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TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURES ON WEST CLAY STREET

Contractors are scheduled to conduct work to reduce ditch erosion and improve storm water drainage conveyance along West Clay Street between Martin Luther King Drive and the US 319 Bypass. The work is scheduled to begin on October 5 from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Lane closures will be necessary in order to provide a safe zone for road work and to complete the work as quickly and efficiently as possible. Please be on the lookout for construction workers in this area. For more information...

CITY OF THOMASVILLE CELEBRATES PUBLIC NATURAL GAS WEEK, PUBLIC POWER WEEK AND CUSTOMER SERVICE WEEK

During the week of October 2 – 8, the City of Thomasville will observe Public Natural Gas Week, Public Power Week, and Customer Service Week. These national commemorations are meant to celebrate the benefits of locally owned utilities and the dedicated staff who provide essential utilities and customer services to our community. Public Natural Gas Week is an annual nationwide event for communities to give recognition to one of their most valuable community assets—their publicly owned...

FIRST FRIDAY SIP AND SHOP SET FOR OCTOBER 7 IN DOWNTOWN THOMASVILLE

Roll into the fall season with a rocking good time this Friday! The City of Thomasville’s First Friday Sip and Shop is set for Friday, October 7th from 6:00- 10:00 p.m. in Downtown Thomasville. From 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., bring the family for a bite to eat at one of Downtown’s great restaurants, and enjoy extended shopping hours with many merchants. “Our local businesses are stocked with fall merchandise, so it’s a great opportunity to see what they have to offer,” said Madison...

GAS SERVICE LINE INSTALLATION ON PATTERSON STILL ROAD

City of Thomasville Utility crews will begin work along Patterson Still Road near East Pinetree Boulevard beginning Monday, October 3. Crews will be installing a service line on Patterson Still Road. Work will take place between school hours (8 am and 3 pm) and will last for approximately three (3) days. There will be a temporary lane closure on East Pinetree Boulevard while the work is being completed. Travelers in the area are encouraged to exercise caution and to be aware of...

THOMASVILLE FIRE RESCUE PLANS NUMEROUS ACTIVITIES TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION WEEK

Thomasville Fire Rescue is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week, October 9-15, 2022. This year’s campaign, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape,” works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe from home fires. “Today’s homes burn faster than ever. You may have as little as two minutes (or even less time) to safely escape...

CITY BEGINS HURRICANE IAN STORM PREPARATIONS

The City of Thomasville is preparing and actively monitoring Hurricane Ian that could potentially impact our area later this week. Proper preparation for a severe weather event is advised to safely protect your home and family as well as our community. “While the potential impact of Ian’s track is still uncertain, we are planning and preparing to make sure our City crews are ready to respond to all possible weather conditions,” said Chris White, City of Thomasville Assistant City...

CITY OF THOMASVILLE SET TO BEGIN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

The City of Thomasville is set to begin a large improvement project on its Wastewater Treatment Facility, improving the useful life of the facility by 20 plus years. Work will consist of various mechanical, piping, and electrical replacement along with concrete rehabilitation work and reinforcement to the gravity sewer trunk line that leads into the Wastewater Treatment Facility. The project will be completed in two phases with a combined cost of over $8.5 million for the entire...

GAS SERVICE LINE INSTALLATION ON PATTERSON STILL ROAD

City of Thomasville Utility crews will begin work along Patterson Still Road near East Pinetree Boulevard beginning Monday, September 26, 2022. Crews will be installing a service line on Patterson Still Road near East Pinetree Boulevard. Work will take place between school hours (8 am and 3 pm) and will last for approximately three (3) days. There will be a temporary lane closure on East Pinetree Boulevard near Patterson Still Road while the work is being completed. Travelers in the...

CITY OF THOMASVILLE AND THOMASVILLE CENTER FOR THE ARTS RECOGNIZED AT 2022 GEORGIA DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE

During the annual awards ceremony of the Georgia Downtown Conference, the Georgia Downtown Association recognized the City of Thomasville and Thomasville Center for the Arts with an Award of Excellence for the Best Placemaking Project, recognizing the project “FLAUNT 2022: Let's Play!” Thomasville Center for the Arts encourages artistic expression and purposeful creativity to connect people to one another. As the creative hub for the downtown Thomasville community, they bring together...

TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURES ON EXECUTIVE DRIVE, NOTTINGHAM DRIVE, & LONGLEAF DRIVE

Contractors are currently working to improve subsurface drainage on Executive, Nottingham and Longleaf Drives. The work is being conducted from 8 am – 6 pm each day and is expected to last three weeks. Lane closures will be necessary in order to provide a safe zone for road work and to complete the work as quickly and efficiently as possible. Please be on the lookout for construction workers in the construction area. For more information about this project, please call the City of...

DOWNTOWN THOMASVILLE SEMI-ANNUAL SIDEWALK SALE SET FOR SEPTEMBER 17

Make your plans to spend the day shopping and dining in Downtown Thomasville during the Semi-Annual Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, September 17. The event begins at 10:00 am and is always an economic boost for Downtown Thomasville. “Downtown merchants will be offering great deals on end-of-season merchandise and showcasing new fall finds,” said Brandy Avery, City of Thomasville Main Street Manager. “Our sidewalk sales specifically support our local businesses by promoting local...

RECENT TRAVEL AND TOURISM DATA SHOWS INCREASE FOR THOMASVILLE

During the recent 2022 Georgia Governor's Tourism Conference in Athens, Governor Brian P. Kemp applauded Georgia's tourism industry for attracting pre-pandemic levels of domestic visitors after the recent release of the state's 2021 travel data compiled by Explore Georgia, the tourism division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development. "I am proud to announce that Georgia maintained our No. 5 market share rank for domestic overnight visitation in 2021, a critically important...