Victoria Park Press

CSX Transportation has notified the City of Thomasville of scheduled maintenance and repairs on multiple railroad crossings within the Thomasville city limits. The railroad crossings at Shady Lane and on East Pinetree Boulevard between Metcalf Avenue and Garden Center Boulevard will be closed beginning Monday, January 17th. Additional crossings at Market Street, between Highway 84 and Metcalf Avenue, South Dawson Street, between Highway 84 and Metcalf Avenue, and Susie Way, between Highway...

The City of Thomasville has announced changes to operational procedures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Effective Thursday, January 6, 2022, the City Administrative Building will be temporarily closed to the general public. Other City buildings will remain open. City Manager, Alan Carson, said that despite the closing, the business of operating both local government and public utilities will continue. “While we are taking precautions to protect the health and safety of our...

Contractors are scheduled to begin upgrading the stormwater drainage system at the intersection of Remington Avenue and Dawson Street beginning on Wednesday, January 5th. The work is scheduled to take place between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and is expected to last six weeks. There will be a road closure at the intersection of Remington Avenue and Dawson Street while the work is being completed. Travelers in this area are encouraged to use caution while using the detour along...

The City of Thomasville, through a partnership with the Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (SWGRC), was recently awarded a Community Challenge Grant in the amount of $6379.86 from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) to help fund quick-action projects meant to jumpstart long-term progress to support residents of all ages. AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a...

The City of Thomasville administrative offices will be closed Friday, December 31, 2021, 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. City of Thomasville Residential Refuse City of Thomasville residential refuse collection will remain on their normal schedule Friday, December...

Holiday wreaths, decorated storefronts, photo opportunities, twinkling lights, and an abundance of holiday events turned Christmas in Thomasville from a marketing slogan in December of 2020 into a magical time of year filled with cherished holiday memories in 2021. The holiday season in downtown Thomasville saw visitors shop, dine, sip, stroll, dance, and take in the holiday postcard views of downtown from November - December. “From the Holiday Open House to Sip & Shops, to Family Movie...

The Fox Theatre Institute (FTI) recently awarded the City of Thomasville a Historic Structure Study and Planning Grant in the amount of $22,500 to support an architectural study of the Thomasville Municipal Auditorium. FTI, a division of Atlanta’s Fox Theatre, Inc., is a dynamic outreach program offering historic preservation expertise, consultation, and education to performing arts venues in Georgia and the region. “We are honored to be one of nine grant recipients of the 2021-22...

The City of Thomasville administrative offices will be closed Friday, December 24, and Monday, December 27, 2021, in observance of the Christmas holidays. 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. City of Thomasville Residential Refuse City of Thomasville residential refuse collection will remain on...

Throughout the last month, the magic of the holiday season has our community full of lights, decorations, and of course Christmas trees. As celebrations continue, Thomasville Fire Rescue (TFR) would like to share fire safety tips that can keep your family and home safe and full of joy and laughter. “The safety of our citizens during the holiday season is our number one priority,” said TFR Chief Tim Connell. “Holiday fires can start from something small, such as a candle, or from...

Christmas in Thomasville continues in downtown Thomasville on Friday, December 17th, and Saturday, December 18th with two Holiday Sip & Shops. The festivities will be merry and bright as guests enjoy live sidewalk entertainment and an abundance of photo opportunities, all while sipping and shopping with local merchants along downtown’s historic bricks. “The magic of the holiday season is on full display throughout downtown Thomasville,” said Madison Eaton, Special Events...

Chris White, City of Thomasville Assistant City Manager, was recently re-elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the Electric Cities of Georgia (ECG). The ECG’s Board of Directors is comprised of ten representatives from membership organizations from around the State of Georgia. Candidates must be nominated by their city’s voting delegates. “It is an honor to represent the City of Thomasville and to be re-elected to the ECG Board of Directors,” said White. “Re-election...

Christmas in Thomasville will feature a newcomer to the Thomasville holiday season when downtown Thomasville welcomes families for an unforgettable Holiday Family Movie Night on Saturday, December 11th beginning at 6:30 p.m. Families will be treated to a modern holiday classic when Elf hits the big screen at The Ritz Amphitheater for what is sure to be a magical evening. “We are excited to welcome our family movie night featuring everyone’s favorite modern-day Christmas classic, Elf...