November 1-16: Thanksgiving Box Donations Open at the Chamber Office.
Tuesday, Nov. 9: Coastal Plains Fair 2021 Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting, 4:30 p.m. at the American Legion Fairgounds (Hwy 83 E).
Friday, Nov. 12: Mommy Bee Boutique Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting, 10 a.m. at 255 Brumby Way.
Tuesday, Nov. 16: T.A.L.K. Kickoff, noon at Colquitt EMC.
Monday, Nov. 29: Farmer Appreciation Supper, 7 p.m.
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November Business of the Month |
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Congratulations to our November Business of the Month: JoJo's of Tifton! They've been open 42 years and serve delicious breakfast and lunch. |
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Business Spotlight of the Week |
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Congratulations to our Business Spotlight of the Week: Bishop Well and Pump Service! They're located at 3102 Carpenter Road and service around 20 counties. They cover residential, commercial, municipal and irrigation wells and pumps. |
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Nov. 2 Cody Dixon State Farm Ribbon Cutting |
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Congratulations to new Chamber member Cody Dixon - State Farm Agent on your ribbon cutting and grand opening! We're happy to have you here in Tifton and that you're part of the Chamber! |
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Nov. 3 Southern OB-GYN Associates Ribbon Cutting |
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Congratulations to Southern Ob-Gyn Assoc. PC! We held a ribbon cutting at their new Tifton location, and we are so excited to welcome them to Tifton and to the Chamber! |
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Nov. 4 McDonald's Grand Reopening |
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Congratulations to McDonald's on Tift Ave! We had a ribbon cutting and grand reopening to celebrate their recent remodel, and boy does the new and improved restaurant look good! Swing by and check it out! |
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Nov. 5 Savor the Flavor Ribbon Cutting |
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Congratulations to Savor the Flavor! Despite the cold and the rain, there was a fantastic turnout for the ribbon cutting and grand opening! Swing by and check them out! |
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The Tifton-Tift County Chamber of Commerce will be taking donations for Thanksgiving boxes this year! The drop off starts Monday, November 1 and runs through Tuesday, November 16.
We are asking our members to donate shelf-stable Thanksgiving staples such as canned green beans, sweet potatoes, pumpkin and other vegetables, boxed/bagged stuffing and potatoes, canned cranberry jelly or sauce, packets or cans of gravy, canned fruit, evaporated milk, cornbread mix or cornmeal, Bisquick.
These items will go to The Salvation Army for their Thanksgiving boxes. It's a great way to help local families who wouldn't otherwise be able to have a Thanksgiving meal this year.
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November
Monday, Nov. 8: Tift County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 6 p.m. at the Charles Kent Administration Building.
Tuesday, Nov. 9:
- Chocolate and a Canvas "Pumpkin Bouquet" 6:30 p.m. at the Tifton Museum of Arts and Heritage. $35
- ABAC Fall Choral Concert, 7 p.m. at Howard Auditorium, ABAC.
November 9-14: Coastal Plains Agricultural Fair, American Legion Fairgounds.
Wednesday, Nov. 10:
- Tift County Commission on Children and Youth Monthly Meeting, 11 a.m.
- Wednesday Wishlist, 2-5 p.m. at the Georgia Museum of Ag Country Store.
Thursday, Nov. 11:
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Wiregrass Christmas Carol Tickets On Sale, 9 a.m. at wiregrasschristmas.eventbrite.com.
- Veteran's Day Ceremony, 11 a.m. at Veteran's Park.
- Melvin Merrill Veterans Lounge Dedication, 3 p.m. at Carlton Center, ABAC.
- ABAC Presents! TAKE3, 7 p.m. at Howard Auditorium, ABAC
November 11-13: er Art Show, Edwards Hall, ABAC.
Saturday, Nov. 13: Stallion Day at ABAC
Sunday, Nov. 14: ABAC Music Dept: Jennifer Huang, 3 p.m. at Howard Auditorium, ABAC.
Monday, Nov. 15: Tifton City Council Meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Tifton City Hall.
November 15-16: 58th Annual Turkey Bowl at Friendly City Park.
Tuesday, Nov. 16:
- Kids At Art "Gobble Gobble," 4:30 p.m. at the Tifton Museum of Arts and Heritage. $35.
- ABAC Fall Band and Jazz Concert, 7 p.m. at Howard Auditorium, ABAC.
Wednesday, Nov. 17: Wednesday Wishlist, 2-5 p.m. at the Georgia Museum of Ag Country Store.
Thursday, Nov. 18: 58th Annual Turkey Bowl at Friendly City Park.
November 19-20: "The Odd Couple-Female Version" production at the Tift Theatre, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 20:
November 22-24: 58th Annual Turkey Bowl at Friendly City Park.
November 22-26: Tift County Schools Fall Break
November 25: Thanksgiving Day
Saturday, Nov. 27: Small Business Saturday - Shop Small, Shop Local!
Tuesday, Nov. 30: Holiday Open House, 5-7:30 p.m. at the Georgia Museum of Ag Country Store.
December
December 2-4: North Pole Express at the Georgia Museum of Ag.
Friday, Dec. 3: Cookies with Santa, 5-8 p.m. at Mommy Bee Boutique (255 Brumby Way). Unwrapped, new toy donations to The Patticake House will be collected at the event.
Saturday, Dec. 4:
- Annual Christmas Parade - Candyland Christmas, 5 p.m. throughout Downtown.
- Merry On Main Downtown Christmas Event
December 9-11: North Pole Express at the Georgia Museum of Ag.
Friday, Dec. 17: A Wiregrass Christmas Carol at the Georgia Museum of Ag.
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Short & Paulk names Chris Graddy President |
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Short and Paulk Supply Company announced that Chris Graddy has been promoted to Company President. Graddy joined the Short & Paulk team in 2005 at the Sylvester location. He worked his way through the company to his most recent position as Chief Operations Officer, where he directed the company’s Sales and Operations. As COO, Graddy also played an instrumental role in building Short & Paulk’s current leadership team.
According to Company CEO Jay Short, “Short & Paulk has experienced unparalleled growth over the past few years. We now operate six locations and ship materials in three states. Since starting with us in 2005, Chris
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has worked in every single phase of our business. He is dedicated, hardworking, and takes ownership of everything he touches. Chris has the experience and the drive to lead our team into the future.” Chris Graddy, his wife Amy, and children Marlie and Clark, live in Sumner, GA.
Short & Paulk is family owned, with third generation family member J.P. Short V serving as CEO. Short & Paulk was founded in 1941 by J.P. Short III and H.M. Paulk in an old warehouse along the railroad tracks on South Main Street in Tifton, GA. The original phone number was 97. Short & Paulk always sold building materials, but in the early days was also heavily involved in the agricultural supply business selling tractors, farm implements, feeds, seeds, and fertilizers. Short & Paulk was also a distributor for Diamond-T trucks. Short & Paulk currently operates 6 Lumberyards – Home Centers in Tifton, Sylvester, Albany, Dawson, Cuthbert, Thomasville, and a door manufacturing plant in Tifton. Employing over 90 full and part-time employees, Short & Paulk ships building products to jobsites throughout South Georgia, North Florida, and Southeast Alabama.
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The Salvation Army is offering food boxes to those 65 and up who are in need of food this Thanksgiving. Applications available at The Salvation Army, 1205 Hwy 82 E.
Recipient notification will be Nov. 15-16. Box pickup will be Nov. 19.
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- Alumni and Development Coordinator - Bachelor’s degree. One year of alumni relations and/or fundraising experience or related experience.
- Advancement Communications Coordinator - Two years of communications related experience preferred. Skilled in the use of the Adobe Creative Suite. Understanding of social media marketing and working with websites.
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Hood Packaging is hiring for the following positions:
- Converting Associate/ Tuber Shafter
- Converting Assistant/ Pinch Bottomer Stacker
- Converting Assistant/ Tuber Stacker
- Converting Associate/ Tail End Press/Make Ready
- Converting Operator
- Maintenance Tech II
- Printing Associate
- Printing Operator
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ADAMA Agricultural Solutions is hiring for People Coordinator for the Ocilla, GA location.
They are looking for an experienced People Coordinator primarily supporting people initiatives in the Ocilla location and also supporting the Tifton location. They are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic team player that con respond with agility in an fast-paced environment. Visit www.adama.com to apply.
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Ruth's Cottage is hiring for two Sexual Assault Advocate positions (part-time with weekend shifts, some overnight).
Screenings (including background, medical, and drug checks), job training and other job readiness is provided by RCPCH.
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Short and Paulk Supply Company is searching for a Human Resources Manager. We are looking for an individual that can help recruit, train, develop and retain the best employees in the industry.
The Human Resources Manager provides strategic leadership and day-to-day operations of all human resource functions to manage all aspects of the employment lifecycle. This position is responsible for the development, administration, coordination and evaluation of all company human resource policies and procedures.
This position is housed at the corporate administrative office in Tifton and works under the direction of the CFO. This position will work closely with the Executive, Leadership and Branch Management teams. Some travel required.
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The Salvation Army Tifton is hiring a part-time store clerk/warehouse worker. Apply on Indeed.com or in the store, locates at 1205 US-82 East. |
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The Big Store, located in Downtown Tifton, is seeking two full time employees. They are looking for motivated individuals for both the men's and women's departments. Salary competitive based on experience. Plesae send resume to thebigstore@friendlycity.net or in person at 346 Main Street, Tifton.
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Kids Advocacy Coalition is hiring for Executive Director.
Full time position with $42,000 salary. Requirements: Certified school teacher or early childhood education, prior experience working directly with children or in related field with minimum 3 years experience.
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Heatcraft is hiring. Starting salaries begin at $14.75-$18.25 per hour with additional pay increases after 90 days based on job performance boosting pay to $15-20.10 per hour. 2nd shift starts at additional $3 per hour, 3rd shift starts at at additional $3.50 per hour to base starting pay. Apply at www.heatcraftrpd.com/tiftonjobs
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Quality Employment Service is hiring! Current openings include: CDL Drivers, Delivery Drivers, Order Pickers, Welders, Production Workers, Lube Tech, Landscapers, Machine Operators, Plumber Helper, Certified Medical Assistants, Motorcycle Mechanic, Record Clerk, Code Compliance Officer, Experienced AC Repair Tech, Housekeepers. Contact QES at 229-386-8689 or visit at www.qualityemploymentservice.com
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Ambassador is hiring. Current openings include: Administrative, Janitorial, Assembly, Production, Clerical, Sales, Forklift, Warehouse, General Labor, Welders, etc. paying $8-20 per hour. For more information: 229-387-8055 or www.teamambassador.com.
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Labor Finders is now hiring. Open positions include: Warehouse Workers, Janitorial, Cooks and Servers, Batchers and Packers, Day Labor, Landscaping. Apply at 806 N. Central Ave or call 229-387-9962.
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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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Tifton-Tift County Chamber of Commerce
229-382-6200
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