Comprehensive Plan Press

Mark your calendars for Friday, November 7, and head to Downtown Thomasville for an evening filled with live music, local shopping, delicious food, and family fun! The Lloyd Carter Band will headline the November First Friday event at The Ritz Amphitheater. Festivities kick off at 5:00 p.m., when downtown shops and boutiques will stay open late for an evening of extended shopping. Enjoy the sounds of local favorites Christa Graham and Zack Lambert, performing live along the streets. Grab...

The Thomasville Police Department is pleased to announce it has received a $52,547.20 High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). Funding for this grant is provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and is awarded based upon the partnership with GOHS in helping to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities across the State of Georgia. High Visibility Enforcement combines highly visible and proactive law...

City of Thomasville Water Department staff and contractors are scheduled to begin work on water main improvements along Bennett Street between Remington Avenue and Smith Avenue. The work is scheduled to begin on Monday, November 3, 2025, and expected to last two weeks. There will be a temporary road closure on Bennett Street between Remington Avenue and Smith Avenue while the work is being completed. Detour signs will be posted, and travelers in the area are encouraged to select an...

Daylight saving time ends at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 2. As you set your clocks back one hour, Thomasville Fire Rescue reminds you to check your smoke alarms. According to Thomasville Fire Chief Tim Connell, three out of five fire deaths occur in homes without working alarms. “As you’re moving around your home and adjusting your clocks for daylight saving time, it just makes sense to remember to change your smoke alarm batteries at the same time,” says Chief Connell. “Homes...

City of Thomasville Gas department crews are scheduled to conduct gas line locates at the intersection of Smith Avenue and East Pinetree Boulevard. The work is scheduled to begin on October 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM local time, and it will take approximately 12 hours to complete. There will be temporary lane closures at the intersection of Smith Avenue and East Pinetree Boulevard as the crews move through the intersection. Construction signs will be posted, and travelers in the area are...

The City of Thomasville Planning Department will host several Multimodal Transportation Plan (MMTP) public input sessions to provide the community the opportunity to review plan data, provide feedback, and talk directly with project staff. The schedule for the public input sessions is as follows: Community Workshop - Tuesday, October 21, from 5:00–6:30 p.m., at Hubs & Hops Event Room, located at 209 W. Remington Avenue. Pop-Up Event - Wednesday, October 22, from 8:00–9:00 a.m.,...

Family Movie Night at The Ritz is back, and this fall’s feature promises to be a captivating evening for all ages! Join us Saturday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m. at The Ritz Amphitheater for a free showing of the hit musical Wicked. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and loved ones for an unforgettable evening under the stars. “Family Movie Night at The Ritz has become a cherished tradition that reflects the strong sense of community we celebrate here in Thomasville,” said Special Events...

City of Thomasville Wastewater Department crews are scheduled to begin repairing a service line on East Jackson Street between Dawson Street and Hansell Street. The work is scheduled to begin on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at approximately 9:00 AM and is expected to be completed in six hours. There will be a temporary road closure on East Jackson Street between Dawson Street and Hansell Street. Detour signs will be posted, and travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate...

UPDATE: 10/3/2025 - The road closure for this project will begin at approximately 8:00 AM on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. City of Thomasville Water Department crews are scheduled to begin repairing a water service near 1104 Gordon Avenue. The work is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at approximately 8:00 AM and is expected to last one day. There will be a temporary road closure on Gordon Avenue between Watson Street and Millpond Road while the work is being completed....

The City of Thomasville will celebrate Public Power Week, Public Natural Gas Week, and Customer Service Week from October 5-11. These events aim to honor the benefits of local utilities and highlight customer service and the dedicated staff providing essential services to the community. Public Natural Gas Week educates about the benefits of public natural gas utilities. It is an annual nationwide event for communities to give recognition to one of their most valuable community assets -...

City of Thomasville contractors are scheduled to perform landscape activities in the 800 Block of Laurel Hill Cemetery, parallel to East Jackson Street. The work is scheduled to begin on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at approximately 7:00 AM and is expected to last two days. There will be a temporary lane closure, from 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily, along East Jackson Street near Laurel Hill Cemetery while the work is being completed. Construction signs will be posted, and travelers in the area...

Thomasville Fire Rescue is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week (FPW) for more than 100 years, to promote this year’s FPW campaign, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” The campaign stresses how important it is to buy, charge, and safely recycle lithium-ion batteries. According to NFPA, most of the electronics we use in our homes every day - smartphones, tablets, power and lawn...