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The Tift County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an investigation into a missing person report on Crystal Lynne Wilier Hendrix. Hendrix is described as a white female, age 27, 5’3” in height. She has brown hair and hazel eyes and was approximately 8 months pregnant at the time of her disappearance. As far as investigators have…
WORTH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 3rd Floor Courthouse 201 N. Main Street – Sylvester, GA 31791 AGENDA June 4, 2013, at 9:00 A. M. I. Call to Order: II. Preliminary Matters, Quorum, Accommodations, Invocation, Pledge to the Flag, Roll Call, Welcome Agenda III. Approval of Minutes: Guest…
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A press conference was held early Thursday afternoon at a location in Tifton regarding the large marijuana bust made on Tuesday at Hook’s Automotive in Sylvester. Tift County Sheriff Gene Scarborough began by thanking all of the law enforcement officials involved in the success of the seizure of nearly 700 pounds of marijuana. He singled…
Six individuals are currently being held in the Worth County jail charged with trafficking. Acting on information provided to law enforcement officials, an estimated 15 officers from Worth County Sheriff’s Office and the Sylvester Police Department in conjunction with the Mid-South Drug Task Force, Sumter County Sheriff’s Office and the Tift County Sheriff’s Office, worked…
The Board of Commissioners meeting held May 17 covered many different topics, but the most debated aspect of that meeting and the prior Board of Commissioners meeting held on April 18, has proved to be the issue concerning access to the E911 Center. Chairman Cosby has been in disagreement with Sheriff Hobby’s interpretation of the…
Sharon Siniard’s 7th grade Language Arts class at Worth County Middle School was awarded Reading Model and Reading Master Classroom Certification by Renaissance Learning, a Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., based company. Reading certification indicates that Mrs. Siniard’s dedication to implement the company’s Accelerated Reader Best Practices to a high degree has resulted in measurable improvements in…
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The Board of Directors of Ruth’s Cottage/The Patticake House announce the recent hire of Nancy Bryan as their executive director.Mrs. Bryan brings 25 years of experience in non-profit management to the organization.Board Chair Lynn Lovett of Georgia Power stated, “We are excited to have Nancy join our organization.Her strong leadership skills, knowledge of non-profit organizations…
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The Georgia Sea Turtle Center is offering the public a unique summer opportunity to help guests gain a first-hand understanding of the mysterious world of Jekyll Island’s endangered sea turtles. A program now in its second year, Ride with Night Patrol will allow guests to experience the beach from an entirely fresh perspective. Participants will…
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The American College of Physicians (ACP) honored Dr. Joe Turner with advancement to Mastership during its annual Convocation ceremony at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA. Election to Mastership recognizes outstanding and extraordinary career accomplishments. Masters must have made a notable contribution to medicine. This includes, but is not limited to: teaching, outstanding work…
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Dr. Whitney Leigh Headrick graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Washington DC on May 18, 2013, receiving a Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree. The ceremony was held at George Washington University Lisner Auditorium followed by a reception in the Marvin Center Columbian Square. Dr. Headrick completed her internships in Gainesville,…
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