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FLOCK CRIME PREVENTION SYSTEM PROVES VALUE

Over a year into its partnership with the Thomasville Police Department, the Flock Safety Camera System has provided law enforcement with valuable information that has aided in solving several crimes in the Thomasville community. “Thanks to the Flock cameras, we’re apprehending individuals shortly after an incident versus experiencing long investigation periods, and that’s an absolute game-changer in our efforts to provide a safe environment to everyone that lives in or visits...

EMERGENCY TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURE 1000 EAST JACKSON STREET

The staff of the City of Thomasville Gas Department is currently responding to problem in the 1000 East Jackson Street area. The repair work will begin on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at approximately 7:00 PM and will last until the work is complete. During the repair work, the inside lane of outbound traffic will be closed on East Jackson near the repair. Signs will be posted, and travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to prepare for potential traffic delays....

TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURE BRIARCLIFF DRIVE BETWEEN EAST JACKSON STREET AND EAST WASHINGTON STREET

The City of Thomasville Water Department will be installing a water service on Briarcliff Drive, between East Jackson Street and East Washington Street. This installation is set to begin on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, and will be completed as quickly as possible. During this time, there will be a temporary lane closure on Briarcliff Drive between East Jackson Street and East Washington Street. Signs will be posted to inform drivers, and travelers are encouraged to choose alternate routes...

CITY OF THOMASVILLE TO HOST AUTUMN ARTISAN MARKET

Hurricane Helene may have affected a wonderful family event, but we have good news! The City of Thomasville is rescheduling the Autumn Artisan Market to November 2, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at The Ritz Amphitheater in Downtown Thomasville. "We're thrilled to be able to reschedule this event," said Brandy Avery, Main Street Director. "The community looks forward to getting a jump on their Christmas shopping before the busy holiday season approaches." Over 20 vendors will offer your...

EMERGENCY TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE NORTH HANSELL STREET AND NORTH MITCHELL STREET BEWEEN EAST WALCOTT STREET AND EAST CALHOUN STREET

The staff of the City of Thomasville Utility Department is currently responding to an emergency utility repair on North Hansell Street and North Mitchell Street between East Walcott Street and East Calhoun Street. Travelers in the area are encouraged to avoid the area and select an alternate route or to prepare for potential traffic delays. Please use caution while driving through this work zone. For more information about this work, please call the City of Thomasville’s Engineering...

OWENS EARNS NATIONAL PARK AND RECREATION CERTIFICATION

Mike Owens, Manager of Parks/Recreation and Golf for the City of Thomasville, recently received certification through the National Recreation and Park Association as a Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP). The CPRP certification is granted to individuals employed in the recreation and park resources services professions who meet the eligibility requirements—including a combination of higher education and work experience – and who successfully complete the national CPRP...

THOMASVILLE RECORD-BREAKING TOURISM DATA RELEASED

During the recent 2024 Georgia Governor's Tourism Conference in Atlanta, Governor Brian P. Kemp applauded Georgia's tourism industry for breaking tourism records for the second year in a row and maintaining its No. 5 market share ranking among all 50 states and Washington, D.C. for the fourth consecutive year. "Georgia continues to grow as a top destination for travelers and businesses alike," said Governor Kemp. "We've seen unprecedented visitation across all regions of the Peach State...

EMERGENCY TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURE AT 917 EAST JACKSON STREET

The City of Thomasville Water Department responded to an emergency issue at 917 East Jackson Street. The repair work has already begun and is expected to be completed by 4 PM EST today. During the repair, the outside lane of inbound traffic will be closed on East Jackson near the repair. Detour signs are posted, and travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to prepare for potential traffic delays. Please use caution while driving through this work zone. For...

JOIN US FOR FREE WORKSHOPS ON STORMWATER STRATEGIES

The City of Thomasville invites the community to attend a free workshop focused on simple, effective strategies to manage stormwater and reduce pollution in your own yard. The workshop will cover key techniques, including what to look for, how to prepare, and how to design your own rain garden or install a rain barrel. Jessica Brown, Stormwater Specialist from the Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant Office at the University of Georgia, will conduct the workshops on October 10 at 6 pm...

AS FIRE PREVENTION WEEK APPROACHES, THOMASVILLE FIRE RESCUE URGES RESIDENTS TO MAKE SURE THEIR SMOKE ALARMS ARE WORKING PROPERLY

Thomasville Fire Rescue is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week (FPW) for more than 100 years, to promote this year’s FPW campaign, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!” The campaign works to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home. According to NFPA, smoke alarms reduce the risk of dying in a home fire by more than half (54 percent). Meanwhile, roughly three out of...

CNSNEXT RESPONDS TO OUTPOURING OF CUSTOMERS SIGNING UP FOR THEIR NEW STREAMING SERVICE, NEXSTREAM.

CNSNext recently opened a new Customer Engagement Facility at 77 Williamsburg Avenue in Thomasville to serve the participating communities of Cairo, Camilla, Moultrie, Thomasville, Pelham, Baconton, Doerun, and Norman Park. The new facility is important as CNSNext works to transition traditional cable customers to NextStream, a new video streaming service. Current CNSNext cable customers were required to transition to NextStream by September 30 to avoid service interruptions, but that...

CITY OF THOMASVILLE CELEBRATES PUBLIC POWER WEEK, CUSTOMER SERVICE WEEK, AND PUBLIC NATURAL GAS WEEK

The City of Thomasville will celebrate Public Power Week, Public Natural Gas Week, and Customer Service Week from October 6-12. These events aim to honor the benefits of local utilities and highlight customer service and the dedicated staff providing essential services to the community. Public Natural Gas Week educates about the benefits of public natural gas utilities. It is an annual nationwide event for communities to give recognition to one of their most valuable community assets -...