NEW EXPERIENCES AND TRADITIONAL FAVORITES ARE A PART OF THIS YEAR’S ROSE SHOW AND FESTIVAL

Whether you’re looking for traditional favorites or new experiences, Thomasville’s upcoming Rose Show and Festival has something for everyone. The event is set for April 28-29 in beautiful Downtown Thomasville, Georgia. “With this being the 102nd year for Thomasville’s Rose Show, it’s always important to honor that legacy and continue to be add new elements to attract visitors to our area,” noted Bonnie Hayes, Director of Tourism Development. One exciting new addition to...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE TO HOST ANNUAL SPRING CLEAN EVENTS

The City of Thomasville Solid Waste Department will host their annual Spring Clean events April 15 and April 22. Spring Clean events provide safe disposal locations for items not suitable for the landfill. “The month of April is a popular time for many people to do some spring cleaning around their homes,” said Solid Waste and Landfill Superintendent Jimmy Smith. “We host our Spring Clean events to serve as safe, convenient drop off locations and to keep our city clean and...



THOMASVILLE FIRE RESCUE SET TO BEGIN HYDRANT FLUSHING

Beginning this month, Thomasville Fire Rescue will conduct annual fire hydrant testing within the Thomasville city limits. Testing involves “flushing” of hydrants, a controlled procedure that helps maintain the City of Thomasville’s water distribution system. “Flushing hydrants benefits the fire department by testing the proper operation of hydrants and evaluating water flow capacity in the event of a fire,” said Thomasville Fire Rescue Chief Tim Connell. “It also removes...



THOMASVILLE FIRE RESCUE HOSTS PINNING CEREMONY

Thomasville Fire Rescue hosted a pinning ceremony on March 31 to welcome new firefighters. The event was held at The Ritz Amphitheater. Badge pining marks the beginning of a career for new firefighters, and five recruits were welcomed to the department. They include Dontaevia Johnson, Stevan Thornton, Kasi Cross, Charity Williams, and Victoria Coleman. Family members assisted in the presentation and pinning of official badges. The ceremony also served as a historic event as four of the...



COME SHOP, DINE, AND ENJOY LIVE MUSIC DURING FIRST FRIDAY ON APRIL 7

Get ready for the City of Thomasville’s next First Friday Sip & Shop on April 7! Enjoy your evening while sipping and shopping and cap off your night with a free concert by Rockie Lynn. Starting at 6 pm, guests can shop and dine throughout Downtown Thomasville. Adults 21 and older can sip, shop, and stroll with an adult beverage when picking-up an armband from a participating business. “Many of our Downtown businesses are open late during our First Friday events, so it’s the...



GOOD FRIDAY CITY SERVICES SCHEDULE

City of Thomasville Administrative Offices will be closed Friday, April 7, 2023 in observance of the Good Friday holiday. Additional service schedules and hours are as follows: Utilities Response Center Regular 24-hour operational schedule. Call (229) 227-5499 for assistance. City of Thomasville Residential Refuse There will be no change to residential pick-up schedules. Customers are encouraged to place containers curbside by 7:00 am to avoid a lapse in service. Thomas County...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE HONORS EMPLOYEES WITH YEARS OF SERVICE AWARDS

The City of Thomasville recently honored employees celebrating milestone employment anniversaries. Over 70 employees were recognized with a combined 995 years of service to the City of Thomasville. Employees honored for their years of service included the following: Five Years of Service Ronnie Parries; Anthony Pickels; Paul Murphy; Tara Pearson; Kenny Thompson; Elisabeth Ouzts; Kelsey Young; Brittany Ansley; Jonathan Kinsey; Gary McEntire; Ashley Sanders; Kenneth Bozeman, Jr; Jamil...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE TO HOST EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA FOR COMMUNITY

Grab your Easter basket and head over to Paradise Park on April 1 from 11 am – 2 pm for the Easter Eggstravaganza. The City of Thomasville has partnered with over 25 organizations and churches to create a fun afternoon for the entire family. “We have continued to build on the partnerships we created last year to create a wonderful event for our community,” said Ricky Zambrano, Community Outreach & Recruitment Manager for the City of Thomasville. “Local organizations and churches...



GACVB HONORS THOMASVILLE TOURISM PARTNER WITH TRAVELBLAZERS AWARD

The Taste of Thomasville Food Tour was one of 10 Georgia programs to receive a Georgia Trend Magazine Travelblazers award at the recent Georgia Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus (GACVB) Annual Conference held in Albany. The award was created to recognize destination development programs and projects that involve multi-partner collaboration within communities. The Thomasville Visitors Center nominated the Taste of Thomasville Food Tour for the award for being a driver of...



CHANGE YOUR CLOCKS AND SMOKE ALARM BATTERIES FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

Get ready to “spring forward” this Sunday, March 12 for daylight saving time. Thomasville Fire Rescue also encourages you to use this time to check your smoke alarms throughout your home. “The upcoming time change serves as the perfect reminder to test your smoke alarms and change their batteries,” said Thomasville Fire Rescue Chief Tim Connell. “One of the first steps to keeping yourself safe from home fires is to ensure your smoke alarms function properly.” According to...



THOMASVILLE AWARDED FEDERAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION GRANT FOR THE STEVENS STREET NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT

Eight Georgia municipalities will receive federal subgrants totaling more than $106,000 to support historic preservation activities in their respective communities, the Georgia State Historic Preservation Office announced. The 2022 Historic Preservation Fund grants facilitate historic preservation planning initiatives and projects such as historic resource surveys, outreach efforts, and bricks-and-mortar projects throughout Georgia. Grants are provided annually through the Historic...



THOMASVILLE ANNOUNCES FIRST FRIDAY SIP & SHOP EVENTS AND CONCERT LINE-UP FOR 2023

The City of Thomasville’s 2023 First Friday Sip & Shop series kicks off on Friday, March 3, inviting visitors to shop, dine, and enjoy a free concert in Downtown Thomasville. Beginning at 6 pm, guests can enjoy shopping and dining throughout Downtown Thomasville and pick-up a special event armband and cup from participating businesses to sip and shop while strolling the Downtown streets. At 8:00 pm, a free concert begins at The Ritz Amphitheater with music by indie band The...