MacIntyre Park Press

“Spring forward” this Sunday, March 10, for daylight saving time. As time moves forward, Thomasville Fire Rescue encourages you to check your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms throughout your home. “This time of year is perfect to test your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and change their batteries,” said Thomasville Fire Rescue Chief Tim Connell. “This is just one step that could save a life by ensuring your detectors are functioning properly.” According to the National...

Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of Thomasville for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. The report has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program, which includes demonstrating a constructive "spirit of full disclosure" to clearly communicate its financial story and...

City Manager Alan Carson has announced that the City of Thomasville was notified last week of an increase to the City’s credit rating. Standard & Poors Global Ratings (S&P) raised its issuer credit rating (ICR) for the City of Thomasville from an “A positive” to an “A+ stable”. Much like an individual’s credit score, the City’s credit rating is used by investors to gauge the City’s creditworthiness, with a better credit rating leading to lower interest rates. Carson said...

On February 22, 2024, at approximately 11:34 PM, the Thomasville Police Department responded to the 100 block of Persimmon Street in reference to a large unruly crowd. It was reported that a fight broke out among the crowd and two (2) people were shot prior to the police arriving on scene. The shooting victims were transported to Archbold Memorial Hospital where they were treated for their injuries. They are currently in stable condition. This is an active investigation and detectives are...

An array of beautiful roses and flower shows, a parade and street dance, an artisan market, and more are included in the 103rd Annual Thomasville Rose Show & Festival April 26-27. This year’s theme has just been announced, and applications are available for many of the activities taking place during this fun-filled community event. “We hope this year’s theme of ‘Where Roses Reign…Melodies Bloom’ inspires imagination and brings to life our Rose Show and Festival in new and...

Thomasville City Manager J. Alan Carson has announced his retirement, capping off a career that spans more than thirty years in public service. Carson informed Mayor Todd Mobley, Mayor Pro Tem Terry Scott and City Attorney Tim Sanders of his decision last week. “It has been an honor and a privilege to dedicate my career to public service, both here in Thomasville, Georgia and in Lexington, North Carolina, where my career first began,” Carson said. “I never expected to find myself...

Due to a fire in the area, West Jackson Street between College Street and MLK Drive is currently closed. Detours are in place. Thomasville Fire Rescue and multiple agencies are in defense mode actively fighting this fire. If anyone needs to seek temporary shelter due to the large amount of smoke in the area from the fire, visit Worldwide Ministries of Christ Church at 1112 Lester Street. There’s breakfast and volunteers on site to help those in need. Red Cross is currently working on a...

The City of Thomasville Water Department is responding to a water main break on Glenwood Drive and repairing the water main today and tomorrow. The work will be completed as soon as possible. There will be an emergency temporary road closure on Glenwood Drive between Washington Street and Clay Street while the work is being completed. 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...

City Manager Alan Carson has announced the appointment of Roger Wade Glover as the City of Thomasville’s new Chief of Police. Glover’s appointment will be effective immediately. “I am pleased to name Wade as the Chief of the Thomasville Police Department,” said Carson. “Wade has faithfully served the citizens of Thomasville for more than thirty years, making him uniquely qualified to lead this department forward. He understands the culture of the organization and has an...

City of Thomasville Utility Crews are doing emergency water main repair work today on Nottingham Drive between Friar Tuck Lane and Old Monticello Road. For crews to repair this water main, Nottingham Drive between Friar Tuck Lane and Old Monticello Road will be temporarily closed. The work is expected to last several hours. Flaggers will be at the site to direct traffic while the work is being completed. Travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to be prepared...

The City of Thomasville’s 2024 First Friday Sip & Shop concert series is finalized, kicking-off Friday, March 1. Guests are invited to shop and dine and enjoy a free concert in Downtown Thomasville. From 5:00 – 10:00 p.m., guests can enjoy shopping and dining throughout Downtown Thomasville. Grab a beer or wine from participating businesses, look for great-finds at businesses with extended shopping hours and enjoy the free concert that will take place from 7-9 pm at The Ritz...

The City of Thomasville is responsible for maintaining local roads and public infrastructure for our citizens. Over the next year, several portions of city streets will be resurfaced and/or receive additional street improvements, and new water mains and services will be installed by the city’s contractor. Portions of the following streets will be resurfaced and/or receive additional street improvements: • BAYTREE • BROAD STREET • CLERMONT DRIVE • EAST MONROE STREET •...