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UPCOMING ROADWAY WORK FOR PATTERSON STREET

City of Thomasville Utility crews are preparing a plan for repairs on Patterson Street between Briarcliff Drive and East Washington Street due to a wastewater main that failed in the area. Repairs will be made to the main and the roadway surface. The road will remain open as repair plans are being prepared. City of Thomasville staff requests that travelers avoid the area if at all possible. Residents in the area are encouraged to exercise caution and maintain a safe distance around...

Posted on Jun 15, 2020

CITY OF THOMASVILLE OPERATIONAL UPDATE

Last week, Governor Brian Kemp issued a new Executive Order that continued Georgia’s public health state of emergency through July 12, 2020. At the same time, Governor Kemp also issued an Executive Order that provides guidance for reviving a healthy Georgia in response to COVID-19. City Manager Alan Carson said that based on these new Executive Orders, large community events such as CNSNext’s July 4th celebration will remain suspended. “We are very disappointed that we are unable...

Posted on Jun 10, 2020

ROAD CLOSURE SCHEDULED FOR JONES STREET

City of Thomasville Utility crews will be working along Jones Street on Tuesday, June 9th. Crews will be installing stormwater drainage piping at a location between Fletcher Street and Bibb Avenue. The work is expected to occur between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. There will be a temporary road closure in the area while the work is being completed. Local traffic will be permitted. Travelers in the area are encouraged to exercise caution while utilizing the Dowdell Street detour and...

Posted on Jun 4, 2020

ROAD CLOSURE SCHEDULED FOR AUGUSTA AVENUE

City of Thomasville Utility crews will be working along Augusta Avenue on Monday, June 8th. Crews will be installing stormwater drainage piping at a location between Magnolia Street and Wright Street. The work is expected to occur between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. There will be a temporary road closure in the area while the work is being completed. Local traffic will be permitted. Travelers in the area are encouraged to exercise caution while utilizing the 6th Avenue detour and...

Posted on Jun 4, 2020

2020 HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS

June 1st marks the start of the 2020 hurricane season, and the City of Thomasville reminds residents about the importance of hurricane preparedness as the season approaches. Last season saw a record number of eighteen named storms, six hurricanes, and three major hurricanes. The 2019 season was the fourth consecutive year of above-average storm activity. “Weather analysts are predicting an above-average and extremely active 2020 season. The projection of an active season combined with...

Posted on May 29, 2020

WEST JACKSON STREETSCAPE PROJECT RECOGNIZED BY GEORGIA APWA

The City of Thomasville’s West Jackson Streetscape Project has been honored with yet another statewide award. The project, which was completed in The Bottom District, was recently recognized as the 2020 Small Cities/Rural Communities Award Winner for Historical Restoration/Preservation by the Georgia Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA). The Sixth Annual Chapter Awards program recognizes outstanding public works employees, individual groups, and projects representing...

Posted on May 28, 2020

ROAD CLOSURE FOR REMINGTON AVENUE

City of Thomasville Utility crews will begin work along Remington Avenue beginning Saturday, May 30th. Crews will be repairing a wastewater service line between Kern Street and Bennett Street. The work is expected to occur between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and is expected to last approximately three days. There will be a temporary road closure in the area while the work is being completed. Local traffic will be permitted. Travelers in the area are encouraged to exercise...

Posted on May 27, 2020

STORM DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULED FOR CAMPBELL STREET

City of Thomasville Utility crews will begin work along Campbell Street beginning Tuesday, May 26th. Crews will be repairing a storm drainage pipe on Campbell Street between West Jackson and Fleming Street. The work is expected to occur between the hours of 7:00 am and 4:00 pm, and is expected to last approximately three days. There will be a temporary road closure in the area while the work is being completed but local traffic will be permitted. Travelers in the area are encouraged to...

Posted on May 21, 2020

MEMORIAL DAY CITY SERVICES SCHEDULE

The City of Thomasville administrative offices will be closed Monday, May 25, 2020 in observance of Memorial Day. Because of 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 Monday residential customers will be collected on Tuesday, May 26. Tuesday residential customers will be...

Posted on May 21, 2020

CITY ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF ANNUAL WATER CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT

The City of Thomasville is proud to announce the release of its 2019 Water Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). This annual report highlights the City’s accomplishments, infrastructure and results of the Environmental Protection Agency’s testing requirements for safe drinking water. The City has been producing the report for the community for over 20 years. “The City of Thomasville Water Treatment Department provides award-winning quality water to Thomasville that meets or exceeds...

Posted on May 15, 2020

CITY OF THOMASVILLE LAUNCHES SUMMER READING VIDEOS

The City of Thomasville will release a five-part summer reading series beginning Friday, May 15. The series is aimed at providing story time while our youngest residents are still encouraged to shelter in place. “Story Time with the City” will feature City employees reading books to children from a variety of locations around the community. City Manager Alan Carson said, “I am honored to take part in the series and hope that it can provide parents a few minutes to enjoy their coffee or...

Posted on May 14, 2020

CITY OF THOMASVILLE OPERATIONAL UPDATE

Governor Brian Kemp’s recent announcement that Georgia’s public health state of emergency order would extend through June 12 will have an impact on some City of Thomasville services. City Manager Alan Carson said that in light of the Governor’s continued state of emergency order, special event permits and park reservations would continue to be suspended through June 12. “We are committed to following the Governor’s plan to reopen Georgia and the White House’s Guidelines for...

Posted on May 13, 2020