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TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURE WEST JACKSON STREET BETWEEN REMINGTON AVENUE AND STEVENS STREET

City crews and contractor will be working on the landscape island at West Jackson Street and Remington Avenue beginning on December 11, 2023. The work includes making landscape improvements and will take approximately two (2) days to complete. The work will occur between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm on both days. The north-bound lane of West Jackson Street between Remington Avenue and Stevens Street will be temporarily closed during this work. Detour signs will be posted to warn travelers of the...

THE CITY OF THOMASVILLE’S HOLIDAY FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT AND SIP AND SHOP AT THE RITZ IS DECEMBER 9

Holiday Family Movie Night at The Ritz Amphitheater is back for a jolly and free time with friends and family on December 9 at 6:30 PM, spotlighting the hilarious movie, How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Bound to help wrap the evening in memories and nostalgia, this Oscar award-winning comedy stars Jim Carrey as the Grinch, who has a change of heart about stealing Christmas after little Cindy Lou Who decides to befriend him. “We’re excited to feature this holiday movie classic during...

37TH ANNUAL VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS SET FOR DECEMBER 14th AND 15th

Enchanting, holiday-themed storefronts, magical, twinkling lights, and beautiful Christmas displays make Thomasville the perfect holiday destination. Make plans to join us for the renowned 37th Annual Victorian Christmas on December 14th and 15th in Downtown Thomasville as we turn back time and experience the holiday spirit of the Victorian era in Thomasville. “Victorian Christmas is always a much-awaited event with all City of Thomasville Departments and community members working...

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS COSTUME CLOSET OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

The Victorian Christmas Costume Closet is now open to the public, inside the Thomasville Visitors Center. Hours of operation will be Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. “Dressing in Victorian attire helps add to the charm of Victorian Christmas and magic of the experience,” said Brandy Avery, Main Street Director for the City of Thomasville. "Visitors look forward to coming back year after year to join the celebration." The Victorian...

CITY BUDGET TO BE PRESENTED TO COUNCIL

The City of Thomasville will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 30 at 5:30 pm to receive public comments on the City’s proposed budget for 2024. The proposed budget is $135,369,460, which is a 4.3% increase over the 2023 budget. Thomasville’s 2024 proposed budget does not include any funding from property tax, as has been the case since 2012. Instead, Thomasville relies on transfers from the City’s Electric Fund to cover shortfalls that exist without a dedicated funding...

A HOLIDAY FIRST FRIDAY SIP & SHOP IN THOMASVILLE

Christmas in Thomasville continues in Downtown Thomasville on Friday, December 1, with a holiday style First Friday Sip & Shop filled with festive activities. Live entertainment, food trucks, Christmas tree lighting, sipping, shopping, and a free concert will help guests celebrate this magical time of year. “Our December First Friday is traditionally one of our largest of the year,” said Nicole Elwell, Special Events Manager for the City of Thomasville. “Everyone is in a festive...

THOMASVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT UNANIMOUS CALEA REACCREDITATION

The Thomasville Police Department (TPD) received a unanimous vote for Advanced Re-Accreditation and were designated a “Meritorious” Agency by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). This designation was awarded during CALEA’s recent winter conference in Bellevue, Washington. The Thomasville Police Department received its first accreditation by CALEA in 1987. Since that time, Chief John Letteney noted TPD is one of the longest, continuously accredited...

THANKSGIVING CITY SERVICES SCHEDULE

The City of Thomasville Administrative Offices will be closed Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Due to the holiday observance, some City services will be affected. Schedules and additional hours are listed below: Utilities Response Center Regular 24-hour operational schedule. They can be reached by calling 229-227-5499. City of Thomasville Residential Refuse Thursday City of Thomasville residential customers will receive...

CHIEF OF POLICE JOHN LETTENEY ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

Thomasville Police Chief John Letteney has formally announced his retirement on November 13, 2023. After three years of service to the citizens of Thomasville, Letteney’s last day as Chief of Police will be effective January 12, 2024. “The decision to retire has not been an easy one, but I feel this is the right time,” said Chief Letteney. “Through deliberate succession planning and leadership training, as well as a comprehensive reorganization of the department with improved...

TPD COMPLETES ONE MIND CAMPAIGN PLEDGE

The Thomasville Police Department is pleased to announce that they have completed a pledge to ensure successful interactions between law enforcement and persons with mental health conditions and intellectual/developmental disabilities in the Thomasville community. The pledge is part of an initiative called the One Mind Campaign, which was started by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), the world’s largest and most influential professional association for police...

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE - EAST WASHINGTON STREET BETWEEN NORTH MITCHELL STREET AND GLENWOOD DRIVE

City of Thomasville Utility crews will be working on East Washington Street between North Mitchell Street and Glenwood Drive starting on November 13, 2023 and lasting for one (1) week. They will be repairing sewer infrastruture. There will be a temporary road closure on East Washington Street between North Mitchell Street and Glenwood Drive while the wastewater improvement work is being completed. Detour signs will be posted, and travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate...

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE IN DOWNTOWN THOMASVILLE

Here in Downtown Thomasville, wreaths are being hung and lights are being strung because the holiday season is here! With a festive day of shopping, dining, and prizes, the Holiday Open House kicks off one of the best seasons in Thomasville! This year, the Holiday Open House will be held on Sunday, November 19 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. “The holidays are all about celebrating the values that bring us together in life, such as our friends and family,” said April Norton, Managing...