Public Notice

TIFTON — The Tift County appraisal staff will be reviewing property at the city limits of Tifton and Northwest Tifton County from north of Highway 82 to east of I-75 this week. The purpose of the property review is verification of property records. Call the assessor's office at 386-7840 for mroe information.

Benefit Fundraiser

TIFTON — A fund has been started at First Community Bank for James Harold Story Jr. “Mr. Hal,” an employee at Handi-Stop on 12th Street, who was recently diagnosed with skin cancer. For those who do not wish to visit the bank, a “funds” jar has been set up at the store.

Student Workshop

TIFTON — Proud Loving Individuals Giving a Hand to Teens will sponsor a workshop for students grades 8 through 12, “Charting Your Path High School and Beyond,” from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 19 at the Neighborhood Service Center, 2737 South Central Ave. The purpose of this workshop is to give students tools and information to help make decisions for their future. Parents are encouraged to attend with their children. Refreshments and door prizes will be available. For more information call Lorenzo Williams at 386-4360.

School Council

TIFTON —Matt Wilson Elementary School Council will meet at 12:15 p.m. today in the school’s media center.

Memorial Walk

TIFTON — The second annual memorial walk in honor of Jason Cook will be held at 10 a.m. Sept. 19 at Berrien High School track. Cook was killed in a car accident in September 2007. A memorial scholarship fund has been set up in his name at Bank of Alapaha. T-shirts are available with Cook’s picture on them. For more information, or to order a shirt, call 533-8159.