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TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURE ALONG EAST JACKON STREET

City of Thomasville contractors are scheduled to perform landscape activities in the 800 Block of Laurel Hill Cemetery, parallel to East Jackson Street. The work is scheduled to begin on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at approximately 7:00 AM and is expected to last two days. There will be a temporary lane closure, from 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily, along East Jackson Street near Laurel Hill Cemetery while the work is being completed. Construction signs will be posted, and travelers in the area...

Posted on Oct 1, 2025

THOMASVILLE FIRE RESCUE TO CELEBRATE FIRE PREVENTION WEEK

Thomasville Fire Rescue is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week (FPW) for more than 100 years, to promote this year’s FPW campaign, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” The campaign stresses how important it is to buy, charge, and safely recycle lithium-ion batteries. According to NFPA, most of the electronics we use in our homes every day - smartphones, tablets, power and lawn...

Posted on Oct 1, 2025

AN EVENING OF FUNK AND SOUL: DIRTY BIRD AND THE FLU PERFORM OCTOBER 3RD

Join us on Friday, October 3rd in Downtown Thomasville for a night of live music, shopping, food, and family fun as Dirty Bird and The Flu take the stage at The Ritz Amphitheater for the October First Friday event! Festivities kick off at 5:00 p.m., when many shops and boutiques extend their hours so you can browse against the backdrop of live street music performed by local favorites Trammell Thompson and Saylor Dollar. Grab a drink from a participating merchant to enjoy throughout the...

Posted on Sep 26, 2025

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE CASSIDY ROAD

City of Thomasville Water Department crews are scheduled to begin installing water mains along Cassidy Road. The work is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at approximately 8:30 a.m. and is expected to last three days. There will be a temporary road closure on Cassidy Road between North Pinetree Boulevard and Vine 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 for...

Posted on Sep 23, 2025

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE WILSON STREET

City of Thomasville Wastewater crews are scheduled to begin improvements to a wastewater main on Wilson Street. The work is scheduled to begin on September 24, 2025, at approximately 8:00 a.m. and is expected to take three weeks. There will be a temporary road closure on Wilson Street allowing local traffic only while the work is being completed. Travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to prepare for potential traffic delays. For more information about...

Posted on Sep 19, 2025

TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURE EAST JACKON STREET

UPDATE: 9/16/2025 – Due to emergency work in another area, this project has been rescheduled till Wednesday, September 17. The City of Thomasville Water Department is scheduled to begin water service repairs at 1211 East Jackson Street. The work is scheduled to begin on September 16, 2025, at approximately 8:30 a.m., and is expected to take approximately four hours to complete. There will be a temporary lane closure near 1211 East Jackson Street while the work is being completed....

Posted on Sep 15, 2025

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE INTERSECTION OF TUXEDO DRIVE AND NOTTINGHAM DRIVE

City of Thomasville contractors are scheduled to begin wastewater improvements at the intersection of Tuxedo Drive and Nottingham Drive. The work is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, and is expected to last one month. There will be a temporary road closure at the intersection of Tuxedo Drive and Nottingham Drive while the work is being completed. Detour signs will be posted to direct traffic around the work zone. Travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate...

Posted on Sep 12, 2025

SAVE BIG DURING DOWNTOWN THOMASVILLE’S SEMI-ANNUAL SIDEWALK SALE - SEPTEMBER 13

Mark your calendars! The Semi-Annual Downtown Sidewalk Sale is back in the heart of Thomasville on Saturday, September 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Shoppers can look forward to a day full of incredible deals, local charm, and fun for the whole family. This event brings residents and visitors together to celebrate Thomasville’s vibrant downtown while scoring exclusive discounts from local merchants. From stylish boutique clothing and accessories to unique home goods, gifts, and more,...

Posted on Sep 10, 2025

CITY COUNCIL APPROVES AMENDMENT TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ORDINANCE

During regular session on Monday, September 8th, the Thomasville City Council approved on second reading to amend the current alcoholic beverage ordinance, establishing a new Downtown Entertainment District and creating regulations for the consumption of alcoholic beverages and outdoor dining on public property within the district. According to Managing Director of Marketing and Communications April Norton, City staff completed extensive research across more than 50 Georgia cities whose...

Posted on Sep 8, 2025

WHITE PARTICIPATES IN ECG INSTITUTE GROUNDBREAKING

City Manager Chris White, recently participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Electric Cities of Georgia (ECG) Training Institute in Forsyth, Georgia. According to White, who serves as Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors, the facility is a milestone achievement for ECG, reflecting its commitment to workforce development, innovation, and the future of public power. The 12,000-square-foot facility will consolidate ECG’s current training sites in Newnan and Adel, enhancing...

Posted on Sep 5, 2025

CITY AWARDED MULTIPLE GRANTS FOR PARK RENOVATIONS PROJECTS

The City of Thomasville recently received multiple grant awards from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to assist with park renovation projects at Balfour Park and Paradise Park. A $500,000 grant from the Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) will assist with Balfour Park renovations that are projected to provide citizens with a central pavilion, new restrooms, playground equipment, a water feature, and parking enhancements. The LWCF Program is a federal program authorized...

Posted on Sep 3, 2025

FIRST FRIDAY RETURNS WITH MUSIC, FOOD, AND FUN IN DOWNTOWN THOMASVILLE

Mark your calendars for an evening of family fun in Downtown Thomasville! Join us for First Friday on Friday, September 5, from 5:00pm to 10:00pm and enjoy extended shopping and dining hours, food trucks, live entertainment, and a free outdoor concert. “First Fridays are a wonderful way to spend time with family and friends while enjoying everything our downtown has to offer,” said Brandy Avery, Community Engagement Manager for the City of Thomasville. Festivities begin at 5:00...

Posted on Aug 29, 2025