OPEN HOUSE FOR CHIP GRANT HOME SET

Last summer, the City of Thomasville Planning Department began accepting applications for grants to help local citizens make the dream of home ownership a reality. Next week, the Planning Department will host an open house at one of the homes constructed through the 2016 Community HOME Investment Program so that other potential homebuyers can learn more about the program. “In June, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs awarded $612,000 in grant-funding to Thomasville in order to...



CITY RECEIVES $750,000 GRANT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT

The City of Thomasville was officially recognized at the fall conference of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) as one of 59 Georgia communities to receive a 2017 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The CDBG program is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and administered by Georgia’s DCA. “This is fantastic news for the Fletcherville community where these funds will be used,” said Jerry Pionessa, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer....



THOMASVILLE NAMED A ‘PLANFIRST’ COMMUNITY

During its annual Fall Conference in Savannah, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) announced that nine Georgia communities, including Thomasville, have received statewide distinction in the PlanFirst program. The PlanFirst program recognizes excellence in community planning and is given to communities with a proven track record of strong development and implementation of their comprehensive plan. “Earning the PlanFirst designation is quite a compliment to the City of...



RIBBON CUTTINGS SCHEDULED TO CELEBRATE PARK UPGRADES

The City of Thomasville’s initiatives to improve the community’s public greenspaces hit a milestone last week when new playground equipment was installed at MacIntyre Park. This week, installation will begin for new equipment at Weston Park. Both parks were the focus of recent public visioning discussions that allowed citizens to work with City planners to map the future of these popular public spaces. “Both of these parks are very important in our community and are loved by the...



WEST JACKSON STREETSCAPE PUBLIC UNVEILING SCHEDULED

After months of public input that included more than 80 survey responses, ten open topic discussions, two discovery walks and one kickoff meeting, a plan is coming together for the West Jackson Streetscape project that will enhance this vibrant area of downtown Thomasville. “Since kicking off our initial meeting for this project in August, we’ve worked directly with hundreds of Thomasville residents so that we have an understanding of what enhancements are most valued by our community...



VARNEDOE BASKETBALL COURTS RECEIVE FACELIFT

If you’ve been out to Varnedoe Park recently, you might have noticed the basketball courts have a whole new look. This popular park area has received some upgrades that the youth of Thomasville are sure to appreciate. According to Mike Atkinson, Public Works Director, the recent upgrade was paid for using 2012 Recreation SPLOST funds. “All of the basketball backboards were refurbished and new lines were painted on the courts,” said Atkinson. “In addition, we installed new...



THOMASVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT RELEASES 2018 PUBLIC OPINION SURVEY RESULTS

The results of a recent Thomasville Police Department online survey to help assess the current perception of law enforcement service to the community are in, and participants overall say that the TPD is making the grade. The survey was conducted in partnership with the Thomas University Division of Social Work from February through May earlier this year. The results were shared during a Wednesday workshop session with Thomasville City Councilmembers by TPD Chief Troy Rich and Dr. Debra...



CITY ANNOUNCES FALL XTRAVAGANZA

The City of Thomasville’s Community Relations team is once again bringing the fun to fall with Fall Xtravaganza. This year’s event will be held Saturday, November 4th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Thomasville’s Paradise Park. “Debuting last year, Fall Xtravaganza is a fun-filled day that we are excited to host once again,” said Kha McDonald, Senior Assistant City Manager. “From face-painting to games for all ages, this event is perfect to get out in one of our beautiful...



ANNUAL "HOWL-O-WEEN" EVENT SET

A howlin’ good time awaits the furriest residents of Thomasville when City of Thomasville Community Relations, in partnership with Thomas County Humane Society, kicks off the tenth annual Howl-O-Ween celebration at the Dog Park on Saturday, October 28, 2017, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This unique park is located on South Pinetree Boulevard, across from the Southwestern State Hospital campus. This year’s celebration will include the popular doggie and me costume contest and other...



THOMASVILLE BLUEPRINTS HER FUTURE

Last month, Thomasville took another important step in the development of a comprehensive plan which promises to place the community on the road to positive growth for all of its citizens. The year-long planning effort, known as Blueprint: Thomasville 2028, has eagerly sought citizen input in order to create a plan that is truly inclusive of all sections of Thomasville and her population. “We started the process in May when a team of consultants, City leaders and members of our...



ROAD CLOSURES ANNOUNCED

The City of Thomasville has announced various road closures due to construction projects: Tuxedo Drive: The City of Thomasville’s Public Works Department has closed Tuxedo Drive to thru traffic at the culvert crossing located approximately 250’ east of Parkway Drive. This closure is necessary to maintain the safety of the traveling public, as the drainage culverts at this location are in need of repair. This roadway will remain closed until the culvert replacement is completed, which...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE CELEBRATES PUBLIC POWER WEEK WITH SAVINGS FOR UTILITY CUSTOMERS

The City of Thomasville Utilities is observing Public Power Week October 1-7, which recognizes the importance of public power to our community. Each year, more than 2,000 community-owned utilities, like City of Thomasville Utilities, observe Public Power Week during the first full week of October. Public Power Week is a celebration of not-for-profit electric utilities that proudly serve the electric power needs of about 40 million Americans - or almost 15 percent of electricity...