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🌱 Who’s kicking off under Tifton’s Friday night lights this week?

Tifton, Georgia Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hi Tifton! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Who’s kicking off under Tifton’s Friday night lights this week?
  • How ABAC’s Tifton team beat top schools across the U.S. and Canada
  • Tifton investigators still searching for third suspect in burning car homicide

Also on today's calendar: Anime Manga and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 93, low: 73.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Football returns this week (tiftongazette.com) — High school football is back in Tifton as Tift County and Tiftarea host home scrimmages Friday night to tune up for the 2026 season. The Blue Devils welcome Bainbridge to Brodie Field, while the Panthers face Randolph-Clay, giving local fans an early look at both squads’ playoff hopes.
   

2. ABAC NAMA Team Ranks Fourth in U.S. and Canada (bainbridgega.com) — ABAC students in Tifton just placed fourth in a major North American agri-marketing competition, showcasing the strength of the college’s agriculture programs. Their MelonMulch concept, a biodegradable mulch from watermelon rinds, earned national praise and highlighted how ABAC prepares students for real-world agribusiness careers.
   

3. Two arrested, third suspect wanted in Tifton burning car homicide investigation (walb.com) — Law enforcement in Tifton has arrested two local residents and is searching for a third suspect after a Tifton man was found dead in a burning car at Arnold and Branch roads in late July. Investigators say the victim died from gunshot wounds, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is asking anyone with information to contact authorities as the case moves toward prosecution.
   

4. Evaluation of Fungicide Programs for the Management of Alternaria Leaf Blight and Head Rot in Broccoli in Tift County, GA, 2024–25 (uga.edu) — Broccoli disease trials were run right at the UGA Tifton campus, testing two fungicide programs for Alternaria leaf blight and head rot in local fields. Researchers found an early-start systemic fungicide program significantly reduced disease over the season, offering practical guidance for Tift County and area growers looking to protect broccoli yields.
   

5. Arts & Culture at ABAC Announces 2026-2027 Season Featuring Music, Theater, Literature and More (bainbridgega.com) — ABAC’s Arts & Culture program in Tifton has unveiled a packed 2026–2027 season, with concerts, theater, literary talks, and tributes at Howard Auditorium and other campus venues. Many events are free, while ticketed shows like the Beach Boys tribute and performing arts series give Tifton residents plenty of options for live entertainment close to home.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Sunday August 9
  • Kraken Pro-Wrestling →
    Chino & Letty's, 102 W 3rd St, Tifton
    4:00 pm
    • Tuesday August 11
  • Board of Education Work Session
    Tift County Tift Schools Administrative Offices, 506 W 12th St, Tifton, GA
    6:00 pm
    • Thursday August 13
  • Board of Education Meeting
    Tift County Tift Schools Administrative Offices, 506 W 12th St, Tifton, GA
    6:00 pm
    • Monday August 17
  • Mommy Meet Up Mondays →
    Noah’s Play Grounds Play Cafe, 139 Love Ave, Tifton
    10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Tifton. Apply here.
  • Krystal posted a job opening for Crew Member in Tifton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tifton here.

Ok Tifton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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