CITY OF THOMASVILLE ANNOUNCES PROMOTIONS

City of Thomasville City Manager Alan Carson has announced three promotions within the City’s organizational structure. Sheryl Sealy has been promoted to Executive Director of Marketing and Customer Services, April Norton has been promoted to Director of Economic and Community Development, and Melissa Donaldson has been promoted to Director of Customer Services. The appointments became effective on April 1, 2020. “I am very pleased to announce these well-deserved promotions. We are so...



BUDGET BILLING PLAN ENROLLMENT PERIOD NOW OPEN

The City of Thomasville is currently accepting applications for the Budget Billing Program (BBP). The program offers utilities customers an additional way to help manage their household utility budgets, with payment options that can be helpful when extreme temperatures may cause increased monthly utility usage. Program enrollment is available only twice each year, during April and October. The current enrollment period will end April 30. “It can be difficult to manage your budget each...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE COVID-19 RESPONSE UPDATE

On Wednesday, April 8, 2020, Governor Brian Kemp announced the extension of Georgia’s public health state of emergency. Originally set to expire on April 30th, the order has now been extended through May 13, 2020. In addition, Governor Kemp announced an extension of an Executive Order that requires all Georgians to remain sheltered in place through 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, 2020. The Executive Order mandates that residents and visitors to the State of Georgia are to shelter in...



TFR CONTINUES TO RAISE STANDARDS FOR PROTECTING FIREFIGHTERS

Thomasville Fire Rescue recently purchased state-of-the-art equipment that will assist with efforts to reduce the exposure of firefighters to cancer-causing agents in their turnout gear. The purchases of Extractor washing machines and Firehouse Express Dryers in fire stations provides a specialized system that meets standards set by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for removing the majority of carcinogens and particulates in turnout gear. TFR Interim Fire Chief Tim Connell...



WATER SERVICE TAP SCHEDULED FOR 1300 EAST JACKSON ST.

City of Thomasville Utility crews will begin work along East Jackson Street on Tuesday, April 14th. Crews will be replacing a water service tap on East Jackson Street between Briarcliff Street and Vashti Avenue. The work is scheduled to begin at 6:00 pm and is expected to last six hours. There will be a temporary lane detour for all westbound traffic onto the center turn lane. Travelers in the area are encouraged to exercise caution while using the lane detour. For more information...



LANE CLOSURE SCHEDULED FOR NORTHFIELD DRIVE - PROJECT UPDATE

NORTHFIELD STREET PROJECT UPDATE Due to weather delays this project has been rescheduled. Start date for the project will be announced at a later time. We apologize for the inconvenience. City of Thomasville Utility crews will begin work along Northfield Drive on Monday, April 13th. Crews will be working to improve the roadway surface above a wastewater main along Northfield Drive in the Northwoods Subdivision. The work is scheduled to occur between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.,...



CHRIS WHITE NAMED TO ECG BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Chris White, City of Thomasville Executive Director of Public Utilities, was recently elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the Electric Cities of Georgia (ECG). The ECG’s Board of Directors is comprised of ten representatives from membership organizations from around the State of Georgia. Candidates must be nominated by their city’s voting delegates. “It is an honor to serve with this highly-regarded group of utility professionals,” said White. “I am grateful for the...



ROAD CLOSURE FOR NORTH STEVENS STREET

City of Thomasville Utility crews will begin work along North Stevens Street on Wednesday, April 8th. Crews will be repairing a sewer main between East Calhoun and East Webster Street. The work is scheduled to be between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., and is expected to last three days. There will be a temporary road closure in the area while the work is being completed; local traffic will be permitted. Travelers in the area are encouraged to exercise caution while utilizing the...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE EARNS FINANCIAL REPORTING AWARD

The City of Thomasville’s Financial Services Division recently earned the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting award. The award is in recognition for the City’s 2018 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). “Receiving this honor for the eighteenth consecutive year speaks volumes about the consistency of the accounting procedures that are in place within our Administration,” said Ashley Cason, City...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE COVID-19 RESPONSE UPDATE

On Wednesday, April 1, 2020, Governor Brian Kemp announced an Executive Order that would require all Georgians to shelter in place, beginning at 6:00 p.m. today, April 3rd. This order will be in effect through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, April 13, 2020. The Executive Order mandates that residents and visitors of the State of Georgia shelter in place within their places of residence and remain there while taking every possible precaution to limit social interaction to prevent the spread or...



GOOD FRIDAY CITY SERVICES SCHEDULE

City of Thomasville administrative offices will be closed Friday, April 10, 2020, in observance of Good Friday. Because of the observance, some City services will be affected. City services’ schedules will be as follows: Utilities Response Center Regular 24-hour operational schedule. They can be reached by calling 229-227-5499. City of Thomasville Residential Refuse City of Thomasville residential refuse collection will remain on their normal schedule. Customers are asked to please...



THOMASVILLE’S WILLIAMS ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

Lynn Williams, Executive Director for Economic Development and Communications for the City of Thomasville, has announced her retirement, effective May 1, 2020. Williams has served the City of Thomasville for more than thirty years. She joined the City of Thomasville in 1989 as Deputy City Marshal. “I am grateful for the many opportunities afforded me throughout my career and for the forward-thinking leadership that has placed Thomasville in an enviable position among cities of our...