TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE WEST CLAY STREET BETWEEN PINE STREET AND SHORT STREET

City of Thomasville Utility Crews will be installing water infrastructures on West Clay Street between Pine Street and Short Street starting Tuesday, November 12, 2024. To facilitate a safe work environment for the utility crew, West Clay Street between Pine Street and Short Street will be temporarily closed to thru traffic in the work zone starting at 8:00 AM EST on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. The work is expected to last 10 hours. Detour signs will be posted to direct traffic around the...



TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE BROAD STREET BETWEEN SMITH AVENUE AND THE RAILROAD TRACKS

Restriping on Broad Street between Smith Avenue and the railroad tracks scheduled for November 4, 2024 was not complete. Crews will return tonight, November 5 around 8 PM to complete the work. Detour signs will be posted to warn travelers of the work zone and road closure. Merchants and visitors are asked to move their vehicles before 6:00 pm on November 5, 2024, to ensure that re-striping can be thoroughly completed. Travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to...



VETERANS DAY CITY SERVICES SCHEDULE

The City of Thomasville Administrative Offices will be closed Monday, November 11 in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. Schedules and additional hours are listed below: Utilities Response Center Regular 24-hour operational schedule. They can be reached by calling 229-227-5499. Residential & Commercial Refuse Monday and Tuesday residential and commercial routes will be serviced on Tuesday, November 12. Customers are encouraged to place containers curbside by 7:00 a.m. to...



TPD AWARDED 2025 HVE GRANT

The Thomasville Police Department is pleased to announce it has received a $26,000 High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). Funding for this grant is provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and is awarded based upon the partnership with GOHS in helping to reduce accidents and prevent injuries and mortalities across the State of Georgia. High Visibility Enforcement combines highly visible and proactive law...



TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE BROAD STREET BETWEEN SMITH AVENUE AND THE RAILROAD TRACKS

Broad Street between Smith Avenue and the railroad tracks will be temporarily closed on November 4, 2024, starting at 6:00 pm and reopen on November 5, 2024, at 6:00 am while the lanes and parking spaces are re-striped. Detour signs will be posted to warn travelers of the work zone and road closure. Merchants and visitors are asked to move their vehicles before 6:00 pm on November 4, 2024, to ensure that re-striping can be thoroughly completed. Travelers in the area are encouraged to...



CHANGE YOUR CLOCKS, CHANGE YOUR BATTERIES

Daylight saving time ends at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 3. As you set your clocks back one hour, remember to check your smoke alarms. “Homes should have working smoke alarms on every floor, in every bedroom, and outside each sleeping area,” says Thomasville Fire Chief Tim Connell. He emphasizes that three out of five fire deaths occur in homes without working alarms. It is important to check the manufacturer's date, batteries, and test smoke alarms. For smoke alarms powered by a...



SWAMP MUSIC TO PERFORM AT THOMASVILLE’S FIRST FRIDAY SIP & SHOP IN NOVEMBER

Get ready! The City of Thomasville is hosting its next First Friday Sip & Shop on November 1st! Experience the charm of Downtown Thomasville and enjoy a lively performance by Swamp Music to wrap up your evening. Starting at 5 PM, Downtown Thomasville invites you to immerse yourself in shopping and dining adventures. Many shops and restaurants will remain open late, offering a variety of options. If you're 21 or older, you can enjoy adult beverages from a participating business within the...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE HOSTS PRESENTATION TO UNDERSTAND UTILITY BILLS

Join us for "Let’s Discuss…Understanding Your Utility Bill" on Tuesday, October 29, and take the opportunity to learn more about how your City of Thomasville utility charges are calculated and gain a comprehensive understanding of your utility bill. Hosted by the City of Thomasville, this event offers a great chance to engage with city staff. The presentation will also provide valuable tips on managing your utility usage, especially as colder weather approaches, so you can make...



TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURE EAST JACKSON STREET AT HADLEY DRIVE

City of Thomasville Gas Department staff are repairing a gas main at East Jackson Street and Hadley Drive. The repair work will be begin on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 2 pm. The work will be completed as soon as possible. There will be a temporary lane closure on the outside and outbound lane on East Jackson Street approaching Hadley Drive while the work is being completed. Signs will be posted, and travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to prepare for...



TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE MARKET STREET BETWEEN SMITH AVENUE AND METCALF AVENUE

City utility crews will be installing a water main on Market Street. The work is scheduled to begin on October 24, 2024 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. There will be a road closure on Market Street between Smith Avenue and Metcalf Avenue while the water main is being installed. 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 lookout for construction workers in the construction...



FLOCK CRIME PREVENTION SYSTEM PROVES VALUE

Over a year into its partnership with the Thomasville Police Department, the Flock Safety Camera System has provided law enforcement with valuable information that has aided in solving several crimes in the Thomasville community. “Thanks to the Flock cameras, we’re apprehending individuals shortly after an incident versus experiencing long investigation periods, and that’s an absolute game-changer in our efforts to provide a safe environment to everyone that lives in or visits...



EMERGENCY TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURE 1000 EAST JACKSON STREET

The staff of the City of Thomasville Gas Department is currently responding to problem in the 1000 East Jackson Street area. The repair work will begin on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at approximately 7:00 PM and will last until the work is complete. During the repair work, the inside lane of outbound traffic will be closed on East Jackson near the repair. Signs will be posted, and travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to prepare for potential traffic delays....