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CITY EARNS EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING AWARD

For the seventeenth consecutive year, the City of Thomasville’s Financial Services Division has received the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting award. The award is in recognition for the City’s 2017 Comprehensive Financial Report (CAFR). “The GFOA established the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Program in 1945 to encourage and assist state and local governments to go...

LESTER STREET REPAIR RESCHEDULED

Work that was expected to begin this week on Fletcher Street has been rescheduled to begin next week. The work is part of a greater project that will improve water and wastewater infrastructure in the Fletcherville community. It is funded by a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) grant in the amount of $750,000 from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA). Work initially began in the area on December 11th when the contractor for the CDBG project started repairs on...

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS PLANS ALTERED DUE TO WEATHER

As the saying goes, ‘the show must go on,’ and that’s exactly the case with tonight’s Victorian Christmas festivities in spite of a rainy forecast for our area. Chances for precipitation are at 100% throughout much of the day and, according to the National Weather Service, there remains a chance of severe weather. Event organizers have announced a revised plan for tonight’s celebration that will allow the event to go on as planned with some modifications. “Ultimately, the...

THOMASVILLE FIRE RESCUE REMINDS THE COMMUNITY ABOUT HOLIDAY FIRE SAFETY

Exciting celebrations and bright light displays are staples of the holiday season. However, such beautiful displays can also pose safety risks. With the holiday season upon us, Thomasville Fire Rescue would like to stress to the community the importance of fire safety during the holidays. Each year during the holiday season, home fires turn festive celebrations into devastation. Electrical distribution or lighting equipment has been the culprit in 43% of home Christmas tree fires. Three...

CDBG PROJECT TO REPAIR SEWER MAINS

UPDATE: Due to the severity of the Fletcher Street repair, work on Lester Street will begin on Monday, December 17th. Thomasville has received a 2018 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) grant in the amount of $750,000 from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA), which administers the program on behalf of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Thomasville was one of 60 Georgia communities awarded this year. Thomasville will utilize this grant for water...

THOMASVILLE RECEIVES $750K FOR WATER/WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENTS

Thomasville has received a 2018 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) grant in the amount of $750,000 from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA), which administers the program on behalf of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Thomasville was one of 60 Georgia communities awarded this year. Thomasville will utilize this grant for water and wastewater improvements. “Strong and prosperous communities help attract businesses and jobs,” said DCA...

CITY OF THOMASVILLE HOSTS 32ND ANNUAL VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS

The 32nd annual Victorian Christmas will be held Thursday and Friday, December 13th and 14th from 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. both evenings. A Thomasville tradition, Victorian Christmas has become a well-loved event for both locals and visitors alike. “Victorian Christmas brings in visitors from all over the country,” says Bonnie Hayes, City of Thomasville tourism director. “Each year we even meet international guests that are here just to experience this nostalgic holiday event. ...

CITY OF THOMASVILLE REMINDS CUSTOMERS OF MULTIPLE PAYMENT OPTIONS

In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it is important to find ways to save time. With this in mind, the City of Thomasville would like to remind customers that they have several different options available when it comes to paying their utility bills. “We understand that our customers have busy lives, which get even busier this time of year,” said Chelsie Cosby, Customer Experience Liaison, “That’s why we offer our customers several ways to pay their utility bills. Having...

FIRST FRIDAY HOLIDAY SIP AND STROLL- DECEMBER 7TH

Downtown Thomasville’s First Friday Holiday Sip and Stroll will be held Friday, December 7th from 6-10p.m. This will be the final First Friday Sip and Stroll of the year. “The December First Friday is anticipated to be our largest First Friday of the year,” says April Norton, City of Thomasville Main Street and Business Development Director. “We started this event in 2017 and received rave reviews from the community. We are looking forward to another successful event this...

CITY BUDGET TO BE PRESENTED TO COUNCIL

The City of Thomasville will hold a public hearing on Monday, December 3, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. to receive public comments on the City’s proposed budget for 2019. The budget is scheduled to be presented to City Council on Monday, December 10th. The proposed budget is $122,210,475 and, for the seventh straight year, includes no funding from property taxes. In lieu of property taxes, margins above the cost of providing services are transferred from the City’s utility funds to general...

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE FOR REMINGTON AVENUE

Beginning November 28th, motorists traveling Remington Avenue between West Jackson Street and Fletcher Street should exercise extreme caution as construction crews will be milling the existing pavement in preparation for resurfacing to begin on Monday, December 03, 2018. Although the contractor will maintain two lanes of traffic through this area, motorists should expect delays and/or temporary lane closures during the milling operations. The pavement milling is expected to be completed...

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE FOR FLEMING STREET

The City of Thomasville has announced upcoming utility work that will impact travelers along Fleming Street next week. Fleming, between West Jackson Street and Campbell Street, will be closed to thru traffic for utility work beginning Wednesday, November 28, 2018, through Thursday, November 29th. City of Thomasville Utilities’ Water Department will be replacing a water main in the area, with work expected to be completed on Thursday evening. The roadway will reopen to the public...