May
Tuesday, May 3: Train That Dog Ribbon Cutting, 10 a.m. at the Chamber.
Wednesday, May 4: Southwell Mobile Health Clinic Ribbon Cutting, 4 p.m. at 41 South Farmers Market (2505 Main Street S.)
Thursday, May 19: Chamber Monthly Meeting, noon at the Georgia Museum of Agriculture. Program: Legislators.
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Tomorrow's Aspiring Leaders: Kids Graduation |
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Congratulations to our Tomorrow's Aspiring Leaders: Kids Class of 2021-2022! Graduation was held April 27, 2022, and we're definitely super proud of all of these great kids! Thank you to our sponsors: Southwell, Heatcraft, Georgia Power, Colquitt EMC, Synovus Bank, and South Georgia Banking Company. This program would not have been possible without their support. A big thank you to Mr. Mike Chason for announcing the graduating class, to BJ Smith for catering, and to the UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center for hosting us. Last but not least, thank you to everyone who has supported the class and helped them on their journey to become Tifton's future leaders! |
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May
Monday, May 2: City Council Workshop, 5:30 p.m. at Tifton City Hall.
May 2-May 20: Early Voting Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Tift County Board of Elections Office. Saturday Voting dates are May 7 & May 14.
Tuesday, May 3:
- Tift County Badges for Life Blood Drive, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Tift County Recreation Department.
- Older Americans Month Kickoff Luncheon and George A. Wright Memorial Award Presentation, 11:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church. All seniors 55 and older invited.
- Tift County Commission Work Session, 6 p.m. at the admin building.
May 6-7: Arts In Black Festival, Fulwood Park. Friday Night: Arts Under the Stars and Decorated Table Competition, 6 p.m. Saturday, poetry competition for grades K-5, live entertainment, food, vendors, kids zone, starting at 1 p.m.
Saturday, May 7: Southern Grace Annual Classic Car Show, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Monday, May 9: Tift County Commission Meeting, 6 p.m. at the admin building.
Wednesday, May 11:
- The New Georgia Economy Tour, 12:30 p.m. at the Georgia Chamber office, 1001 Love Avenue
- Stone & Story - A Multimedia Event Exhibit Opening & Film Premiere, 5 p.m. at the Georgia Museum of Ag Gallery.
Thursday, May 12:
- Pottery Workshop: Hand Building a Mug, 5:30 p.m. at First Methodist Activities Center. Cost is $40. Register at tiftonmuseum.org.
- Boy Scouts of America - South Georgia Council Building Leaders Campaign Dinner, 6 p.m. at UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center. For more information contact Sam McCord at sam.mccord@scouting.org or 229-300-0649.
Friday, May 13: Tiftarea Academy Graduation, 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church.
Saturday, May 14:
- Second Saturday, Downtown Tifton
- 41 South Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Wiregrass Ball, 6:30 p.m. at the Museum of Ag Peanut Museum/Pole Barn.
Monday, May 16: City Council Meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Tifton City Hall.
Tuesday, May 17:
- Kids at Art: Garden Blooms, 4:30 p.m. at The Syd. Cost is $35. Register at tiftonmuseum.org.
- Create-TEEN: In it to Win it, 6:30 p.m. at The Syd. Cost is $35. Register at tiftonmuseum,org.
Thursday, May 19: Farm Stress Summit, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the UGA TCCC.
Saturday, May 21: Tift County Graduation, 8 a.m. at Brodie Field.
Tuesday, May 23: General Primary Election Day
Wednesday, May 24:
- The State of Small Business seminar, 8:30-10:30 a.m. at Southern Regional Technical College, Moultrie.
- Chocolate & A Canvas: Canopy of Blossoms, 6:30 p.m. at The Syd. Cost is $35. Register at tiftonmuseum.org.
Saturday, May 28: Back to Basic Health Expo, 12-6 p.m. at Fulwood Park.
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Tifton Museum Renamed The Syd Blackmarr Arts Center |
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"See you at the Syd!” will become the new invitation to arts events in Tifton as part of renaming the Tifton Museum of Arts and Heritage the Syd Blackmarr Arts Center at the center’s annual gala on April 28. The new name reflects a broader vision and honors a local woman who has served as driving force for the arts in Tifton and surrounding counties.
Blackmarr’s 46-year career in the arts started in 1976 and continues to this day. Known for her passion for the arts, and for making arts accessible to everyone, it is her trademark ability to inspire collaboration that has resulted in such a profound impact.
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“It is an unimaginable gift to have my name associated with this treasured building, especially because of its location in the heart of the community and, because it is beloved by so many for its heritage and beauty,” said Syd Blackmarr. “However, I cannot accept this decision without gratefully recognizing the many people and organizations that have worked along beside me to make the arts available, affordable, and accessible to all. The support and willingness of organizations, individuals, and the Arts Council to initiate change have made all the difference.”
As part of the museum’s name change and new identity, the organizational arm that manages the museum and spearheads exhibits, art events, and classes, will be renamed Tifton Council for the Arts.
“The new name for the organization reflects the fact that the council not only holds arts events in the building but is also involved in all facets of the arts in our community,” said Joy Yost, executive director, Tifton Council for the Arts.
“It has been my privilege and joy to foster and encourage the arts and artists in our community and the immediate region, and to observe their transformative power and contribution to the economic, educational and enrichment of life in community,” said Blackmarr.
Upcoming events in the Syd Blackmarr Arts Center are summer art camps for kids June 6-9, the exhibition “Reflections: Vivid Art/Elegant Glass” June 25-July 24, and the Celebrate Creativity Arts Festival Nov. 5-6.
Learn more about the museum, the name change and events at tiftonarts.org.
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Georgia Senior Living Home Care Now Abide Home Care |
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Join us for the Georgia Chamber’s New Georgia Economy Tour, presented by Wells Fargo, on May 11, 2022 at 12:30 p.m. This event will be held safely in-person at The Center for Rural Prosperity, located at 1001 Love Avenue. To register, please visit www.gachamber.com/events today. |
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If you have a job listing that you would like posted in the Monday Memo, send the announcement to ebrechbiel@tiftonchamber.org. The deadline for inclusion is Friday at noon.
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