Happy weekend, Tift County! In today’s happening-today edition: Back-to-school immunization event, Nixon legacy marker, and Sundown Lake grand opening + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
School-year health prep: Tift County Health Department will host a back-to-school immunization event on July 22 at 9 a.m. No appointment needed. Seventh graders need MCV4 and a whooping cough booster before school -- get the full details.
Rural communities get support: The Rural Center approved five grants totaling $302,000, including $75,000 for kitchen upgrades at Irwin County Hospital and Palemon Gaskins Nursing Home, supporting rural healthcare -- explore the grant breakdown.
Honoring a family legacy: GHS dedicated historical marker honoring Frank T. Nixon and Solomon Nixon Sr., Black entrepreneurs and civil rights advocates, at Frank and Solomon Nixon Funeral Home, recognizing service to Tift County -- see the Nixon legacy marker.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Weeknight dinner cheat code: Whether you’re racing between practices or just tired of dishes, Asahi Express Japanese Steak House & Seafood hits the spot with hibachi sizzle, teriyaki comfort, and plenty of seafood. Unfussy and reliably tasty... the kind of local standby you forget you needed until you really do.
Tune up your swing: If your irons are feeling a little moody, Spring Hill Country Club is a low‑key fix right here at home, with friendly vibes and plenty of room to chase pars, fresh air, and neighborly bragging rights. Treat yourself to a midweek reset, your lawn can wait.
Smooth stop, zero fuss: When family caravanning up I-75 needs a place tonight or you want a close-to-home shakedown run, Tifton Overnight RV delivers gated entry, paved pull-through sites with full hookups, fast WiFi, and a fenced dog park... plus you can actually walk to dinner without unhitching.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🛒 Indoor Yard Sale @ Luna Venue (Tifton) | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – Indoor yard sale at 373 Main Street means air-conditioned treasure hunting, blessedly free of mosquitoes and sudden summer showers. Think church-basement vibes, neighborly haggling, and the thrill of finding your next favorite casserole dish. It rewards patience, good humor, and a sturdy tote.
🌿 Garden Community @ Tifton Community Garden | Saturday (6/20) at 9:30 AM – Grab your gloves and swing by Tifton Community Garden for dirt therapy, real conversation with neighbors, and produce that tastes like something. It is a Saturday morning volunteer hang where we weed, plant, and compare tomato swagger. More hands, fewer weeds, better harvest.
🤖 Gundam Phantom Aria Event! @ Gray Ghost Comics (Tifton) | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – Dust off your inner space pilot for a tight, 8-player Gundam skirmish, $25 to enter. Crack 4 boosters, build exactly 30 cards with no color rules and unlimited duplicates, then brawl through a mini tourney for promos for all, and packs for the top three.
🎉 Sundown Lake & Events Grand Opening @ Sundown Lake & Events (Tifton) | Saturday (6/20) at 6:30 PM – Grab your lawn chair and head out to Sundown Lake for a grand opening, an excellent excuse to skip yard work and call it quality time. West & Jackson play, Sweet T’s feeds, Donatello’s pours, plus lawn games, pool access, and fireworks over the water.
❤ Fan Appreciation Night 2026 @ Chino & Letty’s Place (Tifton) | Sunday (6/21) at 4:00 PM – At Kraken Pro-Wrestling’s Fan Appreciation Night, the crowd calls the shots, literally drawing names to decide who grapples who. Think church raffle vibes, minus the bake sale, plus suplexes. It is chaotic, communal, and exactly our kind of wholesome. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — The Tift County report Weather forecastToday — High: 86°F — Low: 72°F — Precip: 54%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny. High near 86, with temperatures falling to around 83 in the afternoon. West wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. West northwest wind around 0 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tomorrow — High: 88°F — Low: 74°F — Precip: 34%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%. This house is wildThis spacious 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath brick home delivers room to roam with three separate living areas, updated flooring, and a large kitchen outfitted with stainless steel appliances and generous cabinet space. The renovated owner’s suite adds a walk-in shower and double vanities, while the screened porch, two storage sheds, and 0.71-acre lot bring extra versatility.
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