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HOLIDAY CITY SERVICES SCHEDULE

The City of Thomasville administrative offices will be closed Tuesday, December 24, 2019 and Wednesday, December 25, 2019, in observance of the Christmas holidays. City administrative offices will also be closed Wednesday, January 1, 2020, in observance of New Year’s Day. Because of these holiday observances, some City services will be affected. City services’ schedules will be as follows: Utilities Response Center Regular 24-hour operational schedule, available by calling...

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS CONTINUES TONIGHT, RAIN OR SHINE

Victorian Christmas continues this evening and, while the threat of rain lingers in our forecasts, organizers say the merriment of the popular event will go on, rain or shine. A successful rain plan was implemented for Thursday night’s event, and organizers say they are prepared to continue with that plan this evening, should it be necessary. “While there was a threat of rain in last night’s forecast, it did not dampen the holiday spirit,” said Lynn Williams, Executive Director...

THOMASVILLE – THOMAS COUNTY TIRE AMNESTY WINTER DATES SET

City of Thomasville Solid Waste, in partnership with Thomas County Solid Waste, Thomas County Code Enforcement, and Keep Thomas County Beautiful, has announced an opportunity for Thomasville and Thomas County residents to dispose of used tires during Winter Tire Amnesty. “This is a great way for residents to clear away any unwanted or unused tires they may have at no charge,” said Director of Solid Waste and Landfill Superintendent Jimmy Smith, Jr. “Accumulated, unused tires are...

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS CONTINUES TONIGHT, RAIN OR SHINE

Despite a rainy forecast for Thursday, Victorian Christmas organizers say the show must go on. Event organizers have announced a revised plan for the Victorian Christmas celebration that will allow the event to go on as planned with some slight modifications. "Ultimately, the safety of our community and our visitors is our highest concern,” said Lynn Williams, Executive Director for Economic Development & Communications. “We want everyone to enjoy Victorian Christmas and shop and dine...

THOMASVILLE RECEIVES 2020 MAIN STREET ACCREDITATION

During the November 12th regular meeting of the City Council, the City of Thomasville was designated as an accredited Georgia Exceptional Main Street (GEMS) program by the National Main Street Center and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs Office of Downtown Development for 2020. According to Main Street and Business Development Director April Norton, this distinction means that Thomasville’s Main Street program is ranked among the best in the state of Georgia. “It is an honor...

33rd ANNUAL VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS TO BE HELD IN DOWNTOWN THOMASVILLE DECEMBER 12th AND 13th

With wreaths hung on lamp posts, garland decorating each storefront, and cooler weather here to stay, Thomasville is in the Christmas spirit! Join us in historic Downtown Thomasville for the 33rd Annual Victorian Christmas, Thursday and Friday, December 12th and 13th from 6:00-9:00 p.m. each evening. “This is our largest Victorian Christmas to date,” said Madison Eaton, City of Thomasville events coordinator. “With the beautiful new streetscape project completed on West Jackson...

FIRST FRIDAY HOLIDAY SIP AND STROLL TO BE HELD IN DOWNTOWN THOMASVILLE ON DECEMBER 6TH

Downtown Thomasville’s First Friday Holiday Sip and Stroll will be held Friday, December 6th from 6-10 p.m. This will be the final First Friday Sip and Stroll of the year. “The December First Friday is anticipated to be our largest First Friday of the year,” says April Norton, City of Thomasville Main Street and Business Development Director. “With it being two weeks before Christmas, everyone is in the holiday spirit, including our Downtown merchants. You’re invited to come...

CITY BUDGET TO BE PRESENTED TO COUNCIL

The City of Thomasville will hold a public hearing on Monday, December 2, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. to receive public comments on the City’s proposed budget for 2020. The budget is scheduled to be presented to City Council on Monday, December 9th. The proposed budget is $123,768,133 and, for the eighth straight year, includes no funding from property taxes. In addition, the 2020 proposed budget includes no proposed utility rate increases for City of Thomasville Utilities customers. “In lieu...

CITY OF THOMASVILLE ENCOURAGES RESPONSIBLE RECYCLING PRACTICES

In an effort to provide the best recycling service possible, the City of Thomasville has announced changes to the City’s recycling program. Beginning next week, the two self-drop off centers that are currently available will be consolidated into one recycling center, which will be located in the 1200 block of Remington Avenue behind Fire Rescue Station Three. Closing the recycling center located on West Remington Avenue will allow resources to be focused on improving the overall recycling...

THANKSGIVING CITY SERVICES SCHEDULE

The City of Thomasville administrative offices will be closed Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29, 2019 in observance of the Thanksgiving holidays. Because of the holiday observance, some City services will be affected. City services’ schedules are as follows: Utilities Response Center Regular 24-hour operational schedule, please call 229-227-5499 for utilities emergencies. City of Thomasville Residential Refuse Thursday residential customers will be...

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE IN DOWNTOWN THOMASVILLE

Downtown Thomasville will be welcoming the holiday shopping season with the Holiday Open House on Sunday, November 24th from 1-5 PM. Enjoy Sunday shopping and dining hours, on-street entertainment, and complimentary trolley rides throughout Downtown. “This event is a great opportunity for locals and visitors to begin their holiday shopping and enjoy a beautiful Sunday in Downtown Thomasville,” said April Norton, Director of Main Street and Business Development. “We’re also...

MAYOR SIGNS RETIRED EDUCATORS DAY PROCLAMATION

During the regular meeting of the Thomasville City Council on Tuesday, November 12th, a proclamation signed by Mayor Greg Hobbs was presented that declared November 3rd, 2019, as Retired Educators Day. The proclamation was presented by Councilmember Todd Mobley. Retired Educators Day recognizes the lasting contributions of our retired educators to the educational development of our children. There are more than 130,000 retired educators in the state of Georgia, of which 28,000 are a part...