CITY BEGINS PREPARATIONS FOR TROPICAL STORM IDALIA

The City of Thomasville has storm plans in place for Tropical Storm Idalia and encourages the community to do the same. Idalia is expected to become a hurricane later today, bringing strong winds and rain that will affect our area late Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning. Forecasts indicate Idalia will develop into a Category 3 hurricane once it makes landfall. According to Assistant City Manager Chris White, City staff are in storm prep mode, and officials are actively monitoring...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE PRESENTS FIRST FRIDAY SIP & SHOP ON SEPTEMBER 1

As summer days draw to a close, the City of Thomasville invites you to create a memorable evening at the First Friday Sip & Shop, scheduled for September 1 from 6-10 PM in Downtown Thomasville. The evening promises extended shopping experiences, a range of dining options, enticing food trucks, and a live concert at The Ritz Amphitheater. Experience exclusive “Shop the Block” discounts and exceptional offers at local shops and restaurants, extending their hospitality hours for this...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE LABOR DAY HOURS AND SCHEDULES

City of Thomasville Administrative Offices will be closed Monday, September 4 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Additional service schedules and hours are as follows: Utilities Response Center Regular 24-hour operational schedule. Call (229) 227-5499 for assistance. Refuse Schedules The Solid Waste Office will be closed on Labor Day. Monday residential customers will receive service on Tuesday, September 5. Customers receiving service on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or...



GEORGIA ENERGY CITIES SHOWCASE PRIME BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES DURING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SOUTHWEST GEORGIA BUS TOUR

Last week marked a pivotal event as the Georgia Energy Cities extended a warm welcome to the ECG | MEAG Power Economic Development Southwest Georgia Bus Tour. This initiative has unveiled the promising prospects available for potential businesses seeking to establish a foothold in Georgia. The tour united state partners from ECG, MEAG Power, the Gas Authority, the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA), the University of Georgia, and...



EMERGENCY TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURE - BROAD STREET BETWEEN LOOMIS STREET AND HANSELL STREET

City of Thomasville utility crews are performing emergency repair work between Loomis Street and Hansell Street to address deficient water service. For crews to repair this water service, the southbound lane, and potentially both lanes on Broad Street between Loomis Street and Hansell Street, will be temporarily closed in the work zone. The work is expected to last several hours, and flaggers will be at the site to direct traffic while the work is being completed. Travelers in the area...



THOMASVILLE FIRE RESCUE CHIEF TIM CONNELL COMPLETES INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION PROCESS

Thomasville Fire Rescue Chief Tim Connell has successfully completed the process that awards the professional designation of Chief Fire Officer. The Commission on Professional Credentialing® met August 8, 2023, to confer the designation. The designation program is a voluntary program designed to recognize individuals who demonstrate their excellence in seven measured components including experience, education, professional development, professional contributions, association membership,...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE ANNOUNCES PROPERTY TAX UPDATE

The Thomasville City Council announces its intention to propose a property tax for residents for the first time since 2012. According to City Manager Alan Carson, the introduction of a property tax is something that will provide financial stability for the community. Thomasville’s current millage rate is 0 mills; the proposed millage rate to be considered by the Thomasville City Council is 5.000 mills. “A property tax traditionally supports a City’s General Fund, so since 2012, the...



NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

The Council of the City of Thomasville has tentatively adopted a millage rate which will require an increase in property taxes by one hundred percent (100%). All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearing on this tax increase to be held in the Council Chambers, Thomasville Municipal Building, located at 144 East Jackson Street, Thomasville Georgia on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. Two additional public hearings on this tax increase will be held at the Council...



CURRENT 2023 TAX DIGEST AND FIVE YEAR TAX LEVY HISTORY INFORMATION

The Council of the City of Thomasville does hereby announce that the millage rate will be set at a meeting to be held at the Council Chambers, 144 E Jackson Street, on Monday, September 11, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. and pursuant to the requirements of O.C.G.A. § 48-5-32 does hereby publish the following presentation of the current year's tax digest and levy, along with the history of the tax digest and levy for the past five years. The information can be viewed here.



GET READY TO ROCK AT THOMASVILLE’S FIRST FRIDAY SIP & SHOP ON AUGUST 4

It’s time for the City of Thomasville’s First Friday Sip & Shop on August 4, from 6-10 PM. With extended shopping hours, dining out, food trucks, and a live performance at The Ritz Amphitheater by Grammy Award winning artist Trae Pierce & the T-Stones, there’s no better way to spend an evening out. “The First Friday Sip & Shop is so rewarding to have in our Downtown,” said Main Street Manager Brandy Avery. “We’ve had great participation this summer, and we’re looking...



TPD ENCOURAGES TRAVELERS TO BE SAFE DURING UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR

A new school year is about to begin for area students, and the Thomasville Police Department (TPD) encourages residents to slow down, avoid distractions, and obey posted school zone signage. Drivers are also encouraged to be aware of speed detection cameras in school zones and increased traffic and children walking and biking in school areas. “Our primary concern is the protection of our children from traffic-related fatalities by following the designated speed limits within school...



TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE - N. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DRIVE BETWEEN ALEXANDER STREET AND FELIX STREET

As part of the 2021 CDBG project, City of Thomasville construction contractors will make water main improvements on N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive between Alexander Street and Felix Street. Work will begin July 27, 2023 at 8 A.M. and last two (2) days. In order to complete the water main improvements, there will be a temporary road closure on N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive between Alexander Street and Felix Street. Detour signs will be posted, and travelers in the area are encouraged to...