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TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE GLENWOOD DRIVE BETWEEN EAST WALCOTT STREET AND EAST CLAY STREET

City of Thomasville contractors will begin installing a new water main on Glenwood Drive between East Walcott Street and Palmetto Drive. The work will start on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, and last three to four weeks. This is part of the City’s 2022 SPLOST/LMIG Street Improvement project. There will be a temporary road closure on Glenwood Drive between East Walcott Street and East Clay Street while the work completed. Detour signs will be posted, and travelers in the area are encouraged...

Posted on Aug 23, 2024

TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURES EAST PINETREE BOULEVARD AT 2005 EAST PINETREE BOULEVARD

The City of Thomasville Utility Crews is repairing a wastewater service at 2005 East Pinetree Boulevard today. Work is ongoing and will be completed by completed by 3:00 PM EST. There will be a temporary lane closure to the outside lane, traveling into town from Smith Avenue at 2005 East Pinetree Boulevard while utility crews are on-site. Please use caution while driving through the work area. Warning signs will be posted. No traffic delays are expected. The road will be open to all...

Posted on Aug 20, 2024

TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURES FOR BRIDGE REPAIRS AT MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DRIVE AND CHATHAM DRIVE

On August 2, we reported that on Monday, August 5, 2024, contractors will be providing some repairs for the Martin Luther King Jr Drive and Chatham Drive bridges. However, due to material delays caused by Hurricane Debby, this work is rescheduled to begin on Wednesday, August 14. There will be a temporary lane closure during the construction. For traffic control and safety, there will be flagmen on site directing traffic. Please use caution while driving through the work area. While no...

Posted on Aug 13, 2024

TOURISM MANAGER NAMED ROOKIE OF THE YEAR FOR THE ALABAMA, GEORGIA, AND SOUTH-CENTRAL MOTORCOACH ASSOCIATIONS

The City of Thomasville’s Tourism Manager, Mary Patchunka-Smith, has been honored as the 2024 “ROOKIE OF THE YEAR” by the Alabama, Georgia, and South-Central Motorcoach Associations. The award was selected based on best representation by a company, destination, attraction, and/or property that made the most impressionable effort to get their information to operator members. The Motorcoach Associations held their regional association conference at the Hotel Capstone in Tuscaloosa,...

Posted on Aug 12, 2024

CITY OF THOMASVILLE OFFERS ENERGY EFFICIENCY TIPS FOR EXTREME HEAT

Although fall is approaching, heat index values are reaching as high as 115 degrees, according to local news sources. The City of Thomasville encourages customers to adjust home cooling strategies and prioritize energy efficiency to help reduce the impact of increased utility usage during these hot summer months. This summer, Thomasville has faced several heat advisories from the National Weather Service due to record-high temperatures and dry weather. Throughout the entire month of June,...

Posted on Aug 9, 2024

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE ON STEVENS STREET FROM WEST JACKSON STREET TO FLETCHER STREET

As renovation work continues on 233 West Jackson St, the future home to the “Gateway to The Ritz”, the City of Thomasville’s contractor and Public Works staff will work on Stevens Street between West Jackson Street and Fletcher Street beginning Friday, August 9, 2024. The work is expected to start at 8:00 am and last six (6) hours. There will be a temporary road closure on Stevens Street between West Jackson Street and Fletcher Street. Barricades will be in place to protect...

Posted on Aug 8, 2024

EMERGENCY TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE SOUTH PINETREE BOULEVARD AND CAMELLIA DRIVE

The City of Thomasville Public Works staff and contractor support are removing a tree that is about to fall at the intersection of South Pinetree Boulevard and Camellia Drive. An emergency road closure will be in effect during the work. Detour signs will be posted, and travelers in the area are encouraged to choose an alternate route or be prepared for potential traffic delays. The road will remain open to local traffic. For further information about this work, please contact the City of...

Posted on Aug 8, 2024

POWER RESTORED TO MOST CITY OF THOMASVILLE CUSTOMERS AFTER HURRICANE DEBBY

Thomasville experienced the onset of Hurricane Debby starting Sunday, with heavy winds and rain making their presence felt across the city. By early Monday morning, over 2,000 City utilities customers were without power. Fortunately, the city fared better than initially anticipated as the storm took a northeast turn, sparing Thomasville from a potentially more severe impact. By Monday, mutual aid crews from the cities of Calhoun, Cartersville, and Newnan had arrived to assist...

Posted on Aug 6, 2024

CITY URGES CITIZENS TO PREPARE FOR TROPICAL STORM DEBBY

The City of Thomasville is monitoring Tropical Storm Debby and encourages the community to make preparations in anticipation of severe weather in our area. Heavy rain is expected to hit the Thomas County area by mid-afternoon today, and Thomas County is currently under a tropical storm warning. Forecasts indicate Debby will develop into a hurricane once it makes landfall sometime tomorrow. Residents are urged to prepare now including: Assess your property and be sure yard furniture,...

Posted on Aug 4, 2024

TFR CHIEF TIM CONNELL APPOINTED TO REGIONAL EMS ADVISORY BOARD

Fire Chief Tim Connell of Thomasville Fire Rescue has been selected to serve a two-year term on the Regional Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (REMSAC) representing Region 8, effective July 1, 2024. Chief Connell expressed his appreciation for being chosen to represent the City of Thomasville, stating, "Serving on the Board allows me to work alongside a highly regarded group of EMS and Trauma professionals to support the significant emergency management practices we need to...

Posted on Aug 2, 2024

TEMPORARY EMERGENCY ROAD CLOSURE - GLENWOOD DRIVE BETWEEN JOREE DRIVE AND ORIOLE DRIVE

There is a temporary emergency road closure on Glenwood Drive between Joree Drive and Oriole Drive due to storm water. The road will be open to local traffic. Detour signs have been 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 and be patient with the crews while they complete work in this area. A detour map can be found here. For more information, please...

Posted on Aug 2, 2024

TPD ENCOURAGES DRIVERS TO TAKE CAUTION AS NEW SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS

As the new school year approaches, the Thomasville Police Department (TPD) is urging residents to prioritize safety by slowing down, avoiding distractions, and adhering to posted school zone signage. With increased traffic and children walking or biking in school areas, it's crucial for drivers to remain vigilant and aware of speed detection cameras in school zones. “Our primary concern is the protection of our children from traffic-related fatalities by following the designated speed...

Posted on Jul 30, 2024