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THOMASVILLE RECORD-BREAKING TOURISM DATA RELEASED

During the recent 2024 Georgia Governor's Tourism Conference in Atlanta, Governor Brian P. Kemp applauded Georgia's tourism industry for breaking tourism records for the second year in a row and maintaining its No. 5 market share ranking among all 50 states and Washington, D.C. for the fourth consecutive year. "Georgia continues to grow as a top destination for travelers and businesses alike," said Governor Kemp. "We've seen unprecedented visitation across all regions of the Peach State...

EMERGENCY TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURE AT 917 EAST JACKSON STREET

The City of Thomasville Water Department responded to an emergency issue at 917 East Jackson Street. The repair work has already begun and is expected to be completed by 4 PM EST today. During the repair, the outside lane of inbound traffic will be closed on East Jackson near the repair. Detour signs are posted, and travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to prepare for potential traffic delays. Please use caution while driving through this work zone. For...

JOIN US FOR FREE WORKSHOPS ON STORMWATER STRATEGIES

The City of Thomasville invites the community to attend a free workshop focused on simple, effective strategies to manage stormwater and reduce pollution in your own yard. The workshop will cover key techniques, including what to look for, how to prepare, and how to design your own rain garden or install a rain barrel. Jessica Brown, Stormwater Specialist from the Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant Office at the University of Georgia, will conduct the workshops on October 10 at 6 pm...

AS FIRE PREVENTION WEEK APPROACHES, THOMASVILLE FIRE RESCUE URGES RESIDENTS TO MAKE SURE THEIR SMOKE ALARMS ARE WORKING PROPERLY

Thomasville Fire Rescue is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week (FPW) for more than 100 years, to promote this year’s FPW campaign, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!” The campaign works to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home. According to NFPA, smoke alarms reduce the risk of dying in a home fire by more than half (54 percent). Meanwhile, roughly three out of...

CNSNEXT RESPONDS TO OUTPOURING OF CUSTOMERS SIGNING UP FOR THEIR NEW STREAMING SERVICE, NEXSTREAM.

CNSNext recently opened a new Customer Engagement Facility at 77 Williamsburg Avenue in Thomasville to serve the participating communities of Cairo, Camilla, Moultrie, Thomasville, Pelham, Baconton, Doerun, and Norman Park. The new facility is important as CNSNext works to transition traditional cable customers to NextStream, a new video streaming service. Current CNSNext cable customers were required to transition to NextStream by September 30 to avoid service interruptions, but that...

CITY OF THOMASVILLE CELEBRATES PUBLIC POWER WEEK, CUSTOMER SERVICE WEEK, AND PUBLIC NATURAL GAS WEEK

The City of Thomasville will celebrate Public Power Week, Public Natural Gas Week, and Customer Service Week from October 6-12. These events aim to honor the benefits of local utilities and highlight customer service and the dedicated staff providing essential services to the community. Public Natural Gas Week educates about the benefits of public natural gas utilities. It is an annual nationwide event for communities to give recognition to one of their most valuable community assets -...

CITY OF THOMASVILLE NOW ACCEPTING BUDGET BILLING PLAN APPLICATIONS

Utility bills can vary from month to month based on usage, with bills usually being highest during extreme temperatures in the winter and summer. The City of Thomasville’s Budget Billing Plan allows customers to pay a fixed monthly amount for utilities to avoid costly bill fluctuations. The BBP can help customers manage their household utility budgets by averaging annual bills and creating one easy monthly payment the same each month. To enroll in the Budget Billing Plan, residential...

OCTOBER FIRST FRIDAY SIP AND SHOP FEATURES THE RUSTY WRIGHT BAND

The Rusty Wright Band will be performing at the City of Thomasville’s First Friday Sip and Shop on Friday, October 4th. The event will take place in Downtown Thomasville, with the concert performance at The Ritz Amphitheater. Bring your family to enjoy the extended shopping hours at many shops and boutiques. Cassidee Brooks, Special Events Coordinator for the City of Thomasville, mentioned that local merchants will be introducing new seasonal merchandise and in-store promotions for the...

POWER RESTORATION NEARLY COMPLETE AFTER HURRICANE HELENE

For City of Thomasville Utilities customers, the impact of Hurricane Helene began on Thursday night, September 26, with strong winds and heavy rain which resulted in early electric outages Friday morning of more than 4,450 customers. Thankfully, the City of Thomasville was not hit as hard as expected, as the storm shifted east-northeast, sparing Thomasville from a more severe outcome and, unfortunately, significantly affecting neighboring counties and states. “We were preparing for a...

THOMASVILLE IMPLEMENTS A CURFEW AND OPERATIONAL CHANGES AHEAD OF HURRICANE HELENE

In response to the approaching severe weather from Hurricane Helene and following guidance from the National Weather Service and local weather authorities, the City of Thomasville, along with Thomas County, is implementing a mandatory curfew to ensure safety of all residents and to facilitate the work of emergency services. Effective Thursday, September 26 at 6 pm until Friday, September 27 at 8 am, all non-essential travel and activities are prohibited during these curfew hours....

PREPARATIONS UNDERWAY FOR TROPICAL STORM HELENE

According to the latest information from the National Weather Service, Tropical Storm Helene is projected to intensify and could severely impact Thomasville by Thursday night. The storm is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane as it approaches the Florida coast. Residents of Thomasville are strongly advised to take immediate safety precautions, complete all necessary preparations, and follow any posted warnings as the storm approaches. High winds and heavy rainfall are...

EMERGENCY TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE EAST CLAY STREET BETWEEN BELMONT DRIVE AND RIDGECREST DRIVE

City of Thomasville Water Department staff will be responding to a water leak at 1205 East Clay Street between Belmont Drive and Ridgecrest Drive. Repairs will start on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 8:30 AM and take 6-8 hours. There will be an emergency temporary road closure on East Clay Street, Belmont Drive, and Ridgecrest Drive while the work is being completed. Detour signs will be posted, and travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to prepare for...