How to Get Involved The Short & Paulk Renaissance Project is a community-driven effort to transform a landmark site into a source of pride and progress. Because this is a "once-in-a-generation" opportunity, the City of Tifton, TURA, and the DDA invite you to share your voice through the following channels: Direct Feedback & Visioning Take Community Surveys: Residents are encouraged to complete survey designed to capture the collective vision, values, and hopes of the peop

The Scale of the Opportunity: 9.7 Acres The Heart of the City is Changing When iconic landmarks sit idle, a downtown risks losing the vital spark that defines its character. For years, the industrial and commercial supply hub on South Main Street stood as a testament to Tifton's past, but its transition marks a seismic shift for "The Friendly City." The "Short & Paulk Renaissance Project" is more than a redevelopment; it is a 9.7-acre statement of intent. By transforming indu

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 7, 2025 Members of involved organizations, strategic partners, and community members tour acquired property. TIFTON, Ga. – The City of Tifton, the Tifton Urban Redevelopment Agency (TURA), and the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) are proud to announce the successful acquisition of the 9.7-acre property located on South Main Street—commonly known as the Short & Paulk Supply Company property. This purchase marks the beginning of a bold and visio

The City of Tifton, in partnership with the Downtown Development Authority and the Tifton Urban Redevelopment Agency, is leading a community-driven planning process to reimagine the Short & Paulk site as a new downtown destination that draws the greater Tifton community and supports economic vitality, connectivity, and long-term community benefit. To guide the redevelopment vision, the City has partnered with the Carl Vinson Institute of Government at the University of Georgi