TIFTON, GA. (WTXL)-- The City of Tifton has filed a lawsuit against Tift County after the county decided to join the two fire departments.
According to reports, the city says the county is responding to city emergency calls, even after opting for the merger.
The lawsuit claims the county is breaking the law for providing services in the city without a contract.
In a statement released by Tift County they stated that, "GEORGIA LAW OBLIGATES TIFT COUNTY TO PERFORM THE SERVICES IN THIS EMS ZONE."
