Tift College was a private women's college located in Forsyth, Georgia. Founded in 1849, it was affiliated with the Georgia Baptist Convention and offered a liberal arts education. The college aimed to empower women through higher education and provided various degree programs until its closure in 1983. After closing, the campus was repurposed and is now home to the Tift College of Education at Georgia Southwestern State University. The legacy of Tift College continues to influence education in the region, highlighting the importance of women's contributions to academia and society.