DPH encouraging vaccinations as COVID cases spike

Release: VALDOSTA - With COVID cases on the rise across our region, the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District wants to encourage all eligible individuals who have not been vaccinated to do so. Within…

I-75 spring maintenance projects

Release: TIFTON – Spring projects totaling approximately $17.5 million will help maintain Interstate 75, Southwest Georgia's major route. The first project to resurface almost 11 miles in Turner County, from south of Hat Creek to south…

Arrest made in Tifton hotel fire

Release: MAN ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH TIFT COUNTY FIRE ATLANTA – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced today that Jason Carlos  Montano, 40, was arrested on 1st Degree Arson and Criminal Damage…

Celebration with Will Graham to broadcast from Tifton

Release: Tiftarea Celebration with Will Graham to be held as a one-day outreach, broadcast live from First Baptist Church in Tifton Special event for children called KidzFest still scheduled for Saturday morning, Feb. 6 TIFTON, Ga., Jan. 7,…

GHSA Region 1-7A football team announced

Below is the official 2020 Region 1-7A football team as selected by the head football coaches of Camden, Colquitt, Lowndes, and Tift high schools. 2020 GHSA 1-AAAAAAA All Region Football Team COACH OF THE YEAR…

The Vikings return Friday to face Tift

Release: On Friday, October 30, your Vikings will return to the Concrete Palace where they will host Tift County High School from Tifton.  This is the Region 1-7A opener for both teams.  Kickoff is set…

Arrest made in Tifton Child Homicide

Release: Update - October 10, 2020  Semaj Antonio Moss, 18, of Tifton, has been arrested and charged with malice murder, felony murder, and aggravated assault.  He was picked up in Lowndes County by the Lowndes County…