Wednesday, Jan. 5: Mary O's Ribbon Cutting, 10:30 a.m. at 214 Magnolia Drive.
Thursday, Jan. 6: Stinger Media Ribbon Cutting, 11 a.m. at the Chamber.
Tuesday, Jan. 11: Hi-Def Indoor Golf Center, 3 p.m. at 458 Virginia Ave Ste. 2A.
Tuesday, Jan. 18: Natural All Beauty Health & Supply Ribbon Cutting, 11 a.m. at 3121 South Central Ave Suite D.
Thursday, Jan. 27: Annual Chamber Banquet, 6 p.m. at the UGA TCCC.
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Leadership Tift 2022 Applications Open
Leadership Tift is a program of the Tifton-Tift County Chamber of Commerce which provides a learning experience for existing and emerging leaders of Tift County. Participants of the program will be given the opportunity to develop an understanding of the promises and problems of Tift County and the diversity of the region.
The program is designed to be an educational experience. As such, Leadership Tift will not attempt to create a consensus of opinions or to promote any specific issue. Participants will be encouraged to take their increased knowledge of the community, awareness of its institutions, and familiarity with its leaders into their world, and involve themselves in all areas of community life. Utilizing their leadership capabilities with a broader understanding of the complexities our diverse community represents, participants will be better prepared to lead Tifton to a better future.
Tuition for each participant is $550.00. Each participant is responsible for paying their own tuition or have planned arrangements for payment by their employer and/or a sponsoring organization. The fee must be remitted prior to the March Kickoff. Fees may be used to provide honorariums for speakers, transportation, meals, social activities, and administrative cost.
The Chamber is seeking a diverse group in terms of race, sex and occupation. Participants should represent a cross-section of individuals from various businesses, social services, neighborhoods, religions, cultures, and educational organizations. Successful applicants in the past have exhibited a promising degree of community involvement, leadership potential, and professional achievement. All applicants should be employed or live in Tift County.
If you have any questions or would like an application, please reach out to the Tifton-Tift County Chamber of Commerce at 229-382-6200 or email mcowart@tiftonchamber.org. We are excited to be kicking back off our leadership program this year and look forward to a great program!
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January
Monday, Jan. 3: Tifton City County Workshop, 5:30 p.m. at Tifton City Hall.
Tuesday, Jan. 4: Tift County Board of Commissioners Work Session, 6 p.m. at the Charles Kent Admin Building.
Friday, Jan. 7: First Friday in Downtown Tifton.
Monday, Jan. 10: Tift County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 6 p.m. at the Charles Kent Admin Building.
January 10-11: Auditions for "The Importance of Being Earnest," 6 p.m. at the Tift Theatre.
Tuesday, Jan. 11: Chocolate & a Canvas, 6:30 p.m. at the Museum of Arts and Heritage. Cost $35.
Thursday, Jan. 13: All American Circus, 7 p.m. at the American Legion Fairgrounds.
Saturday, Jan. 15: Intro to The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services & Safe From Harm, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 17: Tifton City Council Meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Tifton City Hall.
Tuesday, Jan. 18:
- Kids at Art (ages 5-11), 4:30 p.m. at the Museum of Arts and Heritage. Cost $35.
- Create-TEEN, 6:30 p.m. at the Museum of Arts and Heritage. Cost $35.
January 19-20: Georgia Peanut Farm Show & Conference at the UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center.
Thursday, Jan. 20: ABAC at the Tift: Atlantic City Boys, 7:30 p.m. at the Tift Theatre.
Sunday, Jan. 23: ABAC Presents! American Spiritual Ensemble, 3 p.m at First Baptist Church.
Sunday, Jan. 30: Ginger Billy, 7 p.m at the Tift Theatre.
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Southwell prepares for COVID post-holiday surge
Southwell is taking steps at its facilities to prepare for a post-holiday surge of COVID-19 patients, according to a press release. Southwell includes Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) in Tifton and Southwell Medical in Adel.
Southwell has already upgraded to Level Orange, meaning that only one visitor is allowed for non-COVID patients in most cases. According to officials, Southwell has seen an increase in positive COVID-19 tests within the health system’s outpatient settings over the past week. TRMC currently has 12 hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
“COVID infection rates within our community are already starting to spike, so we went to Level Orange to help minimize the potential spread of COVID to our patients and staff,” said Dr. David McEachin, Chief Medical Officer for Southwell. “This will help us maintain operations and hopefully not have to stop any elective services.”
According to the CDC, the COVID-19 Omicron variant will likely spread more easily than the original SARS-CoV-2 virus. A surge in COVID cases is expected nationwide after the holidays. As of Dec. 30, the seven-day average for positive COVID-19 tests in Georgia was 8,809.
“The new year will start the same way it did on Jan. 1, 2021, with the U.S. fighting a pandemic,” said Dr. McEachin.
As cases rise, the CDC said the Omicron variant accounts for more than 70 percent of all new cases. The difference, Dr. McEachin emphasized, is that while the Omicron variant may result in no symptoms or only mild symptoms. With some patients, it can still result in serious illness.
“Predictions are that most new cases will be Omicron,” said Dr. McEachin. “Omicron appears to be less virulent, meaning people are less likely to become seriously ill. But, it is also thought to have greater risk of spread from one person to another. This is different from previous variants. So far, persons infected with Omicron are not as likely to require hospitalization, especially people who are vaccinated. Let’s hope this remains true and medical centers don’t get overwhelmed with hospitalized patients.”
Dr. McEachin encourages everyone in the community to get vaccinated and consider the booster shot.
“Also, wear a mask, encourage friends and family to consider vaccination, and socially-distance from others,” he said.
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The ABAC Foundation and Office of College Advancement seek to hire an Administrative Assistant. The position will provide administrative support and work closely with all staff in the Office of College Advancement to ensure administrative processes are handled efficiently and effectively.
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Store Clerk/Warehouse Worker, Part Time
Apply on Facebook, Indeed.com or inside the Family Store
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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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Got news to share?
Tifton-Tift County Chamber of Commerce
229-382-6200
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