EMERGENCY TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE GLENWOOD DRIVE BETWEEN CLAY STREET AND WALCCOT STREET

City of Thomasville Water Department staff is responding to a water main break on Glenwood Drive between Clay Street and Walcott Street and is repairing the water main today. The work will be completed as soon as possible. There will be an emergency temporary road closure on Glenwood Drive between Clay Street and Walcott Street while the work is being completed. You will see detour signs, and travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to prepare for potential...



SPEED LIMIT REDUCED TO 25 IN SOME AREAS OF THOMASVILLE

During regular session on August 14, 2023, the Thomasville City Council voted to amend speed limits in multiple areas of the community. These adjustments to the posted speed restrictions were made in an effort to ensure the safety of all vehicles traveling on our roadways. “Most neighborhood speed zones have been reduced as part of a larger plan to benefit the community of Thomasville,” said Wade Glover, Chief of Police. “The Thomasville Police Department receives multiple...



THOMASVILLE SHINES IN USA TODAY’S 10BEST LISTS, SECURING SECOND AND THIRD PLACE IN PRESTIGIOUS CATEGORIES

Following a nationwide vote, Thomasville has emerged as a standout destination, clinching top spots in USA Today’s 10Best Lists. Garnering second place for “Best Small Town Food Scene 2024” and third place for “Best Small Town in the South 2024,” Thomasville’s recognition supports its culinary prowess and Southern charm. Travel experts and editors across the country created the top ten lists, presenting the finalists to readers who could vote for their favorites up to one time...



ANNUAL SPRING CLEANING SET TO BEGIN APRIL 13

The City of Thomasville Solid Waste Department invites you to spruce up for spring at the annual Spring Clean event to be held on Saturday, April 13th, and Saturday, April 20th. The event is open to all residents in the City of Thomasville. “April is a popular time for household spring cleaning projects,” said Jimmy Smith Jr, Landfill & Solid Waste Director, “We host these drop-off events to assist our city residents with the disposal of household items that are not suitable for...



THE APALACHICOLA SOUND SET TO PERFORM LIVE DURING FIRST FRIDAY SIP & SHOP ON APRIL 5

The City of Thomasville’s next First Friday Sip & Shop is right around the corner. On April 5, come out and enjoy the weather while sipping and shopping and end your evening with a free concert by the Apalachicola Sound. Starting at 5 pm, guests can shop and dine throughout Downtown Thomasville. Adults 21 and older can grab a beer or wine from participating businesses. Look for great-finds at businesses with extended shopping hours. “Many of our Downtown businesses are open late...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE TO HOST DISCUSSION ON CITY PROJECTS, FINANCES, AND OPERATIONS

Providing multiple avenues of communication and education helps foster transparency, which is a vital element for citizen partnerships in creating and maintaining a progressive and unified community. The City of Thomasville will host a “Coffee & Conversations” event focusing on city projects, finances, and operations on Friday, April 5 from 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the Thomas County Public Library, located at 201 N. Madison Street. “Public participation is a high priority...



THOMASVILLE FIRE RESCUE TO BEGIN HYDRANT FLUSHING

Thomasville Fire Rescue will begin its routine fire hydrant maintenance, flushing and flow testing during the month of April. Hydrant flushing is the quick release of water from fire hydrants. It’s a controlled procedure that is vital to the general maintenance of the City’s water distribution system and ensures adequate water flow is available to fire fighters, residents, and businesses by helping to maintain the integrity of the water system. Some discoloration of water may occur...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE HONORS EMPLOYEES WITH YEARS OF SERVICE AWARDS

The City of Thomasville recently honored employees celebrating milestone employment anniversaries. Almost 50 employees were recognized with a combined 665 years of service to the City of Thomasville, with several employees having served for over 35 years. Employees honored for their service included the following: Five Years of Service Brandy Avery, Laura Berry, John Bevard, Brandon Burden, Jason Bush, Robert Byrd, Kevin Kilgore, Gareyl Davis, Rachel Pineda, Todd Powell, Melvin Ray,...



TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURE ON OLD MONTICELLO ROAD BETWEEN PARKWAY DRIVE AND PLANTATION DRIVE

The City of Thomasville’s Water department will begin service repairs at 1305 Old Monticello Road at 8 AM on Tuesday, March 26 and will last several hours. While this water service repair work is being done, the inbound lane on Old Monticello Road between Parkway Drive and Plantation Drive will be temporarily closed. Flaggers will be at the site to direct traffic while the work is being completed. Travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to be prepared for...



GOOD FRIDAY CITY SERVICES SCHEDULE

City of Thomasville Administrative Offices will be closed Friday, March 29, in observance of the Good Friday holiday. Additional service schedules and hours are as follows: Utilities Response Center Regular 24-hour operational schedule. Call (229) 227-5499 for assistance City and County Residential Refuse, Commercial Refuse There will be no change to pick-up schedules. Customers are encouraged to place containers curbside by 7:00 am to avoid a lapse in...



TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE GLENWOOD DRIVE BETWEEN CLAY STREET AND FONTAINE DRIVE

The City of Thomasville will have a contractor installing storm drainage pipes, water mains, and water service lines along Glenwood Drive between Palmetto Drive and Fontaine Drive starting Thursday, March 21. For crews to install the storm drainage pipes, water mains, and water service lines, Glenwood Drive between Clay Street and Fontaine Drive will be temporarily closed to thru traffic in the work zone starting at 7 am EST on March 21, 2024. The work is expected to last two (2) weeks....



TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE REMINGTON AVENUE BETWEEN JAMES STREET AND KERN STREET

The City of Thomasville’s contractor for the 2022 SPLOST-LMIG Street Improvement project continues with their work on various streets. The contractor will clean and camera a sewer line on Remington Avenue between James Street and Kern Street starting Thursday, March 21. To facilitate a safe work environment for the construction crew to do this work, Remington Avenue between James Street and Kern Street will be temporarily closed to through traffic in the work zone between 8 am and 5 pm...