Downtown Amphitheater Press

July 15 is recognized as "National Pet Fire Safety Day." This nationwide awareness day educates pet owners about potential risks when pets are left home alone and provides them with proven prevention measures to ensure their safety. In 2009, The American Kennel Club teamed up with the ADT Security Services and the National Volunteer Fire Council to establish National Pet Fire Safety Day, a day devoted to educating pet owners on how to keep their pets safe in the event of an...

Arborists will perform maintenance on tree limbs spanning North Madison Street between West Washington and West Jefferson Streets on Sunday, July 17. The work is scheduled between the hours of 5:00 pm and 1:00 am and expected to last one night. A road closure will be necessary in order to complete the work safely. Click here for a detour plan. For more information about this project, please call the City of Thomasville’s Engineering Department at 229- 227-7009.

Thomasville's Cherokee Park, one of the largest parks owned and maintained by the City of Thomasville, has many beautiful features, including a playground, walking trail, and rose garden, but did you know it also contains a Fit Trail? A local Eagle Scout recently completed the installation of a 10-station Fit Trail, adding another amenity to this park for the community to enjoy. The idea of a Fit Trail originated a few years ago when Brookwood student Christopher Watt was researching...

Beginning July 5, City of Thomasville Gas Department crews will begin relocating a gas main on Kern Street between Reid and Clark Streets. Work is expected to last four days and occur between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm each day. There will be temporary lane closures in the eastbound lane of Kern Street while the work is underway. The roadway will remain open to local traffic; however, travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to prepare for potential traffic...

Since 1985, America has celebrated July as the nation’s official Parks and Recreation Month. The City of Thomasville will use this opportunity to celebrate and highlight city-owned parks and recreation activities throughout the community. Created by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), Parks and Recreation Month specifically highlights the essential and powerful role local parks and recreation facilities and professionals play in building stronger, more vibrant, and...

Beginning July 11, City of Thomasville contractors will begin placing asphalt pavement along several streets where sewer main replacements occurred. A schedule of work is listed below: Cecil Street - 10 days Friar Tuck Lane - 5 days Sherwood Drive - 5 days West Loomis Street - 5 days There will be temporary lane closures while the work is underway; however, the roadways will remain open to local traffic. Travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to...

In preparation for upcoming resurfacing projects, City of Thomasville contractors will begin upgrading the utilities along several streets including: Fern Street (From Fletcher Street to Magnolia Avenue) Railroad Avenue and Mulberry Street (From Jones Street to Fletcher Street) Peach Street (From South Street to Orange Street) South Stevens Street (From Wright Street to Fletcher Street) The utility work is anticipated to be completed in August. There will be temporary lane...

The City of Thomasville administrative offices will be closed Monday, July 4, 2022 in observance of Independence Day. Due to the holiday observance, some City services will be affected. City service schedules will be as follows: Utilities Response Center Regular 24-hour operational schedule. They can be reached by calling 229-227-5499. City of Thomasville Residential Refuse City of Thomasville residential refuse collection will remain on their normal Monday schedule. Customers are...

Join the City of Thomasville and CNSNext as we celebrate Independence Day with fireworks at Remington Park! The fireworks will begin around 9:00 p.m. on Monday, July 4th. For over 20 years, CNSNext has sponsored the annual fireworks celebration as a way to express thanks for the community’s support and loyalty. CNSNext is very proud to bring this event to our community each year so that together we can celebrate our nation’s birthday with our family, friends and community. Bring a...

Thomasville Main Street has been designated as an Accredited Main Street America™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and its partners announce the list of Accredited programs to recognize their exceptional commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization through the Main Street Approach™. “We are extremely proud to recognize this year’s 863 nationally Accredited Main Street America programs that have...

The Atlanta Braves have announced additional stops of the World Champions Trophy Tour Presented by Truist. The tour will travel throughout Braves Country through summer 2022 with a total of 151 stops, commemorating 151 years of Braves baseball. Stops will include the opportunity for fans to take photos with the trophy, as well as programming by the Braves entertainment teams, alumni, and more at select locations. The trophy will visit The Ritz Amphitheater on July 23 from 11:30 am-2:30...

City of Thomasville Utility crews will begin work to repair a sewer service line along Campbell Street between North Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Fleming Street beginning Saturday, June 18, 2022. The work is expected to take place between the hours of 7:00 am and 5:00 pm. There will be a temporary road closure allowing local traffic only while the work is being completed. Travelers in the area are encouraged to exercise caution and to be aware of potential traffic delays. Detour...