Paradise Park Press

Family Movie Night at The Ritz is back! Gather your loved ones for a fun, free evening under the stars on Saturday March 15th at 7:30 p.m. at The Ritz Amphitheater. Before the screening of IF, enjoy kid-friendly activities and a variety of food trucks to satisfy all your movie-night cravings. “The City of Thomasville’s Family Movie night is such a fun way to spend time with your friends and family,” said Community Engagement Manager, Brandy Avery. “There’s something magical...

Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 9 at 2:00 AM, meaning clocks will "spring forward" one hour. While we lose an hour of sleep, this time change serves as an important reminder to complete a crucial safety check - changing the batteries in your smoke alarms. Thomasville Fire Rescue urges residents to use this semi-annual time change as an opportunity to ensure their homes are protected with functioning smoke alarms. Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire by...

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 Alexander Street between Wolf Street and Forrest Street beginning Wednesday, March 5, 2025. The work is expected to begin at 11:00 AM and take six (6) hours to complete. There will be a temporary road closure on North MLK Jr Drive between Wolf Street and Forrest Street while the work is being completed. Detour signs will be posted, and...

Thomasville Fire Rescue’s Honor Guard had the distinguished privilege of presenting the colors at the Georgia State Capitol during the 2025 Firefighters Recognition Day on Tuesday, February 4 in Atlanta. The Honor Guard is comprised of Tyler Bannister, Grant Latmore, Terrence Blake, and Victoria Coleman. Now in its 53rd year, Firefighters Recognition Day brings together state leaders, fire service professionals, and industry experts to honor the dedication and service of firefighters...

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...