FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: APRIL 15, 2025
TIFTON, Ga. – Officials announced Tifton will be celebrating “Georgia Cities Week” April 21-25. The city will hold a variety of events throughout the week that are open to the public, including a Touch-a-Truck and Children’s Storytime with the Mayor, Headstone Cleaning at Oakridge Cemetery, the opening of a Collaborative Vision Board, a Free Movie at the Tift Theatre, and more.
The theme of this year’s Georgia Cities Week is, “Imagine the Possible.”
“We’re very proud of our city and the services we provide that make it attractive to residents and visitors,” said Mayor Julie Smith. “Cities provide the services and infrastructure to help businesses grow and set the stage for events where families and individuals can gather as a community.”
Events planned for the week are:
All week long – April 21 through 25 - Secure Free Shredding Drop-Off Locations
• City Hall; 103 1st St E, Tifton, GA 31794, 8AM -- 5PM
• Leroy Rogers Senior Center, 315 W 2nd St, Tifton, GA 31794, 8AM – 5PM
Monday, April 21 – What’s Your Vision? Kickoff – 5:30PM
• City Council Meeting, Signing of Proclamation, and Vision Board Opening
City Hall, 103 1st St E, Tifton, GA 31794
*Virtual Vision Board contributions can be uploaded here.
Tuesday, April 22 – Earth Day in Tifton Celebration
• 9:30AM – Headstone Cleaning at Oakridge Cemetery
Magnolia Dr, Tifton, GA 31794
*Please pre-register here.
Wednesday, April 23 – Touch-a-Truck and Reading with the Mayor – 4:00PM - 6:30PM
Fulwood Park, 817 Prince Ave, Tifton, GA 31794
Thursday, April 24 – Tifton Attends Business Expo – 5:00PM – 7:00PM
Tifton-Tift County Chamber of Commerce Business Expo
UGA Conference Center, 15 R D C Rd, Tifton, GA 31794
Friday, April 25 – Free Movie Friday at the Tift Theatre – 6:00PM
Featuring IF (2024)
Tift Theatre, 320 Main St S, Tifton, GA 31794
Cities across Georgia will be celebrating Georgia Cities Week, sponsored by the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA), to showcase and celebrate cities and the many services they provide. Based in Atlanta, GMA is a voluntary, non-profit organization that provides legislative advocacy, educational, employee benefit and consulting services to its 537-member cities.
The City of Tifton is continuously growing a safe and thriving community by providing progressive city services delivered with integrity and friendliness. To learn more about the City of Tifton, please visit Tifton.net.
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