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Posted on: May 22, 2025

2025 Bateman Scholarship Awarded to Antron Johnson

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Congratulations to Antron Johnson, 2025 recipient of the Anthony G. Bateman Youth Center Tifton Scholarship! 

Antron is a graduating senior at Tift County High School and plans to attend Kennesaw State in the fall. 

The 2025 scholarship was presented at Monday's Council meeting. 

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