Ethical Concerns Arise: Crime Victims Taxed on Stolen Money Amid Tax Code Changes
In 2017, GOP lawmakers aimed to offset costs from major tax cuts by eliminating various itemized deductions, impacting specific groups such as crime victims like Suzy and Dennis Gomas. The…
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…
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…
Georgia GOP Pushes Contested Congressional Map Amid Allegations of Court Order Breach and Gerrymandering
Georgia’s GOP is moving ahead with a congressional map that maintains a 9-5 Republican House majority, a move contested by Democrats, alleging a breach of a federal court order. The…
Beyond Retirement: How Seniors Redefine Work in the Gig Economy
Amid a surge in retirement rates during the pandemic, some retirees have veered from the traditional path, joining the gig economy. Recent research suggests that around seven million gig workers,…
Do You Know the history of Black Friday?
“Black Friday” originally stemmed from a financial crash in 1869, but the modern context emerged in the 1950s or ’60s in Philadelphia. The term was coined by the police to…
The Mythology of Thanksgiving
The Myth The widely taught story of the first Thanksgiving, featuring the Pilgrims and Native Americans coming together for a feast with turkey, isn’t entirely accurate. Over the years, a…
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…
Waffle House Employees Rally for $25 Hourly Wage and Around-the-Clock Security Amid Persistent Safety Concerns
Waffle House workers, seeking improved wages and workplace safety, rallied outside the company’s Georgia headquarters, demanding a $25 minimum hourly wage and 24/7 security. Organized by the Union of Southern…