of
health-care providers
.
“More than
1.3 million
Georgia residents
lack health insurance
coverage which can be a
burden
on
hospitals
, and for this reason, I am eager to join this
study committee
to
look at ways
to
better allow hospitals
with higher
indigent care expenses
to be able to
absorb
those,” she said.
“As the
costs
of health care continue to
increase
in Georgia and across the country, it is
critical
to
explore practical legislative solutions
that will
enable
our
hospitals
to
remain
in our
local communities
to serve those who need their services.”
The
House Study Committee on Exploring a Floor and Trade Charity Care System
will explore
alternatives
to providing health-care coverage through a tradeable credit program for
uncompensated care
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CHAMBER NAMES AMBASSADOR OF MONTH
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Asia Davis
with
Stylash Glam Bar
was named the
Tifton-Tift County Chamber of Commerce’
s September
Ambassador of the Month
at
Thursday'
s membership meeting.
Ambassadors
represent
the
Chamber
at a variety of
functions
in the
community
, including ribbon cuttings, groundbreakings, the annual golf tournament and more. She was
presented
her
certificate
by
Chris Cutts
, the Chamber’s membership services chair.
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ABAC MUSIC FACULTY TO OPEN
FIRST TUESDAY CONCERT SERIES
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When Dr.
Susan Roe
put together her lineup for the
18th season
of the
First Tuesday Concert series
at
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
, she decided to
showcase
the talented
faculty and staff
in the ABAC
music program
.
They will perform in the
opening event
of the series at
7 p.m. Oct. 1
, in the
Chapel of All Faiths.
“This is going to be an
unbelievable
concert for
Tifton
,” said
Roe
, head of the
Department of Fine Arts
. “I am so proud of this faculty. It has taken me years to see a program like this. All I can say is
wow
for these ABAC performers.”
The
First Tuesday Concert Series
features regional and professional artists in
five
concerts on selected
first Tuesdays
. All concerts begin at
7 p.m.
There is no admission fee.
ABAC
faculty
scheduled to perform include Dr.
Scott Phillips
, assistant professor of jazz; Dr.
Zheng Jennifer Huang
, assistant professor of music; Dr.
Susan Kirby Roe
, professor of voice; former music faculty member
Gina Lawhon
; Dr.
Sara Eastwood
, String Ensemble director; Dr.
Jordan Galvarino
, instructor of applied strings; Dr.
Jesse Garcia
, guitar instructor;
Marti Braziel Schert
, instructor of applied vocals; and Dr.
Jonathan Lacey
, instructor of applied low brass.
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TIFTON-TIFT COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
RIBBON CUTTING
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Eric’s Tires
1508 Rebel Road, Tifton
Sept. 17
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LITTLE TEXAS ROCKS THE TIFT
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Grammy-nominated and
CMA Award-winning
country-rock band
Little Texas brought their
hit songs
Thursday night to the
stage at the
Tift Theatre for the Performing Arts.
The event, a
fundraiser for the
Tifton-Tift County Public Library Foundation, had folks
swaying in
front of the
stage and
couples dancing in the
aisles as the band played an
interactive show with the
audience.
At one point, a
band member took his
guitar into the
crowd and
played while
posing for
numerous photos.
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Music, Dancing, Food & More!
Taste original dishes from around the United States, Mexico, El Salvador, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Venezuela, Italia and the Dominican Republic.
Children's Carnival by BAM / Arts and Crafts / Exhibitors with information on Education, Health and more!
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Entertainers:
Peruvian Apu Inka music/dancers, Grupo de Danza MexicaAzteca Tonacuauhtli, Dancer’s Pointe Dance Company, ABAC Cultura Latina, Nuestro Folklore & Nuestro Folklore Jr., Mariachi Garibaldi, Tifton County High School Spanish Club, Aposento Alto Band, TCHS Spanish Club, 501 Legion Star Wars group, Platanito the Clown, The International MEGA DJ from Hidalgo, Banda Los Rodriguez de Nuevo Leon, Banda Los Compas de Nuevo Leon
Sponsors:
Platinum –
The Howard Women’s Health Center
//
Gold –
Tifton Tift Co. Tourism Association; Tift Regional Medical Center, Coca-Cola; Georgia Power
//
Silver –
Southwest Georgia Bank; BB&T Bank //
Bronze –
Tifton Merchants Association; Synovus; South Georgia Banking Co.; Ameris Bank
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Supporters –
Colony Bank; O’Reilly Auto Parts; Pappa John’s Pizza; Nashville Monument & Memorial, LLC //
Special Thanks –
Tifton-Tift County Public Library; City of Tifton; Tifton Police Department; Tifton Fire Department; Tift County Recreation Department; Tifton Gazette; Willis Signs & Graphics; Bob’s Flowers
RECUERDEN FESTIVAL de LA FIESTA DEL PUEBLO
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Sabado 28 de Septiembre, En el Parque Central Fullwood de Tifton, De 10 de la manana a 10 de la noche, Carnaval para ninos, Comidas tipicas, Actividades de Arte, salud y educacion, Ademas de, Espectaculo de danza y baile, Entrada Gratis
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SENIORS TO DANCE TONIGHT IN TIFTON
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Seniors Enjoying Life Forever
(SELF) is holding its
monthly dance
today (Friday, Sept. 20) at the
Leroy Rogers Senior Center on Second Street in
Tifton.
Doors
open at
6 p.m.;
dinner is at
7 p.m.; and
dancing begins at
8 p.m.
Participants are encouraged to
bring a covered dish
. The
Fred Hand Band
will be playing the hits of yesteryear.
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YOUR WEEKEND
...at a Glance
FRIDAY, SEPT. 20
- 'SELF' Senior Dance, 7 p.m., Leroy Rogers Senior Center, Tifton
- Tift County High Football Blue Devils @ Parkview High Panthers, 7:30 p.m., Lilburn
SATURDAY, SEPT. 21
- Last Chance Livestock Show, 8 a.m., Tift County Livestock Multipurpose Building, Tifton
- Super Saturday, 9-11 a.m., Tiftarea YMCA, Tifton
- Barrel Race for a Cure, exhibitions, 10 a.m.; jackpot, 1 p.m., ABAC Rodeo Arena, ABAC, Tifton
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SEPT. 12
George Earnest Burnett, 72,
Ocilla
Alfred Jackson “A.J.” Powell, 100,
Quitman
SEPT. 13
Sharon Hancock Royals, 56,
Adel
Margie Bennett, 51,
Adel
SEPT. 14
Connie Dorminy Champion, 68,
Fitzgerald
Patricia A. Moore, 66,
Cobb
Kyle Breeden, 58,
Cecil
Turner Johnson, 93,
Quitman
SEPT. 15
Mary Joyce Moore, 69,
Warwick
Jacqueline "Jackie" Bently, 91,
Nashville
Alice Margaret Kincade, 88,
Nashville
Lamar Jackson Porter, 62,
Alapaha
Jan Purvis Goodman, 71,
Alapaha
Tobias Ross Scarborough, infant,
Fitzgerald
Bruce Walker, 67,
Dixie
SEPT. 16
Margaret Mary Moran Shivers, 81,
Tifton
SEPT. 17
Larry J. Hornbuckle Sr., 75,
Tifton
Mary Jo Benson Arrington, 85,
Tifton
Walt H. Hales, 62,
Sparks
Kim Leverett, 84,
Ocilla
SEPT. 18
Richard Hollis Corhn, 90,
Tifton
Herman Otis Purvis, 85,
Ocilla
SEPT. 19
Larry Martin, 76,
Ocilla
John H. Felton,
Ashburn
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Tifton Grapevine
e-published every Tuesday and Friday
Frank Sayles Jr.
Editor & Publisher
Bonnie Sayles
Managing Editor
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