MacIntyre Park Press

City of Thomasville utility crews will begin work on Remington Avenue at the intersection of Stewart Street and Remington Avenue beginning Monday, February 17, 2025. Crews will be replacing a leaking water valve. The work is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. and last approximately four hours. The eastbound lane will be temporarily closed to all but local traffic during the work. Click here for detour information. For more information about this project, please call the City of...

Get ready to experience the charm of Downtown Thomasville during First Friday events, where you can sip, shop, and dine while enjoying an exciting lineup of live entertainment! Hosted by the City of Thomasville Main Street Office, this year’s First Friday schedule offers a fantastic mix of music, shopping, and dining in the heart of downtown. The 2025 First Friday concert schedule includes: March 7 – The Billy Rigsby Band April 4 – On-street entertainment only. Enjoy live...

During regular session on Monday, February 10, 2025, the Thomasville City Council voted to accept a grant for over $19.8 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The grant, which is in partnership with the Thomasville Community Development Corporation (TCDC), was one of 105 applications nationwide for the Community Change Grants Program. Thomasville’s grant will provide $9 million to be used by the City of Thomasville for replacement of aged infrastructure at the...

There will be a temporary lane closure on Old Monticello Road between Devereaux Drive and East Pinetree Boulevard on February 12, 2025 from 8 AM to 12 PM for a temporary construction entrance. The contractor will have traffic control signs posted and flaggers directing traffic as needed. 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 the construction area. For more...

The City of Thomasville will offer two days of free, one-on-one stormwater design sessions on February 25-26 to provide residents with expert guidance on rain gardens and rain barrels. Stormwater is the runoff water from rain, melting snow, or ice that doesn’t soak into the ground but picks up pollutants like litter, chemicals, and bacteria when flowing into storm drains and eventually landing in waterways. Whether you enjoy yardwork, are facing a specific stormwater challenge, want to...

Mark your calendars! The Semi-Annual Downtown Sidewalk Sale is returning to the heart of Thomasville on Saturday, February 15, 2025, offering a day filled with incredible deals, local charm, and fun for the whole family. This cherished tradition brings together residents and visitors to celebrate Thomasville’s vibrant downtown while enjoying exclusive discounts from local merchants. From boutique clothing and accessories to unique home goods and gifts, shoppers will find something...

Broad Street, between Smith Avenue and the railroad tracks, will be temporarily closed on February 3, 2025, starting at 6:00 PM local time. It is expected to reopen on February 4, 2025, at 6:00 AM local time while lane and parking space re-striping. Detour signs will be posted to alert travelers about the work zone and road closure. We kindly ask merchants and visitors to move their vehicles before 6:00 PM on February 3, 2025, to ensure the re-striping process can be completed thoroughly....

Construction crews will be installing a sidewalk along the east side of Dawson Street, starting at the intersection of Dawson Street and South Broad Street and extending north to the existing driveway of Paradise Park. The work is scheduled to begin today, Wednesday, January 29, 2025, and is expected to be completed by January 30, 2025. During this time, the northbound lane of Dawson Street between South Broad Street and the existing driveway of Paradise Park (before the railroad tracks)...

The City of Thomasville Water Department staff has successfully repaired the water main break on East Jackson Street near the YMCA. The area will now be patched and resurfaced, with the work expected to be completed as soon as possible. To facilitate this road work, East Jackson Street will be temporarily closed between Dawson Street and Seward Street. If you are traveling into town from the north, you will be redirected to Seward Street and then onto Remington Avenue. Detour signs will...

City of Thomasville Water Department staff is repairing a water main break on East Jackson Street near the YMCA. The work will be completed as soon as possible. There will be an emergency temporary road closure on East Jackson Street between Dawson Street and Seward Street. If you are traveling into town from the North, you will be redirected to Seward Street and then onto Remington Avenue. Detour signs will be posted. If you are coming from the South, you'll be routed onto Dawson Street,...

Circle K has a contractor that will repair their sign located at 2667 East Pinetree Boulevard starting on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Work is expected to last two (2) days. There will be a temporary lane closure to the outside lane, traveling south on East Pinetree Boulevard between 2701 and 2667 East Pinetree Boulevard while the sign is being repaired. Please use caution while driving through the work area. While only one lane will be closed, the road will be open to all traffic. Warning...

In response to the approaching winter storm and following guidance from the National Weather Service and local weather authorities, the City of Thomasville, in partnership with Thomas County, has implemented a mandatory curfew to ensure the safety of all residents and facilitate the work of emergency services. Mandatory Curfew Details: The curfew will be in effect from 8:00 PM on Tuesday, January 21, until 12:00 PM, Noon, on Wednesday, January 22. During these hours, all non-essential...