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TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURES ON SOUTH PINETREE BOULEVARD

Contractors are scheduled to begin milling and resurfacing work on South Pinetree Boulevard from Old Monticello Road to West Jackson Street on Wednesday, February 16th. This work is scheduled to take place from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The work is expected to take approximately two weeks to complete, depending on weather conditions. Traffic will be directed around lane closures by flaggers throughout the corridor. Travelers in this area are encouraged to use caution, prepare for potential...

Posted on Feb 15, 2022

ROAD AND LANE CLOSURES SCHEDULED FOR OAK STREET AND WESTBOUND LANE OF WEST JACKSON STREET

Contractors will begin work at the intersection of Oak Street and West Jackson Street beginning Monday, February 14th. Crews will be improving the accessibility of West Jackson Street when entering from Oak Street. The work is expected to take place between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. and is expected to last approximately 15 days, depending on weather conditions. Beginning Tuesday, February 15th, there will be a road closure for Oak Street that is expected to last until...

Posted on Feb 11, 2022

ROAD IMPROVEMENTS SCHEDULED FOR EAST PINETREE BOULEVARD

Contractors are scheduled to begin a road improvement project along East Pinetree Boulevard, between East Jackson Street and the railroad tracks, that is expected to last approximately six days. The milling of areas with distressed asphalt and resurfacing along East Pinetree Boulevard, between East Jackson Street and the railroad tracks, is scheduled to begin on Monday, February 21st. Traffic will be directed around lane closures by flaggers throughout the corridor between the hours of...

Posted on Feb 11, 2022

DOWNTOWN THOMASVILLE SEMI-ANNUAL SIDEWALK SALE TO BE HELD SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH

The Downtown Thomasville Semi-Annual Sidewalk Sale will be held Saturday, February 19th beginning at 10 a.m. Stroll through beautiful downtown as your favorite retailers step out of their storefronts and onto the sidewalks with some of their best deals of the year. “Our wonderful downtown merchants will be offering great deals on end-of-season merchandise, and they are excited to showcase their new 2022 inventory,” says Madison Eaton, Special Events Manager. “Whether it’s a...

Posted on Feb 11, 2022

THOMASVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT HONORS PROMOTIONS

The Thomasville Police Department (TPD) recently held a ceremony that honored the promotions of six officers. During the event, Kim Dyke was promoted to Captain, Brandon Kent was promoted to Sergeant, and Jamil Gatlin, Casey King, John Meredith, and Shaquille Thomas were promoted to Corporal. The ceremony was attended by members of the Thomasville City Council, family, friends, colleagues, and City of Thomasville leadership. “Today’s ceremony highlights the bright future of the...

Posted on Feb 10, 2022

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE ON WEBSTER STREET

City of Thomasville Utility crews are scheduled to begin repairing a wastewater main along Webster Street between Dawson Street and Crawford Street on Wednesday, February 9th. The work is scheduled to take place between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. and is expected to last one day. There will be a temporary road closure, allowing local traffic only, on Webster Street while the work is being completed. Travelers in this area are encouraged to use caution while using the detour,...

Posted on Feb 4, 2022

CITY OF THOMASVILLE CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH

The City of Thomasville’s Black History Month celebration begins on Tuesday, February 1st, and continues throughout the month. Celebrated initially as Negro History Week in February of 1926, the annual observance was designated as Black History Month in February of 1976 by President Gerald Ford. The achievements, contributions, and successes of African Americans are recognized throughout the month. “We are excited to use our various platforms and methods of communication to celebrate...

Posted on Feb 1, 2022

THOMASVILLE POLICE DETECTIVE RECEIVES TOP FORENSIC EXAMINER AWARD

Detective Lisa Maxwell, a crime scene investigator with the Thomasville Police Department (TPD), received the 2021 Top Forensic Examiner Award by the United States Secret Service (USSS). The annual award recognizes the nation’s top 50 state and local digital forensic expert examiners in the nation. “I am honored to be recognized by the Secret Service as one of the top forensic experts in the country,” said Maxwell. “It is truly humbling to receive this prestigious award for the...

Posted on Jan 28, 2022

THOMASVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT WELCOMES NEW K-9 TO THE FORCE

The Thomasville Police Department (TPD) recently welcomed a new member to their family. Apollo, a two-year-old German Shepherd, is the latest K-9 recruit assigned to serve and protect the Thomasville community. He replaces K-9 Tank who retired in November of 2020 after six years of service to TPD. “We are thrilled to welcome K-9 Apollo to the TPD family,” said Chief John Letteney. “I am confident that Police Officer Leonard Angel and K-9 Apollo will form an exceptional team and that...

Posted on Jan 21, 2022

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CITY SEEKS CITIZENS' INPUT ON PARKS & RECREATION MASTER PLAN

The City of Thomasville will host a Parks & Recreation Master Plan Virtual Kickoff Meeting on Tuesday, January 18th at 5:30 p.m. on Zoom.com. City staff said that this meeting will provide an opportunity for the public to learn what a parks and recreation master plan is, why one is needed, and how citizens can be involved in the input process. “During this virtual meeting, city staff will present background information on the creation of the park master plan, currents stages of the...

Posted on Jan 11, 2022

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY CITY SERVICES SCHEDULE

The City of Thomasville administrative offices will be closed Monday, January 17, 2022, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. Due to the holiday observance, some City services will be affected. City services’ schedules will be 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...

Posted on Jan 10, 2022

TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURES SCHEDULED FOR SOUTH PINETREE BOULEVARD

Contractors will begin milling areas with distressed asphalt and resurfacing South Pinetree Boulevard between West Jackson Street and Old Monticello Road on Wednesday, January 12th. The work is scheduled to take place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and is expected to last two weeks. There will be lane closures throughout the corridor in order to provide a safe zone for road work and to complete the work as quickly and efficiently as possible. Travelers in this area are...

Posted on Jan 7, 2022