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CITY OF THOMASVILLE TO HOLD MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN PUBLIC INPUT SESSIONS

The City of Thomasville Planning Department will host several Multimodal Transportation Plan (MMTP) public input sessions to provide the community the opportunity to review plan data, provide feedback, and talk directly with project staff. The schedule for the public input sessions is as follows: Community Workshop - Tuesday, October 21, from 5:00–6:30 p.m., at Hubs & Hops Event Room, located at 209 W. Remington Avenue. Pop-Up Event - Wednesday, October 22, from 8:00–9:00 a.m.,...

Posted on Oct 16, 2025

FAMLY MOVIE NIGHT AT THE RITZ RETURNS WITH A SHOWING OF WICKED

Family Movie Night at The Ritz is back, and this fall’s feature promises to be a captivating evening for all ages! Join us Saturday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m. at The Ritz Amphitheater for a free showing of the hit musical Wicked. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and loved ones for an unforgettable evening under the stars. “Family Movie Night at The Ritz has become a cherished tradition that reflects the strong sense of community we celebrate here in Thomasville,” said Special Events...

Posted on Oct 10, 2025

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE EAST JACKSON STREET

City of Thomasville Wastewater Department crews are scheduled to begin repairing a service line on East Jackson Street between Dawson Street and Hansell Street. The work is scheduled to begin on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at approximately 9:00 AM and is expected to be completed in six hours. There will be a temporary road closure on East Jackson Street between Dawson Street and Hansell Street. Detour signs will be posted, and travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate...

Posted on Oct 2, 2025

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE ALONG GORDON AVENUE

UPDATE: 10/3/2025 - The road closure for this project will begin at approximately 8:00 AM on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. City of Thomasville Water Department crews are scheduled to begin repairing a water service near 1104 Gordon Avenue. The work is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at approximately 8:00 AM and is expected to last one day. There will be a temporary road closure on Gordon Avenue between Watson Street and Millpond Road while the work is being completed....

Posted on Oct 2, 2025

CITY OF THOMASVILLE CELEBRATES PUBLIC POWER WEEK, CUSTOMER SERVICE WEEK, AND PUBLIC NATURAL GAS WEEK

The City of Thomasville will celebrate Public Power Week, Public Natural Gas Week, and Customer Service Week from October 5-11. These events aim to honor the benefits of local utilities and highlight customer service and the dedicated staff providing essential services to the community. Public Natural Gas Week educates about the benefits of public natural gas utilities. It is an annual nationwide event for communities to give recognition to one of their most valuable community assets -...

Posted on Oct 2, 2025

TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURE ALONG EAST JACKON STREET

City of Thomasville contractors are scheduled to perform landscape activities in the 800 Block of Laurel Hill Cemetery, parallel to East Jackson Street. The work is scheduled to begin on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at approximately 7:00 AM and is expected to last two days. There will be a temporary lane closure, from 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily, along East Jackson Street near Laurel Hill Cemetery while the work is being completed. Construction signs will be posted, and travelers in the area...

Posted on Oct 1, 2025

THOMASVILLE FIRE RESCUE TO CELEBRATE FIRE PREVENTION WEEK

Thomasville Fire Rescue is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week (FPW) for more than 100 years, to promote this year’s FPW campaign, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” The campaign stresses how important it is to buy, charge, and safely recycle lithium-ion batteries. According to NFPA, most of the electronics we use in our homes every day - smartphones, tablets, power and lawn...

Posted on Oct 1, 2025

AN EVENING OF FUNK AND SOUL: DIRTY BIRD AND THE FLU PERFORM OCTOBER 3RD

Join us on Friday, October 3rd in Downtown Thomasville for a night of live music, shopping, food, and family fun as Dirty Bird and The Flu take the stage at The Ritz Amphitheater for the October First Friday event! Festivities kick off at 5:00 p.m., when many shops and boutiques extend their hours so you can browse against the backdrop of live street music performed by local favorites Trammell Thompson and Saylor Dollar. Grab a drink from a participating merchant to enjoy throughout the...

Posted on Sep 26, 2025

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE CASSIDY ROAD

City of Thomasville Water Department crews are scheduled to begin installing water mains along Cassidy Road. The work is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at approximately 8:30 a.m. and is expected to last three days. There will be a temporary road closure on Cassidy Road between North Pinetree Boulevard and Vine Street while the work is being completed. Detour signs will be posted, and travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to prepare for...

Posted on Sep 23, 2025

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE WILSON STREET

City of Thomasville Wastewater crews are scheduled to begin improvements to a wastewater main on Wilson Street. The work is scheduled to begin on September 24, 2025, at approximately 8:00 a.m. and is expected to take three weeks. There will be a temporary road closure on Wilson Street allowing local traffic only while the work is being completed. Travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to prepare for potential traffic delays. For more information about...

Posted on Sep 19, 2025

TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURE EAST JACKON STREET

UPDATE: 9/16/2025 – Due to emergency work in another area, this project has been rescheduled till Wednesday, September 17. The City of Thomasville Water Department is scheduled to begin water service repairs at 1211 East Jackson Street. The work is scheduled to begin on September 16, 2025, at approximately 8:30 a.m., and is expected to take approximately four hours to complete. There will be a temporary lane closure near 1211 East Jackson Street while the work is being completed....

Posted on Sep 15, 2025

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE INTERSECTION OF TUXEDO DRIVE AND NOTTINGHAM DRIVE

City of Thomasville contractors are scheduled to begin wastewater improvements at the intersection of Tuxedo Drive and Nottingham Drive. The work is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, and is expected to last one month. There will be a temporary road closure at the intersection of Tuxedo Drive and Nottingham Drive while the work is being completed. Detour signs will be posted to direct traffic around the work zone. Travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate...

Posted on Sep 12, 2025