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What's up Tifton! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • ABAC's police chief sidelined—what it means for safety on campus.
  • How Coffee's ground game spoiled Tift County's electric home opener
  • What TRMC's $1.45 billion impact means for jobs in Tifton

Also on today's calendar: Grace & Grit- The Gathering and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 91 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 88, low: 71.
  • Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. College police chief placed on leave; Gas price down; That's a nice 'bonus' (wgtjradio.com) — Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton has placed its police chief, Scott Roberts, on administrative leave but says campus law enforcement continues as normal while the matter is handled internally, with no criminal investigation announced. The update also notes Georgia's average gas price has dipped slightly and explains why Governor Kemp's gas‑tax suspension may take time to reach every local station.
   

2. Trojans pull away in 2nd half to deny Tift in 2-6A opener (tiftongazette.com) — Tift County football fans packed Brodie Field in Tifton as the Blue Devils opened Region 2-6A play with an early kickoff-return touchdown before Coffee High pulled away late for a 35-14 win. Despite big passing numbers from quarterback Ty Roberts and several long plays, Coffee's powerful rushing attack and second-half surge proved too much in this key early region matchup.
   

3. Southwell hospitals have a $1.45 billion impact on the local economy (valdostadailytimes.com) — Southwell reports that Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton and Southwell Medical in Adel generate a combined $1.45 billion in economic impact, supporting thousands of jobs across Tift and Cook counties. For Tifton residents, that means the local hospital system not only provides critical healthcare but also anchors employment, household income, and broader economic stability in the region.
   

4. Family seeks support for Tifton auto shop owner (tiftongazette.com) — A longtime Tifton auto shop owner, Rick Thacker of The Repair Shop of Tifton, is facing medical and funeral expenses after the sudden death of his wife June. His family has launched a GoFundMe that's already nearing its $3,000 goal, and they're asking Tifton residents to help support someone who has quietly supported the community for decades.
   

5. Restaurant Report: Dead roaches found at Albany establishment, Tifton food truck gets 100 (walb.com) — A Tifton-based food truck, Dairy Kingz, just earned a perfect 100 on its latest health inspection while serving fair-style desserts around South Georgia, including local school and sports events. Owner Jamal Smith credits years in commercial kitchens for the spotless record and says the truck aims to bring a year-round carnival-style experience to Tifton families and neighboring communities.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday October 6
  • Board of Education Work Session
    Tift Schools Administrative Offices, 506 W 12th St, Tifton
    6:00 pm
    • Wednesday October 7
  • Karaoke Night at Don Julio's →
    Don Julio's Mexican Restaurant, Tifton, 211 Main St S, Tifton
    6:00 pm
    • Thursday October 8
  • Board of Education Meeting
    Tift Schools Administrative Offices, 506 W 12th St, Tifton
    4:30 pm
  • HOMECOMING PARADE
    Tift County Tifton, GA 31794
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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  • Orgill, Inc. posted a job opening for Material Handler - Full Case Stocking 6PM in Tifton. Apply here.
  • Mohawk Industries, Inc. posted a job opening for Material Handler I Tifton GA A Shift 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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