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Colquitt Co. High School’s Georgia Future Educators Signing Day
MOULTRIE, Ga. – Colquitt County High School is paving the way for the next generation of educators with the Georgia Future Educators Signing Day. During the nationally recognized Teacher Appreciation Week, schools across the state are celebrating the Georgia Future Educators signing days, and Colquitt County High School is no exception. At the school’s signing ceremony, twelve students were honored for their dedication to pursuing careers as educators.
Sumter Co. Sheriff’s Office sergeant takes top spot in 2nd annual First Responders Cook-Off
SYLVESTER, Ga. (WALB) - The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is congratulating Sgt. John Harty who represented the sheriff’s office in the 2nd annual First Responders Cook-Off in Sylvester. Harty placed first in chicken, third in ribs and second in People’s Choice pulled pork. The cook-off featured 16...
Tifton-Tift County Public Library, Walk to End Alzheimer’s to host Cycle of Memory Drive-In Movie Night in Tifton
TIFTON, Ga. – Walk to End Alzheimer’s to host Cycle of Memory Drive-In Movie Night in Tifton at Tifton-Tift County Public Library on Friday, May 17, 2024 at 7:30 pm. See attached flyer for more details. Copyright 2024 CBS 44 South Georgia. All rights reserved.
Fitzgerald High School College and Career Academy announces graduation date change
FITZGERALD, Ga. (WALB) - On Tuesday, the Fitzgerald High School College and Career Academy (FHSCCA) announced a change in the graduation date. The date change was made in coordination with Ben Hill County Schools and local law enforcement, according to a release. The graduation date was originally scheduled for Friday,...
Tifton Police Department warns residents of recent phone scams
TIFTON, Ga. (WALB) - On Saturday, May 11, the Tifton Police Department posted to Facebook about reports of a phone scam where the scammer tells residents that they have a warrant. The post said that a scammer is contacting people by phone and telling them that they have a warrant...
SRTC awarded healthcare workforce nursing grant
THOMASVILLE – The Southern Regional Technical College was recently awarded Georgia Board of Healthcare Workforce nursing grant. SRTC Awarded Georgia Board of Healthcare Workforce (GBHCW) Nursing School Grant. Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) recently received a $205,000 grant from the Georgia Board of Healthcare Workforce (GBHCW). The GBHCW Nursing...
Worth Co. High School Georgia’s Future Educators and SkillsUSA’s Signing Day
SYLVESTER, Ga. – Worth County High School recently took part in Georgia’s Future Educators and SkillsUSA’s Signing Day, with the goal of igniting enthusiasm and encouraging students to pursue careers in education. Larabeth Fritzler and Eyan Zupko were among the signees, each sharing their future aspirations and...
4 Southwest Georgia cities highlighted as “Best Small Towns in Georgia for a Quaint Escape”
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Four cities in Southwest Georgia were listed in a Southern Living article titled “28 Best Small Towns In Georgia For A Quaint Escape.”. Americus was ranked first, Moultrie was ranked 18th, Thomasville was ranked 23rd, and Tifton was ranked 24th. The city of Moultrie posted...
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