Downtown Amphitheater Press

The City of Thomasville has named Brandy Avery as the new Main Street Manager for Downtown Thomasville. Avery currently works as the Account Manager of Advertising and Broadband Sales for CNSNext. “Brandy brings a wealth of marketing and small business development knowledge to our team and will be an excellent asset to Downtown Thomasville,” said April Norton, Managing Director of Marketing & Communications for the City of Thomasville. “She is a familiar face to our Downtown small...

The City of Thomasville Solid Waste Department is hosting two upcoming Spring Clean events on April 9 and April 16 for City of Thomasville residents. Spring Clean events provide safe disposal locations for the community for items not suitable for the landfill. “The Solid Waste Department looks forward to hosting these events each year for our community,” noted Jimmy Smith, City of Thomasville Solid Waste & Landfill Superintendent. “It’s an opportunity to give back to our...

Contractors will begin work Monday, April 4 to upgrade a storm drainage system and install additional catch basins at Smith Avenue and Dawson Street and Dawson Street and McLean Avenue. The work is scheduled to take place between the hours of 7:00 am and 5:00 pm and expected to last one week. There will be a road closure on Dawson Street between McLean Avenue and Smith Avenue allowing local traffic only while the work is being completed. Detour information can be found here. For...

Beautiful roses abound during Thomasville’s Rose Show & Festival, and this year’s event will include new traditions to celebrate its 101st year. Event organizers are excited to bring back traditional Rose Festival favorites and look forward to creating new activities for the community to enjoy. “When you have an event centered around a Rose Show that’s been around for over 100 years, you definitely want to uphold that legacy and look for ways to attract new generations of...

City of Thomasville Water Department staff will begin work along East Jackson Street between Hansell Street and Dawson Street beginning Tuesday, April 5 . Crews will repair a water service line at 332 East Jackson Street between Dawson and Hansell streets. The work is expected to begin at 6:30 pm and is expected to last five hours. There will be a temporary road closure on East Jackson between Hansell Street and Dawson Street while the work is being completed. Detour signs will be...

There are two additional community meetings scheduled this week for community input for the City of Thomasville Stormwater and Parks & Recreation Master Plans. City staff encourages residents to attend one of the remaining meetings to help shape the future of local parks and stormwater systems for the City of Thomasville. “We value citizen input to develop comprehensive plans for our stormwater and parks and recreation systems,” noted Sherri Cain, Community Engagement Manager for the...

Springtime is a great time of year to enjoy the outdoors, and organizers of the City of Thomasville’s First Friday Sip & Shop invite you to enjoy this upcoming outdoor event in Downtown Thomasville. “Warmer weather, great shopping and dining, and live music makes the perfect combination for our First Friday Sip & Shop on April 1,” said Madison Eaton, City of Thomasville Tourism & Events Manager. “We’re excited to have Garnet & Soul as our featured band and hope the community...

Contractors will begin raising valves to accommodate the new pavement along East Pinetree Boulevard between East Jackson Street and the railroad tracks on Monday, March 28. Lane closures will be necessary in order to provide a safe zone for construction workers performing the road work. The lane closure is expected to begin at 7:00 am and end at 5:00 pm. In addition, the intersection of East Pinetree Boulevard and Remington Avenue will require a closure beginning at 10:00 pm on Monday,...

Contractors will begin constructing stormwater catch basins on both sides of Smith Avenue to improve drainage at the Dawson Street intersection. Both the East and West bound outside lanes will be closed in order to provide a safe zone for the construction workers. The traffic shift is expected to begin Tuesday, March 22 at 7:00 am and will last approximately five days. Travelers in the area will need to utilize the inside lanes, or select an alternate route. Click here to review detour...

Sparky the Fire Dog®, the official mascot of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), celebrated his 71st birthday this week, reflecting on a legacy and impact that spans generations. Thomasville Fire Rescue celebrated Sparky’s birthday with Downtown preschool students, including a special visit from Chase the Police Dog, Sparky’s best friend. “Many children in Thomasville are familiar with Sparky the Fire Dog, so we wanted to create a fun birthday celebration,” mentioned...

Arborists will be trimming trees around the historic courthouse, located at 225 North Broad Street, from March 18 – March 20. This work is scheduled to take place from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm. Road closures, lasting one day for each street that surrounds the block, will be necessary in order to provide a safe zone for road workers and to complete the work efficiently. The current schedule includes: March 18 - closure of the 200 block of North Broad Street March 19 - closure of West...

Grab your Easter basket and head over to Paradise Park on April 9 from 11 am – 2 pm for the return of the Easter Eggstravaganza . This year, the City of Thomasville has partnered with many local organizations to create a fun afternoon for the entire family. “The City of Thomasville’s mission statement asks us to partner with the community to build trusting relationships through openness and inclusion,” said Ricky Zambrano, Community Outreach & Recruitment Manager for the City of...