The economy is better than it has ever been in it's history. Unemployment is at an all time low. Tift County, having an ideal location and with a strong work force, is one of the leading counties in the state in business and industry and certainly one of the fastest growing. The entire citizenry of the community is committed to improving itself through new jobs and capital improvement. Resources of water, natural gas, electricity, labor market, sewage capacity, land area and industrial sites are ample in Tift County.
Mild temperatures prevail throughout the year.
Annual average rainfall is 47.0 inches. U.S. Highways 41 and 82, State 125 and Interstate 75 radiate from Tift County in eight directions. The municipal airport, south of Tifton on U.S. Highway 41, has three runways and full instrument landing system. Commercial air service is available nearby. The City of Tifton is governed by a chairman and four commissioners as well as a full-time city manager.