Comprehensive Plan Press

Contractors are scheduled to begin work on Smith Avenue Monday, March 21, depending on weather conditions, to upgrade the stormwater drainage system. Work is expected to be completed in one night from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am. A road closure will be necessary in order to provide a safe zone for road work and to complete the work as quickly and efficiently as possible. The road closure will be at the intersection of Smith Avenue and Dawson Street. Travelers in the area will need to take the...

It's almost time to "spring forward" to save an hour of daylight, a practice most states have followed since the 1960s. Daylight saving time officially starts this weekend, specifically Sunday, March 13, at 2:00 am. As you gear up to reset the clocks around your home, Thomasville Fire Rescue (TFR) would like to remind you that it's also the perfect opportunity to practice fire safety and check your smoke alarms. "As you're adjusting the clocks throughout your home, it just makes sense to...

Law enforcement agencies face challenges when responding to mental health situations, taking on roles as police officers and social workers or other support roles to assess conditions effectively. This can cause a struggle to identify and develop policies and approaches on mental illness and create training to serve this population effectively. The Thomasville Police Department (TPD) recently updated its current Memorandum of Understanding with two area organizations to continue...

GeorgiaForward recently selected the City of Thomasville’s Director of Strategic Marketing Ashlyn Johnson and Human Resources Manager of Benefits & Wellness Tara Pearson as two of the 50 evolving professionals to serve the organization’s 2022 Young Gamechangers (YG) program. YG is a unique leadership action program hosted by GeorgiaForward, a non-profit organization administrated by the Georgia Municipal Association. Young Gamechangers brings professionals from across the state to work...

Contractors plan to close the eastbound lane of Smith Avenue near the intersection of Dawson Street beginning Tuesday, March 8 to construct a catch basin to improve drainage at the intersection. The work is scheduled between the hours of 8:00 am and 6:00 pm and is expected to last ten days. For more information about this project, please call the City of Thomasville’s Engineering Department at 229-227-7009.

Arborists will be trimming trees around the historic courthouse, located at 225 North Broad Street, from March 4th - March 6th. This work is scheduled to take place from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm. Road closures, lasting one day for each street that surrounds the block, will be necessary in order to provide a safe zone for road workers and to complete the work efficiently. The current schedule includes: March 4 - closure of the 200 block of North Broad Street March 5 - closure of West...

Contractors are scheduled to complete sidewalks and road striping at the intersection of Remington Avenue and Dawson Street on Monday, February 28th. They will be constructing the remaining concrete sidewalks, striping four crosswalks, and striping turn lanes. The work is scheduled to take place between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 pm and is expected to last one day. There will be temporary lane closures at the intersection while work is being completed. Travelers in this area are...

Contractors are scheduled to resume milling and resurfacing work on South Pinetree Boulevard from Old Monticello Road to West Jackson Street on Saturday, February 26th.The work is scheduled to take place from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and is expected to last approximately twelve days. Traffic will be directed around lane closures by flaggers throughout the corridor. Travelers in this area are encouraged to use caution, prepare for potential traffic delays, or select an alternate route. In...

The City of Thomasville seeks citizen input for the initial stages of a Stormwater Master Plan (SWMP). City staff says the master plan will provide the structure to establish a drainage capital improvement program and a policy framework that will protect public safety, infrastructure, and the environment. “Citizen input is critical in this stage of the Stormwater Master Plan,” said Sherri Cain, Community Engagement Manager. “As a City, we have identified many problematic stormwater...

Thomasville Fire Rescue (TFR) Chief Tim Connell was recently sworn in as a Deputy Fire Marshal by the Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth, GA. The Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner licenses and regulates insurance companies, investigates reports of insurance fraud, and inspects buildings to prevent fire. “It is an honor to be sworn in as a Deputy Fire Marshal,” said Chief...

The City of Thomasville’s 2022 First Friday Sip & Shop series kicks off Friday, March 4th, in Downtown Thomasville. Live music, extended shopping and dining hours, food trucks, and more will be a part of this month’s event from 6-10 pm. “We’re excited to kick off our First Friday events for 2022,” said Madison Eaton, City of Thomasville’s Tourism and Events Manager. “Our community looks forward to these events each year, and our March 1st Friday Sip & Shop will be packed...

Thomasville Fire Rescue (TFR) has successfully passed a recent Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council (GFSTC) annual inspection. Located in Forsyth, Georgia, the GFSTC provides certification standards for all firefighters, fire inspectors, fire investigators, and fire and life safety educators within the state of Georgia. The inspection revealed that all TFR stations, training records, documentations, and engines are compliant with the Official Code of Georgia. “The...