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Tifton, GeorgiaTifton, Georgia, founded by sawmill supervisor Henry Harding Tift, was incorporated September 29, 1890, and presently is known as "The Friendly City" in keeping with its aditional Southern hospitality.

Tifton is also listed in "The 100 Best Small Towns in America," by best selling author Norman Crampton, garnering the nomination for its economic growth, low crime rate, excellent schools and high percentage of college-educated residents. Tifton's Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College has recently been named one of the Top Ten CommunityDowntown Tifton, Georgia Colleges in America.

Another of Tifton's claim to fame is "Turf Grass Capital of the World." In addition to providing coverage for millions of acres of golf courses throughout the United States, Tifton is home to four scenic golf courses.

Approximately one hour north of Valdosta, Tifton is home to The Georgia Agrirama, a living museum where interpreters share Georgia's rural 19th century lifestyle. Fully 70% of downtown buildings in Tifton are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Public fishing areas, numerous parks and gardens, and a variety of "u-pick" farms provide plenty of outdoor family enjoyment for Tifton's 15,000 residents. Visit www.tifton.net for additional information.

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EMERGENCY NUMBERS
911/Emergency
(police, fire and ambulance)

Tift County Animal Control
229-382-7387

Tift County Fire Department
229-391-3972

Tifton Police Department
229-382-3132

Tift County Sheriff's Department
229-388-6020

Omega Police Department
229-528-4911

Georgia State Patrol Post 13
229-386-3333

Federal Bureau of Investigation
229-247-2292

Georgia Bureau of Investigation
478-988-7080

Poison Control Center
1-800-222-1222
CABLE COMPANIES
Mediacom
229-244-4400
mediacomcc.com
City Net
229-382-3003
citynet-info@tifton.net
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Tifton-Tift County Chamber of Commerce
100 S. Central Ave.
Tifton, GA 3179
CITY SERVICES
City of Tifton
130 E. 1st St.
Tifton, GA 31794
229-382-6231

City of Omega
5518 Alabama Ave.
Omega, GA 31775
229-528-4400
City of TyTy
141 E. Elman St.
TyTy, GA 31795
229-382-9476
CONGRESSMEN
Senator Tim Golden, D-8th District
229-241-1284

Rep. Ellis Black D-174 District
912-260-0057

Senator Greg Goggans, R-7th District
912-260-0057

Rep. Penny Houston, R-170th District
404-656-0202

Rep. Jay Shaw D-176th District
229-482-3505

Rep. Amy Carter D-175th District
229-245-2733
HOSPITAL
Tift Regional Medical Center
901 E. 18th St.
Tifton, GA 31794
229-382-7120
tiftregional.com
TIFT COUNTY SERVICES
(Drivers License, Tag and Property Taxes)
Department of Drivers Services
413 Fulwood Blvd.
Tifton, GA 31794
229-386-3530
dds.ga.gov
Tift County Tag & Tax Office
225 Tift Ave.
Rm. 105 &106
Tifton, GA 31794
229-386-7820
LIBRARY
Tifton-Tift Co. Public Library
163 S. Virginia Ave.
Tifton, GA 31794
229-386-7148
cprl.org
NATURAL GAS
Commerce Energy Inc
877-226-5389

Coweta-Fayette EMC
877-746-4362

Georgia Natural Gas Services
877-850-6200

Gas Key
877-427-1539

Infinite Energy Inc.
877-483-4684

SCANA Energy
877-467-2262

MX Energy Services
877-677-4355

Walton EMC Natural Gas
866-936-2427
NEWSPAPER
Tifton Gazette
211 N. Tift Ave.
Tifton, GA 31794
229-382-4321
tiftongazette.com
POWER COMPANIES
Georgia Power
1001 Love Ave.
Tifton, GA 31794
888-660-5890

Colquitt EMC
1612 King Rd.
Tifton, GA 31794
229-386-2278
SCHOOL BOARD OFFICE
Tift County Board of Education
207 N. Ridge Ave.
Tifton, GA 31794
229-387-2400
tiftschools.com
TELEPHONE SERVICES
City Net
229-391-3003
citynet-info@tifton.net
Mediacom
229-244-4400
mediacomcc.com

Plant Telecommunications
229-382-4227
Planttel.net
TRASH REMOVAL
City of Tifton
130 E. 1st St.
Tifton, GA 31794
229-382-6231
RECYCLING CENTERS
South Central Site
off Pecan St.
229-382-1351

7750 Magnolia
Industrial Blvd.
Tifton, GA 31794
229-382-1475
VEOLIA Environmental Services
Solid Waste South East Inc.
Pecan Row Landfill
1101 Hawkins St.
Valdosta, GA 31601
229-244-2466
1-800-238-1019
US POST OFFICE
205 John Howard Way
Tifton, GA 31794
229-382-1511
VOTER REGISTRATION
City of Tifton
222 Chestnut Ave.
Tifton, GA 31794
229-386-7915
WATER COMPANIES
City of Tifton
222 Chestnut Ave.
Tifton, GA 31794
229-386-7915