Paradise Park Press

Update 8/24/2026: This project has been delayed till Wednesday, August 26, 2026. City of Thomasville contractors are scheduled to begin installing erosion control measures on Cairo Road at the Oquina Creek crossing. The work is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at approximately 8:00 AM and is expected to last one day. There will be a temporary lane closure of the eastbound lane of Cairo Road at the Oquina Creek crossing while the work is completed. Flaggers will...

The City of Thomasville contractors are scheduled to begin replacing a stormdrain pipe and water main on Vine Street between North Dawson Street and North Short Broad Street. The work is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at approximately 8:00 AM and is expected to last three weeks. There will be a temporary road closure to thru traffic on Vine Street between North Dawson Street and North Short Broad Street while the work is being completed. Detour signs will be posted, and...

Thomasville Fire Rescue Chief Tim Connell has successfully completed the process that awards the professional designation of Chief EMS Officer (CEMSO). The Commission on Professional Credentialing® met August 10, 2026, to confer the designation. Connell becomes one of only 310 CEMSOs worldwide. “I am honored to receive the international designation of Chief EMS Officer,” said Connell. “The rigorous process required to achieve this designation is well worth the effort when it...

*Update – 8/18/2026* This project has been extended through Thursday, August 20, 2026. As part of the Remington Avenue Water Main Extension Project, City of Thomasville contractors are scheduled to begin installing new water infrastructure between East Pinetree Boulevard and U.S. Route 19 (US 19). The work is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 17, 2026, at approximately 8:00 AM and is expected to last three days. There will be a temporary road closure on Remington Avenue between...

As Pre-K through 5th grade students across Thomas County return to school, they are joining Thomasville’s Historic Bicentennial Celebration. The Thomasville Bicentennial Committee is providing more than 4,000 students with “THOMASVILLE AT 200 a Bicentennial Activity Book” that will offer young learners a fun and engaging way to explore local history during the city’s 200th anniversary year. “The activity books were created as part of the community-wide celebration marking...

City of Thomasville contractors are scheduled to continue an extensive water system improvement project along Tucwal Street to Glenwood Drive. The project is scheduled to begin at the intersection of Partridge Drive and Tucwal Street on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, and is expected to take approximately two weeks to complete. During construction, portions of the project area may experience temporary lane and road closures. Construction signage will be in place, and motorists are encouraged...

City of Thomasville contractors are scheduled to begin driveway construction on Fletcher Street between Victoria Place and the CSX Railroad Crossing. The work is scheduled to begin Monday, August 10, 2026, at approximately 8:00 AM and is expected to last one day. There will be a temporary lane closure of the Fletcher Street inbound lane between Victoria Place and the CSX Railroad Crossing while the work is being completed. Construction signs will be posted, and travelers in the area are...

As part of the Remington Avenue Water Main Extension Project, City of Thomasville contractors are scheduled to begin installing a new water main across East Pinetree Boulevard at the intersection of Remington Avenue. The work is scheduled to begin on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at approximately 8:00 AM and is expected to last three days. There will be a temporary road closure on East Pinetree Boulevard at the intersection of Remington Avenue while the work is being completed. Detour signs...

As part of an ongoing initiative to provide custom-tailored law enforcement service to the community, the Thomasville Police Department proudly announces the release of a public opinion survey. The survey is used to gauge the effectiveness of past performance and create a plan that improves existing services and addresses newly identified issues. “This survey plays a key role in our strategic planning and accreditation process,” said Thomasville Police Chief Wade Glover. “We...

First Friday returns on Friday, August 7 in Downtown Thomasville as the community is invited to enjoy an evening of live music, food, and fun. The free concert will begin at 8:00 p.m. at The Ritz Amphitheater and will feature King of Hearts, an 8-piece high-energy band known for delivering an unforgettable live performance. With three vocalists and a group of dynamic instrumentalists, King of Hearts performs a wide range of songs including today’s pop hits, country favorites, classic...

As part of the Remington Avenue Water Main Extension Project, City of Thomasville contractors are scheduled to begin excavating the existing water line along Remington Avenue between East Pinetree Boulevard and US Highway 19. The work is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at approximately 8:00 AM and is expected to last one day. There will be a temporary lane closure along the Remington Avenue inbound lane between East Pinetree Boulevard and US Highway 19 while the work is...

City of Thomasville contractors are scheduled to begin an extensive wastewater improvement project along East Pinetree Boulevard between Williamsburg Avenue and the railroad crossing near Pine Lake Drive. Traffic control and road milling work is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at approximately 8:00 AM. Construction work is scheduled to begin on Monday, July 27, 2026, and is expected to last approximately six weeks. There will be temporary lane closures in both directions...