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Speakers Announced: Georgia Cotton Commission Annual Meeting Jan. 31, 2024
The Georgia Cotton Commission is pleased to announce the guest speakers at the Commission’s 2024 Annual Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at the UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center. The annual meeting is held in conjunction with the UGA Cotton Production Workshop conducted by the UGA Research & Extension Cotton Team. The UGA Cotton Production…
Read MoreGBI Makes Arrest in Tifton Homicide and Aggravated Assault Investigation
Tifton, GA (December 7, 2023) – The GBI and the Tifton Police Department arrested and charged Izaya Harpe, age 16, of Tifton, GA, with felony murder on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. The arrest is in connection to a shooting that took place in Tifton, GA. The preliminary information indicates on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at…
Read MoreMoultrie Man Charged with Aggravated Assault
Moultrie, Georgia (December 6, 2023) – The GBI has arrested and charged Jerry Benford, age 61, of Moultrie, with aggravated assault. On Monday, December 4, 2023, at around 10:55 a.m., the Moultrie Police Department requested the GBI to assist with the investigation. The investigation determined that a dispute occurred between Benford and the victim…
Read MoreABAC annual Christmas Concert scheduled for Dec. 7
TIFTON—Sounds of the season will ring throughout the campus of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College on Dec. 7 when the Department of Fine Arts presents its annual Holiday Music Christmas Celebration. Dr. Jennifer Huang, Head of the Department of Fine Arts, said the free concert, featuring students, faculty, and community musicians, will begin at…
Read MoreSGMC Honors Beamon with BEE Award
SGMC Health honored Shantal Beamon, Patient Care Technician, with the Being Extraordinary Every day (BEE) Award. The BEE Award is presented monthly and recognizes staff members who support the role of a nurse, which includes patient care technicians, nursing assistants, and medical assistants. Nomination criteria includes compassion, teamwork, leadership, attitude, and skills and knowledge. Beamon…
Read MoreSupport the Georgia Historical Society
As our country approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, the Georgia Historical Society (GHS) remains committed to its founding mission to collect, examine, and teach Georgia and American history. GHS continues to be a resolute guardian of our shared past, steadfast in our role as Georgia’s premier history, research, and educational institution. Please consider…
Read MoreGrati-Tuesday focuses on thankfulness for supporting ABAC
TIFTON—While much of the country was participating in Giving Tuesday on Nov. 28, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College’s Office of College Advancement decided to make the day about expressing gratitude to all those who have supported ABAC by participating in “Grati-Tuesday.” OCA staff and members of the Student Alumni Council spent the day reaching…
Read MoreABAC receives Office of Highway Safety grant
TIFTON—Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College was recently awarded an $11,760 grant to fund several safety programs throughout the year. The grant was awarded by the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety with federal funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to be used between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024. MSgt Todd…
Read MoreSubmission Deadline Approaches for 8th Annual South Georgia Film Festival
VALDOSTA, GA – The submission deadline for the 8th Annual South Georgia Film Festival is December 18. Professional and amateur filmmakers are encouraged to submit their work through FilmFreeway to participate in the Regional film festival, which includes screenings, networking and educational opportunities, and local entertainment. The 2024 festival will take place March 1,…
Read MoreRaffensperger Maintains Accurate Voter Lists for Georgia, Works with Counties to Update Inaccurate Data from Voter Rolls
December 4th, 2023 Atlanta – Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is announcing further actions to secure the cleanest voter lists in the nation. Clean lists ensure a smooth check-in process for voters, making it easier for county election to do their job. Between now and early December, county election offices will mail…
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