RIBBON CUTTING AND GRAND RE-OPENING SET FOR CASSIDY PARK

The City of Thomasville invites the community to celebrate the re-opening of Cassidy Park with a ribbon cutting on Friday, November 20 at 9 am. This will be an opportunity for residents to learn more about the park’s recent renovations and new recreational amenities. Renovations were made possible through the state’s Improving Neighborhood Outcomes in Disproportionally Impacted Communities grant program. This grant provides funding to improve or maintain recreational facilities in...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE TO HOST FALL CLEAN EVENT

Tidy up for the holiday season at the City of Thomasville’s Fall Clean event on Saturday, November 21st from 8:00am – 12:00pm at Cherokee Park. Hosted by the City’s Solid Waste Department, the Fall Clean event provides the community with a safe disposal location for items not suitable for the landfill. “We are excited to introduce an additional event that promotes community beautification,” said Director of Solid Waste and Landfill Jimmy Smith, Jr. “Along with our Spring Clean...



CARTER PROMOTED TO ASSISTANT UTILITIES SUPERINTENDENT

City of Thomasville Utilities Superintendent Eric Gossett named Jeremy Carter as the City’s new Assistant Utilities Superintendent, effective January 4, 2027. Carter has served as the Director of Electric Engineering & Operations since 2020. “Jeremy has been a valued member of the City of Thomasville for nearly twenty-two years, much of which has been spent helping to lead our electric department in some capacity,” said Gossett. “During his time with the City, he has proven to be...



TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURE EAST PINETREE BOULEVARD

The City of Thomasville Natural Gas Department is scheduled to perform gas valve maintenance at the intersection of East Pinetree Boulevard and Whitehurst Street. The work is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at approximately 8:00 AM and is expected to last one day to complete. There will be temporary closure of the southbound inside travel lane and turning lane on East Pinetree Boulevard at the Whitehurst Street intersection while the work is being completed. Construction...



TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURE ALONG EAST JACKSON STREET

City of Thomasville contractors are scheduled to begin landscape activities near the 800 Block of Laurel Hill Cemetery, parallel to East Jackson Street. The work is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at approximately 7:00 AM and is expected to last two days. There will be a temporary lane closure along the eastbound lane of East Jackson Street near Laurel Hill Cemetery while the work is being completed. Construction signs will be posted, and travelers in the area are...



VETERANS DAY CITY SERVICES SCHEDULE

The City of Thomasville Administrative Offices will be closed Wednesday, November 11 in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. Due to the upcoming holiday, some City services will be affected. Schedules and additional hours are as follows: Utilities Response Center Regular 24-hour operational schedule. For assistance, call 229-227-5499. City Residential and Commercial Refuse There will be no change to pick-up schedules for City of Thomasville Wednesday residential...



OLD ALBANY ROAD PROJECT COMPLETED

After many years of public input and more than a year of major infrastructure improvements, sidewalk construction, and road paving, the Old Albany Road Project is now complete, making a significant step in pedestrian safety along this busy corridor. This project’s roots date back to March 2019, when Councilmember Terry Scott met with LaQuan Howard to discuss safety concerns and the lack of a sidewalk on Georgia Highway 3 / Old Albany Road. Councilmember Terry Scott encouraged Ms. Howard...



CELEBRATE FIRST FRIDAY IN DOWNTOWN THOMASVILLE ON NOVEMBER 6

The City of Thomasville invites the community to Downtown Thomasville on Friday, November 6, for First Friday, an evening of live music, delicious food, and family-friendly fun. The free concert begins at 8:00 p.m. at The Ritz Amphitheater and will feature The NEON Band who plays a variety of 90s Country to Yacht Rock. NEON band members are Roy Brock, Chris Parker, Larry Parker, Jennifer Jarvis and Kyle Parker. Joining them on stage will be local favorite Dana King. In addition to...



CHANGE YOUR CLOCKS, CHANGE YOUR BATTERIES

Daylight saving time ends at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 1. As you set your clocks back one hour, Thomasville Fire Rescue reminds you to check your smoke alarms. Thomasville Fire Chief Tim Connell notes that three in five fire-related deaths occur in homes without working smoke alarms. “While you’re moving through your home and resetting clocks for the end of daylight saving time, it’s a good opportunity to replace your smoke alarm batteries, too,” Chief Connell says. “Every...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE RECEIVES CDBG GRANT TO SUPPORT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER

The City of Thomasville has received a 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the amount of $1 million from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA), which administers the program on behalf of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Thomasville was one of 42 Georgia communities awarded funding this year. The grant funds will be utilized to support the construction of a domestic violence shelter for Halcyon Home, Incorporated. “When our communities...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE ANNOUNCES CLOSING OF RECYCLING CENTER

After careful consideration of program costs, market conditions, and long-term sustainability, the City of Thomasville will close its Self Drop-Off Recycling Center, located in the 1300 block of Remington Avenue, effective October 31. Continued market challenges, combined with labor costs associated with inspecting materials and managing contaminated or non-recyclable items, have made it financially unsustainable for the City to continue operating the center. “We recognize the...



TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE SOUTH DAWSON STREET

City of Thomasville contractors are scheduled to begin road improvement work on South Dawson Street between Smith Avenue and Hutch Way. The work is scheduled to being on Monday, October 26, 2026, at approximately 8:00 am and is expected to last one day. There will be a temporary road closure on South Dawson Street between Smith Avenue and South Broad Street while the work is being completed. Detour signs will be posted, and travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route...