MacIntyre Park Press

City of Thomasville Electric Department contractors are scheduled to remove a tree in the public right-of-way on Briarcliff Drive between East Washington Street and East Clay Street. The work is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 8:00 AM and is expected to last eight hours. There will be a temporary road closure on Briarcliff Drive between East Washington Street and East Clay Street. Detour signs will be posted, and travelers in the area are encouraged to select an...

City of Thomasville water crews are scheduled to begin repairing a water service at 1630 East Jackson Street. The work is scheduled to begin on June 9, 2026, at 8:00 AM, and is expected to last two days. There will be a temporary lane closure on East Jackson Street near the work site while the work is being completed. Detour and caution signs will be posted, and travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to prepare for potential travel delays. For more...

CSX Transportation has notified the City of Thomasville that CSX contractors are scheduled to begin a track maintenance project at the railroad tracks on Covington Avenue between Lake Puzzle Drive and Covington Place. The work is scheduled to begin on Friday, June 5, 2026, at approximately 7:00 a.m. and is expected to last one day. There will be a temporary road closure on Covington Avenue while the work is being completed. Detour signs will be posted to direct traffic around the work...

UPDATE 6/2/2026: This project has been rescheduled to begin on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. City of Thomasville contractors are scheduled to begin installing a water main across Remington Avenue at the intersection of Ben Grace Drive. The work is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 1, 2026, at approximately 8:00 AM and is expected to last one day. There will be a temporary lane closure on Remington Avenue between Clanton Street and Lake Circle Drive while the work is being...

Summer fun returns to Downtown Thomasville with First Friday on June 5 from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Families and friends are invited to enjoy an evening of live music, food trucks, and community fun in the heart of downtown. “School is out for the summer, and First Friday is the perfect opportunity for families to enjoy a fun night together downtown,” said Brandy Avery, Community Engagement Manager for the City of Thomasville. A variety of food trucks will be on-site serving...

June 1st marks the start of the 2026 hurricane season, and the City of Thomasville reminds residents about the importance of hurricane preparedness as the season approaches. The 2025 hurricane season saw the development of 13 named storms, five hurricanes, and four major hurricanes, three of which reached Category 5 strength. “Forecasters with the National Weather Service (NWS) are predicting that the 2026 Atlantic basin season is expected to be below normal due to competing weather...

The City of Thomasville is proud to announce the establishment of its inaugural City of Thomasville Youth Council, a new initiative designed to engage, educate, and empower local high school students through hands‑on experiences in public service and municipal government. Formed in partnership with Thomasville City Schools, the Youth Council was created through a collaborative nomination and selection process that invited school leadership to identify students who demonstrate leadership...

The City of Thomasville has been designated as an accredited Georgia Exceptional Main Street (GEMS) program by the National Main Street Center and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs Office of Downtown Development for 2026. The accreditation recognizes the Main Street program for meeting the standards of performance in 2025. According to Main Street Director Katie Ketchum, this distinction means that Thomasville’s Main Street program is ranked among the best in the state of...

The City of Thomasville Administrative Offices will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day. Due to the upcoming holiday, 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 City of Thomasville Monday residential and commercial refuse customers will receive services on Tuesday,...

The City of Thomasville was recently awarded a $500,000 multiyear grant from Fox Gives to fund essential life-safety and accessibility improvements at the historic Thomasville Municipal Auditorium. Fox Gives is the nonprofit arm of Atlanta’s Fox Theatre. “The Municipal Auditorium has long stood as a centerpiece of civic life in Downtown Thomasville, where generations have gathered for performances, public meetings, concerts, and moments that not only cultivate community, but promote...

City of Thomasville contractors have begun replacing wastewater services on Belmont Drive between Clay Street and Washington Street. This work began on Monday, May 11, 2026, and is expected to last one month. There will be temporary road closure on Belmont Drive between Clay Street and Washington Street while the work is being completed. Detour and caution signs will be posted, and travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to prepare for potential travel delays....

The City of Thomasville Planning Department will host a Multimodal Transportation Plan (MMTP) Jackson Street Talk + Walk Public Information Session on a proposed demonstration project along the Jackson Street corridor. The session will be held Tuesday, May 12, 2026, beginning at 4:00 PM at Trinity Anglican Church, located at 325 W. Jackson Street. According to City Planner Kenny Thompson, this project is part of the City’s broader MMTP initiative. “Last fall, we launched the plan with...