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ABAC Students Seek Yik Yak Ban Over Cyberbullying Concerns
Students at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) are calling for a ban on the anonymous messaging app Yik Yak due to bullying messages shared on the platform. The dean of…
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Moon’s Pharmacy, a Tifton Community Institution, Passes the Baton After Nearly a Century: A Legacy of Care and Gratitude Continues Under New Ownership
The Moon family, owners of Moon’s Pharmacy, announced the sale of their pharmacy with gratitude and a heavy heart, marking the end of a legacy spanning nearly a century. Moon’s…
Former Tift County High School Principal Chad Stone Arrested on Six Felonies Stemming from Professional Misconduct
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has taken former Tift County High School Principal Chad Stone into custody, charging him with six felonies related to his tenure as principal. The…
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Tift County High School Principal Placed on Leave and Contract Not Renewed Amid Ethics Violation Investigation
Tift County High School Principal, Chad Stone, has been placed on a 30-day paid administrative leave and will not have his contract renewed following an investigation by the Georgia Professional…
RVSHVD: Rising Star in Country Music Makes Hometown Proud!
There’s a young musician from Willacoochee named RVSHVD (pronounced Ra-shad) making big waves in country music. He started as a rapper but switched to country covers of hip hop songs…
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Rain Can’t Stop Tifton’s Festivities: Get Ready for Saturday’s Big Holiday Bash!
Last weekend’s Hometown Holidays was canceled due to bad weather, but Tifton is making up for it with a smaller event this Saturday. It starts with special sales downtown at…
The College Tour – ABAC
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College offers exceptional, hands-on educational experiences to almost 4,000 students. Through its diverse schools—Agriculture and Natural Resources, Arts & Sciences, Nursing & Health Sciences, and the Stafford…
US Highway 82 Accidents Trigger Debate on Hands-Free Law: Is Social Media Reporting an Emergency?
A collision on US Highway 82 ignited a fiery discussion within the Tifton Talks Facebook group on November 15, 2023. What initially began as a single accident multiplied into two…
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Emergency Relief in Georgia: USDA Expands Disaster Declaration for 27 Counties After Hurricane Idalia—Farmers and Businesses Can Now Apply for Assistance
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has expanded its natural disaster declaration to encompass 27 Georgia counties, including Tift and Turner, due to the damages caused by Hurricane Idalia on August…
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Tifton Resident Admits Guilt in 2020 Stabbing Death of 9-Year-Old Girl
Semaj Antonio Moss, a 21-year-old man from Tifton, Georgia, has pleaded guilty to murder charges, including malice murder, two counts of felony murder, aggravated assault, burglary, and possession of a…