MacIntyre Park Press

As part of the Dewey City Phase 2 improvements, City of Thomasville contractors will begin sewer repair work at the intersection of North MLK Jr Drive and Wolf Street between Calhoun Street and West Clay Street beginning Thursday, February 27, 2025. The work is expected to begin at 8:30 AM and take two (2) days. There will be a temporary road closure on North MLK Jr Drive between Calhoun Street and West Clay Street while the work is being completed. Click here for detour information. ...

Construction crews will relocate a high-pressure gas main and close off an existing water main beginning at 7 am on Monday, February 24, 2025 to install a new stormwater box culvert across Campbell Street. There will be a temporary road closure on Campbell Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Industrial Parkway while the utility work is being completed. Work is expected to take approximately two weeks. View the detour map here. The road will be open to local traffic...

Thomasville’s 104th Annual Rose Show & Festival, happening April 25-26, will feature stunning rose and flower shows, a lively parade, concerts, a car and truck show, artisan market, and more. This year’s theme has just been announced, and applications are now open for many of the exciting activities planned for this beloved community celebration. One of the festival’s highlights, the Rose Parade, will march through Downtown Thomasville on April 25 at 7:00 PM, bringing floats,...

The City of Thomasville invites the public to attend a special ceremony honoring the Honorable Lloyd J. Austin III, 28th United States Secretary of Defense, with the renaming of a section of Stevens Street to ‘GEN Lloyd J. Austin III Way.’ The event will take place on Monday, February 24, 2025, at noon at The Ritz Amphitheater in Downtown Thomasville. City Manager Chris White said that the idea to honor Secretary Austin locally has been in the works for some time. “The conversation...

The City of Thomasville’s Electric Department and contractor will trim trees and perform electric pole maintenance on South Pinetree Boulevard between Camellia Drive and West Club Drive on February 17-18 from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day. During the work, South Pinetree Boulevard between Camellia Drive and West Club Drive will be temporarily closed with detours posted. Travelers should expect delays or choose an alternate route. The road will be open to local traffic. For more...

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....