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CHIEF RICH HONORED BY THOMAS COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP

One of Thomasville’s finest was honored recently by the Thomas County Branch of the NAACP. Chief Troy Rich was named a recipient of the organization’s 2018 Outstanding Community Service Award. The presentation was made by Branch President Lucinda Brown during the group’s annual meeting held earlier this month. “Chief Rich was selected for this honor in part because of the great strides he has made in leading the Thomasville Police Department toward fully embracing 21st Century...

Posted on Jun 4, 2018

2018 HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS

Today marks the first official day of hurricane season, and top weather analysts are predicting an active 2018 season. Last season saw a record number of seventeen named storms, ten hurricanes and six major hurricanes, with Hurricane Irma taking a direct swipe at our area. Although our area dodged the worst, City of Thomasville staff says that last year’s experience is reason to prepare for the storm season ahead. “Hurricane tracks are unpredictable and can change suddenly,” said...

Posted on Jun 4, 2018

SATURDAY CONSTRUCTION ON CRAWFORD STREET

Beginning Saturday, June 2, 2018, the southbound lane of Crawford Street from East Jackson Street to East Jefferson Street will be closed to thru traffic. The lane will be temporarily closed to facilitate a new wastewater service line installation. During the construction period, local traffic will be accommodated. Work is expected to begin at 7:00 a.m. and be completed by 5:00 p.m.

Posted on Jun 1, 2018

FIRST FRIDAY SIP AND STROLL CONTINUES JUNE 1ST

Get out your flip flops and favorite Hawaiian shirt for the “Beach Party” First Friday Sip and Stroll, Friday June 1st from 6:00-10:00PM in downtown Thomasville. Summer is here and we’re beating the heat with cool treats and great entertainment. “The nearest stretch of sand may be 70 miles away, but we’re bringing the beach to Thomasville this month,” says Dustin Infinger, City of Thomasville Marketing Manager. From 6:00 to 8:00PM grab a beer or wine and a Hawaiian lei from...

Posted on May 29, 2018

COORDINATED RESPONSE TO STORM PREPAREDNESS FOR CITY DEPARTMENTS

The beginning of the Atlantic hurricane season begins in June, but the City of Thomasville began prepping for the busy storm season months ago. According to City staff, it is a unified approach to storm preparedness and outage management that has well equipped the organization for the stormy season ahead. “Any significant weather event can impact our entire organization,” said Chris White, Assistant Utilities Superintendent. “From electrical outages to downed trees to the services...

Posted on May 25, 2018

CITY HOSTS ‘LET’S DISCUSS UTILITIES’

Citizens with questions about their utility rates and ways to save will have the opportunity to learn more when the City of Thomasville hosts, ‘Let’s Discuss Utilities,’ the most recent presentation in the popular community engagement series. The event will be held Tuesday, June 5th from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm in the Harper Elementary School gymnasium. “We launched the ‘Let’s Discuss…’ series last fall as a way to help spark thoughtful discussions concerning topics that are...

Posted on May 25, 2018

CITY CELEBRATES NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK

May 20th through the 26th is National Public Works Week, and the City of Thomasville is proud to participate by recognizing the City’s Public Works staff, the often unsung heroes of our society, professionals who serve the public good every day with quiet dedication. This year’s theme, “The Power of Public Works,” recognizes the impact the many facets of public works have on modern society, and pays tribute to Public Works professionals who make significant contributions to...

Posted on May 24, 2018

PROGRESS CONTINUES AT CHEROKEE LAKE

While there have been delays in an improvement project for one of Thomasville’s most popular parks, City staff reports that construction continues at Cherokee Lake. Kellerman Construction and the City of Thomasville have been moving forward with several key elements in the project, including improving and repairing all of the boardwalks and docks, dredging in the north end of the lake, and rehabilitating the park restrooms. “Overall, this project has continued, despite delays that are...

Posted on May 22, 2018

MEMORIAL DAY CITY SERVICES SCHEDULE

The City of Thomasville administrative offices will be closed Monday, May 28, 2018 in observance of Memorial Day. Because of the holiday observance, some City services will be affected. City schedules are as follows: Energy Control Center Regular 24-hour operational schedule. Residential Refuse Monday residential customers will be collected Tuesday, May 29. Tuesday residential customers will be collected Wednesday, May 30. Regular schedule will resume...

Posted on May 21, 2018

TOURISM IN THOMASVILLE CREATES ECONOMIC IMPACT

The numbers are in and it is official - tourism is growing in Thomasville and across the state of Georgia. Governor Nathan Deal announced last week during National Travel and Tourism Week that the state’s tourism industry generated a record-breaking $63.1 billion in 2016, for an increase of 3.8 percent over the previous year, according to the U.S. Travel Association and Tourism Economics. “The tourism industry contributes significantly to the growth and prosperity of Georgia’s...

Posted on May 17, 2018

THOMASVILLE FIRE RESCUE CHIEF CONNELL RECEIVES CERTIFICATION FROM THE GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS

Thomasville Fire Rescue’s Tim Connell was among 79 fellow fire professionals from around the state to receive certification from the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs. Chief Connell, who serves as TFR’s Fire Marshal, was awarded the certification of Georgia Fire Chief during GAFC’s 2018 Spring Executive Training Session held in Savannah last month. “This program is divided into three types of certifications,” said Chris Bowman, Fire Chief. “These include Georgia Volunteer...

Posted on May 15, 2018

DELAYED REOPENING OF EAST JACKSON STREET IGNITES IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVE

Last Thursday, City of Thomasville Utilities’ Wastewater Department began a project to replace a sanitary sewer service line that crossed East Jackson Street. Despite plans to minimize the impact to area motorists, the project encountered unexpected delays that resulted in the busy roadway remaining closed well into Friday afternoon. “Our plan was to begin the work at 9 p.m. on Thursday evening with an anticipated completion time of 7 a.m. Friday morning,” said City Engineer Wayne...

Posted on May 14, 2018