FLETCHERVILLE CDBG PUBLIC CLOSEOUT MEETING

The City of Thomasville will hold a Fletcherville Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Closeout Meeting on Tuesday, November 9th at 5:30 p.m. Citizens are invited to join City staff for a wrap-up discussion about the process and completed projects. The meeting will be held at the Disciples of Jesus Ministries located at 228 Augusta Avenue. According to Sherri Cain, Public Outreach Manager, in 2018 the City of Thomasville received CDBG funding in the amount of $750,000 from the...



LIVE CONCERT TO HIGHLIGHT NOVEMBER FIRST FRIDAY SIP AND SHOP

The City of Thomasville’s 2021 First Friday Sip and Shop series continues on Friday, November 5th with an evening that will feature something for everyone. Spend a beautiful fall evening sipping and shopping through the downtown event area and cap off your night with a live concert by Mac Arnold & Plate Full O’Blues on the stage of The Ritz Amphitheater and Park. “We are excited about the return of live concerts to the First Friday Sip and Shop series after a temporary pause of live...



TPD RECEIVES DONATION FOR ANNUAL LAW ENFORCEMENT GOODWILL PROJECT

The Thomasville Police Department (TPD), along with the Thomas County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO), recently received a donation of $13,339.00 from SERVPRO of Thomas, Colquitt and Grady Counties for their Annual Law Enforcement Goodwill Project. The donation was made possible through funds raised at Servpro’s annual Golf and Give Fundraiser held on September 24th at Country Oaks Golf Course. “We are incredibly grateful for the efforts and commitment of SERVPRO to make a positive impact...



TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURE SCHEDULED FOR JEFFERSON STREET

City of Thomasville utility crews are scheduled to replace a wastewater main and connected service lines on Jefferson Street between Dawson Street and Love Street beginning on Monday, November 1, 2021. The project is expected to last two months. The westbound lane will be temporarily closed to through traffic while the work is being completed. Travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to be prepared for travel delays. Please be patient with the utility crews...



THOMASVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT WARNS OF UTILITY PAYMENT SCAM

The Thomasville Police Department (TPD) warns that reports have been received regarding attempts to scam City of Thomasville Utilities customers. According to Corporal Crystal Parker, customers have received phone calls from individuals demanding immediate payment by telephone for utility services. Corporal Parker said that the most recent scam involves an individual falsely claiming to be a City of Thomasville employee and asking customers to immediately pay delinquent utility accounts...



THOMASVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF ANNUAL REPORT

The Thomasville Police Department (TPD) is proud to announce the release of its 2020 Annual Report. “On behalf of the Thomasville Police Department, it is my pleasure to submit our 2020 Annual Report,” said TPD Chief John Letteney. “This report serves as a summary of the activities of TPD for the 2020 calendar year and highlights beneficial information for our community.” The annual report showcases TPD’s accomplishments, information on TPD teams and divisions, community crime...



THOMASVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT PARTNERS WITH CHANEY’S CHAMPIONS

The Thomasville Police Department (TPD) recently announced a partnership with Chaney’s Champions, a 501(c)(3) non-profit based in Apex, NC, that provides teddy bears to organizations that may encounter children in crisis situations. Founded in 2017, Chaney’s Champions was formed to honor the memory of Chaney James Corcoran, who passed away suddenly at 10 weeks old as a result of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). “TPD is excited and honored to partner with Chaney’s Champions,”...



CITY RECEIVES $750,000 GRANT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp recently recognized the City of Thomasville as one of 60 Georgia communities that will receive a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). In 2021, CDBGs with a combined total of $43 million have been issued throughout the state. The City of Thomasville will receive $750,000 from the 2021 CDBG for proposed water, wastewater, and drainage improvements in the Dewey City neighborhood. “We are extremely appreciative of the funding provided by Governor Kemp and...



NORTON RECEIVES INSPIRED LEADER AWARD

April Norton, City of Thomasville Director of Downtown & Tourism Development, was recently named a 2021 Inspired Leader Award winner by the International Downtown Association (IDA). Founded in 1954, IDA is a resource center for ideas and innovative best practices in urban place management. “This is an outstanding professional achievement for April and a credit to the leadership she provides to the City’s Downtown and Tourism Development department,” said Sheryl Sealy, Assistant City...



TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE ON REMINGTON AVENUE NEAR EAST PINETREE BOULEVARD

Contractors are scheduled to begin installing a new water main on Remington Avenue near the intersection of East Pinetree Boulevard on Monday, October 11, 2021. The work is scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. and is expected to last nine hours. There will be a temporary road closure on Remington Avenue while the work is being completed. Travelers in this area are encouraged to use caution while using the detour, prepare for potential traffic delays, or select an alternate route. Thank you for...



THOMASVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT RECERTIFIED BY GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE

The Thomasville Police Department (TPD) was recently recertified by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police (GACP). The GACP State Certification represents a significant professional achievement for a law enforcement agency. This certification recognizes the successful implementation of policies and procedures that are sound and effective. “This recertification represents TPD achieving a level of efficiency in delivering professional police services to our community that can...



EMERGENCY TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURE SCHEDULED FOR MADISON STREET

City of Thomasville Utility Crews will replace a water service line on Madison Street between West Jackson Street and Remington Avenue on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. The work will begin at 6:30 p.m. and is expected to last twelve hours. There will be a temporary lane closure along the outside northbound lane of Madison Street while the work is being completed. Flaggers will be on-site to direct traffic, but travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to be prepared...