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CHRISTMAS CITY SERVICES SCHEDULE

The City of Thomasville administrative offices will be closed Thursday, December 24, and Friday, December 25, 2020, in observance of the Christmas holidays. Due to the holiday observance, some City services will be affected. City services’ 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 Friday residential customers will be collected on Saturday, December...

Posted on Dec 15, 2020

LIFT STATION UPGRADES SET TO BEGIN

The Thomasville City Council recently awarded a contract to RPI Underground Utility Contractors out of Valdosta, Georgia to upgrade the existing Lift Stations #7 and #8, located at the southwest corner of South Pinetree Boulevard and Old Monticello Road and the intersection of South Pinetree Boulevard and Longleaf Drive, respectively. The upgrades are part of an on-going initiative to provide higher performance and reliability to customers. City Engineer Wayne Newsome said that this...

Posted on Dec 4, 2020

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT MEETING PLANNED FOR PROPOSED CITY BUDGET

The City’s 2021 proposed budget will be presented to the public on Monday, December 7th. According to City Manager Alan Carson, the purpose of this meeting is to receive public input on the City’s proposed budget while also continuing efforts to provide transparency to the community. “For the ninth straight year, the budget includes no funding from property taxes and no proposed utility rate increases for City of Thomasville Utilities customers,” said City Manager Alan Carson....

Posted on Dec 1, 2020

DOWNTOWN EXTENDED HOURS SUNDAYS IN DECEMBER

Downtown Thomasville will be open for extended shopping and dining hours every Sunday in December until Christmas. “The downtown businesses are ready to safely welcome shoppers and diners throughout this festive season,” said Christy Owens, Main Street and Special Events Manager. “You’re invited to come enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes of the holidays in downtown Thomasville all season long!” Participating businesses will be open from 1:00-5:00 PM every Sunday leading up to...

Posted on Dec 1, 2020

CITY OF THOMASVILLE PRESENTS ‘LET’S DISCUSS…’ AIMED AT CUSTOMER SAVINGS

As winter arrives, cooler temperatures will soon follow. With this in mind, the City of Thomasville will host ‘Let’s Discuss…Customer Savings’ on Thursday, December 3rd at 5:30 pm in the Harper Elementary School Gymnasium located at 520 Fletcher Street. Organizers say that this session will provide the community with easy and inexpensive ways to increase home energy efficiency and reduce utility costs. “We are very excited to bring our community another installment in our...

Posted on Nov 25, 2020

THOMASVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICER TUDOR RECEIVES LIFE SAVING AWARD

Thomasville Mayor Greg Hobbs presented the prestigious Life Saving Award to Thomasville Police Department Officer Devin Tudor at the November 23rd City Council Meeting in recognition of his actions in a lifesaving situation. “It is an honor to recognize Officer Tudor for the exceptional efforts he displayed recently that resulted in saving the life of one of our citizens,” said Mayor Hobbs. “Our officers prove time and time again that they are physically and mentally prepared to...

Posted on Nov 24, 2020

FEELING FESTIVE IN DOWNTOWN THOMASVILLE

Downtown Thomasville is getting into the holiday spirit by decking the halls! From twinkle lights to toy soldiers, larger-than-life wreaths to beautifully draped garland, there’s a little bit of holiday magic everywhere you look. “The feelings of warm holiday wishes and cozy hometown celebrations are around every corner of downtown Thomasville,” said Christy Owens, Main Street and Special Events Manager. “Decorating begins in October and the process is finished just in time for...

Posted on Nov 23, 2020

SIP AND SHOP IN DOWNTOWN THOMASVILLE

Holiday magic and seasonal festivities will come alive in downtown Thomasville this year as the traditions of the past merge with new experiences, all designed to create the perfect setting to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. This year, the magic of the holidays in downtown Thomasville will continue with new Holiday Sip and Shop events that will be held each Friday evening in December leading up to Christmas (December 4th, 11th, and 18th). “Downtown Thomasville is well...

Posted on Nov 20, 2020

City Budget Series: Capital Improvement Projects and Why Reserves are Important

City Budget Series: Capital Improvement Projects and Why Reserves are Important Throughout the budget series, we’ve talked about how the budget process works and why utilities and utility rates are important. Let’s shift gears and talk about capital improvements and reserves. What are they and why are they important? Capital improvement projects are projects that will result in a permanent and lasting change to our community that enhances overall value, prolongs usefulness, or...

Posted on Nov 20, 2020

CITY LAUNCHES BUDGET BLOG SERIES

The City of Thomasville has launched a Budget Blog Series aimed at providing citizens with valuable insight into the City’s operational budget process along with helpful insights, meeting dates, and other useful information. The five-part blog series will run through November 30th and can be found in the Financial Services section of Thomasville.org. “Our operational budget process requires approximately six months to complete and is driven by the strategic goals provided to us by the...

Posted on Nov 19, 2020

WHY UTILITIES ARE IMPORTANT TO THE CITY OF THOMASVILLE BUDGET

Utilities services are the backbone of the City of Thomasville’s operating budget. The City offers a variety of utilities services including electric, natural gas, water, solid waste, wastewater, compressed natural gas, landfill and telecommunications (which includes CNSNext digital television, telephone and high-speed Internet). The revenues generated from utilities accounts for 60 percent of the General Fund, which is the fund that includes many traditional governmental services. This...

Posted on Nov 18, 2020

THANKSGIVING CITY SERVICES SCHEDULE

The City of Thomasville administrative offices will be closed Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27, 2020, in observance of the Thanksgiving holidays. Due to the holiday observance, some City services will be affected. City services’ 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 Thursday residential customers will be collected on Wednesday,...

Posted on Nov 17, 2020