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The City of Thomasville Solid Waste Department will host their annual Spring Clean events Saturday, April 11th and Saturday, April 18th. Spring Clean events provide safe disposal locations for items not suitable for the landfill. “Spring Clean events provide the community with a free and convenient way to dispose of waste without requesting a special pick-up service,” said Director of Solid Waste and Landfill Jimmy Smith, Jr. “Whether cleaning out the garage or doing a deep dive...

The City of Thomasville invites the community to kick off the month with an evening of fun and entertainment at First Friday, taking place on Friday, April 3. The event features a free live concert from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at The Ritz Amphitheater. Live music for the evening will be provided by Macon Music Revue, a five-piece band deeply rooted in the rich musical heritage of Macon, Georgia. The members of the Revue draw inspiration from the city’s soul and Southern rock legacy,...

City of Thomasville Administrative Offices will be closed Friday, April 3, 2026, in observance of Good Friday. Due to the upcoming observance, some City services will be affected. Schedules and additional hours are as follows: Utilities Response Center Regular 24-hour operational schedule. For assistance, call 229-227-5499. City Residential and Commercial Refuse There will be no change to pick-up schedules for City of Thomasville Friday residential and commercial...

The City of Thomasville recently honored employees celebrating milestone employment anniversaries. Over 45 employees were recognized with a combined 800 years of service to the City of Thomasville, with six employees having served for over 30 years. Employees honored for their service included the following: Five Years of Service Zachary Bryant, Xenia Cedeno, Leandria Coston, Anna Day, Andrew Harrelson, Benjamin Love, Claude Owens III, Tiffany Reddick, Joseph Riglioni Jr, Ricardo...

Update: The start date of the extended road closure has been changed to Wednesday, April 1, 2026. As part of the Remington Avenue Streetscape Project, City of Thomasville contractors are scheduled to begin street improvement work along Remington Avenue between East Pinetree Boulevard and Clanton Street. The work is scheduled to begin on Friday, March 27, 2026, at approximately 8:00 a.m. and is expected to last two months. There will be an extended road closure along Remington Avenue...

3/23/2026 - UPDATE: This project will no longer require a Temporary Road Closure. Thank you. As part of the Remington Avenue Streetscape Project, City of Thomasville contractors are scheduled to begin replacing a wastewater service line along Remington Avenue between Lake Circle Drive and Ben Grace Drive. The work is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at approximately 8:00 a.m. and is expected to last three days. There will be a temporary road closure along Remington Avenue...

The City of Thomasville and over 40 participating and contributing community partners invite the community to the 2026 Easter Eggstravaganza. Grab your baskets and head over to Weston Park on Saturday, March 28 from 11am – 1pm for an event filled with games, music, face painting, food, drinks, an Easter egg hunt with golden eggs, and of course, the Easter Bunny! “This is an event for the community by the community,” said Ricky Zambrano, Public Information Manager for the City of...

City of Thomasville contractors are scheduled to begin road reconstruction on Friar Tuck Lane between Nottingham Drive and Robin Hood Road. The work is scheduled to begin on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at approximately 8:00 a.m. and is expected to last three days. There will be a temporary road closure on Friar Tuck Lane between Nottingham Drive and Robin Hood Road while the work is being completed. Travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to prepare for...

City of Thomasville contractors are scheduled to begin road reconstruction on Neel Place between South Street and South Broad Street. The work is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at approximately 8:00 a.m. and is expected to last two days. There will be a temporary road closure on Neel Place between South Street and South Broad Street while the work is being completed. Travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to prepare for potential traffic...

Family Movie Night at The Ritz is back! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and join us for a free, family-friendly evening under the stars on Saturday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m. at The Ritz Amphitheater. “The City of Thomasville’s Family Movie Night is such a fun way to spend time with friends and family,” said Special Events Coordinator Cassidee Smith. “There’s something truly magical about watching a movie outdoors.” This month’s featured film is Lilo & Stitch (2025). The...

Daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 8 at 2:00 AM, meaning clocks will "spring forward" one hour. Although we lose an hour of sleep, this time change serves as a significant reminder to conduct an essential safety check: replacing the batteries in your smoke alarms. Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire by half, making them one of the most critical components of home safety. Other key fire safety tips encouraged by Thomasville Fire Rescue include: · ...

City of Thomasville Public Works department crews will be removing a tree on North Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive between Cairo Road and Payne Street. The work is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, March 3 and Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from approximately 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. There will be a temporary road closure on North Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive between Cairo Road and Payne Street while the work is being completed. Detour signs will be posted, and travelers in the area are...