DOWNTOWN THOMASVILLE SEMI-ANNUAL SIDEWALK SALE SET FOR SEPTEMBER 17

Make your plans to spend the day shopping and dining in Downtown Thomasville during the Semi-Annual Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, September 17. The event begins at 10:00 am and is always an economic boost for Downtown Thomasville. “Downtown merchants will be offering great deals on end-of-season merchandise and showcasing new fall finds,” said Brandy Avery, City of Thomasville Main Street Manager. “Our sidewalk sales specifically support our local businesses by promoting local...



RECENT TRAVEL AND TOURISM DATA SHOWS INCREASE FOR THOMASVILLE

During the recent 2022 Georgia Governor's Tourism Conference in Athens, Governor Brian P. Kemp applauded Georgia's tourism industry for attracting pre-pandemic levels of domestic visitors after the recent release of the state's 2021 travel data compiled by Explore Georgia, the tourism division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development. "I am proud to announce that Georgia maintained our No. 5 market share rank for domestic overnight visitation in 2021, a critically important...



THOMASVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE WITH COMMUNITY INTERACTIVE TOOLS

The Thomasville Police Department announced the launch of a new website that gives people who use social networks and mobile devices an easier, more effective way to help fight crime and stay informed. The new website was developed in partnership with CRIMEWATCH™ Technologies and is part of the CRIMEWATCH Network, providing an online tool for direct public access. “Our new website enhances opportunities to communicate with the public by streamlining crime and public safety...



EMERGENCY TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE SCHEDULED FOR GLENWOOD DRIVE BETWEEN EAST WALCOTT STREET AND FONTAINE DRIVE

City of Thomasville Water Department staff will begin repairing a water service line on Glenwood Drive between East Walcott Street and Fontaine Drive on August 31, 2022. The work is expected to begin at 9 am and last five hours. There will be a temporary road closure on Glenwood 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 potential traffic delays. The road will be open to...



LABOR DAY CITY SERVICE SCHEDULES

The City of Thomasville Administrative Offices will be closed Monday, September 5, 2022 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Due to the holiday observance, some City services will be affected. City service schedules will be as follows: Utilities Response Center Regular 24-hour operational schedule. They can be reached by calling 229-227-5499. City of Thomasville Residential Refuse Monday residential customers will be collected on their normal schedule on Monday, September 5....



SHOP, DINE, AND ENJOY LIVE MUSIC DURING FIRST FRIDAY ON SEPTEMBER 2

The City of Thomasville’s next First Friday Sip and Shop event is set for September 2 from 6-10 pm in Downtown Thomasville. As well as shopping and dining opportunities, guests can enjoy a free concert by the Will Thompson Band. A fifth-generation musician from the Gulf Coast, Will Thompson has been writing and recording music most of his life. Known for his mix of rock, country, and funk, he’ll hit The Ritz Amphitheater stage with his band to perform a free outdoor concert from 8-10...



TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURE AFFECTING WEST JACKSON STREET

City of Thomasville Gas Department crews will begin work on West Jackson Street near Industrial Boulevard on Monday, August 29, 2022 to install a new service line. The work is scheduled to take approximately three (3) days. One of the westbound lanes will be temporarily closed to traffic while the work is being completed. Flaggers will be on site to direct traffic, but travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to be prepared for some travel delays. Please be...



EMERGENCY TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE ON REMINGTON AVENUE

City of Thomasville utility crews will be working on Remington Avenue between Hansell Street and Reid Street on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 to repair a water main. Work will begin at 7 pm and occur between the hours of 7:00 pm and 6:00 am. A detour map can be found here. While local traffic will be allowed, other travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to be prepared for some travel delays. For more information about this project, please call the City of...



EMERGENCY TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE ON ORCHARD LANE

City of Thomasville crews will begin work on Orchard Lane between East Jackson Street and Remington Avenue on August 23, 2022 to repair a sewer main. The work is expected to occur between the hours of 8:00 am and 7:00 pm. A road closure is necessary in order to complete the repairs. While local traffic will be allowed, other travelers in the area are encouraged to use an alternate route. For more information about this project, please call the City of Thomasville’s Engineering...



THOMASVILLE FIRE RESCUE CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY OF 9-11 WITH MEMORIAL STAIR CLIMB

It’s been over 20 years since the September 11 attacks at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and in Stonycreek Township, Pennsylvania that caused the deaths of over 3,000 people, including 343 firefighters, 63 police officers, and eight emergency medical technicians. On September 9, Thomasville Fire Rescue will host the annual 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb as a way to honor the victims and reflect on that day. The Stair Climb allows participants to climb or walk the equivalent of the 110...



THE CITY OF THOMASVILLE IS CAMERA READY AND FILM FRIENDLY

Over the last four years, Thomasville has become a desired backdrop for the independent film industry, with five movies made in Thomas County, attracting award-winning actors to star in those films. Thomasville has experienced success in the film industry and would like to continue that growth. Filmmaking has the opportunity to use many community resources such as local schools, banks, and neighborhood homes, even businesses, warehouses, and plantations. To make the film production...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE LAUNCHES SUSTAINABILITY CAMPAIGN

The City of Thomasville is launching a sustainability campaign, "Sustain Thomasville: Small Changes, Big Impact." The campaign highlights initiatives and programs set by the City of Thomasville aimed at making Thomasville more sustainable. "I am very excited about the launch of this program. It markets our efforts in sustainability, which we've been doing for many years but not really in the form of a full-blown marketing program," said Chris White, Assistant City Manager. On a...