Supporting the best!

www.robertscotifton.com

 Roberts & Co Jewelers opened in May of 2007 in Tifton, GA and operated solely as a jewelry store. In 2019, Roberts & Co. grew by adding in bridal, home and giftware. 

Roberts & Co. will be with you every step of the way - from finding the perfect engagement ring and wedding band, to helping fulfill your bridal registry.

They offer a wide variety of jewelry from casual to fine, as well as a large selection of gifts.

Jewelry repair is made available to their customers. All repairs are taken care of by Glenn Steel out of Ocilla, Georgia.

www.thinktiftonga.com

   A memorable destination with unique excursions including agritourism, history, arts, food, shopping and more. Just off I-75, we’re the halfway point for travelers headed to central Florida on I-75. So, when planning your next interesting overnight stay, Think Tifton!

www.deeswealthmanagement.com/

Their mission is to get to know and understand each person, family, and business with their needs, wants, and long-term goals in mind. They are committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in their relationship with you. They want to help you develop, implement, and monitor a strategy that is designed to address your individual situation in the most tax-efficient way.

They understand the challenges facing investors today. From managing debt to saving for college, to retirement planning, these financial challenges can be overwhelming. Their commitment is to utilize all of their resources to help you pursue your goals.

www.campbellsconstructionandroofing.com/

 Campbell’s Construction and Roofing can handle all your roofing needs, from FREE inspections to roof repair, residential roofing, commercial roofing as well as additional services including blown-in insulation. 

www.sgabins.com

South Georgia Bins

At South Georgia Bins, they are passionate about providing their customers with high quality dumpsters to rent and with high quality customer service. Regardless of what project you're working on they have the right dumpster size to suit your needs. Don't wait, give them a call today to get a quote now. You can also reserve a dumpster right from their website. Just choose your dumpster dimension, pick a date and time, and they’ll deliver it right to your home or work site. They also offer dumpster rental services including Tifton, Sylvester, Ashburn, Ocilla, Fitzgerald, Lenox, Enigma, Adel, Omega,  Norman Park, and the list goes on and on.

12th ~ Farm Camp 2023 at Rutland Farms

17th ~ Camelot Performance 7pm

18th ~ Happy Fathers Day from The Martin News

24th ~ Rock the Block

Big Name Concerts, Special Events and More Offered in June and July

For Release: May 30, 2023

Valdosta, GA – Wild Adventures Theme Park and Splash Island Waterpark in Valdosta, Georgia are kicking off the summer by opening seven days a week, hosting big name concerts and staying open late on Fridays for the second year of Sweet Summer Nights.

“Everything we’ve done so far this Season has demonstrated our commitment to providing new and exciting ways for families to have fun,” said Jon Vigue, vice president and general manager. “From the debut of the all new Oasis Outpost to amazing new animal exhibits and incredible concerts, our guests have been making unforgettable memories all season. And those moments will continue all summer, starting with Sweet Summer Nights.”

Sweet Summer Nights returns for the second year beginning June 2 and continues every Friday night in June and July from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sweet Summer Nights features live music at the Water’s Edge Stage, a live DJ in Splash Island Waterpark, special $2 menu items throughout the park and special food and beverages, including a 16-inch funnel cake and more.

“If you’ve never experienced Sweet Summer Nights, you have been missing out,” said Vigue. “The park comes alive with a summer party atmosphere, amazing live music and extended park hours into the night. We are even making it super easy for non Season Passholders to join us for the fun with a discounted after 5 p.m. Sweet Summer Nights ticket.

Guests looking to visit after 5 p.m. on Friday nights in June and July can purchase a $19.99 Sweet Summer Nights ticket online at WildAdventures.com.

The Wild Adventures LIVE! concert series also continues this summer with performances from REO Speedwagon, Larry the Cable Guy, Barenaked Ladies, FOR KING + COUNTRY, Skillet and more.

Legendary Christian rock band Newsboys will perform on July 1 as part of Celebrate America Festival, June 24 through July 9. The event will also feature the Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular on July 4 and the Harlem Globetrotters Summer Skills Showcase, July 8 - 9.

“Celebrate America Festival is one of our favorite times of year at Wild Adventures,” said Vigue. “The whole park is decked out in red, white and blue, and we get to show our appreciation to those who have served by offering free military admission for the entire event.”

Also this summer, Wild Adventures will be unveiling more details and a new name for the park’s largest ever Christmas celebration. The event was announced in March as part of a multi-million dollar expansion that also includes a new RV park and campground that will open in 2024.

“The fun doesn’t stop at the end of summer,” said Vigue. “With a Season Pass, you can experience all the fun of summer and come back for Great Pumpkin LumiNights in the fall and a Christmas event that will be ‘wilder’ and ‘brighter’ than you’ve ever experienced at Wild Adventures.”

Wild Adventures Theme Park and Splash Island Waterpark are now open everyday through July 30. Park operating hours are available at WildAdventures.com/Calendar.

For more information about Sweet Summer Nights, the Wild Adventures LIVE! concert series, the new Oasis Outpost, the expansion of Wild Adventures Christmas, or 2023 Season Passes, visit WildAdventures.com.

Wild Adventures Theme Park is located at the halfway point between Atlanta, Ga. and Orlando, Fl. off Interstate 75 and is home to more than 40 family and thrill rides, hundreds of exotic animals, dozens of concerts and special events each year and Splash Island Waterpark, named as one of the “Top 30 Waterparks” in the country by U.S. News and World Report. Wild Adventures is ranked as one of the Most Affordable Theme Parks in America by Travel + Leisure, one of the Top 10 Most Affordable Water and Theme Parks in the U.S. by AOL.com and the Top Theme Park Deal in Georgia by Yahoo! Finance.

Longtime Tifton businessman and community volunteer Jack Stone was named Tift County’s Senior Citizen of the Year on Wednesday at the finale luncheon for Older Americans Month.  Stone, 95, received the George A. Wright Memorial Award for his “unselfish contributions to church, community, country, and family."  For more than 60 years, Stone has been involved in Tifton's community affairs. He was one of the organizers of the Downtown Tifton Merchants Association and served on its board for nearly a half century.  Stone still owns and operates the Western Auto store on Tifton’s Main Street, which he has done since 1959.  A U.S. Army veteran, Stone was instrumental in creating Tifton’s Veterans Memorial Park more than three decades ago and has organized veterans observances at the downtown site. In 2021, the veterans park was named in his honor.  The veterans park grew out of Stone's vision, and he worked to obtain the necessary funding and then has served as the park's volunteer curator. For nearly a decade, he pushed for a U.S. Veterans Administration clinic in Tifton, which came to fruition in 2016.  He aided in establishing a Tifton veterans museum and was among the leaders spearheading renovation of the Tift Theatre in the early 1990s.  Among his many community activities, Stone has served on the boards of the Tifton Downtown Development Authority, the Tifton-Tift County Tourism Association, and the Tift Theatre.  Two decades ago, Stone was named the City of Tifton’s Volunteer of the Year. A Tifton native, Stone had played football, along with his renowned athlete-brother Bobby, for Tifton High School in the mid 1940s.  Jack Stone, left, is presented a plaque Wednesday designating him as Tift County’s Senior Citizen of the Year. At right is Joey Marta, chairman of the Tifton-Tift County Older Americans Month Committee.

Source: Tifton Grapevine 

6-4-23

The Margaret Jones Public Library recognizes the connection between reading to young children early, library use and educational success. The National Commission on Reading concluded that, “The single most important activity for building the knowledge required for eventual success in reading is reading aloud to children.” The Margaret Jones public Library is committed to fostering a love for reading in every child by encouraging parents to begin reading to their children as early as possible.  The library has a 1,000 Books B4K program that promotes reading one thousand books to children before they enter kindergarten.  Children need to hear words spoken for language development and the easiest way to hear words is to read aloud to kids.  They also have Books and Bubbles, which is storytime for children ages zero to five, and is presented on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 am.  They sing songs, use flannel stories and rhymes, and read books of course in this 30 minute storytime. Then they have a time of play.  Preschool storytime is for children ages three to five and is held on Thursday mornings. In this 60 minute story time they read books, sing songs, and create crafts all related to a theme.   Books and Barks is a great way for new readers to practice reading aloud. Once a month, Jim McCleary and his trained dogs come to the library. His dogs listen to young readers and help them gain confidence and build reading skills.  During the summer months when school is out, the library offers the Summer Reading Program. Research has shown that reading over the summer break helps prevent students from losing ground and helps prepare them for the next school year. Participating in the library’s Summer Reading Program is a great way to stop the “summer slide”. Each year there is a new theme. Check the library’s event calendar for more details.  Whether your family needs help locating a good book to read or information to complete a school project, the Margaret Jones Public Library staff is there to help.

Platinum Selling Group Will Join Wild Adventures LIVE! Lineup on June 10

For Release: May 30, 2023

Valdosta, GA  – The Wild Adventures LIVE! concert series presented by Valdosta TKO Nissan continues Saturday, June 10 with iconic rockers REO Speedwagon at the Wild Adventures LIVE! Amphitheater.

Certified Platinum rock legends REO Speedwagon will take the Wild Adventures LIVE! stage at 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 10. Guests can look forward to live performances of their favorite No. 1 singles including “Keep On Loving You,” “Take It On The Run,” “Can’t Fight This Feeling,” “Time For Me To Fly” and more. REO Speedwagon has sold more than 40 million albums around the globe, and their landmark album Hi Infidelity has earned the RIAA’s 10x Diamond Award for surpassing sales of 10 million units in the United States.

“REO Speedwagon is sure to deliver an electrifying performance,” said Adam Floyd, sales and marketing director, “And the best way to enjoy all the concerts and seasonal events Wild Adventures has to offer is with a Season Pass, which are on sale now. Prices go up after May 29.”

General Admission to the concert is included free with a 2023 Season Pass, and Gold and Diamond Passholders can purchase Reserved Concert Seats for just $5 in advance. Guests who do not have a 2023 Season Pass can purchase General Admission to the concert for $10 and Reserved Concert Seats for as low as $15 as an additional cost to park admission.

Before the show, guests can also enjoy live music at the Water’s Edge Stage where Mainstream Band will deliver rock classics from 4 to 7 p.m.

“Guests are invited to relax with a freshly baked pretzel and a crisp local brew from Georgia Beer Company while they enjoy a scenic view on the lake and some of their favorite songs from a great band,” said Floyd. “It’s the perfect spot to press ‘pause’ between a day of riding and sliding fun and an unforgettable performance by REO Speedwagon that night.”

Families can enjoy every Wild Adventures LIVE! concert and unlimited visits to Wild Adventures Theme Park and Splash Island Water Park all season with a 2023 Season Pass on sale now at WildAventures.com.

Wild Adventures Theme Park is located at the halfway point between Atlanta, Ga. and Orlando, Fl. off Interstate 75 and is home to more than 40 family and thrill rides, hundreds of exotic animals, dozens of concerts and special events each year and Splash Island Waterpark, named as one of the “Top 30 Waterparks” in the country by U.S. News and World Report. Wild Adventures is ranked as one of the Most Affordable Theme Parks in America by Travel + Leisure, one of the Top 10 Most Affordable Water and Theme Parks in the U.S. by AOL.com and the Top Theme Park Deal in Georgia by Yahoo! Finance.

An Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College student has been selected for one of eight spots on a new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) internship program for students from migrant and farmworker backgrounds.  The internship begins this summer at USDA headquarters in Washington, D.C. Jamileth Sanchez Guillen, an animal science major from Fort Valley, was one of eight students selected from across the United States.  The program is in partnership with the National HEP/CAMP Association, composed of universities, colleges, and nonprofit organizations that administer a High School Equivalency Program (HEP) and/or a College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP).  “It’s extremely competitive,” said April Salas, ABAC’s CAMP associate director. “It’s open to both current and former students, so it’s more competitive because there’s a bigger applicant pool. I’m extremely proud of her for applying and getting it – very proud.  “She is one of the top performing students in our program,” Salas said.  Guillen will spend 10 weeks at USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and USDA’s Farm Service Agency gaining work experience.  She said that she hopes to go on to veterinary school, and that this internship and the opportunities she has received through ABAC will help her get there.  Guillen also said that the support she received from the CAMP program helped to push her to become involved both on campus and in organizations. She was recently elected as an officer at the American Collegiate Horsemen’s Association’s national convention.  Salas said that CAMP students are often the first in their families to attend college and are not sure of what to expect from the experience.  The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) helps students in their first year of college with academic, personal, and financial support and serves approximately 2,400 migrant participants annually. Nearly three-quarters of all CAMP students graduate with baccalaureate degrees.

Source: Tifton Grapevine

6-4-23