THOMASVILLE’S NEXT FIRST FRIDAY SIP & SHOP ON JUNE 7

The weather is expected to be perfect for the City of Thomasville’s First Friday Sip & Shop on June 7 from 5-10 PM. Extended dining and shopping hours and live music are sure to entertain the whole family. “School is out for the summer, and if you’re looking for the perfect, free event for the family to do, visit downtown on a First Friday,” said Main Street Director Brandy Avery. “Each month, Downtown Thomasville has a great range of concerts, shopping, and dining options while...



THOMASVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT HONORS HEROIC ACT WITH OFFICER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Officer Rachel Pineda with the Thomasville Police Department has been chosen as Officer of the Year for her heroic act in 2023. Pineda’s brave efforts and willingness to share a personal experience with an individual experiencing a mental crisis de-escalated the situation, ultimately saving that individual’s life. “Officer Pineda is a hero, and we know that she will continue to do great things in our community,” expressed Chief Wade Glover. “Her bravery in a time of need proves...



TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE ON STEWART STREET AT REMINGTON AVENUE

Contractors will begin work along Stewart Street on Monday, June 3, 2024. Crews will install a new stormwater drainage conveyance system beneath Stewart Street. There will be a temporary road closure on Stewart Street near the Remington Avenue intersection while the work is being completed. Residents of Stewart Street will need to detour along Schley Street during this time. Click here for detour map For more information about this project, please call the City of Thomasville’s...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE RECEIVES PLATINUM AWARD

The City of Thomasville’s Water Treatment Plant received a Platinum Award from the Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP) for operating with perfection during 2023 by meeting or exceeding compliance standards with all Safe Drinking Water Act requirements. “We’re proud to serve the Thomasville community and continue to provide clean and safe water that exceeds compliance standards,” said Water Superintendent Stacey Thomas. The excellence of the City’s water...



TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE AT GLENWOOD DRIVE BETWEEN CLAY STREET AND PALMETTO DRIVE

The City of Thomasville Water Department staff will begin a sewer repair at 323 Glenwood Drive between Clay Street and Palmetto Drive on Friday, May 31, 2024. The work is scheduled to begin at 7:30 am and is expected to last seven hours. There will be a temporary road closure on Glenwood Drive between Clay Street and Palmetto Drive 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...



STORMWATER MANAGEMENT TO PREVENT INFRASTRUCTURE DAMAGE

After recent heavy rainfall in southwest Georgia, City of Thomasville Public Works crews responded to an area where large trees and debris clogged up the flow of water at a county bridge which ultimately affects the stormwater conveyance system. Public Works Director Stephen Stewart explained, “When blockage such as this occurs, immediate maintenance is required to continue to capture, convey, store, and treat stormwater properly. When it rains, debris and other pollutants are washed...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE CONTINUES INITIATIVE FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Earlier this year, the City of Thomasville launched an initiative aimed at building collaborative relationships with the community through open dialog. Interim City Manager Chris White and Assistant City Manager Sheryl Sealy recently hosted two events, “Coffee & Conversations” on April 5 and “Let’s Discuss City Business” on May 7, both of which provided citizens with an open forum to ask questions and gain insight into city operations and projects. Because both events were so well...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE MEMORIAL DAY SCHEDULE

City of Thomasville Administrative Offices will be closed Monday, May 27 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Additional service schedules and hours are as follows: Utilities Response Center Regular 24-hour operational schedule. Call (229) 227-5499 for assistance. City of Thomasville Residential Refuse, Thomas County Residential Refuse, & Commercial Refuse Monday and Tuesday residential and commercial routes will be serviced on Tuesday, May 28. Landfill The Landfill...



THOMASVILLE’S CREATIVE DISTRICT IS GETTING AN UPGRADE

Thomasville is seeing demolition activity at 233 West Jackson Street or the “bombed out building,” as it is affectionately known. The City of Thomasville purchased 233 West Jackson Street in 2016 with plans to use the space in the Creative District as a gateway between The Bottom and The Ritz Amphitheater, as depicted in the February 2014 Creative District Vision Plan. With demolition, structural, and landscape plans in hand, the City of Thomasville is currently revitalizing the...



EMERGENCY TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURE ON OLD ALBANY ROAD BETWEEN HOLLAND STEET AND HIGHLAND STREET

Utility improvements are being made by the City of Thomasville’s contractor on Old Albany Road. There will be an emergency temporary lane closure today for the contractor to safely complete their work on Old Albany Road between Holland Street and Highland Street. Work will be completed today, and flaggers will be at the site to direct traffic while the work is being completed. Travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to be prepared for some travel delays. Please...



CITY BRINGS SMART GRID TECHNOLOGY FOR BETTER UTILITY MANAGEMENT

The City of Thomasville is implementing significant upgrades to its utility management infrastructure using smart grid technology and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI). These upgrades will provide real-time pricing, improved outage monitoring, and increased energy and water conservation for customers. Assistant Utilities Superintendent Eric Gossett explained that AMI is an integrated, fixed-network system that enables two-way communication between utilities and customers. This system...



TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE ON NEEL STREET BETWEEN PARNELL STREET AND MLK JR. BOULEVARD

The City of Thomasville Water Department crews will begin installing a water service line at the intersection of Neel Street and Law Street on Thursday, May 16, 2024. The work is expected to begin at 8:30 am and is estimated to last seven hours. There will be a temporary road closure on Neel Street between Parnell Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard while the work is being completed. Detour signs will be posted, and travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate...