JUNETEENTH CITY SERVICES SCHEDULE

City of Thomasville Administrative Offices will be closed Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday. Due to the upcoming observance, some City services will be affected. Schedules and additional hours are as follows: Utilities Response Center Regular 24-hour operational schedule. For assistance, call 229-227-5499. City Residential and Commercial Refuse There will be no change to pick-up schedules for City of Thomasville Friday residential and...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE TO HOST VENDOR FAIR FOR UPCOMING WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT PROJECT

The City of Thomasville is hosting a Vendor Fair on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the City of Thomasville Operations Building, located at 944 Smith Avenue. This event provides local subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers with an opportunity to gain insight into the Phase 2 upgrades at the Wastewater Treatment Plant and the associated bidding and contracting opportunities to become involved in this important infrastructure project. For more information about the...



TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE SOUTH DAWSON STREET

The City of Thomasville Wastewater Department is scheduled to begin extending sewer service across South Dawson Street between Smith Avenue and South Broad Street. The work is scheduled to begin on Friday, June 12, 2026, at approximately 8:00 AM and is expected to last one day. There will be a temporary road closure on South Dawson Street between Smith Avenue and South Broad Street. Detour signs will be posted, and travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or...



TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURE ERNEST STREET

City of Thomasville utility contractors are scheduled to begin installing a water line connection at the intersection of Ernest Street and Hickory Drive. The work is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM, and is expected to last four hours. There will be a temporary lane closure at the intersection of Ernest Street and Hickory Drive while the work is being completed. Detour and caution signs will be posted, and travelers in the area are encouraged to select an...



TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURE EAST CLAY STREET

City of Thomasville utility contractors are scheduled to begin replacing water services near 1601 East Clay Street. The work is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 8:00 AM, and is expected to last four hours. There will be a temporary lane closure on East Clay Street near the work site while the work is being completed. Detour and caution signs will be posted, and travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to prepare for potential travel delays. ...



TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE BRIARCLIFF DRIVE

City of Thomasville Electric Department contractors are scheduled to remove a tree in the public right-of-way on Briarcliff Drive between East Washington Street and East Clay Street. The work is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 8:00 AM and is expected to last eight hours. There will be a temporary road closure on Briarcliff Drive between East Washington Street and East Clay Street. Detour signs will be posted, and travelers in the area are encouraged to select an...



TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURE EAST JACKON STREET

City of Thomasville water crews are scheduled to begin repairing a water service at 1630 East Jackson Street. The work is scheduled to begin on June 9, 2026, at 8:00 AM, and is expected to last two days. There will be a temporary lane closure on East Jackson Street near the work site while the work is being completed. Detour and caution signs will be posted, and travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to prepare for potential travel delays. For more...



CSX TRANSPORTATION ANNOUNCES RAILROAD WORK

CSX Transportation has notified the City of Thomasville that CSX contractors are scheduled to begin a track maintenance project at the railroad tracks on Covington Avenue between Lake Puzzle Drive and Covington Place. The work is scheduled to begin on Friday, June 5, 2026, at approximately 7:00 a.m. and is expected to last one day. There will be a temporary road closure on Covington Avenue while the work is being completed. Detour signs will be posted to direct traffic around the work...



TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURE REMINGTON AVENUE

UPDATE 6/11/2026: This project has been rescheduled to begin on Monday, June 15, 2026. UPDATE 6/2/2026: This project has been rescheduled to begin on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. City of Thomasville contractors are scheduled to begin installing a water main across Remington Avenue at the intersection of Ben Grace Drive. The work is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 1, 2026, at approximately 8:00 AM and is expected to last one day. There will be a temporary lane...



KICK OFF SUMMER WITH FIRST FRIDAY ON JUNE 5

Summer fun returns to Downtown Thomasville with First Friday on June 5 from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Families and friends are invited to enjoy an evening of live music, food trucks, and community fun in the heart of downtown. “School is out for the summer, and First Friday is the perfect opportunity for families to enjoy a fun night together downtown,” said Brandy Avery, Community Engagement Manager for the City of Thomasville. A variety of food trucks will be on-site serving...



2026 HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS

June 1st marks the start of the 2026 hurricane season, and the City of Thomasville reminds residents about the importance of hurricane preparedness as the season approaches. The 2025 hurricane season saw the development of 13 named storms, five hurricanes, and four major hurricanes, three of which reached Category 5 strength. “Forecasters with the National Weather Service (NWS) are predicting that the 2026 Atlantic basin season is expected to be below normal due to competing weather...



CITY ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL YOUTH COUNCIL

The City of Thomasville is proud to announce the establishment of its inaugural City of Thomasville Youth Council, a new initiative designed to engage, educate, and empower local high school students through hands‑on experiences in public service and municipal government. Formed in partnership with Thomasville City Schools, the Youth Council was created through a collaborative nomination and selection process that invited school leadership to identify students who demonstrate leadership...