NEW YEAR’S CITY SERVICES SCHEDULE

The City of Thomasville administrative offices will be closed Friday, December 31, 2021, in observance of New Year’s Day. Due to the holiday observance, some City services will be affected. City services’ schedules are as follows: Utilities Response Center Regular 24-hour operational schedule. They can be reached by calling 229-227-5499. City of Thomasville Residential Refuse City of Thomasville residential refuse collection will remain on their normal schedule Friday, December...



CHRISTMAS IN THOMASVILLE PROVIDES CHERISHED HOLIDAY MEMORIES

Holiday wreaths, decorated storefronts, photo opportunities, twinkling lights, and an abundance of holiday events turned Christmas in Thomasville from a marketing slogan in December of 2020 into a magical time of year filled with cherished holiday memories in 2021. The holiday season in downtown Thomasville saw visitors shop, dine, sip, stroll, dance, and take in the holiday postcard views of downtown from November - December. “From the Holiday Open House to Sip & Shops, to Family Movie...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE RECEIVES GRANT FROM FOX THEATRE INSTITUTE

The Fox Theatre Institute (FTI) recently awarded the City of Thomasville a Historic Structure Study and Planning Grant in the amount of $22,500 to support an architectural study of the Thomasville Municipal Auditorium. FTI, a division of Atlanta’s Fox Theatre, Inc., is a dynamic outreach program offering historic preservation expertise, consultation, and education to performing arts venues in Georgia and the region. “We are honored to be one of nine grant recipients of the 2021-22...



CHRISTMAS CITY SERVICES SCHEDULE

The City of Thomasville administrative offices will be closed Friday, December 24, and Monday, December 27, 2021, in observance of the Christmas holidays. Due to the holiday observance, some City services will be affected. City services’ schedules are as follows: Utilities Response Center Regular 24-hour operational schedule. They can be reached by calling 229-227-5499. City of Thomasville Residential Refuse City of Thomasville residential refuse collection will remain on...



HOLIDAY FIRE SAFETY TIPS FROM THOMASVILLE FIRE RESCUE

Throughout the last month, the magic of the holiday season has our community full of lights, decorations, and of course Christmas trees. As celebrations continue, Thomasville Fire Rescue (TFR) would like to share fire safety tips that can keep your family and home safe and full of joy and laughter. “The safety of our citizens during the holiday season is our number one priority,” said TFR Chief Tim Connell. “Holiday fires can start from something small, such as a candle, or from...



CHRISTMAS IN THOMASVILLE CONTINUES WITH HOLIDAY SIP & SHOP

Christmas in Thomasville continues in downtown Thomasville on Friday, December 17th, and Saturday, December 18th with two Holiday Sip & Shops. The festivities will be merry and bright as guests enjoy live sidewalk entertainment and an abundance of photo opportunities, all while sipping and shopping with local merchants along downtown’s historic bricks. “The magic of the holiday season is on full display throughout downtown Thomasville,” said Madison Eaton, Special Events...



CHRIS WHITE RE-ELECTED TO ECG BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Chris White, City of Thomasville Assistant City Manager, was recently re-elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the Electric Cities of Georgia (ECG). The ECG’s Board of Directors is comprised of ten representatives from membership organizations from around the State of Georgia. Candidates must be nominated by their city’s voting delegates. “It is an honor to represent the City of Thomasville and to be re-elected to the ECG Board of Directors,” said White. “Re-election...



CHRISTMAS IN THOMASVILLE TO FEATURE HOLIDAY FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT

Christmas in Thomasville will feature a newcomer to the Thomasville holiday season when downtown Thomasville welcomes families for an unforgettable Holiday Family Movie Night on Saturday, December 11th beginning at 6:30 p.m. Families will be treated to a modern holiday classic when Elf hits the big screen at The Ritz Amphitheater for what is sure to be a magical evening. “We are excited to welcome our family movie night featuring everyone’s favorite modern-day Christmas classic, Elf...



35TH ANNUAL VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS TO BE HELD IN DOWNTOWN THOMASVILLE DECEMBER 9th AND 10th

The 35th Annual Victorian Christmas will highlight Christmas in Thomasville when it returns to the bricks of Downtown Thomasville on Thursday and Friday, December 9th and 10th. Guests can turn back time and experience the holiday spirit of the Victorian era during this cherished Thomasville tradition each evening from 6:00-9:00 p.m. “This year’s event is sure to be the largest and most special Victorian Christmas we have hosted to date,” said Madison Eaton, Special Events...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT

The City of Thomasville’s Financial Services Department has announced the release of the 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). “On behalf of the City of Thomasville’s Financial Services Department, it is my pleasure to submit our 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,” said Ashley Cason, Chief Financial Officer. “The CAFR is a set of financial statements, auditors’ reports, discussion, and analysis that provide a comprehensive look at the state of the City’s...



PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT MEETING PLANNED FOR PROPOSED CITY BUDGET

A public engagement meeting for the City’s 2022 proposed budget has been scheduled for Monday, December 6th at 5:30 p.m. According to City Manager Alan Carson, the purpose of this meeting is to receive public input on the City’s proposed budget while also continuing efforts to provide transparency to the community. “For the tenth straight year, the budget includes no funding from property taxes for residents of the city of Thomasville,” said City Manager Alan Carson. “The...



MAGNOLIA STREET OPEN AT ROUNDABOUT ON SOUTH PINETREE BOULEVARD

Magnolia Street at the South Pinetree Boulevard roundabout has opened for both northbound and southbound traffic. Crews have completed the installation of new traffic signage approaching the roundabout advising motorists and pedestrians of yield locations, directional arrows, pedestrian crossings, and speed limits. Motorists approaching the roundabout are advised to slow down and observe advisory speed limits. When entering the roundabout, yield to traffic already in the circle, look left...