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Thomasville Fire Rescue Chief Chris Bowman has announced his retirement, after serving 39 years in the fire service and the Thomasville community for more than six years. Bowman joined the City of Thomasville as Fire Chief in 2013. “I am honored to have served the citizens of Thomasville as the Chief of Thomasville Fire Rescue,” said Bowman. “I’m especially proud to have worked alongside some of the most dedicated men and women in the fire service here, which has made my...

City of Thomasville crews will begin work along the intersection of Stevens Street and Walcott Street on Tuesday, November 19th. Crews will be working on upgrades to the storm water drainage system in the area. The work will begin on Tuesday, November 19th with anticipated completion on Friday, November 22nd. Construction is expected to take place between 7:00 am and 3:30 pm each day. While work is being completed, temporary lane closures will be in place on both Stevens Street and...

After seven months of construction, years of planning and over 15 public engagement sessions, the West Jackson Streetscape project is nearing completion. To celebrate, the City of Thomasville will hold a West Jackson Streetscape Project ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, November 15th at 9:15AM. The public is encouraged to attend this free celebration. “The West Jackson Streetscape Project has been a true community effort,” said April Norton, City of Thomasville Main Street and...

Another Night of Bluegrass featuring Carolina Blue will be held in the Thomasville Municipal Auditorium on Saturday, November 23rd at 7:30 pm. Presented by the City of Thomasville and WTUF-FM, Another Night of Bluegrass is a tradition of nearly 20 years that is treasured by music lovers. Carolina Blue got their start in Brevard, North Carolina, in 2007. They have won several recognitions and awards, including the South Carolina State Bluegrass Championship (2011). The group has...

City of Thomasville crews will begin work along Lakewood Drive and Lynn Marie Drive beginning Tuesday, November 12th. The project will involve surface improvement work above wastewater mains to improve roadway conditions. The construction is expected to take place between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:00 pm, and will continue through Friday, November 15th. There will temporary lane closures on Lakewood Drive and Lynn Marie Drive while the work is being completed. Travelers in the area are...

The City of Thomasville’s Community Relations team will be hosting their annual Fall Xtravaganza on Saturday, November 16th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in historic Paradise Park. “This is our fourth year of fall fun, and we’re excited for what we have planned for the community,” said Kha McDonald, City of Thomasville Executive Director of Human Resources and Community Relations, “From face-painting and family activities to safety demonstrations and a rock climbing wall, we’ve...

The Victorian Christmas costume closet will be open to the public beginning Tuesday, November 12th through December 13th. The costume closet is located inside the Thomasville Visitors Center (144 East Jackson Street) and is open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and on Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (closed on holidays). “Victorian Christmas is one of Thomasville’s most special and memorable events,” said Madison Eaton, City of Thomasville events coordinator....

The 300 block of West Jackson Street will be closed beginning November 5th at 7:00 a.m. from North Stevens Street to Remington Avenue while road construction and installation of a median are completed. Businesses will remain open and have front-door access for custmers. The road closure is expected to last approximately one and one-half weeks. Signage and cones have been placed to mark the detour and travelers are encouraged to exercise caution through the area. A map of the detour route...

The City of Thomasville administrative offices will be closed Monday, November 11, 2019, in observance of the Veterans Day Holiday. As a result, some City services will be affected. City services’ schedules are as follows: Utilities Response Center Regular, 24-hour operational schedule. City of Thomasville Residential Refuse Solid Waste administrative offices will be closed, however there will be no change in collections schedules for refuse. Thomas County...

Thomasville Police Department will be going back to the classroom next month in an effort to build relationships with some of Thomasville’s young citizens. Thomasville Police Chief Troy Rich says this is due, in part, to the 21st Century Policing Initiative. “As part of the 21st Century Policing Initiative in building trust and legitimacy with our community, this Initiative was developed to enhance our relationships with our young adults,” Chief Rich stated. Officers will be...

The City of Thomasville, in partnership with local veterans groups, is honored to present the Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 9th at 10:00 a.m. in Downtown Thomasville. The community is encouraged to attend the parade to celebrate the men and women who have served in our U.S. military. Veterans Day officially became a national holiday in 1938. It’s a day to show respect and gratitude to those who were willing to serve our country. “The City of Thomasville supports active...

Thomasville Fire Rescue Engineer Randy Wood was recently recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians for achieving 20 consecutive years of National EMS Certification. “Few EMS professionals hold the distinction of 20 consecutive years of certification,” said Thomasville Fire Rescue Chief Chris Bowman, “In our organization, only one other fire professional holds this certification. It’s an honor for Engineer Wood to have earned this recognition, and shows...