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BigBig BookBook2012 The Tifton Gazette 2 Big Book 2012 Health Care Tift renovated and Regional added more Medical space for its Center radiology (TRMC) areas and can- serves the cer center. health needs of the Tift Tiftarea and Regional surrounding Medical communities. Center's A not-for- Community profit, 191- Spirit program bed regional contributes to hospital, the well-being TRMC boasts and develop- a medical ment of the staff with community approximately through out- 120 physi- reach efforts, cians in more including free than 30 spe- preventative cialties. The hospital also participates in a statewide health education, screenings, support groups and wellness telemedicine program that allows access to additional spe- programs. Input is solicited from various community voices cialty care. in order to explore ways in which TRMC can collaborate with local agencies and partner organizations to address TRMC provides a wide-range of services, including sig- community health needs. nature programs in surgery, oncology, cardiovascular care, neurology, women's health, radiology and more. The hospi- TRMC is under the direction of the Tift County Hospital tal has a focus on total quality with initiatives that foster Authority, a nine-member board of volunteer trustees service excellence, patient safety and clinical outcomes. appointed by the Tift County Board of Commissioners. Though guided by a government-appointed entity, Tift TRMC has two locations in Tifton: the Main Campus Regional provides charitable care for the community with- and the West Campus. The Main Campus, located at 901 out a financial subsidy from county government. All excess East 18th Street, is where the bulk of the hospital's services revenues over expenses are reinvested back into the hospi- can be found, including inpatient units and emergency ser- tal to offer up-to-date technology and facilities. vices. The West Campus, located at 2225 Highway 41 North, is an outpatient facility housing physician offices and TRMC is accredited by the Joint Commission on diagnostic services. TRMC also has numerous satellite ser- Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and is a member vices, including WorkSmart Occupational Health, Tift of the American Hospital Association, Georgia Hospital Community Health Center, Tifton Physicians Center, Association, Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals, HealthPlus clinics, Outpatient Therapy Services, Dialysis VHA Georgia and the Southwest Georgia Cancer Center and more. Coalition. TRMC continues to grow to meet the needs of the For more information on Tift Regional Medical Center, region, more than doubling the size of its operation in the visit www.tiftregional.com or call 382-7120. past decade. TRMC has expanded with multi-million pro- jects, including a new surgery center, heart and vascular center, patient registration area, occupational health facility, intensive care unit and data center. In addition, TRMC has Big Book 2012 3 Government City of Tifton Tifton’s first mayor ever was W.H. Love, for whom Love Avenue is named. He took office in 1891 after being chosen at a mass meeting. The city continued with the mayoral form of Government until the 1920’s and returned to it in 1970 when W.P. “Squire” Brown was Johnny Terrell elected. Jamie Cater Mayor Jamie Cater was elected Mayor in November Joe Lewis District 3 2007, with a commitment to stay in touch with the Mayor Vice Mayor Citizens of Tifton. Mayor Cater served as a Vice 391-3886 382-1978 256-7187 Chairman of the City Commission, 1992 through 1997 and has been an active volunteer in the Tifton communi- ty. MAIN SWITCHBOARD: 382-6231 City Council P.O. Box 229 Tifton, Georgia 31793 Marianna Keesee Dave Hetzel Mike Vollmer Phone: 229-391-3937 District 1 District 2 City Manager Fax: 229-391-4722 382-0627 382-1623 391-3860 768928 Big Book 2012 5 Holly Martin TIFT COUNTY Jim Carter Juvenile Court 382-7909 ONTACTS County Manager C Glynda Hemby 386-7850 Darrell Wiggins County Clerk Gary Vowell 386-7856 Community Development Sheriff Tommy Nash 388-6098 386-7861 Building and Grounds Darrell Wiggins 382-7869 Paul Bowden Teresa Lupo Tift Lift Regenia Wells District Attorney Tax Assessor 382-8438 Animal Control 386-7900 386-7840 382-7387 Gene Goode Jail TIFTAREA ACADEMY “Committed to Excellence” Tax Commissioner 388-6045 Experience 386-7820 Gwen Pate the difference... Carl Fortson Clerk of Court College Preparatory Code Enforcement 386-7816 Day School 386-7991 (Grades K4-12th) Suzanne Johnson 382-0436 US Highway 41 North www.tiftareaacademy.com Brian Tankersley Probate Court 771694 Extension Service 386-7914 391-7980 Mark York Craig Sowell Magistrate Court 386-7907 Recreation Department Tifton • Sylvester • Dawson • Albany 382-3262 Craig Grace EMS 386-7924 Steve Wood Coroner Richard Burr 388-6020 Roads & Sanitation 382-5248 Leigh Jordan Finance Director Larry Mims PROUD MEMBER 386-7859 State Court OF LMC 386-7921 An Exclusive Network of Independent Lumber and Building Material Dealers Larry Taylor Jean Edwards representing over Elections/Voter 11 Billion in Sales Annually. E-911 This means we have the buying power of Registration over 1,200 lumberyards, passing the savings onto you! 388-6060 386-7915 770814 Big Book 2012 7 We Do It All! It’s All Right The UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center promises a high quality Here In Tifton! competitively priced experience. A team approach creates a friendly environment for learning, collaborating and networking. The Center The Right Location regularly hosts national, regional, state, local events and conferences and offers cost-conscious planning, coordination, and 5-STAR "Personal The Right Facilities Touch Service". The Facilities Are World Class The Right Services x More than 95,000 square feet to The Right Price accommodate all your meeting needs x Spacious 2,000-seat auditorium complete with multimedia support, as well as a 350-seat auditorium x Large ballroom holds 1,000 people x Lobby area with 2,220 square Event Planning & Management feet of exhibit space Onsite management and supervision, business center, onsite catering, x FREE Parking lodging coordination, transportation management, special events (golfing, x FREE audio/visual equipment tours, etc.) and basic tech support Event Marketing & Graphics x Satellite downlink The Tifton Campus Brochure development, printing, Conference Center is mail list or e-mail management, Conveniently located publicity, free Web marketing, bulk in the center of mailing South Georgia at the Intersection of I-75 Accounting/Registration and Online registration and free support, Hwy 41 North name tags, easy check-in, pre- at Exit 64 registration on and off site, budget in Tifton, GA development, income management, pay expenses from receipts, financial recap, direct billing available at any cost. 8 Big Book 2012 Tift County Schools Central Office Stephanie Morrow, Principal P.O. Box 68, Omega, GA 31775 207 Ridge Ave. North, Tifton, GA 31794 Shae Tucker, Assistant Principal 229-387-2418 229-387-2400 Richard Fisher, Assistant Principal Victoria Melton, Principal Patrick Atwater, Superintendent Jim Byers, Assistant Principal Kevin Dobard, Director of Human G.O. Bailey Primary School (Grades K- Resources 3) Charles Spencer Elementary (Grades 4- Betty Newkirk, Assistant Superintendent 1430 Newton Dr., Tifton, GA 31794 5) for Instruction 229-387-2415 65 Tifton-Eldorado Rd., Tifton, GA 31794 Rusty Smith, Athletic Director Rose Wilhite, Principal 229-387-2430 Dr. Laura Pope, PK-5 Curriculum Director Tammy Corbin, Assistant Principal Mickey Weldon, Principal Kechia Graves, 6-12 Curriculum Director Jim Torell, Assistant Principal Tammie Smith, Federal Programs/Public Len Lastinger Primary School (Grades K- Relations Director 3) Matt Wilson Elementary (Grades 4-5) Dr. Gina Cox, Student Services Director 1210 Lake Dr., Tifton, GA 31794 510 17th St., West, Tifton, GA 31794 Craig Matthews, CTAE Director 229-387-2420 229-387-2440 Robbie Dasher, Director of Operations & Lydia Norburg, Interim Principal Jan Wise, Principal Maintenance Dr. Kim Ezekiel, Interim Assistant Michael Slaven, Assistant Principal Dana Spurlin, Instructional Technology Principal Director J.T. Reddick School (Grade 6) Harris Tucker, Technology Services Northside Primary School (Grades K-3) 404 Martin Luther King Jr., Dr., Tifton, GA Director 1815 Chesnutt Ave., Tifton, GA 31794 31794 Licia Nicholson, School Nutrition Director 229-387-2425 229-387-2435 Kelly Pearson, Interim Principal Jamie Penoncello, Principal Annie Belle Clark Primary School Jason Clark, Interim Assistant Principal Debbie Walker, Assistant Principal (Grades K-3) 1464 Carpenter Rd., Tifton, GA 31794 (Continued on Page 12) 229-387-2410 Omega School (Grades K-5) Tifton/Tift County Chamber of Commerce Your Business and Community Partner Focused on the Future GEORGIA Our Mission is to enhance the quality of life of our citizens by promoting community & economic development. We are the Chamber... and we are here to make a difference for the business community and your bottom line! 100 Central Ave. • Tifton • 229-382-6200 769892 Big Book 2012 9 770989 Big Book 2012 10 Public Schools Don Jarrett, Assistant Principal (Grades 7-8) Kim Seigler, Assistant Principal Eighth Street Middle School 700 Eight St., West, Tifton, GA 31794 Tift County Pre-K Center 229-387-2445 506 12th St., West, Tifton, GA 31794 Dr. Alan Smith, Principal 229-387-2455 Carla Darnell, Assistant Principal Wanda Veazey, Director Tony Anderson, Assistant Principal Terrance Mays, Assistant Principal Special Education Department Amelia Gann, Assistant Principal Located at Tift County Pre-K Center 229-387-2460 Northeast Campus, Tift County High School Joy West, Director (Grade 9) 3021 Fulwood Rd., Tifton, GA 31794 Sixth Street Academy 229-387-2450 805 Sixth St., West, Tifton, GA 31794 Scott Haskins, Principal 229-387-2485 Dr. LaShonda Flanders, Assistant Principal Dr. Tom Mark, Principal Christopher Martin, Assistant Principal Bus Shop Tift County High School (Grades 10-12) 1050 Jay Flowers Rd., Tifton, GA 31794 One Blue Devil Way, Tifton, GA 31794 229-387-2470 229-387-2475 Craig Childers, Transportation Director Dr.