THOMASVILLE’S 7TH ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY CELEBRATION IS FEBRUARY 3

Spend the day in Downtown Thomasville on Saturday, February 3 and enjoy our 7th Annual Black History Celebration. “Thomasville’s annual Black History Month Parade and Celebration has developed into an event our community truly embraces” stated Nicole Elwell, Special Events Manager. “This is a celebration of inclusion, diversity, and the rich cultural history that is an unfading part of our country’s history.” The event begins with a parade at 10 am through Downtown...



STORM PREPARATIONS AND DELAYS IN SOLID WASTE SCHEDULES

Due to the expected severe weather conditions, all City of Thomasville Solid Waste services will be suspended on Tuesday, January 9. Services will resume on Wednesday. Thank you for your patience as we continue to closely monitor the storm. In preparation for the inclement weather ahead of us, we encourage you to prepare your homes today: assess your property be sure yard furniture, trash bins, yard toys, and equipment are secured or put away be sure no debris on your...



MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY CITY SERVICES SCHEDULE

The City of Thomasville Administrative Offices will be closed Monday, January 15, 2024 in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Due to the upcoming holiday, some City services will be affected. Schedules are as follows: Utilities Response Center Our Utilities Response Center will operate on a normal 24-hour operational schedule and can be contacted for utilities issues at 229-227-5499. Residential Refuse for City of Thomasville and Thomas County plus Commercial...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE PRESENTS LET’S DISCUSS PRESENTATION AIMED AT WINTER UTILITY BILL SAVINGS

Frigid winter temperatures can result in higher-than-normal monthly utility bills. With this in mind, the City of Thomasville will host “Let’s Discuss…Hot Tips for Saving Money and Keeping Your Energy Bills Low This Winter” on Tuesday, January 23 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the Thomas County Public Library, located at 201 N. Madison Street. Organizers say this community presentation will provide tips to increase home energy efficiency and help reduce utility costs through easy,...



NEW YEAR'S CITY SERVICES SCHEDULES

The City of Thomasville administrative offices will be closed Monday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. 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. Residential for City of Thomasville, Thomas County, and Commercial Refuse The City of Thomasville Solid Waste Department will be closed on New Year's...



THOMASVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT WELCOMES NEW K-9 TO THE FORCE

A new K-9 recruit will now serve and protect the Thomasville community. K-9 Koti replaces K-9 Kaiko, who retired and will spend the remainder of his days with his handler, Haley Groover, and family. “We are elated to welcome K-9 Koti to the TPD family,” said Chief John Letteney. “I am assured that Police Officer Haley Groover and K-9 Koti will form a strong bond to support the team and serve our community well.” Groover, a six-year veteran and first female k-9 handler of the...



CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY CITY SERVICES SCHEDULE

The City of Thomasville Administrative offices will be closed Monday, December 25 and Tuesday, December 26 in observance of Christmas.Due to these upcoming holidays, some City services will be affected. Schedules are as follows: Utlities Response Center Regular 24-hour operational schedule. They can be reached by calling 229-227-5499. Residential for City of Thomasville, Thomas County, and Commercial Refuse The City of Thomasville Solid Waste Department will be closed on Monday,...



GIVING IS AT THE HEART OF CITY OF THOMASVILLE EMPLOYEES DURING HOLIDAY SEASON

Giving is the ideal way to reconnect with the spirit of the upcoming holidays – showing generosity and thanks and helping others less fortunate than ourselves. Donating as a team promotes bonding and empathy and teaches long-term giving traditions that live on for generations. City of Thomasville employees are celebrating the spirit of the season by spreading joy and cheer to others in need through a variety of “giving back” opportunities. A few years ago, the City of Thomasville...



BRING ONE FOR THE CHIPPER

The City of Thomasville, in partnership with Keep Thomas County Beautiful and Thomas County Public Works, will host the 2024 ‘Bring One for the Chipper’ Christmas tree recycling program on Saturday, January 6. Once the holiday is over, give your tree new life by recycling it. Citizens can bring their undecorated, live Christmas trees to the recycling center located at the 1300 block of Remington Avenue behind the Fire Rescue Station in the YMCA parking lot between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00...



EMERGENCY TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURE MADISON STREET BETWEEN WEST JACKSON STREET AND JEFFERSON STREET

The inside, northbound lane of Madison Street between West Jackson Street and Jefferson Street is temporarily closed due to City water crews repairing a water service leak. Caution signs and cones will be posted to warn travelers of the work zone and lane closure. Travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or be prepared for some travel delays. Please be patient with the crews while they work to complete the work. For more information about this work, please call...



TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURE WEST JACKSON STREET BETWEEN SOUTH MARTIN LUTHER KING DR AND PARNELL STREET

The inside, northbound lane of West Jackson Street between South Martin Luther King Jr Drive and Parnell Street is temporarily closed due to construction. Caution signs and cones will be posted to warn travelers of the work zone and lane closure. Travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or be prepared for some travel delays. Please be patient with the crews while they work to complete the work. For more information about this work, please call the City of...



TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURE WEST JACKSON STREET BETWEEN REMINGTON AVENUE AND STEVENS STREET

City crews and contractor will be working on the landscape island at West Jackson Street and Remington Avenue beginning on December 11, 2023. The work includes making landscape improvements and will take approximately two (2) days to complete. The work will occur between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm on both days. The north-bound lane of West Jackson Street between Remington Avenue and Stevens Street will be temporarily closed during this work. Detour signs will be posted to warn travelers of the...