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June 1st marks the start of the 2020 hurricane season, and the City of Thomasville reminds residents about the importance of hurricane preparedness as the season approaches. Last season saw a record number of eighteen named storms, six hurricanes, and three major hurricanes. The 2019 season was the fourth consecutive year of above-average storm activity. “Weather analysts are predicting an above-average and extremely active 2020 season. The projection of an active season combined with...

The City of Thomasville’s West Jackson Streetscape Project has been honored with yet another statewide award. The project, which was completed in The Bottom District, was recently recognized as the 2020 Small Cities/Rural Communities Award Winner for Historical Restoration/Preservation by the Georgia Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA). The Sixth Annual Chapter Awards program recognizes outstanding public works employees, individual groups, and projects representing...

City of Thomasville Utility crews will begin work along Remington Avenue beginning Saturday, May 30th. Crews will be repairing a wastewater service line between Kern Street and Bennett Street. The work is expected to occur between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and is expected to last approximately three days. There will be a temporary road closure in the area while the work is being completed. Local traffic will be permitted. Travelers in the area are encouraged to exercise...

City of Thomasville Utility crews will begin work along Campbell Street beginning Tuesday, May 26th. Crews will be repairing a storm drainage pipe on Campbell Street between West Jackson and Fleming Street. The work is expected to occur between the hours of 7:00 am and 4:00 pm, and is expected to last approximately three days. There will be a temporary road closure in the area while the work is being completed but local traffic will be permitted. Travelers in the area are encouraged to...

The City of Thomasville administrative offices will be closed Monday, May 25, 2020 in observance of Memorial Day. Because of 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 Monday residential customers will be collected on Tuesday, May 26. Tuesday residential customers will be...

The City of Thomasville is proud to announce the release of its 2019 Water Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). This annual report highlights the City’s accomplishments, infrastructure and results of the Environmental Protection Agency’s testing requirements for safe drinking water. The City has been producing the report for the community for over 20 years. “The City of Thomasville Water Treatment Department provides award-winning quality water to Thomasville that meets or exceeds...

The City of Thomasville will release a five-part summer reading series beginning Friday, May 15. The series is aimed at providing story time while our youngest residents are still encouraged to shelter in place. “Story Time with the City” will feature City employees reading books to children from a variety of locations around the community. City Manager Alan Carson said, “I am honored to take part in the series and hope that it can provide parents a few minutes to enjoy their coffee or...

Governor Brian Kemp’s recent announcement that Georgia’s public health state of emergency order would extend through June 12 will have an impact on some City of Thomasville services. City Manager Alan Carson said that in light of the Governor’s continued state of emergency order, special event permits and park reservations would continue to be suspended through June 12. “We are committed to following the Governor’s plan to reopen Georgia and the White House’s Guidelines for...

After being temporarily closed to the public since March 23rd, the City of Thomasville has announced that Country Oaks Golf Course will reopen on Friday May 15th. New policies have been implemented in order to provide safety while allowing players to enjoy golfing at the course. “Since the day we temporarily closed, Mike Owens and his staff at Country Oaks have worked at length to prepare for a reopening,” said Alan Carson, City Manager. “Some of the measures will include social...

The City of Thomasville recognizes National Drinking Water Week, by encouraging consumers to realize their tap water is “There When You Need It”. The American Water Works Association (AWWA) will observe Drinking Water Week May 3rd -9th, 2020. “National Drinking Water Week has been celebrated for more than 40 years by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and its members,” said Chris White, Executive Director of Public Utilities. “The national week of recognition is a...

**Update – Due to construction delays, the road closure has been extended until May 15th. ** City of Thomasville Utility crews, contractors, and CSX crews will begin work on the Susie Way rail crossing beginning on Monday May 4th. Crews will be repairing the crossing and paving located on Susie Way between Smith Avenue and Metcalf Avenue. The work is expected to take place between the hours of 8:00 am and 7:00 pm. and is expected to last through Friday May 8th. There will be a...

**Update – Due to construction delays, the road closure has been extended until May 15th.** City of Thomasville Utility crews, contractors, and CSX crews will begin work on the South Pinetree Boulevard rail crossing beginning on Monday May 4th. Crews will be repairing crossing, paving and drainage located on South Pinetree Boulevard between Fletcher Street and Woods Gate Lane. The work is expected to be between the hours of 8:00 am and 7:00 pm., and is expected to last through Friday...