Comprehensive Plan Press

The City of Thomasville’s Wastewater Department will begin making sewer improvements on North Hansell Street beginning Monday, July 14, 2025. To facilitate a safe work environment, North Hansell Street between East Clay Street and East Monroe Street will be temporarily closed to thru traffic. Only local traffic is authorized. The work is expected to last four (4) weeks. Detour signs will be posted to direct traffic around the work zone. Travelers in the area are encouraged to select an...

The City of Thomasville will officially discontinue the use of RedSpeed speed detection cameras by the start of the upcoming school year. The decision follows an in-depth review of the program’s effectiveness and the City’s continued commitment to improving safety for students in designated school zones. Implemented as a safety initiative to reduce speeding in high-traffic areas around local schools, the RedSpeed program was intended to encourage safer driving behavior, not generate...

Broad Street, between Hansell Street and West Loomis Street, will be temporarily closed on July 10, 2025 beginning at 8:00 am while water repairs are made. Work is expected to be completed at approximately noon. Detour signs will be posted to warn travelers of the work zone and road closure. Detour information can be found here. Travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to be prepared for some travel delays. Please be patient with crews while work is...

The City of Thomasville has named Katie Ketchum as the new Main Street Director for downtown Thomasville. “Katie comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience and will make an excellent addition to our City of Thomasville Team,” said April Norton, Managing Director of Marketing & Communications for the City of Thomasville. “Katie’s education, along with nearly 20 years of experience in areas like Marketing, Project Management, and Economic Development, proves the remarkable...

The City of Thomasville has begun implementing a Parks & Recreation Master Plan that was completed in 2023 and serves as the guiding force behind current major renovations at Balfour Park, Cassidy Park, and Paradise Park. The plan calls for an investment of over $11 million in the entire park system. City Manager Chris White says that both City Leadership and the Thomasville City Council are committed to executing the Parks & Recreation Master Plan in order to improve Thomasville’s park...

Thomasville Main Street has been designated as an Accredited Main Street America™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and its partners announce the list of Accredited programs to recognize their exceptional commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization through the Main Street Approach™. “Main Street America is proud to recognize this year’s 1,172 designated Main Street programs for their commitment...

This July, the City of Thomasville invites the community to join in celebrating Parks and Recreation Month, highlighting the vital role parks and recreation play in building a stronger, healthier, and more connected community. Sponsored by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), this annual initiative is a time to recognize the dedicated staff, spaces, and programs that contribute to the well-being of our residents. Thomasville offers a wide range of recreational...

The City of Thomasville Water Department has begun urgent water main repairs on East Jackson Street at Euclid Avenue. Both westbound lanes on East Jackson Street at Euclid Avenue are temporarily closed. Travelers in the area are advised to seek alternate routes and anticipate some delays. The road closure will remain in place until work is complete. For more information about this work, please call the City of Thomasville’s Engineering Department at 229-227-7009.

The City of Thomasville Administrative Offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, 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 Saturday, July 5. Customers are encouraged to place containers curbside...

The City of Thomasville recently launched an Adopt-A-Drain program aimed at raising stormwater awareness, community engagement, reducing water pollution, and improving local waterways. The initiative is a part of the public education program of the City’s Environmental Protection Division (EPD) Regional Water Plan Seed Grant received in 2021. “This program provides our citizens with the opportunity to increase their personal responsibility in maintaining our community’s high water...

CNSNext proudly sponsors the City of Thomasville’s Independence Day fireworks at Remington Park! The show will begin around 9:30 p.m. on Friday, July 4th. For years, CNSNext has been proud to sponsor the City of Thomasville’s annual fireworks show to thank our community for its continued support and loyalty. This cherished tradition brings us together to celebrate Independence Day with family, friends, and neighbors. Patriotic music will begin at 8:00 p.m. and play through the...

The City of Thomasville Wastewater Department is scheduled to begin replacing a wastewater main on East Washington Street between Glenwood Drive and North Mitchell Street on Monday, June 23, 2025. The work is scheduled to begin at 7:00 am and is expected to last approximately three weeks. There will be a temporary road closure on East Washington Street between Glenwood Drive and North Mitchell Street while the work is being completed. Detour signs will be posted, and travelers in the area...