EMERGENCY TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE ON MAGNOLIA STREET BETWEEN SCHOOL AVENUE AND 5TH AVENUE

City of Thomasville Water Department staff will begin repairing a water service on Magnolia Street at 8 a.m. on July 22. As a result, Magnolia Street will be closed between School Avenue and 5th Avenue. Detour signs will be posted, and work is expected to be complete within one day. Travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or be prepared for some travel delays. Please be patient while city crews work to remove this hazard. For more information about this work,...



CITY PREPARES FOR BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

200 years of beauty, memories, and history. Thomasville will turn 200 years old in 2026, and City of Thomasville leaders, along with a Bicentennial Celebration Committee, have begun preparations for a year of celebrations to honor the city’s past, present and future. The celebration slogan, "Thomasville 200: Honoring our History, Inspiring our Future,” celebrates the places and people, honors the generations who came before, and inspires a vibrant future for all who live, work, and...



TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE NORTH HANSELL STREET BETWEEN EAST CLAY STREET AND EAST MONROE STREET

The City of Thomasville’s Wastewater Department will begin making sewer improvements on North Hansell Street beginning Monday, July 14, 2025. To facilitate a safe work environment, North Hansell Street between East Clay Street and East Monroe Street will be temporarily closed to thru traffic. Only local traffic is authorized. The work is expected to last four (4) weeks. Detour signs will be posted to direct traffic around the work zone. Travelers in the area are encouraged to select an...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE TO END REDSPEED MONITORING IN SCHOOL ZONES

The City of Thomasville will officially discontinue the use of RedSpeed speed detection cameras by the start of the upcoming school year. The decision follows an in-depth review of the program’s effectiveness and the City’s continued commitment to improving safety for students in designated school zones. Implemented as a safety initiative to reduce speeding in high-traffic areas around local schools, the RedSpeed program was intended to encourage safer driving behavior, not generate...



BROAD STREET DETOUR (HANSELL STREET AND WEST LOOMIS STREET)

Broad Street, between Hansell Street and West Loomis Street, will be temporarily closed on July 10, 2025 beginning at 8:00 am while water repairs are made. Work is expected to be completed at approximately noon. Detour signs will be posted to warn travelers of the work zone and road closure. Detour information can be found here. Travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to be prepared for some travel delays. Please be patient with crews while work is...



KATIE KETCHUM NAMED MAIN STREET DIRECTOR

The City of Thomasville has named Katie Ketchum as the new Main Street Director for downtown Thomasville. “Katie comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience and will make an excellent addition to our City of Thomasville Team,” said April Norton, Managing Director of Marketing & Communications for the City of Thomasville. “Katie’s education, along with nearly 20 years of experience in areas like Marketing, Project Management, and Economic Development, proves the remarkable...



CITY IMPLEMENTING PARKS & RECREATION MASTER PLAN

The City of Thomasville has begun implementing a Parks & Recreation Master Plan that was completed in 2023 and serves as the guiding force behind current major renovations at Balfour Park, Cassidy Park, and Paradise Park. The plan calls for an investment of over $11 million in the entire park system. City Manager Chris White says that both City Leadership and the Thomasville City Council are committed to executing the Parks & Recreation Master Plan in order to improve Thomasville’s park...



THOMASVILLE MAIN STREET RECEIVES 2025 MAIN STREET AMERICA ACCREDITATION

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™. “Main Street America is proud to recognize this year’s 1,172 designated Main Street programs for their commitment...



THOMASVILLE RECOGNIZES JULY AS NATIONAL PARKS & RECREATION MONTH

This July, the City of Thomasville invites the community to join in celebrating Parks and Recreation Month, highlighting the vital role parks and recreation play in building a stronger, healthier, and more connected community. Sponsored by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), this annual initiative is a time to recognize the dedicated staff, spaces, and programs that contribute to the well-being of our residents. Thomasville offers a wide range of recreational...



EMERGENCY TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURE - EAST JACKSON STREET AT EUCLID AVENUE

The City of Thomasville Water Department has begun urgent water main repairs on East Jackson Street at Euclid Avenue. Both westbound lanes on East Jackson Street at Euclid Avenue are temporarily closed. Travelers in the area are advised to seek alternate routes and anticipate some delays. The road closure will remain in place until work is complete. For more information about this work, please call the City of Thomasville’s Engineering Department at 229-227-7009.



INDEPENDENCE DAY CITY SERVICES SCHEDULES

The City of Thomasville Administrative Offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of Independence Day. Additional service schedules and hours are as follows: Utilities Response Center Regular 24-hour operational schedule. For assistance, call 229-227-5499. City Residential and Commercial Refuse City of Thomasville residential and commercial refuse customers will receive services on Saturday, July 5. Customers are encouraged to place containers curbside...



CITY LAUNCHES ADOPT-A-DRAIN PROGRAM

The City of Thomasville recently launched an Adopt-A-Drain program aimed at raising stormwater awareness, community engagement, reducing water pollution, and improving local waterways. The initiative is a part of the public education program of the City’s Environmental Protection Division (EPD) Regional Water Plan Seed Grant received in 2021. “This program provides our citizens with the opportunity to increase their personal responsibility in maintaining our community’s high water...