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Construction crews are scheduled to install a new water main between East Pinetree Boulevard and 1530 East Jackson Street. The work is scheduled to begin on July 8, 2024, and it will take approximately two (2) weeks to complete. There will be temporary lane closures on the inbound lanes of East Jackson Street while the work is being completed. Construction signs will be posted, and travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or prepare for potential traffic delays....

City of Thomasville Wastewater Department staff will be working at the intersection of Oak Street and Lewis Street beginning Tuesday, July 9. They will be conducting routine maintenance on the infrastructure. The work is expected to begin at 7:00 am and last for seven (7) hours. There will be temporary road closures while the crews work at the intersection of Oak Street and Lewis Street. Warning signs will be posted to direct traffic around this work. No through traffic will be authorized...

City of Thomasville Wastewater Department staff will work at the intersection of Oak St. and W. Jerger St. beginning Monday, July 1, 2024. They will be conducting routine maintenance on the infrastructure. The work is expected to begin at 7:00 am and last for 8.5 hours. While there is no detour, there will be a temporary road closure at the intersection of Oak St. and W. Jerger St. Flaggers will be at the site to direct traffic around the work until the work is completed. Travelers in the...

The City of Thomasville Administrative Offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in observance of Independence Day. Additional service schedules and hours are as follows: Utilities Response Center Regular 24-hour operational schedule. For assistance, call 229-227-5499. City Residential and Commercial Refuse City of Thomasville residential and commercial refuse customers will receive services on Wednesday, July 3. Customers are encouraged to place containers curbside by...

CNSNext proudly sponsors the City of Thomasville’s Independence Day fireworks at Remington Park! The show will begin around 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 4th. For many years, CNSNext has proudly sponsored the City of Thomasville's annual fireworks display as a way to show appreciation for the incredible support and loyalty of our community. This event is a beloved community tradition, allowing us to gather and celebrate the nation's birthday with our cherished family, friends, and...

Thomasville Police Department’s law enforcement officers will target impaired drivers during the upcoming wave of Operation Zero Tolerance. The campaign began Monday, June 24 at 6 am and lasts until midnight Sunday, June 30. Operation Zero Tolerance is Georgia's High Visibility Enforcement program that focuses on apprehending impaired drivers through concentrated patrols and sobriety checkpoints. Throughout this year's enforcement campaign, police officers will collaborate to safeguard...

In June of 2023, the Thomasville Police Department launched the Flock Safety System to help reduce crime and gun violence by capturing objective evidence without compromising individual privacy. Recent data indicates that after the system’s first year of operation, the City of Thomasville has become a safer place to live, work, and play. Violent crime has been significantly lower since the system's launch. The Flock Safety System partners law enforcement agencies together through...

City of Thomasville Water Department staff is responding to a water main break at 1206 Old Monticello Road, between Alston Street and Junius Street. The repair is expected to be completed today. While this emergency water service repair work is being done, Old Monticello Road will be closed between Alston Street and Junius Street. Additionally, residents on Winslow Drive will not be able to access Old Monticello Road – please use Imperial Drive to either Plantation Drive or Tuxedo...

The City of Thomasville is seeking the community’s help to locate the original Ritz Theatre sign. The original Ritz Theatre was located at 323 West Jackson Street in the area known as “The Bottom” and served as the main entertainment center for African American residents and surrounding communities for many years. In the early 90s, The Ritz Theatre was demolished due to the instability of the structure and the cost of restoration, but the sign was saved. City of Thomasville staff...

City of Thomasville Administrative Offices will be closed Wednesday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Additional city service schedules and hours are as follows: Utilities Response Center Regular 24-hour operational schedule. Call (229) 227-5499 for assistance. Residential Refuse & Commercial Refuse City of Thomasville and Thomas County residential and commercial refuse customers will be serviced on Tuesday, June 18. Customers are encouraged to place containers...

Contractors will begin work along Stewart Street on today, June 12, 2024. Crews will install a new stormwater drainage conveyance system beneath Stewart Street. There will be a temporary road closure on Stewart Street near the Remington Avenue intersection while the work is being completed. Residents of Stewart Street will need to detour along Schley Street during this time. For more information about this project, please call the City of Thomasville’s Engineering Department at...

The City of Thomasville recently launched its first annual Youth Leadership Academy, poised to significantly impact our community's future leaders. On Monday, June 3rd, the City’s Human Resources Department welcomed eleven eighth and ninth graders from the community as participants in the City’s inaugural Youth Leadership Academy. The program was created to equip students with the essential skills and leadership needed to pursue professional careers as a part of the workforce of...