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TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE SUNSET DRIVE BETWEEN 319 BYPASS AND INDUSTRIAL WAY

The City of Thomasville’s Water Utility Crew will install a fire main line across the road at 1230 Sunset Drive between 8 AM and 5 PM on Thursday, September 19, 2024. To facilitate a safe work environment for the construction crew, Sunset Drive between the 319 Bypass and Industrial Way will be temporarily closed to through traffic in the work zone between 8 AM and 5 PM on Thursday, September 19, 2024. Local traffic will be allowed to access Sunset Drive off of Industrial Way, or the 319...

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE A PORTION OF GORDON AVENUE BETWEEN MIMOSA DRIVE AND JUNIUS STREET

City of Thomasville Utility Crews will begin work at the 900 block of Gordon Avenue on the morning of Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Tree-cutting crews will remove a hazardous tree at 8 AM, and both lanes will be temporarily closed in the work zone. The work is expected to last five (five) hours. The road will be opened to local through traffic only and to those needing to go to the Archbold Visitor Parking. Travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to be...

CITY OF THOMASVILLE TO HOST AUTUMN ARTISAN MARKET

Get ready! Your Saturday just got better. Join the City of Thomasville on September 28th for the opening of the Autumn Artisan Market from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at The Ritz Amphitheater in Downtown Thomasville. "As the season changes, vendors from around the area are excited to showcase their creations," noted Special Events Coordinator Cassidee Brooks. "We're thrilled to host this event for the community as we welcome guests and the autumn season before a busy holiday season...

THE PERFECT TIME FOR DOWNTOWN THOMASVILLE’S SEMI-ANNUAL SIDEWALK SALE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST

Mark your calendars for the Downtown Thomasville Semi-Annual Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, September 21st, starting at 10 am. During this event, you can explore the brick-paved streets of downtown Thomasville and find great deals on a variety of items from antiques to stylish clothing and much more. "Merchants are offering some of the best deals before the holiday season," says Brandy Avery, Main Street Director. "Small businesses are the heart and soul of Thomasville. This event provides an...

CITY SEEKS CITIZEN INPUT ON BALFOUR PARK VISIONING PROJECT

The City of Thomasville is launching a visioning project for park improvements at Balfour Park. The initiative is based on recommendations from the citywide Parks and Recreation Master Plan that was created in 2023, and the City is looking to the community for additional input on the future of Balfour Park. The purpose of this project is to create a master plan of park improvements specifically for Balfour Park. “The City of Thomasville hired a professional design team from Kimley-Horn...

TEMPORARY EMERGENCY ROAD CLOSURE GLENWOOD DRIVE BETWEEN JOREE DRIVE AND ORIOLE DRIVE

There is a temporary emergency road closure on Glenwood Drive between Joree Drive and Oriole Drive for road repairs starting at 4 pm today for approximately one (1) hour. Detour signs will be posted in the work zone area, 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. Please use caution while driving through this work zone and be patient with the crews while they complete the work....

WHITE COMMITS TO LEADING THOMASVILLE

On August 26, 2024, the Thomasville City Council named a new City Manager; however, the new manager is not at all new to Thomasville. In fact, Chris White has more than 27 years of experience, most of that serving in various leadership capacities, and he is ready to put that experience to work making Thomasville truly a place a part. According to White, there are some challenges ahead, but there is also much to celebrate and build upon. “First and foremost, I am incredibly humbled and...

EMERGENCY TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE BRIARCLIFF DRIVE BETWEEN EAST JACKSON ST AND EAST WASHINGTON ST

City of Thomasville Water Department staff is responding to a water service break on Briarcliff Drive between East Jackson St and East Washington St and is repairing the water service today. The work will be completed as soon as possible. There will be an emergency temporary road closure on Briarcliff Drive between East Jackson Street and East Washington Street while the work is being completed. Detour signs will be posted, and travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate...

THOMASVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATES JUVENILE IN POSSESSION OF A FIREARM ON SCHOOL CAMPUS

On Thursday, September 5, 2024, at approximately 1:45 pm, school officials at MacIntyre Park Middle School alerted the school resource officer on campus that there was a student in possession of a firearm. The student was immediately detained, and the gun was secured. The initial stages of the investigation indicated that no direct threat towards any student or staff member was made by the juvenile in possession of the firearm. This investigation is active and ongoing, with additional...

THOMASVILLE AWARDED BEST PLACEMAKING PROJECT AND PREMIER PARTNER AT THE 2024 GEORGIA DOWNTOWN CONFERENCE HELD IN DOWNTOWN THOMASVILLE

Thomasville was honored to be the host city for the 2024 Annual Georgia Downtown Association Conference. The Georgia Downtown Conference, held in Thomasville, Georgia, August 26-29 was the first time it has been held in South Georgia in over ten years. One major highlight of the annual conference is the awards ceremony where Thomasville received not one, but two awards. They were honored with the Best Placemaking Project Award for African Americans and the Arts, as well as the Award of...

CITY OF THOMASVILLE PRESENTS FIRST FRIDAY SIP & SHOP ON SEPTEMBER 6

The City of Thomasville invites you to create an unforgettable evening at the First Friday Sip & Shop, scheduled for September 6 from 5-10 PM in Downtown Thomasville. The evening brings extended shopping experiences, a range of dining options, enticing food trucks, and a live concert at The Ritz Amphitheater. First Friday events are a great chance to spotlight locally owned shops and restaurants, with many of them offering extended hours to shop and dine on this special night. Tallahassee...

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE EAST WASHINGTON STREET BETWEEN BRIARCLIFF DRIVE AND DUNEDIN DRIVE

City of Thomasville utility crews will be installing a new wastewater service line at 1620 East Washington Street between Briarcliff Drive and Dunedin Drive. The work will begin on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 7:00 am and be completed by 3:30 pm. There will be an temporary road closure on East Washington Street between Briarcliff Drive and Dunedin Drive while the work is being completed. Detour signs will be posted, and travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or...