RESURFACING AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS UNDERWAY IN THOMASVILLE

The City of Thomasville is responsible for maintaining local roads and public infrastructure for our citizens. Over the next year, several portions of city streets will be resurfaced and/or receive additional street improvements, and new water mains and services will be installed by the city’s contractor. Portions of the following streets will be resurfaced and/or receive additional street improvements: • BAYTREE • BROAD STREET • CLERMONT DRIVE • EAST MONROE STREET •...



AFRICAN AMERICANS AND THE ARTS DISPLAYED IN DOWNTOWN THOMASVILLE

The City of Thomasville’s Office of Downtown & Tourism Development recently invited professional artists to contribute their creativity and talent for the Black History Month Celebration, showcasing decorative event signs to adorn the historic streets of Downtown Thomasville and adding a vibrant and artistic dimension to the celebration. Artists Ke’Chanbria Ball, Carla Mintz, Maria Pittman, Ortoria Scott, and Sharard “X” Saddlers brought their artistic visions to life through...



CITY ANNOUNCES NEW TOURISM MANAGER

City of Thomasville’s Managing Director of Marketing & Communications, April Norton, announced today that Mary Patchunka-Smith has been named the City’s new Tourism Manager. This addition to the team became effective on January 29. Mary Patchunka-Smith describes herself as a skilled connector who enjoys bringing people and projects together. Having spent more than 17 years in the hospitality and tourism industry, she’s become a subject matter expert on how to align resources to make...



TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE HANSELL STREET BETWEEN REMINGTON AVENUE AND SMITH AVENUE

McKenzie Tree Service is removing a tree at 411 S. Hansell Street. To complete this work, there will be a temporary road closure on Hansell Street between Remington Avenue and Smith Avenue on January 29, 2024, between the hours of 8:30 am and 5:00 pm. Detour signs will be posted, and travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to prepare for potential traffic delays. The road will be open to local traffic. Click here for detour map For more information about this...



TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURE GLENWOOD DRIVE BETWEEN CLAY STREET AND PALMETTO DRIVE

The City of Thomasville Gas Department crews are installing a new gas service on January 30, 2024, on Glenwood Drive between Clay Street and Palmetto Drive. To complete the work, the outbound lane will be closed. Travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route and to use caution while driving through the work zone. For more information about this work, please call the City of Thomasville’s Engineering Department at 229-227-7009.



TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE FOR REMINGTON AVENUE

City of Thomasville Utility crews will begin work along Remington Avenue between Stewart Street and Mitchell Place Drive beginning Tuesday, January 23, 2024. Crews will be working on replacing a leaking water service near 741 Remington Avenue. The work is scheduled to be between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and is expected to last two (2) days. There will be a temporary road closure allowing local traffic only while the work is underway. A temporary detour will be established...



GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AWARDS GRANT TO THOMASVILLE POLICE DEPT

The Thomasville Police Department is pleased to announce it has received a $36,351.60 High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). Funding for this grant is provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and is awarded based upon the partnership with GOHS in helping to reduce crashes and prevent injuries and fatalities across the State of Georgia. High Visibility Enforcement combines highly visible and proactive law...



THOMASVILLE’S 7TH ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY CELEBRATION IS FEBRUARY 3

Spend the day in Downtown Thomasville on Saturday, February 3 and enjoy our 7th Annual Black History Celebration. “Thomasville’s annual Black History Month Parade and Celebration has developed into an event our community truly embraces” stated Nicole Elwell, Special Events Manager. “This is a celebration of inclusion, diversity, and the rich cultural history that is an unfading part of our country’s history.” The event begins with a parade at 10 am through Downtown...



STORM PREPARATIONS AND DELAYS IN SOLID WASTE SCHEDULES

Due to the expected severe weather conditions, all City of Thomasville Solid Waste services will be suspended on Tuesday, January 9. Services will resume on Wednesday. Thank you for your patience as we continue to closely monitor the storm. In preparation for the inclement weather ahead of us, we encourage you to prepare your homes today: assess your property be sure yard furniture, trash bins, yard toys, and equipment are secured or put away be sure no debris on your...



MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY CITY SERVICES SCHEDULE

The City of Thomasville Administrative Offices will be closed Monday, January 15, 2024 in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Due to the upcoming holiday, some City services will be affected. Schedules are as follows: Utilities Response Center Our Utilities Response Center will operate on a normal 24-hour operational schedule and can be contacted for utilities issues at 229-227-5499. Residential Refuse for City of Thomasville and Thomas County plus Commercial...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE PRESENTS LET’S DISCUSS PRESENTATION AIMED AT WINTER UTILITY BILL SAVINGS

Frigid winter temperatures can result in higher-than-normal monthly utility bills. With this in mind, the City of Thomasville will host “Let’s Discuss…Hot Tips for Saving Money and Keeping Your Energy Bills Low This Winter” on Tuesday, January 23 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the Thomas County Public Library, located at 201 N. Madison Street. Organizers say this community presentation will provide tips to increase home energy efficiency and help reduce utility costs through easy,...



NEW YEAR'S CITY SERVICES SCHEDULES

The City of Thomasville administrative offices will be closed Monday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Due to the holiday observance, some City services will be affected. City services’ schedules are as follows: Utilities 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 New Year's...