MacIntyre Park Press

Contractors will begin work to replace a wastewater main along Wright Street between Bartow and Brighton Streets on Monday, January 4th. The work is scheduled to take place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. and is expected to last approximately three weeks. There will be a temporary road closure on Wright Street between Bartow and Brighton Streets while the work is being completed. View the temporary street closure by clicking here. Travelers in the area are encouraged to...

The City of Thomasville has announced the relocation of multiple administrative departments. The changes are taking place to better meet the needs of customers. “Our goal is to provide the best service possible to our customers and our community. As we looked for ways to elevate our customer experience, we identified some areas where we can reconfigure ourselves to provide better service,” said Alan Carson, City Manager. “These changes will be more convenient for our customers and...

The City of Thomasville has announced operational changes to the Thomasville-Thomas County Municipal Solid Waste Landfill. Effective January 1, 2021, the landfill, located at 88 County Landfill Road, will operate from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Hours of operation for weekdays will remain unchanged, and the landfill will remain closed on Sundays. “In order to provide excellent service to our customers, it is necessary to consistently evaluate our operational needs,” said Lee...

Contractors will begin work along South Pinetree Boulevard beginning Monday, January 4th. Crews will replace two culverts at the intersection of Longleaf Drive and South Pinetree Boulevard. The work is scheduled between the hours of 7:00 am and 6:00 pm and is expected to last two to four weeks. There will be a temporary road closure at the intersection along South Pinetree Boulevard while the work is being completed. Travelers are encouraged to exercise caution while in the area,...

The City of Thomasville administrative offices will be closed Friday, January 1, 2021, in observance of New Year’s Day. Due to the holiday observance, some City services will be affected. City services’ schedules are as follows: Utilities Response Center Regular 24-hour operational schedule. They can be reached by calling 229-227-5499. City of Thomasville Residential Refuse Friday residential customers will be collected on Saturday, January 2, 2021. Customers are reminded to...

Exciting celebrations and bright light displays are staples of the holiday season. However, holiday displays can also pose safety risks. With the holiday season upon us, Thomasville Fire Rescue would like to stress the importance of fire safety during the holidays. “Holiday fires can start from something small, such as a candle, or from bigger issues with family Christmas trees,” said Tim Connell, Fire Chief. “Small steps by individuals can prevent your festive celebration from...

As part of a statewide effort to recycle and reuse Christmas trees, the City of Thomasville, in conjunction with Keep Thomas County Beautiful, will host the 2021 ‘Bring One for the Chipper’ Christmas tree recycling program on Saturday, January 9th. Citizens can bring their undecorated, live Christmas trees to the recycling center located in the 1200 block of Remington Avenue behind Fire Rescue Station Three, between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. “This event helps us to promote the...

The City of Thomasville’s initiative to improve the community’s public greenspaces took a major step forward this week when a longstanding improvement project for historic Francis Weston Park broke ground. Construction began on Monday, December 14th for the project that will see more than $440,000 in improvements and enhancements for the beloved Dewey City neighborhood park. The Thomasville City Council approved the initiative in October, and construction is expected to be complete by...

The City of Thomasville administrative offices will be closed Thursday, December 24, and Friday, December 25, 2020, in observance of the Christmas holidays. Due to the holiday observance, some City services will be affected. City services’ schedules are as follows: Utilities Response Center Regular 24-hour operational schedule. They can be reached by calling 229-227-5499. City of Thomasville Residential Refuse Friday residential customers will be collected on Saturday, December...

The Thomasville City Council recently awarded a contract to RPI Underground Utility Contractors out of Valdosta, Georgia to upgrade the existing Lift Stations #7 and #8, located at the southwest corner of South Pinetree Boulevard and Old Monticello Road and the intersection of South Pinetree Boulevard and Longleaf Drive, respectively. The upgrades are part of an on-going initiative to provide higher performance and reliability to customers. City Engineer Wayne Newsome said that this...

The City’s 2021 proposed budget will be presented to the public on Monday, December 7th. According to City Manager Alan Carson, the purpose of this meeting is to receive public input on the City’s proposed budget while also continuing efforts to provide transparency to the community. “For the ninth straight year, the budget includes no funding from property taxes and no proposed utility rate increases for City of Thomasville Utilities customers,” said City Manager Alan Carson....

Downtown Thomasville will be open for extended shopping and dining hours every Sunday in December until Christmas. “The downtown businesses are ready to safely welcome shoppers and diners throughout this festive season,” said Christy Owens, Main Street and Special Events Manager. “You’re invited to come enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes of the holidays in downtown Thomasville all season long!” Participating businesses will be open from 1:00-5:00 PM every Sunday leading up to...