CITY OF THOMASVILLE TO HOST FEEDING THE COMMUNITY EVENT

The City of Thomasville, in collaboration with several community partners, will be offering free meals to individuals in the community in need of food during an upcoming Feeding the Community event. The event will take place July 28th from 11 am to 2 pm at 407 North Madison Street. Free school supplies will also be distributed to children. The City has partnered with 1915 South | Ashley; Pineland Baptist Church; Thomasville Community Development Corporation; CNSNext; Springhill Missionary...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE ROAD PATCHING WORK

City of Thomasville construction contractors will be patching various streets over the next two months including: • Turnberry Court • Edgewoord Drive near Edgewood Circle • Longleaf Drive (Riftwood Lane to Evergreen Drive) • Tuxedo Drive (near Imperial Drive) • Willams Street (Harris Street to Varnedoe Street) • Montrose Drive (Myrtle Drive to Ridgecrest Drive) • Eidson Street (Harris Street to Varnedoe Street) • Young Street & Washington Street There will be...



TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE - GORDON AVENUE BETWEEN LONGLEAF DRIVE AND LOVER’S LANE

City crews are making stormwater culvert improvements on Gordon Avenue near Longleaf Drive. Work will occur the week of July 17, 2023 during regular work hours. In order to complete this work, temporary lane and road closures will be implemented on Gordon Avenue between Longleaf Drive and Lover’s Lane. Detour signs will be posted, and travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to prepare for potential traffic delays. The road will be open to local traffic....



THOMASVILLE FIRE RESCUE CELEBRATES NATIONAL PET FIRE SAFETY DAY

To reduce the approximate 500,000 pets impacted by home fires annually, July 15 is acknowledged as National Pet Fire Safety Day. This nationwide awareness day educates pet owners about potential dangers when pets are left unaccompanied at home and provides preventive measures to ensure their well-being. Based on a recent study conducted by the American Kennel Club, roughly 88% of pet owners regard their pets as cherished members of their family, making it logical to include them in fire...



SEALY AND WHITE RECEIVE PUBLIC MANAGER CERTIFICATION THROUGH UGA INSTITUTE OF GOVERNMENT

Sheryl Sealy and Chris White, Assistant City Managers for the City of Thomasville, recently graduated from the Certified Public Managers Program through the Carl Vinson Institute of Government at the University of Georgia. They received the recognition along with over 125 government leaders from across Georgia. Graduates of the Institute of Government’s Certified Public Manager Program completed their final hours and were recognized at the Certified Public Manager Conference on the UGA...



MAKE WAY FOR THE CITY OF THOMASVILLE’S FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT AT THE RITZ ON JULY 22

Summer Family Movie Night at The Ritz Amphitheater is back for a fun and free time with friends and family on July 22 at 7:30 PM. Before the showing of Moana, there will be kid-friendly activities and food trucks for all your movie snacking needs. “Movie night is such a fun way to spend time with your friends and family during the warm summer months,” said Special Events Manager Nicole Elwell. “There’s something magical about watching a movie outdoors, it’s the kind of summer...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE CELEBRATES PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH

Since 1985, July has been celebrated as the nation’s official Parks and Recreation Month. Created by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), Parks and Recreation Month specifically highlights the essential and powerful role local parks and recreation professionals play in building vibrant, resilient communities across the country. Throughout July, the City of Thomasville will highlight city-owned parks and the roles they play in bringing people together, providing essential...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE TO HOST AUTUMN ARTISAN MARKET AND FAMILY FALL FEST AND MOVIE NIGHT

The City of Thomasville is thrilled to announce two new events for this upcoming fall, an Autumn Artisan Market and Family Fall Fest and Movie Night. These events promise new experiences for the community. Both hosted at The Ritz Amphitheater in Downtown Thomasville, the Autumn Artisan Market will be held on September 23, 2023, from 11:00AM to 5:00PM, and the Family Fall Fest and Movie Night will be held on October 14, 2023, starting at 5:00PM. “These events are an exciting addition to...



INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS

Join the City of Thomasville and CNSNext as we celebrate Independence Day with fireworks at Remington Park! The fireworks will begin around 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4th. For over 20 years, CNSNext has sponsored the annual fireworks celebration to express thanks for the community’s support and loyalty. CNSNext is very proud to bring this event to our community each year so that together we can celebrate our nation’s birthday with our family, friends, and community. Bring a lawn...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE RECEIVES PLATINUM AWARD

The City of Thomasville’s Water Treatment Plant received a Platinum Award from the Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP) for operating with perfection during 2022 by meeting or exceeding compliance standards with all Safe Drinking Water Act requirements. “It’s always great to be recognized for exceptional work,” said Eric Gossett, Assistant Utilities Superintendent. “We’re honored to receive this award from GAWP because it reflects the hard work of our employees...



THOMASVILLE MAIN STREET RECOGNIZED AS GEORGIA MAIN STREET OF THE MONTH

Thomasville’s Main Street Program has been recognized as the Georgia Main Street Program of the Month by the Georgia Main Street Association. This comes on the heels of Thomasville’s recent designation as an Accredited Main Street America™ program for meeting rigorous state performance standards. “We’re always excited when our program is recognized across the state,” noted Main Street Manager Brandy Avery. “We’re fortunate to have so many committed merchants and City of...



TPD CONTINUES INSTALLATION OF CRIME REDUCTION SYSTEM

Thomasville Police Department will officially launch a safety system next week that is designed to help reduce crime and gun violence in Thomasville. With the assistance of Flock Safety System, over 90 gunshot protection devices have been installed, with cameras and license plate recognition device installations to begin next week. The new system will work in partnership with Thomasville Police Department officers by providing real-time information to better aid officer response....