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GOOD FRIDAY CITY SERVICES SCHEDULE

City of Thomasville Administrative Offices will be closed Friday, April 3, 2026, in observance of Good Friday. Due to the upcoming observance, some City services will be affected. Schedules and additional hours are as follows: Utilities Response Center Regular 24-hour operational schedule. For assistance, call 229-227-5499. City Residential and Commercial Refuse There will be no change to pick-up schedules for City of Thomasville Friday residential and commercial...

Posted on Mar 26, 2026

CITY OF THOMASVILLE HONORS EMPLOYEES WITH YEARS OF SERVICE AWARDS

The City of Thomasville recently honored employees celebrating milestone employment anniversaries. Over 45 employees were recognized with a combined 800 years of service to the City of Thomasville, with six employees having served for over 30 years. Employees honored for their service included the following: Five Years of Service Zachary Bryant, Xenia Cedeno, Leandria Coston, Anna Day, Andrew Harrelson, Benjamin Love, Claude Owens III, Tiffany Reddick, Joseph Riglioni Jr, Ricardo...

Posted on Mar 25, 2026

REMINGTON AVENUE EXTENDED ROAD CLOSURE AT EAST PINETREE BOULVEVARD INTERSECTION

Update: The start date of the extended road closure has been changed to Wednesday, April 1, 2026. As part of the Remington Avenue Streetscape Project, City of Thomasville contractors are scheduled to begin street improvement work along Remington Avenue between East Pinetree Boulevard and Clanton Street. The work is scheduled to begin on Friday, March 27, 2026, at approximately 8:00 a.m. and is expected to last two months. There will be an extended road closure along Remington Avenue...

Posted on Mar 20, 2026

REMINGTON AVENUE TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

3/23/2026 - UPDATE: This project will no longer require a Temporary Road Closure. Thank you. As part of the Remington Avenue Streetscape Project, City of Thomasville contractors are scheduled to begin replacing a wastewater service line along Remington Avenue between Lake Circle Drive and Ben Grace Drive. The work is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at approximately 8:00 a.m. and is expected to last three days. There will be a temporary road closure along Remington Avenue...

Posted on Mar 19, 2026

CITY INVITES COMMUNITY TO EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA

The City of Thomasville and over 40 participating and contributing community partners invite the community to the 2026 Easter Eggstravaganza. Grab your baskets and head over to Weston Park on Saturday, March 28 from 11am – 1pm for an event filled with games, music, face painting, food, drinks, an Easter egg hunt with golden eggs, and of course, the Easter Bunny! “This is an event for the community by the community,” said Ricky Zambrano, Public Information Manager for the City of...

Posted on Mar 16, 2026

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE ON FRIAR TUCK LANE

City of Thomasville contractors are scheduled to begin road reconstruction on Friar Tuck Lane between Nottingham Drive and Robin Hood Road. The work is scheduled to begin on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at approximately 8:00 a.m. and is expected to last three days. There will be a temporary road closure on Friar Tuck Lane between Nottingham Drive and Robin Hood Road while the work is being completed. Travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to prepare for...

Posted on Mar 9, 2026

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE ON NEEL PLACE

City of Thomasville contractors are scheduled to begin road reconstruction on Neel Place between South Street and South Broad Street. The work is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at approximately 8:00 a.m. and is expected to last two days. There will be a temporary road closure on Neel Place between South Street and South Broad Street while the work is being completed. Travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to prepare for potential traffic...

Posted on Mar 9, 2026

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT AT THE RITZ RETURNS ON MARCH 14

Family Movie Night at The Ritz is back! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and join us for a free, family-friendly evening under the stars on Saturday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m. at The Ritz Amphitheater. “The City of Thomasville’s Family Movie Night is such a fun way to spend time with friends and family,” said Special Events Coordinator Cassidee Smith. “There’s something truly magical about watching a movie outdoors.” This month’s featured film is Lilo & Stitch (2025). The...

Posted on Mar 6, 2026

SPRING FORWARD ON MARCH 8: CHECK YOUR SMOKE ALARM BATTERIES

Daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 8 at 2:00 AM, meaning clocks will "spring forward" one hour. Although we lose an hour of sleep, this time change serves as a significant reminder to conduct an essential safety check: replacing the batteries in your smoke alarms. Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire by half, making them one of the most critical components of home safety. Other key fire safety tips encouraged by Thomasville Fire Rescue include: · ...

Posted on Mar 4, 2026

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE ON NORTH MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DRIVE

City of Thomasville Public Works department crews will be removing a tree on North Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive between Cairo Road and Payne Street. The work is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, March 3 and Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from approximately 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. There will be a temporary road closure on North Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive between Cairo Road and Payne Street while the work is being completed. Detour signs will be posted, and travelers in the area are...

Posted on Feb 27, 2026

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE PATTERSON STILL

City of Thomasville contractors will begin road reconstruction on Patterson Still Road between Patterson Street and North Pinetree Boulevard. The work is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at approximately 8:00 a.m. and is expected to last four days. There will be a temporary road closure on Patterson Still Road between Patterson Street and North Pinetree Boulevard while the work is being completed. Detour signs will be posted, and travelers in the area are encouraged to...

Posted on Feb 27, 2026

JOIN US AT THE 9TH ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY CELEBRATION ON FEBRUARY 28TH

The community is invited to come together on Saturday, February 28, for the 9th Annual Black History Parade and Celebration, a vibrant, family-friendly event honoring Black history, culture, and community excellence. The parade will begin at 10:00 a.m., featuring more than 130 entries, making it the largest parade in the event’s history. This year’s parade will be led by Grand Marshals Pastor Corey King and Lady Geneva Scott-King, recognized for their leadership and service within the...

Posted on Feb 20, 2026