Victoria Park Press

Thomasville Fire Rescue is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week (FPW), to promote this year’s campaign, “Charge into Fire Safety™. Safe Charging Is a Superpower.” The campaign focuses on everyday charging habits that can help reduce the risk of lithium-ion battery fires and keep homes and communities safer. Many devices used in our daily lives - phones, tablets, laptops, tools, toys, e-bikes, and scooters -...

The City of Thomasville Water department is scheduled to begin work on a waterline main on Remington Avenue between Hansell Street and Bennett Street. The work is scheduled to begin on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at approximately 8:00 AM and is expected to last one day. There will be a temporary road closure on Remington Ave between Hansell Street and Bennett Street while the work is being completed. Detour signs will be posted, and travelers in the area are encouraged to select an...

The City of Thomasville invites the community to Downtown Thomasville on Friday, October 2, for an evening of live music, delicious food, and family-friendly fun. The free concert begins at 8:00 p.m. at The Ritz Amphitheater and will feature The Grass Is Dead, a high-energy band known for blending traditional roots music with modern psychedelic influences. Rooted in the spirit of bluegrass, swing, and folk, their sound pays tribute to the legacy of the Grateful Dead while carving out a...

City of Thomasville contractors are scheduled to begin Full Depth Reclamation (road reconstruction) along Robin Drive, Hickory Drive, Wildwood Drive, Belmont Drive, and Big Star Drive. The first phase of work is scheduled to begin on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at approximately 8:00 AM and is anticipated to continue for three weeks. Phase two, which includes street resurfacing, will begin once the road reconstruction phase is complete. During construction, portions of the project area...

City of Thomasville contractors are scheduled to begin stormwater improvements at the intersection of North Dawson Street and East Calhoun Street. This work is scheduled to begin on Monday, September 28, 2026, at approximately 8:00 AM and is expected to last 30 days. There will be temporary road closures on North Dawson Street between East Webster Street and East Clay Street and on East Calhoun Street between North Crawford Street and Young Street while the work is being completed. Detour...

Update 9/24/2026: This project has been extended till Friday, September 25, 2026. As part of the Remington Streetscape Project, City of Thomasville contractors are scheduled to begin replacing a sewer main on Remington Avenue between Royal Avenue and Kings Drive. This work is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at approximately 8:00 AM and is expected to last three (3) days. There will be a temporary road closure on Remington Avenue between Covington Avenue and Clanton...

The City of Thomasville Natural Gas Department is scheduled to begin installing a new natural gas line on East Pinetree Boulevard between Whitehurst Street and Smith Avenue. The work is scheduled to begin on Monday, September 21, 2026, at approximately 8:00 AM and is expected to last five (5) days. There will be a temporary lane closure of the outside south-bound lane of East Pinetree Boulevard between Whitehurst Street and Smith Avenue while the work is being completed. Construction...

Due to a traffic accident on East Jackson Street, the section of East Jackson Street between South Crawford Street and North Broad Street will be temporarily closed for the remainder of the day. Travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to prepare for potential traffic delays. For more information, please call the City of Thomasville Marketing Department at (229) 227-7041.

Update 9/16/2026: This project has been extended till Thursday, September 17, 2026. The City of Thomasville Water Department is scheduled to begin water service installation on Dawson Street between Smith Avenue and Hutch Way on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at approximately 8:00 am. Work is expected to last two (2) days. There will be a temporary road closure on Dawson Street between Smith Avenue and Hutch Way while the work is being completed. Detour signs will be posted, and...

City of Thomasville Utilities crews are scheduled to repair a water service at 114 Mimosa Drive. The work is scheduled to begin on September 13, 2026 at 7 AM and will take approximately five (5) hours to complete. There will be temporary lane closure for the eastbound lane of in-bound traffic on Mimosa Drive as the crews make repairs. Construction signs will be posted, and travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to prepare for potential traffic delays. Please...

City of Thomasville contractors are scheduled to continue an extensive wastewater improvement project along East Jackson Street between East Pinetree Boulevard and U.S. Route 19 (US 19). The work is scheduled to begin Monday, September 14, 2026, and will occur Monday through Friday from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. The project is expected to take approximately two weeks to complete. There will be a nightly temporary closure of East Jackson Street between East Pinetree Boulevard and U.S. Route 19...

The City of Thomasville is proud to announce the 40th Annual Victorian Christmas, a beloved holiday tradition taking place on Thursday, December 10 and Friday, December 11 in historic Downtown Thomasville. As planning continues for this milestone celebration, the City is seeking community partners to support the event through sponsorship opportunities. Drawing an average of more than 30,000 attendees each year, Victorian Christmas transforms downtown into a festive, Victorian-era holiday...