CITY CELEBRATES NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK

The City of Thomasville will observe National Public Works Week May 16th – 22nd. “We invite the community to join us as we recognize the City’s Public Works staff. These often-unsung heroes of our society are professionals who serve the public every day with quiet dedication,” said Chris White, Executive Director of Public Utilities. This year’s theme, “Stronger Together,” challenges members of the public works field and their citizens to think about the role public works...



CITY ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF ANNUAL REPORT

The City of Thomasville is proud to announce the release of its 2020 Annual Report. This annual report highlights the City’s accomplishments, infrastructure projects, and future initiatives. The City’s new Vision and Mission Statements and messages from City leadership are also highlighted. The City last produced the report in 2017. “As we look back on 2020, I believe the word ‘unprecedented’ will often be said,” said Alan Carson, City Manager. “The Annual Report allows us...



TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE SCHEDULED FOR SOUTH BROAD STREET

City of Thomasville crews are scheduled to begin work along South Broad Street between East Loomis Street and Hansell Street beginning Tuesday, May 18th to repair a water service line leak. The work is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. and is expected to last four hours. There will be a temporary road closure allowing local traffic only on South Broad Street while the work is being completed. Travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route and to be aware of potential...



THOMASVILLE FIRE RESCUE RECEIVES GRANT FOR PURCHASE OF NEW EQUIPMENT

Thomasville Fire Rescue was recently awarded an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) in the amount of $248,000. The grant provided TFR with funding for the purchase of 42 new Dragger Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment that enables them to safely enter environments dangerous to life or health. Funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the grant aims to provide direct financial assistance to eligible fire departments to equip and train emergency personnel,...



CSX TRANSPORTATION SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE OF RAILROAD CROSSING

CSX Transportation has notified the City of Thomasville of scheduled maintenance and repairs on the railroad crossing along East Pinetree Boulevard between Remington Avenue and Pine Lake Drive beginning Thursday, May 20th. “According to the information provided to the City of Thomasville, the East Pinetree Boulevard railroad crossing between Remington Avenue and Pine Lake Drive will be temporarily closed,” said Chris White, Executive Director of Utilities. “CSX expects the...



LANDFILL TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR WEIGHT SCALE REPLACEMENT

The City of Thomasville has announced a temporary change to the Thomasville-Thomas County Municipal Solid Waste Landfill’s Saturday operating hours. On Saturday, May 15th, the landfill will be temporarily closed to the public in order to replace its weight scales. “Replacing the weight scales that are currently in use will allow us to continue to provide excellent service to our customers,” said Lee Thomas, Assistant Solid Waste and Landfill Superintendent. “Our scales have been...



CITY AWARDED REBC GRANT FOR ROADSIDE ENHANCEMENTS

The City of Thomasville was recently awarded a Roadside Enhancement and Beautification Council Grant of $37,200 from the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) to support roadside enhancement and beautification projects along state routes in Georgia. The REBC Grant Program, formerly GATEway Grant Program, is funded through contributory value fees paid by outdoor advertising companies to GDOT for vegetation removal around outdoor advertising signs. According to Chris White, Executive...



ROAD CLOSURE SCHEDULED FOR SOUTH BROAD STREET

City of Thomasville crews will begin work along South Broad Street at the Hill Street intersection beginning Tuesday, May 4th to repair a leaking water service line. The work is expected to begin at 6:00 p.m. and is expected to last four hours. There will be a road closure allowing local traffic only on South Broad Street while the work is being completed. Travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or use the detour. For more information about this project,...



WESTON PARK GRAND RE-OPENING

One of Thomasville’s most beloved public parks is set to reopen next month after a renovation project of approximately $480,000 is completed. The City of Thomasville will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand re-opening of Francis Weston Park on Thursday, May 6th at 10:00 a.m. The public is invited. “This ceremony symbolizes a collaborative effort between engaged community stakeholders, City Councilmembers, and City staff to revitalize the beloved Dewey City neighborhood...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE TO APPLY FOR DEWEY CITY CDBG GRANT

The City of Thomasville is currently pursuing a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) of up to $750,000 through the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to fund infrastructure improvements in and around the Dewey City neighborhood. “Funding from the CDBG grant would provide water, sewer, and drainage improvements that address community needs around the Dewey City neighborhood,” said Kenneth Thompson, City Planner. “These improvements were identified based on the volume...



CITY EARNS EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING AWARD

The City of Thomasville’s Financial Services Division was recently awarded the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting award. The award is in recognition of the City’s 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). “It is an honor for our Financial Services Division to be acknowledged by GFOA with the highest form of recognition for governmental accounting and financial reporting for the nineteenth...



LANE CLOSURE SCHEDULED FOR GLENWOOD DRIVE

City of Thomasville utility crews are scheduled to begin work along Glenwood Drive beginning Wednesday, April 28th. There will be a temporary lane closure on Glenwood Drive between Palmetto and Fontaine Drives while crews install a water service line. The work is scheduled to take place between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and is expected to last one day. Travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route and to be aware of potential traffic delays while flagmen direct traffic...