Tift County, County administrative division in southern Georgia, United States
Tift County is a rural agricultural county in southern Georgia with flat farmland and scattered communities. The landscape consists mostly of fields and pastures, with the county seat of Tifton serving as its main hub.
The county was established in 1905 and named after Henry Tift, an influential businessman of the era. It developed into a center for grain farming and agricultural commerce over the following decades.
The population of 41,554 residents represents a mix of white, African American, and Hispanic communities, forming a multicultural agricultural society.
Interstate 75, US Route 41, and US Route 82 pass through the area and connect it to other parts of Georgia. Visitors typically travel through by car, as public transit options are limited.
The region became a notable center for peanut cultivation, with Tifton home to major agricultural research facilities. This connection between research and hands-on farming makes the area distinctive in agricultural circles.
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