and 24.5% of those age 65 or over. 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. References External links Cities in Georgia (U.S. state) Cities in Tift County, Georgia