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Wal-mart Pharmacy Lab Donates to Tifton Police Dept.'s Summer Camp & Honor Guard

Sgt. Toni Gann excepts a check from Iris Smith an employee of Wal-Mart Pharmacy Lab for $1000.00. The check will be divided between the Tifton Police Department Summer Camp and Tifton Police Department Honor Guard.

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Sgt. Lester Cromer a 35 year veteran of Tifton Police Department receives "Tifton OPTIMIST CLUB" Raymond B. Merritt Law Enforcement Officer of The Year Award from Sue Merritt and Chief James Smith.

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Mr. Willkomm a member of Tifton Police Department was awarded the 2006 George A. Wright Memorial Award. The George A. Wright Memorial Award is presented to individuals who exhibits high standards and dedication to their community, church, family and career. Mr. Willkomm a retired Marine Colonel has served our country with honor and continues to serve our community, Mt. Calvary United Methodist Church, Tifton Police Department and North East Tifton Home Owners Association. Officers and staff members of Tifton Police Department find it an honor to work with and have him and his wife Elaine as part of our family.

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Mayor Paul Johnson reads Proclamation to Former Tifton Police Officer Robert Collins

Tifton Police Department and Tifton City Council honored a former Tifton Police officer Robert Collins who was shot in the line of duty 30 years ago. Collins was given a certificate and medal for being wounded in combat action while the Mayor Paul Johnson read a proclamation honoring him on behalf of the council. Capt. Willie Walker was awarded with a meritorious service medal for his actions in helping Collins get medical attention on the day of the shooting.

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Target Awards $1,000 Grant for Crime Prevention

The Tifton Target Regional Distribution Center today announced it has donated a $1,000 to the Tifton Police Department. The grant was presented to Major Terry Ziegler and Lt. Steve Hyman as part of an ongoing effort of Target's strong commitment to our community and making our community a safe place to live and wok.

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Tifton's Elks Lodge 2006 Officer of the Year, Tifton Elks Lodge recognized Local Law Enforcement Officers for their commitment and dedication to making Tifton-Tift County safe. This is a yearly event where Elk member recognize local officers.

All of the award winners: (Front row left to right) Johnny Sumner ABAC Police Dept., Drew Chestnutt Probation, Christine Day E-911, Brandi Craven Animal Control, Doug Jones, Magistrate Judge, Mark Vanbrackle Child Support. (Back row left to rightf) Gary McCorvey Superior Court Judge, David Sellars Georgia State Patrol, Brandon Gletcher EMS, Lt. Steve Hyman Tifton Police Dept., Tommy Garren Tifton/Tift County Fire Dept., Mark Lyles Tift County Sheriff's Office& Ricky Gibbs Motor Carrier Compliance Division

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Sgt. Scott Bower receives "Tifton OPTIMIST CLUB" Raymond B. Merritt Law Enforcement Officer of The Year Award from Sue Merritt and Chief James Smith on May 20, 2005