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SIP AND SHOP SERIES KICKS OFF IN DOWNTOWN THOMASVILLE MARCH 4

The City of Thomasville’s 2022 First Friday Sip & Shop series kicks off Friday, March 4th, in Downtown Thomasville. Live music, extended shopping and dining hours, food trucks, and more will be a part of this month’s event from 6-10 pm. “We’re excited to kick off our First Friday events for 2022,” said Madison Eaton, City of Thomasville’s Tourism and Events Manager. “Our community looks forward to these events each year, and our March 1st Friday Sip & Shop will be packed...

Posted on Feb 24, 2022

THOMASVILLE FIRE RESCUE SUCCESSFULLY PASSES GFSTC INSPECTION

Thomasville Fire Rescue (TFR) has successfully passed a recent Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council (GFSTC) annual inspection. Located in Forsyth, Georgia, the GFSTC provides certification standards for all firefighters, fire inspectors, fire investigators, and fire and life safety educators within the state of Georgia. The inspection revealed that all TFR stations, training records, documentations, and engines are compliant with the Official Code of Georgia. “The...

Posted on Feb 17, 2022

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE ON DAWSON STREET

Contractors are scheduled to begin stormwater drainage upgrades along Dawson Street, between McLean Avenue and the railroad crossing, on Monday, February 21st. The work is scheduled to take place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The work is expected to last two weeks. There will be a temporary road closure on Dawson Street from Smith Avenue to the railroad crossing while the work is being completed. Travelers in this area are encouraged to use caution while using the detour,...

Posted on Feb 16, 2022

TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURES ON SOUTH PINETREE BOULEVARD

Contractors are scheduled to begin milling and resurfacing work on South Pinetree Boulevard from Old Monticello Road to West Jackson Street on Wednesday, February 16th. This work is scheduled to take place from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The work is expected to take approximately two weeks to complete, depending on weather conditions. Traffic will be directed around lane closures by flaggers throughout the corridor. Travelers in this area are encouraged to use caution, prepare for potential...

Posted on Feb 15, 2022

ROAD AND LANE CLOSURES SCHEDULED FOR OAK STREET AND WESTBOUND LANE OF WEST JACKSON STREET

Contractors will begin work at the intersection of Oak Street and West Jackson Street beginning Monday, February 14th. Crews will be improving the accessibility of West Jackson Street when entering from Oak Street. The work is expected to take place between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. and is expected to last approximately 15 days, depending on weather conditions. Beginning Tuesday, February 15th, there will be a road closure for Oak Street that is expected to last until...

Posted on Feb 11, 2022

ROAD IMPROVEMENTS SCHEDULED FOR EAST PINETREE BOULEVARD

Contractors are scheduled to begin a road improvement project along East Pinetree Boulevard, between East Jackson Street and the railroad tracks, that is expected to last approximately six days. The milling of areas with distressed asphalt and resurfacing along East Pinetree Boulevard, between East Jackson Street and the railroad tracks, is scheduled to begin on Monday, February 21st. Traffic will be directed around lane closures by flaggers throughout the corridor between the hours of...

Posted on Feb 11, 2022

DOWNTOWN THOMASVILLE SEMI-ANNUAL SIDEWALK SALE TO BE HELD SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH

The Downtown Thomasville Semi-Annual Sidewalk Sale will be held Saturday, February 19th beginning at 10 a.m. Stroll through beautiful downtown as your favorite retailers step out of their storefronts and onto the sidewalks with some of their best deals of the year. “Our wonderful downtown merchants will be offering great deals on end-of-season merchandise, and they are excited to showcase their new 2022 inventory,” says Madison Eaton, Special Events Manager. “Whether it’s a...

Posted on Feb 11, 2022

THOMASVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT HONORS PROMOTIONS

The Thomasville Police Department (TPD) recently held a ceremony that honored the promotions of six officers. During the event, Kim Dyke was promoted to Captain, Brandon Kent was promoted to Sergeant, and Jamil Gatlin, Casey King, John Meredith, and Shaquille Thomas were promoted to Corporal. The ceremony was attended by members of the Thomasville City Council, family, friends, colleagues, and City of Thomasville leadership. “Today’s ceremony highlights the bright future of the...

Posted on Feb 10, 2022

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE ON WEBSTER STREET

City of Thomasville Utility crews are scheduled to begin repairing a wastewater main along Webster Street between Dawson Street and Crawford Street on Wednesday, February 9th. The work is scheduled to take place between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. and is expected to last one day. There will be a temporary road closure, allowing local traffic only, on Webster Street while the work is being completed. Travelers in this area are encouraged to use caution while using the detour,...

Posted on Feb 4, 2022

CITY OF THOMASVILLE CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH

The City of Thomasville’s Black History Month celebration begins on Tuesday, February 1st, and continues throughout the month. Celebrated initially as Negro History Week in February of 1926, the annual observance was designated as Black History Month in February of 1976 by President Gerald Ford. The achievements, contributions, and successes of African Americans are recognized throughout the month. “We are excited to use our various platforms and methods of communication to celebrate...

Posted on Feb 1, 2022

THOMASVILLE POLICE DETECTIVE RECEIVES TOP FORENSIC EXAMINER AWARD

Detective Lisa Maxwell, a crime scene investigator with the Thomasville Police Department (TPD), received the 2021 Top Forensic Examiner Award by the United States Secret Service (USSS). The annual award recognizes the nation’s top 50 state and local digital forensic expert examiners in the nation. “I am honored to be recognized by the Secret Service as one of the top forensic experts in the country,” said Maxwell. “It is truly humbling to receive this prestigious award for the...

Posted on Jan 28, 2022

THOMASVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT WELCOMES NEW K-9 TO THE FORCE

The Thomasville Police Department (TPD) recently welcomed a new member to their family. Apollo, a two-year-old German Shepherd, is the latest K-9 recruit assigned to serve and protect the Thomasville community. He replaces K-9 Tank who retired in November of 2020 after six years of service to TPD. “We are thrilled to welcome K-9 Apollo to the TPD family,” said Chief John Letteney. “I am confident that Police Officer Leonard Angel and K-9 Apollo will form an exceptional team and that...

Posted on Jan 21, 2022