Thomasville Comprehensive Plan
5-Year Update for Thomasville Blueprint 2028
Thomasville Blueprint 2028 was adopted in 2018 as the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The plan provides a long-range vision for our community and requires a major update every ten years. However, jurisdictions in the state of Georgia must also provide a minor update every five years in accordance with statutory requirements (see overview below). This year, 2023, Thomasville Blueprint 2028 is due for its five-year update. The five-year update will look at our progress and accomplishments to date and encourage a community conversation about the next five years of plan implementation.
Ways to Participate in the 5-Year Update
Introduction to the Comp Plan Update | Thursday, February 16th
The community is invited to a public hearing to learn about the Comprehensive Plan 5-Year Update process, what to expect, and how to get involved. This public hearing is the first public engagement opportunity planned in 2023 as part of the Comprehensive Plan 5-Year Update process for Thomasville Blueprint 2028.
- Virtual Meeting via Zoom
Thursday, February 16th at 12:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89278820685
Meeting ID: 892 7882 0685
- Public Hearing at the Municipal Building
Thursday, February 16th at 5:30 PM
Reception Room at the Municipal Building
144 East Jackson Street
Complete the Online Survey | February 16th – March 10th
A lot has changed since 2018. This survey will be critical in helping us confirm the community’s needs and help us prioritize during the next five years of plan implementation. Please note that March 10th is the cutoff date for the public to respond to the online survey. You’ll find the survey here!
Join a Stakeholder Focus Group Session | Thursday, March 2nd
Staff will host feedback sessions throughout the day leading up to the Public Open House. These sessions will focus on economic development, housing & neighborhoods, and local culture & character. Check out the schedule here!
Share Your Thoughts During the Public Open House | Thursday, March 2nd
Join us for an opportunity to learn about the status of the 2018 Comprehensive Plan accomplishments and help us prioritize its implementation for the next five years. City staff will be on hand to answer questions and gather your valuable feedback!
- Public Open House at the Municipal Building
Thursday, March 2nd from 5:00–7:00 PM
Reception Room at the Municipal Building
144 East Jackson Street
Attend the Final Presentation | Tuesday, May 16th
The final draft of the Comprehensive Plan 5-Year Update for Thomasville Blueprint 2028 will reflect the community’s priorities for the next five years of plan implementation. Staff will present these findings and the final draft of the update before submitting it to the regional commission and state for review.
- Public Hearing at the Municipal Building
Tuesday, May 16th at 5:30 PM
Reception Room at the Municipal Building
144 East Jackson Street
State Requirements for the 5-Year Update
The Georgia Planning Act [O.C.G.A. §50-8-1, et seq.] authorizes the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to set the guidelines for local comprehensive planning. Pursuant to Chapter 110-12 of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, the minimum requirements set by DCA for a five-year update include a Report of Accomplishments (ROA) documenting progress since the adoption of the comprehensive plan in 2018 and a new Community Work Program (CWP) to guide the next five years. The comprehensive plan five-year update must also confirm the community’s needs and opportunities and revisit the following plan elements specifically: land use, economic development, and broadband. Updates to other elements, like housing, transportation, and general community goals are optional but encouraged. The Thomasville Blueprint 2028 update must be completed, reviewed by the Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (SWGRC) with DCA, and adopted by the Thomasville City Council by June 30, 2023.
What is a Comprehensive Plan?
A comprehensive plan sets the tone of a city’s growth and development. The City’s comprehensive plan provides the basis for regulations and policies that guide our community’s physical and economic development. Known as “Thomasville: Blueprint 2028,” the comprehensive plan establishes priorities for public action and direction for complementary private decisions concerning land use and development, historic and cultural resources, environmental and natural resources, economic development, municipal services, transportation, recreation, housing, and priority investments.
What is “Thomasville: Blueprint 2028”?
Thomasville: Blueprint 2028 is the city’s comprehensive plan guiding future development, which is updated once every 10 years. When envisioning the future of Thomasville, the community’s input and feedback were instrumental. Through an 18-month community engagement process involving more than 1,000 citizens, the goals and trajectory of the comprehensive plan were developed during several visioning and strategic planning sessions throughout the community.
Thomasville: Blueprint 2028 was formally adopted by the Thomasville City Council on July 23, 2018. You can read the final plan here: