Tifton Talks

Welcome to "Tifton Talks," your go-to podcast for everything related to Tifton and the surrounding area! Join us as we delve into the heart of this vibrant community, bringing you the latest local news, hot topics, and exciting developments happening in and around Tifton, Georgia. tiftontalks.substack.com

Tifton Talks is a society podcast hosted by Tifton Talks & Donovan Adkisson, with 19 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Tifton Talks & Donovan Adkisson hosts Tifton Talks, a society show with 19 episodes published.

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  Navigating the New Frontier of Technical Education

  Feb 2, 20261h 4mS0

  In this episode of Tifton Talks, we sit down with Deannia Clements, President of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, to explore how one of South Georgia’s premier educational institutions is embracing the rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence and automation. President Clements shares fascinating insights into how Wiregrass is moving beyond traditional teaching methods to ensure their graduates aren't just workers, but "skilled" professionals ready for a modern economy.<br/><br/>The conversation highlights several ground-breaking initiatives, such as the Georgia AIM advanced manufacturing lab which introduces local K-12 students to robotics and high-tech tools. We also dive into the creative wa...

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  News Roundup for August 5, 2025

  Aug 5, 202510 minS0

  Housing shortages are hitting Tift, Cook, and Berrien counties hard, part of a massive statewide gap of 365,000 homes. Worth County’s downtown revival in Sylvester is gaining steam, but worker shortages and empty storefronts linger. The Georgia Board of Education has unfrozen $48 million for after-school programs just in time for the new school year. Governor Kemp declared August “Shooting Sports Month,” while Georgia Tech helped confirm a record 515-mile lightning strike. New school safety laws are rolling out statewide in response to last year’s tragic shooting in Barrow County. Paula Deen shuttered her iconic Savannah restaurant, surprising fans. Valdosta kicked o...

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  News Roundup for August 5, 2025

  Aug 5, 20259 minS0

  <p>A Georgia Public Policy Foundation report finds Tift, Cook, and Berrien counties among 94 in the state facing housing shortages, part of a statewide deficit of more than 365,000 homes. Georgia has added over a million residents each decade since 1980, but housing construction never recovered after the Great Recession, with growth in the 2010s at just 7.9%. The largest shortages are in Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett, and Chatham. The study cites regulatory hurdles, post-recession banking and labor setbacks, rising costs, and strong in-migration, while noting voters often prefer subsidies over deregulation. It urges local policy reforms to diversify housing and boost production...

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  News Roundup for August 1, 2025

  Aug 1, 202512 minS0

  Donovan dives into everything from downtown ribbon cuttings to billion-dollar rail mergers. A new waxing salon has landed in Tifton, the state’s trying to fix its nursing shortage with a new college agreement, and 8,600 Georgia students are getting Promise Scholarships for alternative education. Lawmakers are back at it with gambling proposals, and the Port of Savannah just had a monster year—thanks, tariffs. Meanwhile, Valdosta launched a girls-only firefighter camp, and Union Pacific is trying to buy its way across the country with an $85B rail deal. The EPA might roll back climate rules, Georgia cities are killing it in f...

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  News Roundup for July 29, 2025

  Jul 29, 202511 minS0

  Donovan brings you the top stories from Tifton, Georgia, and beyond:<br/><b>STD Rates Soar in Georgia</b> – The state ranks 4th nationally, with high rates of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and HIV. Experts call for more education and preventive care.<b>Camilla Mayor Suspended</b> – Kelvin Owens faces charges of election interference. Some residents support the suspension, others defend his actions.<b>Georgia’s Economy Shines</b> – The state retains its AAA credit rating and surpasses 5 million jobs for the first time, despite looming federal budget cuts.<b>Feral Swine Wreak Havoc</b> – Wild pigs are causing over $100,000 in annual crop damag...

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