Francis Weston Park Press

The Council of the City of Thomasville has tentatively adopted a millage rate which will require an increase in property taxes by one hundred percent (100%). All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearing on this tax increase to be held in the Council Chambers, Thomasville Municipal Building, located at 144 East Jackson Street, Thomasville Georgia on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. Two additional public hearings on this tax increase will be held at the Council...

The Council of the City of Thomasville does hereby announce that the millage rate will be set at a meeting to be held at the Council Chambers, 144 E Jackson Street, on Monday, September 11, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. and pursuant to the requirements of O.C.G.A. § 48-5-32 does hereby publish the following presentation of the current year's tax digest and levy, along with the history of the tax digest and levy for the past five years. The information can be viewed here.

It’s time for the City of Thomasville’s First Friday Sip & Shop on August 4, from 6-10 PM. With extended shopping hours, dining out, food trucks, and a live performance at The Ritz Amphitheater by Grammy Award winning artist Trae Pierce & the T-Stones, there’s no better way to spend an evening out. “The First Friday Sip & Shop is so rewarding to have in our Downtown,” said Main Street Manager Brandy Avery. “We’ve had great participation this summer, and we’re looking...

A new school year is about to begin for area students, and the Thomasville Police Department (TPD) encourages residents to slow down, avoid distractions, and obey posted school zone signage. Drivers are also encouraged to be aware of speed detection cameras in school zones and increased traffic and children walking and biking in school areas. “Our primary concern is the protection of our children from traffic-related fatalities by following the designated speed limits within school...

As part of the 2021 CDBG project, City of Thomasville construction contractors will make water main improvements on N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive between Alexander Street and Felix Street. Work will begin July 27, 2023 at 8 A.M. and last two (2) days. In order to complete the water main improvements, there will be a temporary road closure on N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive between Alexander Street and Felix Street. Detour signs will be posted, and travelers in the area are encouraged to...

The U.S. Department of Transportation recently awarded more than $2.2 billion to 162 different projects across the country through the RAISE discretionary grant program. Among the projects receiving funding was $175,000 for the City of Thomasville’s Multimodal Transportation Plan. Thomasville’s project aims to address transportation concerns within the community. The project includes a safety analysis of existing conditions and needs for all modes of transportation, including walking,...

The City of Thomasville, in collaboration with several community partners, will be offering free meals to individuals in the community in need of food during an upcoming Feeding the Community event. The event will take place July 28th from 11 am to 2 pm at 407 North Madison Street. Free school supplies will also be distributed to children. The City has partnered with 1915 South | Ashley; Pineland Baptist Church; Thomasville Community Development Corporation; CNSNext; Springhill Missionary...

City of Thomasville construction contractors will be patching various streets over the next two months including: • Turnberry Court • Edgewoord Drive near Edgewood Circle • Longleaf Drive (Riftwood Lane to Evergreen Drive) • Tuxedo Drive (near Imperial Drive) • Willams Street (Harris Street to Varnedoe Street) • Montrose Drive (Myrtle Drive to Ridgecrest Drive) • Eidson Street (Harris Street to Varnedoe Street) • Young Street & Washington Street There will be...

City crews are making stormwater culvert improvements on Gordon Avenue near Longleaf Drive. Work will occur the week of July 17, 2023 during regular work hours. In order to complete this work, temporary lane and road closures will be implemented on Gordon Avenue between Longleaf Drive and Lover’s Lane. Detour signs will be posted, and travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to prepare for potential traffic delays. The road will be open to local traffic....

To reduce the approximate 500,000 pets impacted by home fires annually, July 15 is acknowledged as National Pet Fire Safety Day. This nationwide awareness day educates pet owners about potential dangers when pets are left unaccompanied at home and provides preventive measures to ensure their well-being. Based on a recent study conducted by the American Kennel Club, roughly 88% of pet owners regard their pets as cherished members of their family, making it logical to include them in fire...

Sheryl Sealy and Chris White, Assistant City Managers for the City of Thomasville, recently graduated from the Certified Public Managers Program through the Carl Vinson Institute of Government at the University of Georgia. They received the recognition along with over 125 government leaders from across Georgia. Graduates of the Institute of Government’s Certified Public Manager Program completed their final hours and were recognized at the Certified Public Manager Conference on the UGA...

Summer Family Movie Night at The Ritz Amphitheater is back for a fun and free time with friends and family on July 22 at 7:30 PM. Before the showing of Moana, there will be kid-friendly activities and food trucks for all your movie snacking needs. “Movie night is such a fun way to spend time with your friends and family during the warm summer months,” said Special Events Manager Nicole Elwell. “There’s something magical about watching a movie outdoors, it’s the kind of summer...