Press Releases

Firefighters spend a lifetime learning how to respond and react in a host of life-threatening situations. For them, running toward flames is second nature. To most civilians this same scenario is unfamiliar, chaotic and terrifying. One citizen, however, set all fear aside and summoned the courage to do something remarkable, without concern for her own well-being. For that reason, Wanda Thomas was recognized as a local hero. During Monday’s City Council meeting, Thomasville Fire Rescue...

With a focus on professional development through education and advanced training, Thomasville Fire Rescue Chief Chris Bowman has recognized Fire Marshal Tim Connell for his recent achievement of the professional designation Fire Marshal. This designation has been awarded to Connell by the Center for Public Safety Excellence Commission on Professional Credentialing. Fire Marshal Connell has also been recognized for professional accomplishments during the March 17 CPSE Excellence Conference in...

The City of Thomasville is moving forward with plans to transform property acquired in 2013 to a visitor and event center. The property, located at 207 South Dawson Street, is presently occupied by Roses. The first phase of the process to create the downtown event center will begin using a charrette process, giving the opportunity for community involvement in the future design and use of the facility. As part of the charrette, a community open house will be held Monday, June 1st from 6...

The City of Thomasville offices will be closed Monday, May 25, 2015 in observance of Memorial Day. Because of the holiday observance, some City services will be affected. City services’ schedules are as follows: Energy Control Center Regular 24-hour operational schedule Residential Refuse Monday residential customers will have pick-up Tuesday, May 26. Tuesday residential customers will have pick-up Wednesday, May 27. Regular schedule will resume Thursday, May 28. Thomas...

The City Council recognized a bright, young citizen during Monday’s meeting for being selected as the Georgia Municipal Association District 10 winner for the "If I Were Mayor, I Would..." essay contest. McKenna Williams is a sixth grade student at Thomas County Middle School. Williams joined the Council during Monday’s meeting as an honorary city councilmember for the night. After the meeting, Mayor Max Beverly presented her with an engraved plaque in honor of her achievement and...

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Management Section in conjunction with the City of Thomasville, CNS, Thomasville YMCA, Kiwanis Club and Wal-Mart will sponsor the 2015 Fishing Rodeos for youth and senior adults. Both events are free to the public and will be held at Cassidy Road Pond. The youth rodeo will be for kids 15 and under. Youth will compete in one of four age categories: 6 years & under, 7 – 9-year-olds, 10 – 12-year-olds and 13 – 15-year-olds. This...

City of Thomasville Utilities has announced open enrollment for the Budget Billing Program. This program gives utilities customers an additional payment option, which can be helpful during summertime when excessive temperatures may cause increased monthly utility usage. The current enrollment period will end April 30th. The Budget Billing Program provides customers the choice of paying a set amount – an average taken from the previous year’s total monthly billing – which is put...

The City of Thomasville honored local winners of the Georgia Municipal Association’s “If I Were Mayor, I Would…” essay contest for sixth graders. One winner was selected from each school system as the winner for their schools. Benjamin Filston – Brookwood School, Lloydrica Hudson – Thomasville Scholar’s Academy, and Emily Potter – Thomas County Middle School were recognized by the mayor during the March 23 City Council meeting. Hudson and Potter both received certificates...

The City of Thomasville played host to a team of search and recovery dogs along with their handlers for a series of training exercises at the Old Cemetery, FlipperCemetery and Civil War POW site, Tuesday, March 17, 2015. K-9 handler Suzi Goodhope coordinated the event in conjunction with City of Thomasville Senior Assistant City Manager Kha McDonald, who is in charge of restoration and preservation efforts within Thomasville’s historic properties. Commonly known as cadaver dogs, 10 K-9s...

Thomasville Mayor Max Beverly will host a ceremony March 21st at 11:00 a.m., which will dedicate the newly constructed fence around the historic Flipper Cemetery. Henry Ossian Flipper was the first African American to graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point. “The new fence at the Flipper Cemetery gives new life to the cemetery and brings with it an air of distinction that this property so rightfully deserves,” said Senior Assistant City Manager Kha McDonald....

The City of Thomasville offices will be closed Monday, January 19, 2015. Because of the holiday observances, some City services will be affected. City services’ schedules are as follows: Energy Control Center Regular 24-hour operational schedule City of Thomasville Residential Refuse Monday residential customers will have pick-up Tuesday, January 20. Tuesday residential customers will have pick-up Wednesday, January 21. Regular schedule will resume Thursday, January...

City Manager/Utilities Superintendent Steve Sykes announced today the appointment of Mark Harmon to the position of Chief Building Official for the City of Thomasville. Harmon joins Thomasville’s Building Department with approximately 30 years of service in the building and construction field. Harmon will be responsible for all building inspections and plan review services and activities, as well as administering and enforcing building codes, developer agreements and other municipal...