05/14/2026
Congratulations Jaziyah Johnson! We are so proud of you!
The Exchange Club of Tifton recently presented the Tom Conner Memorial Scholarship to Jaziyah Johnson, a senior basketball player at Tift Co. High School.
This award is given in memory of longtime Exchange Club member Tom Conner, a kind man who served his community tirelessly, was an enthusiast of athletics and sports and a quiet leader. Each year, athletes who model these same characteristics are nominated by coaches to receive the scholarship. We are grateful for our partnership with AgGeorgia Farm Credit in Tifton, where Tom was a dedicated employee for many years, who helps make this award possible.
Julie Conner Johnson, high school girls basketball coach and Tom’s widow, described Jaziyah, who she calls JJ, as a great player, but an even better person. She always has a big smile, loves music, is a team leader and puts others before herself. Jaziyah will be continuing her basketball career at LaGrange College, where she plans to major in sports management.
Joining Jaziyah for the photo is TCHS Principal Jennifer Johnson, Coach Julie Conner Johnson, Jaziyah’s parents, Exchange Club member Danny Hoover and representatives from AgGeorgia Farm Credit.
