Tifton man arrested for trafficking methamphetamine

Release: Tifton, GA (October 22, 2021) – On Tuesday, October 19, 2021, the GBI Southwestern Regional Drug Enforcement Office (SWRDEO) and Tift County Sheriff’s Office arrested Edgar Fernando Neri, age 21, of Tifton, GA, for trafficking…

Tifton woman arrested for felony murder

Release: GBI Makes Arrest in Tifton Murder Investigation Tifton, GA (July 13, 2021) – On Saturday, July 10, 2021, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested Alexis Danielle Banks, age 22, of Albany, for felony murder and…

Resurfacing project starting next week in Tifton

Release: TIFTON – Contractors are scheduled to begin work Monday, April 19, on improvements to Second Street in Tifton.The construction zone will extend from the intersection of US 82 to Virginia Avenue. Drivers should expect temporary…

Free workshop at Museum of Agriculture in Tifton

Release: Cooperative will host workshop on Certified Organic farming The Georgia Organic Peanut Association (GOPA) requests contact information from producers interested in growing Certified Organic peanuts. Donn Cooper (info@organicpeanuts.farm; 478-254-0727) Americus, Ga. (April 5, 2020)…

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…