TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE AFFECTING NORTH MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DRIVE AND FORREST STREET

City of Thomasville construction contractors will be working on Forrest Street and North Martin Luther King Jr Drive beginning January 23, 2022 due to sewer main improvements. The work is expected to begin at 8 am and last four (4) days. There will be a temporary road closure on North Martin Luther King Jr Drive between Alexander Street and Felix Street and a temporary road closure on Forrest Street between North Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Bay Street. Detour signs will be posted,...



THOMASVILLE’S 5TH ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY PARADE & CELEBRATION IS FEBRUARY 4

Spend the day in Downtown Thomasville on Saturday, February 4th and enjoy our 5th Annual Black History Parade and Celebration. The event begins with a parade at 10 am through Downtown Thomasville, followed by a celebration at 11 am at The Ritz Amphitheater. The parade will begin at the intersection of Broad Street and Washington Street and travel down Broad Street, turning right on West Jackson Street, and disbanding on Lee Street. “This celebration is a wonderful addition to our...



NEW THOMASVILLE POLICE SUBSTATION OPENS IN DOWNTOWN THOMASVILLE

A new Thomasville Police Substation recently opened in Downtown Thomasville. The substation is located in the Thomasville Municipal Building and staffed by Officer Joey Blackburn. According to Thomasville Police Chief John Letteney, the new office reinforces community-oriented policing and builds community relationships. “This new substation is a great example of policing with the community so we can solve problems together, reduce potential crime, and provide business owners with a...



MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY CITY SERVICES SCHEDULE

The City of Thomasville Administrative Offices will be closed Monday, January 16, 2023, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Refuse collection will remain on schedule during the holiday. Additional hours of operation are listed below: Utilities Response Center Our Utilities Response Center will operate on a normal 24-hour operational schedule and can be contacted for utilities issues at 229-227-5499. Landfill The Landfill will operate as normal from 7:00 a.m. until...



TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE ON GORDON AVENUE BETWEEN MIMOSA DRIVE AND JUNIUS STREET

City of Thomasville Utility Crews will replace a sewer line in the 900 block of Gordon Avenue between Mimosa Drive and Junius Street beginning Tuesday, January 10, 2023. Work is expected to last three (3) weeks. Both lanes will be temporarily closed in the work zone allowing local thru 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 utility crews while they work to improve services. Click here...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE OFFERS COLD WEATHER TIPS

While we’ve been experiencing mild temperatures this winter season, an arctic cold front is expected to spread across the Southeast Thursday night and early Friday morning, bringing temperatures in the upper teens and low 20’s. Cold weather can cause havoc for you and your belongings, so the City of Thomasville encourages you to remember the “4 P’s,” known as people, pets, pipes, and plants. All are vulnerable during extreme weather conditions, and here are ways to protect...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE HOLIDAY HOURS AND SCHEDULES

The City of Thomasville Administrative offices will be closed Friday, December 23 and Monday, December 26 in observance of Christmas and closed Monday, January 2 in observance of New Year’s Day. Due to these upcoming holidays, some City services will be affected. Schedules are as follows: Utilities Response Center Regular 24-hour operational schedule. They can be reached by calling 229-227-5499. City of Thomasville Residential Refuse City of Thomasville residential refuse...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE EMPLOYEES GIVE BACK DURING HOLIDAY SEASON

Realizing the holidays are difficult for individuals and families going through hard times, City of Thomasville employees are celebrating the spirit of the season by spreading joy and cheer to others in need through a variety of “giving back” opportunities. Throughout the year, City of Thomasville employees have opportunities to benefit fellow employees directly or donate directly to local organizations. One example is participation in the City of Thomasville Charity Fund. Employees...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE ANNOUNCES HOURS OF OPERATION CHANGES AT LANDFILL

The City of Thomasville has announced changes to the hours of operation at the Thomas County-Thomasville Municipal Solid Waste Landfill. Effective January 1, 2023, the landfill, located at 88 Landfill Road, will no longer be open on Saturdays. Weekday hours will remain the same, with the landfill open from Monday through Friday from 7 am – 5 pm. For more information about the Thomas County-Thomasville Municipal Solid Waste Landfill, please call 229- 227-2494 or visit www.thomasville.org.



VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS COSTUME CLOSET OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

The Victorian Christmas costume closet will be open to the public from Monday, November 28th through Wednesday, December 7th, 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. “Victorian Christmas is such a special, memorable event for our community and dressing in Victorian attire helps to add to the magic of the celebration,” said Bonnie Hayes, Director of Tourism Development for the...



36TH ANNUAL VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS SET FOR DECEMBER 8TH AND 9TH

Decorated storefronts, twinkling lights, and beautiful Christmas displays make Thomasville the perfect holiday destination. Make plans to join us for the 36th Annual Victorian Christmas on December 8 th and 9th in Downtown Thomasville. Guests can turn back time and experience the holiday spirit of the Victorian era during this cherished Thomasville tradition. “Victorian Christmas is always a much-anticipated event with all City of Thomasville Departments working together to bring it to...



THE EMERALD EMPIRE BAND WILL HEADLINE DECEMBER’S FIRST FRIDAY SIP & SHOP IN THOMASVILLE

Christmas in Thomasville continues in Downtown Thomasville on Friday, December 2, with a First Friday Sip & Shop filled with holiday activities. Live sidewalk 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 Madison Eaton, Tourism and Events Manager for the City of Thomasville. “Everyone is in a festive mood...