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The City of Thomasville will hold a public hearing on Monday, December 2, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. to receive public comments on the City’s proposed budget for 2020. The budget is scheduled to be presented to City Council on Monday, December 9th. The proposed budget is $123,768,133 and, for the eighth straight year, includes no funding from property taxes. In addition, the 2020 proposed budget includes no proposed utility rate increases for City of Thomasville Utilities customers. “In lieu...

In an effort to provide the best recycling service possible, the City of Thomasville has announced changes to the City’s recycling program. Beginning next week, the two self-drop off centers that are currently available will be consolidated into one recycling center, which will be located in the 1200 block of Remington Avenue behind Fire Rescue Station Three. Closing the recycling center located on West Remington Avenue will allow resources to be focused on improving the overall recycling...

The City of Thomasville administrative offices will be closed Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29, 2019 in observance of the Thanksgiving holidays. Because of the holiday observance, some City services will be affected. City services’ schedules are as follows: Utilities Response Center Regular 24-hour operational schedule, please call 229-227-5499 for utilities emergencies. City of Thomasville Residential Refuse Thursday residential customers will be...

Downtown Thomasville will be welcoming the holiday shopping season with the Holiday Open House on Sunday, November 24th from 1-5 PM. Enjoy Sunday shopping and dining hours, on-street entertainment, and complimentary trolley rides throughout Downtown. “This event is a great opportunity for locals and visitors to begin their holiday shopping and enjoy a beautiful Sunday in Downtown Thomasville,” said April Norton, Director of Main Street and Business Development. “We’re also...

During the regular meeting of the Thomasville City Council on Tuesday, November 12th, a proclamation signed by Mayor Greg Hobbs was presented that declared November 3rd, 2019, as Retired Educators Day. The proclamation was presented by Councilmember Todd Mobley. Retired Educators Day recognizes the lasting contributions of our retired educators to the educational development of our children. There are more than 130,000 retired educators in the state of Georgia, of which 28,000 are a part...

With cooler weather upon us, the City of Thomasville has some cold weather energy efficiency tips to help you stay comfortable while saving money. “With cooler weather finally headed our direction, we want to remind our customers of some cold weather tips and ways that they can save while still staying comfortable,” said Chelsie Cosby, City of Thomasville Customer Experience Liaison. There are many simple steps customers can take to save on their utility bill with little, if...

Thomasville Fire Rescue Chief Chris Bowman has announced his retirement, after serving 39 years in the fire service and the Thomasville community for more than six years. Bowman joined the City of Thomasville as Fire Chief in 2013. “I am honored to have served the citizens of Thomasville as the Chief of Thomasville Fire Rescue,” said Bowman. “I’m especially proud to have worked alongside some of the most dedicated men and women in the fire service here, which has made my...

City of Thomasville crews will begin work along the intersection of Stevens Street and Walcott Street on Tuesday, November 19th. Crews will be working on upgrades to the storm water drainage system in the area. The work will begin on Tuesday, November 19th with anticipated completion on Friday, November 22nd. Construction is expected to take place between 7:00 am and 3:30 pm each day. While work is being completed, temporary lane closures will be in place on both Stevens Street and...

After seven months of construction, years of planning and over 15 public engagement sessions, the West Jackson Streetscape project is nearing completion. To celebrate, the City of Thomasville will hold a West Jackson Streetscape Project ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, November 15th at 9:15AM. The public is encouraged to attend this free celebration. “The West Jackson Streetscape Project has been a true community effort,” said April Norton, City of Thomasville Main Street and...

Another Night of Bluegrass featuring Carolina Blue will be held in the Thomasville Municipal Auditorium on Saturday, November 23rd at 7:30 pm. Presented by the City of Thomasville and WTUF-FM, Another Night of Bluegrass is a tradition of nearly 20 years that is treasured by music lovers. Carolina Blue got their start in Brevard, North Carolina, in 2007. They have won several recognitions and awards, including the South Carolina State Bluegrass Championship (2011). The group has...

City of Thomasville crews will begin work along Lakewood Drive and Lynn Marie Drive beginning Tuesday, November 12th. The project will involve surface improvement work above wastewater mains to improve roadway conditions. The construction is expected to take place between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:00 pm, and will continue through Friday, November 15th. There will temporary lane closures on Lakewood Drive and Lynn Marie Drive while the work is being completed. Travelers in the area are...

The City of Thomasville’s Community Relations team will be hosting their annual Fall Xtravaganza on Saturday, November 16th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in historic Paradise Park. “This is our fourth year of fall fun, and we’re excited for what we have planned for the community,” said Kha McDonald, City of Thomasville Executive Director of Human Resources and Community Relations, “From face-painting and family activities to safety demonstrations and a rock climbing wall, we’ve...