Ty Ty, Georgia


Ty Ty is a city in Tift County, Georgia, United States. The population was 725 at the 2010 census. The community takes its name from nearby Ty Ty Creek which in turn takes its name from the titi trees on its bank.

Geography

Ty Ty is located at .
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of, all land.

Demographics

RaceNum.Perc.
White 31749.45%
Black or African American 20331.67%
Native American20.31%
Asian20.31%
Other/Mixed172.65%
Hispanic or Latino10015.6%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 641 people, 260 households, and 202 families residing in the city.

Notable people

Ty Ty is the birthplace and home of Darby Cottle Veazey, a two-time All-American softball player and one of only two female athletes to have their number retired at Florida State University. Cottle was named the USOC "Best Amateur Softball Player" in the nation in 1981 and later won the prestigious Broderick Award.
Ty Ty is also the hometown of bass singer James “Big Chief” Wetherington, who sang with many gospel music quartets, most notably The Statesmen.