Published 5:09 pm Wednesday, October 28, 2026 TIFTON – The Tifton Police Department earned three prestigious awards at the 2026 Governor’s Challenge on Oct. 22 in Macon. The Governor’s Challenge is presented by the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. GOHS awarded TPD with the following: — 1st Place in Speed Awareness among all agencies, regardless of size, for TPD’s commitment to addressing speeding and promoting safer driving habits throughout our community. — 3rd Place Overall in Traffic Enforcement among agencies with 46-75 officers for TPD’s comprehensive traffic-safety efforts, including public education, traffic-safety campaigns, enforcement initiatives, and special events. — Rookie of the Year for TPD’s efforts and accomplishments in the Governor’s Challenge program. To TPD, these awards represent more than trophies, the City of Tifton said in a press release. “They reflect the dedication of officers and personnel who work every day to make our roadways safer through proactive enforcement, education, community outreach and participation in statewide traffic-safety initiatives,” the City said. “TPD reminds our community that traffic safety is more than just writing citations — it is about changing driving behaviors, preventing crashes, protecting families, and saving lives.”
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