In the heart of the downtown commercial area, business and government have recognized the value of Tifton's history with the preservation of numerous structures such as th County Administrative Building and the old train depot which now houses the Chamber of Commerce. Tifton is fortunate to have a progressive and concerned local government which has implemented programs involving community interaction. A positive community attitude and a rich heritage have given Tifton and Tift County the essentials of a progressive city and the prospect of an even brighter future. With the county's long work ethic legacy, it seems like the 90's are manifesting the fruit of over 200 years of hard work by the local residents. 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.