Paradise Park Press

Kick off your Summer with Thomasville’s First Friday on June 6 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Enjoy extended shopping and dining hours, delicious food trucks, live entertainment, and a free concert, all set in charming Downtown Thomasville. “School is out for the summer, and if you’re looking for the perfect event for the family, visit downtown on a First Friday,” said Brandy Avery, Community Engagement Manager for the City of Thomasville. The evening kicks off with live street...

June 1st marks the start of the 2025 hurricane season, and the City of Thomasville reminds residents about the importance of hurricane preparedness as the season approaches. The 2024 hurricane season saw the development of 18 named storms, 11 hurricanes, and five major hurricanes, falling within the higher end of predicted ranges. “Weather analysts are predicting that 2025 is also expected to be above normal due to a confluence of factors including warmer than average ocean...

The City of Thomasville’s Water Treatment Plant received a Platinum Award from the Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP) for operating with perfection during 2024 by meeting or exceeding compliance standards with all Safe Drinking Water Act requirements. “We’re honored to receive this industry award and to be recognized by the GAWP,” said Water Superintendent Stacey Thomas. “We have highly trained water distribution and water treatment staff members that work...

City of Thomasville Administrative Offices will be closed Monday, May 26 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Additional service schedules and hours are as follows: Utilities Response Center Regular 24-hour operational schedule. Call (229) 227-5499 for assistance. City of Thomasville Residential Refuse, Thomas County Residential Refuse, & Commercial Refuse Monday and Tuesday residential and commercial routes will be serviced on Tuesday, May 27. Landfill The Landfill will...

City of Thomasville contractors will be performing maintenance on the Martin Luther King Bridge over the CSX Railroad on Friday, May 16 at 12:00 pm. There will be a temporary bridge closure while the work is underway. Detour signs will be posted along Old Cairo Road, Madison Street, and West Jackson Street. Martin Luther King Drive (from Old Cairo Road to West Clay Street) will remain open to local traffic only during the closure. Click here for detour information. Travelers in the area...

The railroad will be installing warning devices at 900 Oak Street and West Walcott Street. This work is scheduled to begin on Thursday, May 15, 2025 and last through Wednesday, May 21, 2025. To facilitate a safe work environment, parts of West Walcott Street and Oak Street will be temporarily closed to thru traffic. Detour signs will be posted to direct traffic around the work zone. Click here for detour information. Travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or be...

The City of Thomasville Water Department will begin installing a water service at 611 North Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. The work is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. and is expected to last one day. There will be an temporary road closure on North Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive between Campbell Street and North College 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...

The Thomasville Police Department recently held their annual command inspection and awards ceremony at the Thomasville Municipal Auditorium. The ceremony included a candlelight vigil and remembrance of our nation’s fallen officers to commemorate National Police Week. Special awards were also provided to officers and employees within the police department. Officer Colby Kreznar was named 2024 Officer of the Year. This award is presented annually to a well-rounded law enforcement officer...

The City of Thomasville Water Department will begin installing water services on Augusta Avenue between Fletcher Street and Normal Lane on Monday, May 5, 2025. The work is scheduled to begin at 7:00 am and is expected to last two days. The will be a temporary road closure on Augusta Avenue between Fletcher Street and Normal Lane 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...

City of Thomasville contractors are set to begin work on the Remington Avenue Streetscape Project on Monday, May 19th. The project will provide much-needed improvements to the portion of the corridor stretching along Remington Avenue and East Pinetree Boulevard to the intersection of Kern Street and Smith Avenue. The Thomasville City Council approved the project award to The Scruggs Company in the amount of $5,130,734.94 on January 13, 2025. The current Phase 1 project scope...

Downtown Thomasville invites the community to kick off the month with an evening of fun and entertainment at First Friday, taking place on Friday, May 2, beginning at 5:00 p.m. The event features extended shopping and dining hours, along with a free live concert from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at The Ritz Amphitheater, performed by the talented local artist Dana King & Gypsy Cotton. "Spring is an ideal time to explore Downtown Thomasville and indulge in shopping and dining with local...

The Rose City continues to shine nationally after receiving recognition in various USA Today’s 10Best Lists. Following a nationwide vote, Thomasville garnered fourth place for “Best Small Town Food Scene 2025,” seventh place for “Best Small Town in the South 2025,” and tenth place in “Best Flower Festivals in the US 2025.” The national recognition continues to cement Thomasville’s status as a standout destination for travelers near and far. “It is a significant...