Tifton City Council Faces Scrutiny Over City Manager’s Resignation Amid Questions of Legal Compliance
The Tifton City Council issued a statement clarifying that their decision to propose a “release” of City Manager Emily S. Beeman was not due to illegal activity but rather a…
Georgia Election Board Approves Controversial New Rules Amid Criticism of Partisan Influence
Georgia’s state election board, dominated by Republicans, recently approved several new election rules, sparking concerns among critics about potential partisan influence. The new rules include giving counties more leeway to…
Former Tifton City Manager, Emily Beeman, Releases Statement
The former Tifton city manager claims that her placement on administrative leave was illegal and unjustified. She states that the decision was made privately by three council members without following…
Tifton City Commissioner Files Grievance Against Mayor Amid Ethics Dispute
Tifton Ward Three Commissioner Lester Cromwell filed an official grievance against Mayor Julie Smith, citing concerns about a lack of respect and dignity in their interactions. Cromwell did not disclose…
Tifton City Manager Resigns, Receives Settlement with Extended Pay and Benefits
The City of Tifton reached a settlement agreement with former City Manager Emily S. Beeman, who resigned on Thursday. The city agreed to treat her departure as if she had…
Georgia Election Board Mandates County Inquiries Before Certifying Results, Sparking Controversy
The Georgia State Election Board has mandated that county election officials must conduct a “reasonable inquiry” before certifying election results to the state. This new rule, approved on August 6,…
Larry Lawrence Named Acting City Manager of Tifton Amid Leadership Transition
Larry Lawrence, currently Tifton’s chief financial officer, has been appointed as the acting city manager by the city council. This decision was made during a called meeting on Monday, following…
Post Town Hall Meeting on Property Assessments & Survey Results
In this episode, host Donovan Adkisson discusses the recent town hall meeting regarding significant increases in property assessments in Tifton. Mayor Julie B. Smith encouraged property owners to appeal their…
City of Tifton Town Hall Meeting July 13, 2024: Property Tax Revaluation Q&A [Audio]
This is the audio extracted from the live Facebook feed of the town hall meeting the City of Tifton had on July 13, 2024, to discuss the recent revaluation of…
Property Tax Assessment Town Hall Meeting Summary
The following is a summary of the Town Hall Meeting regarding the recent property assessments for Tift County, based on the Facebook live stream that began at 10 AM on…