THOMASVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT WELCOMES NEW K-9 TO THE FORCE

A new K-9 recruit will now serve and protect the Thomasville community. K-9 Koti replaces K-9 Kaiko, who retired and will spend the remainder of his days with his handler, Haley Groover, and family. “We are elated to welcome K-9 Koti to the TPD family,” said Chief John Letteney. “I am assured that Police Officer Haley Groover and K-9 Koti will form a strong bond to support the team and serve our community well.” Groover, a six-year veteran and first female k-9 handler of the...



CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY CITY SERVICES SCHEDULE

The City of Thomasville Administrative offices will be closed Monday, December 25 and Tuesday, December 26 in observance of Christmas.Due to these upcoming holidays, some City services will be affected. Schedules are as follows: Utlities Response Center Regular 24-hour operational schedule. They can be reached by calling 229-227-5499. Residential for City of Thomasville, Thomas County, and Commercial Refuse The City of Thomasville Solid Waste Department will be closed on Monday,...



GIVING IS AT THE HEART OF CITY OF THOMASVILLE EMPLOYEES DURING HOLIDAY SEASON

Giving is the ideal way to reconnect with the spirit of the upcoming holidays – showing generosity and thanks and helping others less fortunate than ourselves. Donating as a team promotes bonding and empathy and teaches long-term giving traditions that live on for generations. City of Thomasville employees are celebrating the spirit of the season by spreading joy and cheer to others in need through a variety of “giving back” opportunities. A few years ago, the City of Thomasville...



BRING ONE FOR THE CHIPPER

The City of Thomasville, in partnership with Keep Thomas County Beautiful and Thomas County Public Works, will host the 2024 ‘Bring One for the Chipper’ Christmas tree recycling program on Saturday, January 6. Once the holiday is over, give your tree new life by recycling it. Citizens can bring their undecorated, live Christmas trees to the recycling center located at the 1300 block of Remington Avenue behind the Fire Rescue Station in the YMCA parking lot between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00...



EMERGENCY TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURE MADISON STREET BETWEEN WEST JACKSON STREET AND JEFFERSON STREET

The inside, northbound lane of Madison Street between West Jackson Street and Jefferson Street is temporarily closed due to City water crews repairing a water service leak. Caution signs and cones will be posted to warn travelers of the work zone and lane closure. Travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or be prepared for some travel delays. Please be patient with the crews while they work to complete the work. For more information about this work, please call...



TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURE WEST JACKSON STREET BETWEEN SOUTH MARTIN LUTHER KING DR AND PARNELL STREET

The inside, northbound lane of West Jackson Street between South Martin Luther King Jr Drive and Parnell Street is temporarily closed due to construction. Caution signs and cones will be posted to warn travelers of the work zone and lane closure. Travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or be prepared for some travel delays. Please be patient with the crews while they work to complete the work. For more information about this work, please call the City of...



TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURE WEST JACKSON STREET BETWEEN REMINGTON AVENUE AND STEVENS STREET

City crews and contractor will be working on the landscape island at West Jackson Street and Remington Avenue beginning on December 11, 2023. The work includes making landscape improvements and will take approximately two (2) days to complete. The work will occur between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm on both days. The north-bound lane of West Jackson Street between Remington Avenue and Stevens Street will be temporarily closed during this work. Detour signs will be posted to warn travelers of the...



THE CITY OF THOMASVILLE’S HOLIDAY FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT AND SIP AND SHOP AT THE RITZ IS DECEMBER 9

Holiday Family Movie Night at The Ritz Amphitheater is back for a jolly and free time with friends and family on December 9 at 6:30 PM, spotlighting the hilarious movie, How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Bound to help wrap the evening in memories and nostalgia, this Oscar award-winning comedy stars Jim Carrey as the Grinch, who has a change of heart about stealing Christmas after little Cindy Lou Who decides to befriend him. “We’re excited to feature this holiday movie classic during...



37TH ANNUAL VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS SET FOR DECEMBER 14th AND 15th

Enchanting, holiday-themed storefronts, magical, twinkling lights, and beautiful Christmas displays make Thomasville the perfect holiday destination. Make plans to join us for the renowned 37th Annual Victorian Christmas on December 14th and 15th in Downtown Thomasville as we turn back time and experience the holiday spirit of the Victorian era in Thomasville. “Victorian Christmas is always a much-awaited event with all City of Thomasville Departments and community members working...



VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS COSTUME CLOSET OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

The Victorian Christmas Costume Closet is now open to the public, inside the Thomasville Visitors Center. Hours of operation will be Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. “Dressing in Victorian attire helps add to the charm of Victorian Christmas and magic of the experience,” said Brandy Avery, Main Street Director for the City of Thomasville. "Visitors look forward to coming back year after year to join the celebration." The Victorian...



CITY BUDGET TO BE PRESENTED TO COUNCIL

The City of Thomasville will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 30 at 5:30 pm to receive public comments on the City’s proposed budget for 2024. The proposed budget is $135,369,460, which is a 4.3% increase over the 2023 budget. Thomasville’s 2024 proposed budget does not include any funding from property tax, as has been the case since 2012. Instead, Thomasville relies on transfers from the City’s Electric Fund to cover shortfalls that exist without a dedicated funding...



A HOLIDAY FIRST FRIDAY SIP & SHOP IN THOMASVILLE

Christmas in Thomasville continues in Downtown Thomasville on Friday, December 1, with a holiday style First Friday Sip & Shop filled with festive activities. Live entertainment, food trucks, Christmas tree lighting, sipping, shopping, and a free concert will help guests celebrate this magical time of year. “Our December First Friday is traditionally one of our largest of the year,” said Nicole Elwell, Special Events Manager for the City of Thomasville. “Everyone is in a festive...