"What he really wants is to be part of a family, a place to stretch out, get some treats, and just be loved for who he is," the shelter said.

ACCG and GMA provide resources to educate voters on property tax legislation before election.

The board approved a consent agenda that included a $1.92 million hurricane disaster‑recovery grant, ratified emergency road repairs of $70,287.94, approved purchases totaling about $148,207 for motor graders, authorized a victim‑witness assistance grant reimbursement up to $130,101, and confirmed multiple board and committee appointments.

The board approved a resolution under the Transportation Investment Act of 2010 to manage a Hunt Road street and drainage project locally; staff described it as a "3-plus million dollar" undertaking to address chronic flooding and coordinate with nearby development.

The Tift County Commission approved a text amendment to the Unified Land Development Code permitting indoor shooting ranges in specified industrial zoning districts with supplemental standards on shielding, compliance with federal/state rules, noise limits and hours of operation (7 a.m.–10 p.m.).

Staff told commissioners Watkins would manage design via an addendum and said only one contractor, Southern Concrete Company, submitted a bid of $1,252,017.28 for the overflow-bridge replacement over Little River; the packet includes a request to issue a notice of award and authorize the chairman to sign.

Jackie Shoemaker of the American Red Cross told the Tift County Board that the Red Cross responded to about 520 county fire calls in 2025, installed 26 smoke alarms last year and will mount a ‘Sound the Alarm’ smoke-alarm blitz in Tifton on March 21 with roughly 35–40 volunteers.

Staff presented a resolution asking the General Assembly to remove a local statutory purchasing cap (long set at $10,000) so the county can set procurement thresholds locally and align public-works bidding with state law ($250,000); staff also proposed adding the assistant county manager and financial officer as authorized signatories.

County staff told commissioners they will apply for up to $1,000,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds to fund Phase 2 of South Tifton infrastructure improvements, and recommended engineering and administrative consultants to manage the project.

The Tift County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 13 tabled for 30 days a special-exception request for a 26.5-acre solar farm at 4192 GA Hwy 125 N after more than a dozen residents spoke in opposition; the Planning Commission had recommended approval 4–1.

Multiple Tift County residents told commissioners Aug. 12 they are worried the county-wide property revaluation will increase taxes, and one resident showed video she said documents new flooding tied to recent construction near her home. Tax Commissioner Chad Alexander said tax bills will not be due Nov. 15; a new due date will be announced.

County staff told commissioners a low construction bid of $2,461,926.33 far exceeds the $790,975 estimate because of required right-of-way acquisition and underground utility relocation; the board sent the item to the Dec. 11 regular meeting for further discussion.

Commissioner Hughes leads prayer for hurricane victims and national unity.

Team plans to install new roof sheathing and insulation for energy efficiency.

Commission discusses detailed design for Gazette Building to serve as temporary court facility.

Tift County resident Kim pleads for investigation into inaccurate property assessments affecting taxpayers.