Tift County work session previews licenses, appointments and routine resolutions for Jan. 12 meeting
March 01, 2026 | Tift County, Georgia
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TIFT COUNTY — At its Jan. 6 work session the Tift County Board of Commissioners reviewed a batch of administrative items scheduled for the Jan. 12 meeting, including alcohol-license applications, committee appointments, a small supplemental grant for the DUI-Drug Court and several resolutions.
County Clerk Miriam Jordan summarized multiple alcohol-beverage applications where the sheriff has reviewed and recommended approval: Shivesh LLC (184 Willis Still Rd., Chula) submitted by Janmanglam R. Patel and Bansariben J. Patel; Jiya and Niya LLC (2473 U.S. Highway 82 E., Brookfield) submitted by Chetan Patel after outstanding taxes were paid; and Tifton Business LLC (607 Short Street) submitted by Mohammed M. Hossain following a lapse in renewal. Two other applications — for Spring Hill Country Club and Chula Texaco — were also noted for review.
Jordan also previewed appointment items: three appointments to the Hospital Authority (recommendations submitted by the Hospital Authority), two tourism-association terms (Pat Welker and Jonathan Judy indicated willingness to serve another three-year term) and vacancies on the Athletic Advisory Committee (six vacancies, with Dennis Reese willing to serve another term). Chairman Tony McBrayer asked commissioners to suggest candidates for the county's seat on the South Georgia Community Service Board (Legacy Behavioral Health).
Court Coordinator Michelle Calhoun said the FY26 supplemental grant award for the DUI-Drug Court is $10,026, which will cover drug-testing supplies; required matching funds will come from her current budget. The board indicated the grant item will go on the consent agenda.
Miriam Jordan reminded the board Georgia law requires setting and publishing qualifying fees by Feb. 1 for county and school seats; she said the county will set those fees (Resolution No. 2026-03) and place that resolution on the consent agenda.
Why this matters: these routine administrative items set the roster for boards and committees, ensure business-license compliance, and authorize small grant expenditures that support county programs.
Next steps: staff will provide application materials, candidate recommendations and grant backup for board action on Jan. 12.
County Clerk Miriam Jordan summarized multiple alcohol-beverage applications where the sheriff has reviewed and recommended approval: Shivesh LLC (184 Willis Still Rd., Chula) submitted by Janmanglam R. Patel and Bansariben J. Patel; Jiya and Niya LLC (2473 U.S. Highway 82 E., Brookfield) submitted by Chetan Patel after outstanding taxes were paid; and Tifton Business LLC (607 Short Street) submitted by Mohammed M. Hossain following a lapse in renewal. Two other applications — for Spring Hill Country Club and Chula Texaco — were also noted for review.
Jordan also previewed appointment items: three appointments to the Hospital Authority (recommendations submitted by the Hospital Authority), two tourism-association terms (Pat Welker and Jonathan Judy indicated willingness to serve another three-year term) and vacancies on the Athletic Advisory Committee (six vacancies, with Dennis Reese willing to serve another term). Chairman Tony McBrayer asked commissioners to suggest candidates for the county's seat on the South Georgia Community Service Board (Legacy Behavioral Health).
Court Coordinator Michelle Calhoun said the FY26 supplemental grant award for the DUI-Drug Court is $10,026, which will cover drug-testing supplies; required matching funds will come from her current budget. The board indicated the grant item will go on the consent agenda.
Miriam Jordan reminded the board Georgia law requires setting and publishing qualifying fees by Feb. 1 for county and school seats; she said the county will set those fees (Resolution No. 2026-03) and place that resolution on the consent agenda.
Why this matters: these routine administrative items set the roster for boards and committees, ensure business-license compliance, and authorize small grant expenditures that support county programs.
Next steps: staff will provide application materials, candidate recommendations and grant backup for board action on Jan. 12.
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