Located in the heart of South Georgia, Tifton experiences warm weather almost year-round. Average temperatures in the hottest month of July reach highs of around 90 degrees and lows of around 71 degrees. Average temperatures in the coolest month of January reach highs of around 59 degrees and lows of around 38 degrees. While the greatest amount of rainfall typically comes in January, Tifton can have anywhere from 2½ to 5½ inches of rain each month. Heavy rains come in the form of frequent thunderstorms during the late summer months.

For a current weather forecast for the Tift area, click here.

Tifton-Tift County is conveniently located along Interstate 75 at exits 59 through 64. We are accessible by travelers from any direction. The city serves as a connection point for several major routes including US Highway 41, US Highway 319, and US Highway 82.

For a detailed street guide of the City and County, click here.

"Your business and community partner focused on the future."

Find information regarding economic and community development, public affairs, and the Chamber of Commerce Business Plan. Also link to a detailed street guide for Tifton and Tift County.

Tifton-Tift County Chamber of Commerce
100 Central Avenue
P.O. Box 165
Tifton, Georgia 31793
Telephone: (229) 382-6200
FAX: (229) 386-2232
Website: www.tiftonchamber.org

Learn about the City of Tifton history, municipal government, programs and services, and City news and events.

City of Tifton
130 East 1st Street
P.O. Box 229
Tifton, Georgia 31793
Telephone: (229) 386-6231
Website: www.tifton.net

Newcomers to Tifton can receive many benefits as well as learning more about their new town with the Tifton Newcomer's web site. Click here for more details.

"Welcome to Tift County where our citizens are given the room to live and businesses are given the tools to grow."

Tift County is comprised of the cities of Tifton, Ty Ty and Omega. Learn about the Tift County Commission and its current projects and events. Link to the public library system, Sheriff's Department, Recreation Department, and the Reading Capital of the World websites.

Tift County
County Administration Building
North Tift Avenue
Tifton, Georgia 31794
Telephone: (229) 386-7855
Jim Carter, Tift County Manager
Website: www.tiftcounty.org

Frank Sayles,
Publisher
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Florence Rankin,
Managing Editor
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The Tifton Gazette
211 North Tift Avenue
P.O. Box 708
Tifton, Georgia 31793
Telephone: (229) 382-4321
FAX: (229) 387-7322
Website: www.sgaonline.com