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Tifton, the county seat of Tift County, incorporated as a city on December 29, 1890. The city was originally named Lena for the daughter of the sawmill owner, Henry Tift. One day, however, a worker placed a sign reading "Tifton," and the name stuck.

Tifton is home to the Georgia Museum of Agriculture and Historic Village, a place to explore living history on a traditional 1870s farm community and an 1890s progressive farmstead. Costumed interpreters share stories of the past and recreate for visitors the lifestyles of these times.

Grasses developed in Tifton by Glenn Burton have increased cattle production in Georgia and across the world. In 1983, Burton received a National Medal of Science at the White House for his grass breeding innovations. Estimates propose that Tifton grasses now cover 10 million acres of golf courses in the South alone.

Tifton is a growing leisure destination in the heart of charming South Georgia. Here, you will find the perfect combination of welcoming hometown appeal and exciting cultural chic. Strategically located just 2.5 hours south of Atlanta, Tifton can be reached easily by I-75, US 319, US 82, and US 41.

Whether you are here for a conference or a concert, an expo or reunion, or any other special event, you're in for a delight in The Friendly City. Tifton and Tift County have deep roots in agriculture. Discover scenic, sprawling farmlands that use state-of-the-art agricultural technology, and relish a blast-from-the-past historic working farmstead. They also have the perfect collection of museums, art galleries, shopping venues, historic sites, restaurants and outdoor recreation opportunities. Tifton got something for everyone. Source