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Tifton Fire Rescue’s Junior Fire Academy begins July 20 and runs through July 24.
Families in Tifton can get a head start on the new school year at a community event offering free backpacks, school supplies and a full afternoon of activities.
James Milton Lewis Jr. sat down exclusively with WALB after cellphone video of his arrest spread across social media, sparking community discussion and an ongoing investigation by the Tifton Police Department.
Trash disposal costs may soon go up for Tift County residents after the tipping fee for some services increased by over 50%.
The Tifton Police Department says fake movie prop money is believed to be circulating in Tifton.
WALB has reached out to the Tifton Police Department for more information, but they say the case is undergoing an internal review.
The Georgia Department of Public Safety have issued the best and worst times to travel this July 4th weekend.
After 30 years of service Tift county High School's gymnasium got some needed upgrades.
Even with improving wildfire conditions, the Georgia Forestry Commission is still recommending caution through August.
On Tuesday July 22, the Tift County Health Department (TCHD) will host an immunizations event to get students ready for the new school year.
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Tift County students can get a week's worth of meals for free every Tuesday. Click here to find the pickup locations.
Wayne Doyle pleaded guilty to killing two people in the Phillipsburg community.
The Georgia Historical Society dedicated a historical marker honoring Frank T. Nixon and Solomon Nixon Sr.
A small family-owned candy and dirty soda shop in Tifton is hoping community support can help keep its doors open.
Sheriff Gene Scarbrough said the case highlights the effectiveness of cooperation between local law enforcement agencies.
Georgia Historical Society awarding marker to Nixon Funeral Home
Through it all, the family says they refuse to fall apart.
The declaration includes dozens of Georgia counties, including 17 in South Georgia.
Despite the damage, the business said it remains open and plans to make repairs as quickly as possible.
Georgia’s list of protected animals is being updated for the first time in 20 years in 2026.
The man suffered multiple gunshot wounds, including injuries to his head and back but somehow managed to survive.
A Tift County jury has found Ernest Alexander Branner guilty in connection to a 2021 deadly shooting in Tifton, according to the Tifton Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office.
More than 11,000 children are currently in foster care statewide, with many still waiting for stable homes as organizations across Georgia work to recruit more families during National Foster Care Month.
Veterans, community members gather at Jack Stone Veterans Park to remember those who gave their lives.
Wnek Garden selected as one of six featured gardens at 2026 American Hemerocallis Society National Convention
A South Georgia Army veteran is using every mile walked to spark conversations about veteran mental health and suicide prevention.
Jordan said the violence began in 2023 after threats were made against him and his family.
El Jarocho Mexican Grill 2 in Tifton recently earned a perfect 100 on the restaurant’s food service inspection.
Noah’s PlayGrounds Play Cafe will close at the end of May, owner Jennalee Keys announced Wednesday, May 13.
Tifton garden to welcome hundreds of visitors during the National Daylily Convention.
Port St. Lucie Police Chief Leo Niemczyk said the two victims were visiting a family member in Florida at the time of the shooting.
Five years after Lt. John Edenfield passed away, his life-saving legacy continues one pint at a time.
Officials say the suspect then fled on foot and has not yet been located.
Tift Regional Medical Center’s pediatrics unit is partnering with the Kiwanis Club of Tifton on a program called “Wild About Reading.”
Voters in Tift County now have a closer look at the District 1 commission race through newly released candidate questionnaires.
VanSumeren heads to Kennesaw State, Law signs with Georgia Southern East Campus
Voters in Tift County will soon decide who will represent District 4 on the County Commission as two candidates face off in the upcoming election.
Semi-formal event set for May 2 at Leroy Rogers Center
Lady Devils athletes commit to Tallahassee State College and LaGrange College
The child’s remains were transported to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy.
The survey awarded ABAC an “A” rating and a number one ranking for best Georgia dorms for 2026. The organization considered student feedback, safety information, affordability and the overall on-campus living experience.
GBI investigating death on I-75 in Tift County.
School bus crash with injuries on GA 520 at Mixon Abbott Road, according to Georgia State Patrol.
It is unclear how many vehicles were involved or how many people may have been injured in this incident.
The event brought together teams from Dougherty, Tift, Grady and Calhoun County, giving students a chance to compete in challenges ranging from coding to spelling and hands-on engineering activities.
One South Georgia college system is receiving federal funding to launch a new program to train educators.
Officials report no injuries or significant property damage as a result of the pursuit.
A lone smokestack in Tifton is all that remains of a cotton mill that shaped the city for generations.
Six Years, No Answers: Family of Missing Tifton Woman Speaks Out, Still Searching for Closure After Years Without Updates
A Tifton man who investigators say sold heroin mixed with fentanyl from an outdoor table has been sentenced to federal prison.