Francis Weston Park Press

During regular session on Monday, September 8th, the Thomasville City Council approved on second reading to amend the current alcoholic beverage ordinance, establishing a new Downtown Entertainment District and creating regulations for the consumption of alcoholic beverages and outdoor dining on public property within the district. According to Managing Director of Marketing and Communications April Norton, City staff completed extensive research across more than 50 Georgia cities whose...

City Manager Chris White, recently participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Electric Cities of Georgia (ECG) Training Institute in Forsyth, Georgia. According to White, who serves as Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors, the facility is a milestone achievement for ECG, reflecting its commitment to workforce development, innovation, and the future of public power. The 12,000-square-foot facility will consolidate ECG’s current training sites in Newnan and Adel, enhancing...

The City of Thomasville recently received multiple grant awards from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to assist with park renovation projects at Balfour Park and Paradise Park. A $500,000 grant from the Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) will assist with Balfour Park renovations that are projected to provide citizens with a central pavilion, new restrooms, playground equipment, a water feature, and parking enhancements. The LWCF Program is a federal program authorized...

Mark your calendars for an evening of family fun in Downtown Thomasville! Join us for First Friday on Friday, September 5, from 5:00pm to 10:00pm and enjoy extended shopping and dining hours, food trucks, live entertainment, and a free outdoor concert. “First Fridays are a wonderful way to spend time with family and friends while enjoying everything our downtown has to offer,” said Brandy Avery, Community Engagement Manager for the City of Thomasville. Festivities begin at 5:00...

CSX Transportation has notified the City of Thomasville that CSX contractors are scheduled to begin repairing paving at the railroad tracks at 900 Oak Street and West Walcott Street. The work is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at approximately 7:00 a.m. and is expected to last one day. There will be temporary road closures along portions of Oak Street and West Walcott Street, near the work zone, while the work is being completed. Detour signs will be posted to direct...

City of Thomasville Administrative Offices will be closed Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Additional service schedules and hours are as follows: Utilities Response Center Regular 24-hour operational schedule. For assistance, call 229-227-5499. City Residential and Commercial Refuse City of Thomasville Monday residential and commercial refuse customers will receive services on Tuesday, September 2. Customers are encouraged to place containers...

City of Thomasville Gas Department crews are scheduled to begin repairs on a gas service on South Hansell Street between Warren Street and Remington Avenue. The work is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at approximately 8:00 am, and is expected to be completed by 5:00 pm. There will be a temporary lane closure on South Hansell Street between Warren Street and Remington Avenue while the work is being completed. Travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate...

City of Thomasville Public Works crews are scheduled to begin repairing areas across the four travel lanes near 529 West Jackson Street. The work is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at approximately 8:00 am, and will take approximately four days to complete. There will be varied northbound and southbound temporary lane closures across West Jackson Street, near the construction site, while crews make repairs. Travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route...

PROJECT UPDATE (08/12/2025): This project has been extended through Friday, August 22, 2025. City of Thomasville Wastewater Department staff have begun repairing a failing wastewater main on West Jackson Street near Patten Street. Repairs are expected to last one day. There will be a temporary lane closure on West Jackson Street near Patten Street while the work is being completed. Travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to be prepared for some travel...

City of Thomasville wastewater crews are scheduled to begin repairing a wastewater patch across the area of 1310 East Jackson Street. The work is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 11, 2025, at 8:00 am, and it will take approximately two days to complete. There will be varied eastbound and westbound temporary lane closures across East Jackson Street, near the construction site, while crews make repairs. Travelers in the area are advised to choose an alternate route or prepare for...

City of Thomasville contractors will begin patching work on Campbell Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Industrial Boulevard. The work is scheduled to begin on Thursday, August 7, 2025, pending weather, at 8:00 am and is expected to last three days. There will be a temporary lane closure on Campbell Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Industrial Boulevard while this work is being completed. Travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to...

During regular session on Monday, July 28, the Thomasville City Council approved a new ordinance establishing a stormwater utility. The ordinance gives the City authority to bill stormwater services for residential and commercial customers within city limits. City leadership expects to implement the utility fee in early 2026. The ordinance establishes a dedicated funding source for stormwater services, as recommended in the City’s Stormwater Master Plan (SWMP) developed by consultants...