THOMASVILLE, A MAGICAL PLACE DURING THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF YEAR

There is something different about the holiday season in Thomasville this year. Why does it seem so magical? To some, this time of year means they will get to see friends and family they haven’t seen all year, to others it simply means they’re “going home.” So, take a trip “back home” with us! Street entertainment and trolley rides with events like Holiday Open House, Victorian Christmas, and so much more come together to create “Christmas in Thomasville,” a magical and...



TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE - AT GORDON AVENUE AND MIMOSA DRIVE

City of Thomasville Utility Crews will begin work at the intersection of Gordon Avenue and Mimosa Drive to repair a water main on November 7. The work will begin at 8:00 am EST and last four (4) hours. This intersection will be temporarily closed to through traffic but will allow local traffic only. Travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to be prepared for some travel delays. Please be patient with the Utility Crews while they work to improve services. Click...



VETERANS DAY CITY SERVICE HOLIDAY SCHEDULES

The City of Thomasville Administrative Offices will be closed Friday, November 10 in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. Refuse schedules will operate on their normal schedules for the holiday observance. 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 Friday residential customers will be collected on their normal schedule on...



TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURE - HANSELL STREET BETWEEN SOUTH STREET AND MAGNOLIA STREET

City of Thomasville Utility Crews will begin work on Hansell Street between South Street and Magnolia Street on November 7 to repair a leaking water main. Crews will begin this repair at 8:00 am EST, and work will last 4 hours. In order for crews to repair this water main, the east bound lane of Hansell Street between South Street and Magnolia Street will be temporarily closed in the work zone to through traffic. While no detour is required, travelers in the area are encouraged to select...



TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE - REMINGTON AVENUE BETWEEN BROAD STREET AND MADISON STREET

Contractors will be working on Remington Avenue between Broad Street and Madison Street beginning November 8, 2023. The work includes replacing bricks in the road and will take approximately 15 days to complete. Detour signs will be posted to direct traffic around the work zone. Travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to be prepared for some travel delays. Please be patient with the crew while they work to complete the work. Click here for a detour map. For...



KICK THE OLD SMOKE ALARM BATTERIES TO THE CURB FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

This year, on Sunday, November 5, states throughout the U.S. will be setting their clocks back one hour for daylight saving time. Thomasville Fire Rescue urges you to use this time change as a reminder to also change your home’s smoke alarm batteries. “As you’re preparing your home for the fall season, adjusting your clocks for daylight saving time, it just makes sense to remember to change your smoke alarm batteries at the same time,” said Thomasville Fire Rescue Chief Tim...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF POPULAR ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT

The City of Thomasville’s Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) is now available online to help residents understand how their tax dollars are managed and spent. The easy-to-read guide highlights important financial information and issues affecting the City’s financial health and contains condensed and simplified information from the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, which is compiled at the end of each fiscal year. The most recent PAFR reflects the fiscal year ending December...



THOMASVILLE’S FIRST FRIDAY WILL FEATURE SHOPPING, DINING, AND MUSIC BY THE STEVE WALDEN BAND

Mark your calendars for November 3rd, as the City of Thomasville presents its next First Friday Sip & Shop! Explore and indulge in Downtown Thomasville and wrap up your evening with a sensational performance by the Steve Walden Band. Kicking off at 6 pm, Downtown Thomasville invites you to immerse yourself in shopping and dining experiences. Many shops and restaurants will be open late, so there’s truly something for every palate and preference. Those 21 years and older can also sip on...



TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE - EAST JACKSON STREET BETWEEN BROAD STREET AND CRAWFORD STREET

Construction crews are scheduled to work on a water valve located near 135 East Jackson Street. The work is scheduled to begin on October 30, 2023, and it will take place from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm. There will be a road closure on East Jackson Street between Broad Street and Crawford Street while the work is being completed. Construction signs will be posted, and travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to prepare for potential traffic delays. Please be on the...



PUBLIC NOTICE: WASTEWATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 1

The City of Thomasville is applying for Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funding through the Community Grants Program. Under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), federal actions must be reviewed and evaluated for feasible alternatives and for social, economic, historic, environmental, legal, and safety considerations. Under Executive Order (EO) 11988 and EO 11990, the City is required to consider alternatives to and to provide public notice of any proposed actions in...



CALLING ALL ARTISTS: SHOWCASE YOUR TALENT IN THE ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH PARADE & CELEBRATION

The City of Thomasville’s Office of Downtown & Tourism Development is thrilled to announce a unique opportunity for professional artists to contribute their creativity and talent for the upcoming Annual Black History Month Parade & Celebration in February of 2024. In alignment with the national theme for Black History Month, "African Americans and the Arts," artists are invited to participate in a project that seeks to showcase the beauty, diversity, history, and culture of African...



TPD COMPLETES TRUST BUILDING CAMPAIGN PLEDGE

The Thomasville Police Department is pleased to announce that they have completed a pledge to enhance trust and collaboration between police and the Thomasville community. The pledge is part of an initiative called the Trust Building Campaign, which was started by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), the world’s largest and most influential professional association for police leaders. To join the Trust Building Campaign, law enforcement agencies must pledge to...