Tift County Map, Georgia
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Tift County, Georgia
Tift County sits in the heart of south Georgia, about 180 miles south of Atlanta. Tifton, the county seat, earned the nickname “The Friendly City” for good reason. People here know their neighbors and are not afraid to give a helping hand.
It’s a place where agriculture thrives and community bonds run deep. The county’s rich soil has long supported crops like cotton, peanuts, and tobacco. But it’s not all farmland in this county.
The University of Georgia’s Tifton campus is here too. Locals love to cool off at Paradise Public Fishing Area during sweltering summer days. You’ll find some of the best barbecue in Georgia here, if you know where to look. It’s the largest farm show in North America.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Tift County |
| County Seat | Tifton |
| Population | Approximately 41,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Tifton (county seat), Ty Ty, Omega, and other small communities |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 75, U.S. Route 82, Georgia State Route 35 |
| FIPS Code | 13-277 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,290 square miles (land: 1,283 sq mi, water: 7 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Irwin County (Northeast), Berrien County (Southeast), Cook County (South), Colquitt County (Southwest), Worth County (West), Turner County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | Georgia |
| Coordinates | 31.4881° N, 83.5160° W |
| Etymology | Named after Colonel Nelson Tift, U.S. Congressman |
| Major Landmarks | Tifton’s Georgia Museum of Agriculture, and the Tifton Historic District |
| Website | Tift County Website |
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