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CITY OF THOMASVILLE TO HOST ANNUAL SPRING CLEAN EVENTS

The City of Thomasville Solid Waste Department will host their annual Spring Clean events Saturday, April 12th and Saturday, April 19th. Spring Clean events provide safe disposal locations for items not suitable for the landfill. “The sunny skies and pleasant April weather makes it a popular month for many people to do some spring cleaning around their homes,” said Director of Solid Waste and Landfill Jimmy Smith, Jr. “Our Spring Clean events provide the community with safe and...

Posted on Mar 26, 2025

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE CASSIDY ROAD BETWEEN EMILY LANE AND HIGHLAND STREET

Construction crews will begin installing a sanitary wastewater main on Cassidy Road between Emily Lane and Highland Street beginning on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. The work is scheduled to begin at 7:00 AM and is expected to be completed in one day. There will be a temporary road closure on Cassidy Road between Emily Lane and Highland Street 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...

Posted on Mar 24, 2025

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE CAMPBELL STREET BETWEEN MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DRIVE AND INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD

Construction crews will begin work on a stormwater improvement project along Campbell Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Industrial Boulevard beginning on Friday, March 21, 2025. The work is scheduled to begin at 7:00 AM and is expected to last 90 days. There will be a temporary road closure on Campbell Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Industrial Boulevard while the work is being completed. Detour signs will be posted, and travelers are encouraged to select an...

Posted on Mar 19, 2025

EMERGENCY TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE INTERSECTION OF HANSELL STREET AND SMITH AVENUE

The City of Thomasville’s Electric Department will repair a broken power pole at the intersection of Hansell Street and Smith Avenue beginning on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. The work is expected to begin at 8:15 AM and is expected to last two (2) days. There will be a temporary road closure at the intection of Hansell Street and Smith Avenue while the the work is being completed. Detour signs will be posted, and travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to...

Posted on Mar 17, 2025

CITY TO HOST STORMWATER UTILITY PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION

The City of Thomasville will host a Stormwater Utility Public Information Session on Thursday, March 27 from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building located at 144 East Jackson Street. Citizens are encouraged to join City officials for an important utility service discussion on stormwater management to learn more about how this potential 2026 initiative will impact your property and our community. “The City’s stormwater system is a focal point of Thomasville’s strategic...

Posted on Mar 13, 2025

THE CITY OF THOMASVILLE’S FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT AT THE RITZ RETURNS ON MARCH 15

Family Movie Night at The Ritz is back! Gather your loved ones for a fun, free evening under the stars on Saturday March 15th at 7:30 p.m. at The Ritz Amphitheater. Before the screening of IF, enjoy kid-friendly activities and a variety of food trucks to satisfy all your movie-night cravings. “The City of Thomasville’s Family Movie night is such a fun way to spend time with your friends and family,” said Community Engagement Manager, Brandy Avery. “There’s something magical...

Posted on Mar 10, 2025

SPRING FORWARD ON MARCH 9: A TIMELY REMINDER TO CHECK YOUR SMOKE ALARM BATTERIES

Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 9 at 2:00 AM, meaning clocks will "spring forward" one hour. While we lose an hour of sleep, this time change serves as an important reminder to complete a crucial safety check - changing the batteries in your smoke alarms. Thomasville Fire Rescue urges residents to use this semi-annual time change as an opportunity to ensure their homes are protected with functioning smoke alarms. Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire by...

Posted on Mar 5, 2025

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE - NORTH MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DRIVE BETWEEN WOLF STREET AND FORREST STREET

As part of the Dewey City Phase 2 Improvements, City of Thomasville contractors will begin sewer repair work at the intersection of North MLK Jr Drive and Alexander Street between Wolf Street and Forrest Street beginning Wednesday, March 5, 2025. The work is expected to begin at 11:00 AM and take six (6) hours to complete. There will be a temporary road closure on North MLK Jr Drive between Wolf Street and Forrest Street while the work is being completed. Detour signs will be posted, and...

Posted on Mar 4, 2025

THOMASVLLE FIRE RESCUE’S HONOR GUARD PRESENTS COLORS AT GEORGIA’S FIREFIGHTERS RECOGNITION DAY

Thomasville Fire Rescue’s Honor Guard had the distinguished privilege of presenting the colors at the Georgia State Capitol during the 2025 Firefighters Recognition Day on Tuesday, February 4 in Atlanta. The Honor Guard is comprised of Tyler Bannister, Grant Latmore, Terrence Blake, and Victoria Coleman. Now in its 53rd year, Firefighters Recognition Day brings together state leaders, fire service professionals, and industry experts to honor the dedication and service of firefighters...

Posted on Feb 27, 2025

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE NORTH MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DRIVE BETWEEN CALHOUN STREET AND WEST CLAY STREET

As part of the Dewey City Phase 2 improvements, City of Thomasville contractors will begin sewer repair work at the intersection of North MLK Jr Drive and Wolf Street between Calhoun Street and West Clay Street beginning Thursday, February 27, 2025. The work is expected to begin at 8:30 AM and take two (2) days. There will be a temporary road closure on North MLK Jr Drive between Calhoun Street and West Clay Street while the work is being completed. Click here for detour information. ...

Posted on Feb 26, 2025

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE - CAMPBELL STREET BETWEEN MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DRIVE AND INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY

Construction crews will relocate a high-pressure gas main and close off an existing water main beginning at 7 am on Monday, February 24, 2025 to install a new stormwater box culvert across Campbell Street. There will be a temporary road closure on Campbell Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Industrial Parkway while the utility work is being completed. Work is expected to take approximately two weeks. View the detour map here. The road will be open to local traffic...

Posted on Feb 24, 2025

WHERE ROSES REIGN…HERITAGE BLOOMS AT THIS YEAR’S ROSE SHOW & FESTIVAL

Thomasville’s 104th Annual Rose Show & Festival, happening April 25-26, will feature stunning rose and flower shows, a lively parade, concerts, a car and truck show, artisan market, and more. This year’s theme has just been announced, and applications are now open for many of the exciting activities planned for this beloved community celebration. One of the festival’s highlights, the Rose Parade, will march through Downtown Thomasville on April 25 at 7:00 PM, bringing floats,...

Posted on Feb 21, 2025