Emma Waters, the 22-year-old daughter of Marky and Tracy Waters of Glennville, was selected as a semi-finalist in the recent Miss Georgia pageant held in Columbus, Georgia, in June 2024. She carried the title of Miss Tifton to the competition, and she was pleased to be among the top 15 semi-finalists receiving a silver plate and a $500 scholarship. In addition, she was recognized by her fellow contestants as Miss Congeniality, an elite honor, with another $500 scholarship award.