Francis Weston Park Press

The City of Thomasville will close Remington Avenue between Broad Street and Madison Street from November 25, 2024, through November 27, 2024, to re-insert the bricks into the left turn lane (Remington Avenue to Madison Street) that were taken up to repair a wastewater main. Detour signs will be posted to direct traffic around the work zone. Travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to be prepared for some travel delays. Please be patient with the crew while...

The City of Thomasville was recently honored to be the host city for the Georgia Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus (GACVB) Tourism Talks luncheon and networking event. In partnership with Atlanta Magazine, over 75 tourism industry leaders across the State of Georgia and beyond made their way to Pebble Hill Plantation in Thomasville on November 6 to discuss the myths behind hotel/motel tax while navigating through the truths behind this tax which plays a vital role in...

The holiday season in Downtown Thomasville is truly special. The twinkling lights, sparkling window displays, and delicious smells coming from local restaurants all contribute to the festive atmosphere. The City of Thomasville invites you to make it your shopping and dining destination this holiday season and to spend Christmas in Thomasville. Many events will be hosted throughout Thomasville, with the kickoff event being Holiday Open House on November 24 from 1 to 5 PM, where friends and...

The City of Thomasville will close Remington Avenue between Broad Street and Madison Street on November 15, 2024 due to a localized pavement depression or sag that has formed in the middle of the road. City crews are assessing the situation and will keep the road closed until it is safely accessible for vehicles and pedestrians. This road closure is expected to last at least 12 hours. Detour signs will be posted to direct traffic around the work zone. Click here for a detour map....

The Thomasville Police Department invites you to complete a Community Satisfaction Survey as part of an ongoing initiative to provide custom-tailored law enforcement service to the community. The survey is conducted every two years to gauge the effectiveness of past performance and develop ways to improve services. “To help us serve the citizens of Thomasville, public input is important to our organization,” noted Thomasville Police Chief Wade Glover. “Survey results will be used to...

City contracting crews will be installing a stormwater pipe on Metcalf Avenue. The work is scheduled to begin on Monday, November 18, 2024, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on November 19, 2024. There will be a road closure on Metcalf Avenue between Fairbanks Avenue and Texas Avenue while the stormwater repairs are being made. Construction signs will be posted, and travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to prepare for potential traffic delays. Please be on the lookout...

City contracting crews will be connecting water services on Metcalf Avenue. The work is scheduled to begin on November 14, 2024, from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. There will be a road closure on Metcalf Avenue between Mississippi Avenue and Texas Avenue while the water connections are being made. Construction signs will be posted, and travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to prepare for potential traffic delays. Please be on the lookout for construction workers in...

City of Thomasville Utility Crews will be installing water infrastructures on West Clay Street between Pine Street and Short Street starting Tuesday, November 12, 2024. To facilitate a safe work environment for the utility crew, West Clay Street between Pine Street and Short Street will be temporarily closed to thru traffic in the work zone starting at 8:00 AM EST on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. The work is expected to last 10 hours. Detour signs will be posted to direct traffic around the...

Restriping on Broad Street between Smith Avenue and the railroad tracks scheduled for November 4, 2024 was not complete. Crews will return tonight, November 5 around 8 PM to complete the work. Detour signs will be posted to warn travelers of the work zone and road closure. Merchants and visitors are asked to move their vehicles before 6:00 pm on November 5, 2024, to ensure that re-striping can be thoroughly completed. Travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to...

The City of Thomasville Administrative Offices will be closed Monday, November 11 in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. Schedules and additional hours are listed below: Utilities Response Center Regular 24-hour operational schedule. They can be reached by calling 229-227-5499. Residential & Commercial Refuse Monday and Tuesday residential and commercial routes will be serviced on Tuesday, November 12. Customers are encouraged to place containers curbside by 7:00 a.m. to...

The Thomasville Police Department is pleased to announce it has received a $26,000 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 accidents and prevent injuries and mortalities across the State of Georgia. High Visibility Enforcement combines highly visible and proactive law...

Broad Street between Smith Avenue and the railroad tracks will be temporarily closed on November 4, 2024, starting at 6:00 pm and reopen on November 5, 2024, at 6:00 am while the lanes and parking spaces are re-striped. Detour signs will be posted to warn travelers of the work zone and road closure. Merchants and visitors are asked to move their vehicles before 6:00 pm on November 4, 2024, to ensure that re-striping can be thoroughly completed. Travelers in the area are encouraged to...