Tifton may install cameras in school zones
The police chief says too many drivers are speeding
Tifton city leaders look at cameras as way to slow down school zone speeders By Bobby Poitevint | May 4, 2021 at 7:15 AM EDT - Updated May 4 at 7:15 AM
TIFTON, Ga. (WALB) - Tifton’s Police Chief Steve Hyman said they’re having a problem with people speeding in school zones.
He talked about it Monday night during a council work session, asking the council to look into having cameras installed near school zones to help slow down speeders. Tifton Police Chief Steve Hyman (Source: WALB)
After complaints to city leaders about drivers speeding in school zones, a study was done in Tifton school zones, and the cameras would take pictures of license plates to help identify the offenders
Hazard pay extended for Tifton public service workers
Hazard pay extended for Tifton public service workers By Bobby Poitevint | December 21, 2020 at 11:04 PM EST - Updated December 22 at 12:56 AM
TIFTON, Ga. (WALB) - Hazardous duty pay has been extended for Tifton public safety workers.
This comes as the world continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic.
It was approved in a unanimous vote during Monday night’s Tifton City Council meeting.
This is in effect for police, firefighters and other public safety workers that could be exposed to COVID-19 any given day.
“We appreciate what our public safety employees do, and all employees for that matter, but on the front-lines, this is a special time. So, again, they’re doing their job and learning how to deal with this effectively,” said Tifton City Manager Pete Pyrzenski.