CITY OF THOMASVILLE TO HOST THEIR ANNUAL SPRING CLEAN EVENT

The City of Thomasville will be hosting their annual Spring Clean Event during the month of April. “We know that April is a popular time for our customers to organize and dispose of household items that aren’t always suitable for our landfill,” stated Jimmy Smith, Solid Waste Superintendent, “For that reason, we host several different drop off events in a few of our beautiful community parks.” This year’s Spring Clean Event will kick off on April 13 at Parnell Park. There...



BUDGET BILLING ENROLLMENT PERIOD OPEN DURING THE MONTH OF APRIL

The City of Thomasville is now accepting applications for the Budget Billing Program. The Budget Billing Program gives utilities customers an additional way to help manage their utilities budgets, with payment options that can be helpful when excessive temperatures may cause increased monthly utility usage. Program enrollment is open only twice each year, in April and October. With the Budget Billing Program, customers have the option of paying a set amount, which is determined by taking...



FIRST FRIDAY SIP AND STROLL APRIL 5th FEATURING BILLY RIGSBY BAND

Spring is in the air and so is great music as the City of Thomasville’s First Friday Sip and Strolls continue Friday, April 5th with the Billy Rigsby Band. “April is an eventful month for Thomasville,” says Madison Eaton, City of Thomasville events coordinator. “We are excited to have the Billy Rigsby Band bring an energetic performance to get the busy month started. He’s got a soulful sound that will have the whole family singing along.” From 6:00-8:00 p.m., stroll through...



GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION APPROVES SOUTH PINETREE PLAN

On Thursday, March 28, 2019, City of Thomasville officials met with Georgia Department of Transportation staff and received approval to proceed with an improvement plan for South Pinetree Boulevard. Attending the meeting were Mayor Greg Hobbs, City Manager Alan Carson, Assistant Utilities Superintendent Chris White, and City Engineer Wayne Newsome from the City of Thomasville and Paul Tanner, State Transportation Planning Administrator, and Jay Roberts, State Planning Director, for GDOT....



THOMASVILLE RECEIVES 2019 MAIN STREET ACCREDITATION

The City of Thomasville has once again been designated as an accredited Georgia Exceptional Main Street (GEMS) program by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and the National Main Street Center. According to Main Street and Business Development Director April Norton, this distinction means that Thomasville’s main street program is ranked among the best in the state of Georgia. “It is an honor to continue to be recognized and named a GEMS community, as this is an accreditation...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE PRESENTS ‘LET’S DISCUSS…’ AIMED AT CUSTOMER SAVINGS

As spring and summer arrive, the warmer temperatures follow. With this in mind, the City of Thomasville will host “Let’s Discuss…Ways to Save On Your Utility Bill and How to Have an Energy Efficient Home.” Organizers say that this session will provide the community with useful and practical tips to save energy and reduce utility costs. “Most of these tips can be implemented with little, if any, costs associated,” said Sherri Nix, Public Outreach Manager. “We’ve hosted...



More than 40 homes, sites to open for tours during Georgia Trust Spring Ramble in Thomasville, April 12-14

More than 40 historic homes and sites will be open for tours during the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation’s Spring Ramble in Thomasville, April 12-14. Co-hosted by Thomasville Landmarks, the event will offer visitors and residents a rare opportunity to explore private historic homes and buildings that are not usually open to the public. Ramble Committee Chair, Stephane Ughetto said, “We are thrilled that so many preservation minded individuals from across the state will be...



TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE FOR SOUTH COLLEGE STREET

Beginning on Monday, March 25, City of Thomasville Utilities will have South College Street from East Jackson Street to Fletcher Street closed for installation of a water main across South College Street. Utility crews will begin working in this area at 4:00 p.m., with work continuing into the evening hours. Travelers in the area are advised to exercise caution in the area and prepare for detours around South College Street where the work is being completed. This project is anticipated...



SEWER WORK TAKING PLACE ON GORDON AVENUE

Travelers in the Gordon Avenue area between Mimosa Drive and Archbold Avenue are advised to use caution and expect detours on Tuesday, March 26. City of Thomasville Utilities will be replacing wastewater service lines on Gordon Avenue between Mimosa Drive and Archbold Avenue beginning at 7:00 am until approximately 5:00 pm on March 26. “We understand this work may impact Archbold Hospital and inconvenience patients for doctor’s offices in the area,” said Wayne Newsome, City...



MAYOR HOBBS DECLARES MARCH AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH

The American Red Cross was established over 130 years ago to deliver vital relief and support services to those in crisis and to also help prepare citizens to respond in emergency situations. Today, it is one of the largest humanitarian organizations in the world, serving citizens throughout the United States. On March 12, 2019, Mayor Greg Hobbs presented Terri Jenkins, American Red Cross Executive Director of South Georgia, with a proclamation recognizing March as American Red Cross...



ANOTHER NIGHT OF BLUEGRASS PRESENTS LARRY STEPHENSON

Another Night of Bluegrass featuring Larry Stephenson will be held in the Thomasville Municipal Auditorium on Saturday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m. Presented by the City of Thomasville and WTUF-FM, Another Night of Bluegrass is an eighteen-year local tradition treasured by Thomasville music lovers. Highly regarded as one of Bluegrass music’s most recognizable and finest high lead and tenor vocalists, Larry Stephenson has been headlining festivals and concerts for 30 years. He formed The Larry...



THOMASVILLE CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCES REVISED MEETING SCHEDULE

Thomasville, GA – March 15, 2019 – Beginning later this month, the meeting schedule for the Thomasville City Council will be adjusted slightly, eliminating two workshop sessions each month. According to City Manager Alan Carson, the changes are being made to streamline the existing City Council workshop and regular meeting schedule. “Historically, the City Council has met in regular session the second and fourth Monday of each month,” said Carson. “These meetings are preceded by...