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Tifton 6-year-old out of the hospital after being hit by suspected drunk driver
TIFTON, Ga. (WALB) - 6-year-old Ross McClellan, the second child to be hit by a car in Tifton in the span of a week, is now resting in the comfort of his home after being discharged from the hospital, according to a Facebook post. The post stated he is in...
Update on 6-year-old child hit by car in Tifton, second suspect arrested
TIFTON, Ga. (WALB) - There is an update on the case of the 6-year-old child who was hit by a car in Tifton on Friday, April 30. Ross McClellan was moved from the ICU to a regular hospital room on Monday night. The GoFundMe for his recovery is still active and, as of now, has raised $4,125 of its $5,000 goal. To donate, click here.
Southwell announces expansion of OB/GYN providers in Tifton
TIFTON — Southwell will add new providers at Affinity Physicians for Women and will boost its inpatient obstetrical program at Tift Regional Medical Center as part of a cooperative agreement to assume obstetrical care services from The Howard Center for Women’s Health. “Dr. Drew Howard and Dr. Kaylar...
South Georgia peanuts and $50M donation help combat global hunger
FITZGERALD, Ga. (WALB) - Hard-working South Georgia farmers are playing a major role in addressing global food insecurity. A non-profit organization in Fitzgerald produces ready-made food to serve over 1 million starving children around the world. You don’t have to be a doctor to help save lives all across the...
Recent shootings, social media threats in Fitzgerald cause concern in community
FITZGERALD, Ga. (WALB) - Fear and safety concerns among the Fitzgerald community are high following a recent string of shootings, as well as a social media threat that has been going around. On Sunday, April 28, Chyell Paulk was killed in an after-prom shooting in the 300 block of E....
Green & Gold Gala honors ABAC leaders
TIFTON — Leaders from various clubs and organizations at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College were honored recently during the college’s annual Green & Gold Gala, hosted by ABAC’s Student Government Association. For the second consecutive year, the college’s Pre-Vet Club was honored as the Club of the Year....
UGA Tifton Campus holds mural unveiling at 20th Anniversary for Academic Programs event
TIFTON, Ga. – A new captivating mural has been unveiled at the UGA Campus in Tifton. Students, staff, and art enthusiasts all gathered at the UGA Tifton Campus for the unveiling of a new commemorative mural, symbolizing a pivotal moment in the celebration of 20 years of academic programs.
Valdosta woman arrested for financial theft of Freedom Trailers
VALDOSTA – The Georgia Bureau of Investigations has arrest a Valdosta woman for financial theft of Freedom Trailers in Willacoochee. The GBI has arrested and charged Brandi Hammond, age 38, of Valdosta, GA, with eight counts of Theft by Taking and one count of Financial Transaction Card Fraud. On...
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