NORTON RECEIVES INSPIRED LEADER AWARD

April Norton, City of Thomasville Director of Downtown & Tourism Development, was recently named a 2021 Inspired Leader Award winner by the International Downtown Association (IDA). Founded in 1954, IDA is a resource center for ideas and innovative best practices in urban place management. “This is an outstanding professional achievement for April and a credit to the leadership she provides to the City’s Downtown and Tourism Development department,” said Sheryl Sealy, Assistant City...



TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE ON REMINGTON AVENUE NEAR EAST PINETREE BOULEVARD

Contractors are scheduled to begin installing a new water main on Remington Avenue near the intersection of East Pinetree Boulevard on Monday, October 11, 2021. The work is scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. and is expected to last nine hours. There will be a temporary road closure on Remington Avenue while the work is being completed. Travelers in this area are encouraged to use caution while using the detour, prepare for potential traffic delays, or select an alternate route. Thank you for...



THOMASVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT RECERTIFIED BY GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE

The Thomasville Police Department (TPD) was recently recertified by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police (GACP). The GACP State Certification represents a significant professional achievement for a law enforcement agency. This certification recognizes the successful implementation of policies and procedures that are sound and effective. “This recertification represents TPD achieving a level of efficiency in delivering professional police services to our community that can...



EMERGENCY TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURE SCHEDULED FOR MADISON STREET

City of Thomasville Utility Crews will replace a water service line on Madison Street between West Jackson Street and Remington Avenue on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. The work will begin at 6:30 p.m. and is expected to last twelve hours. There will be a temporary lane closure along the outside northbound lane of Madison Street 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...



THOMASVILLE FIRE RESCUE OBSERVES FIRE PREVENTION WEEK

The City of Thomasville and Thomasville Fire Rescue will recognize National Fire Prevention Week October 3rd – 9th. Fire Prevention Week has been observed publicly since 1922 and was officially proclaimed for national observance in 1925 by President Calvin Coolidge. Fire Prevention Week remains the longest-running public health observance in the United States. This year’s theme is “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety!” The campaign works to educate everyone about the different sounds...



RIBBON CUTTING HELD FOR THOMASVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT SUBSTATION

The Thomasville Police Department (TPD) held a ribbon-cutting on Tuesday, September 28th for the new Normal Lane Police Substation located at 100 Lowery Avenue. The ceremony was attended by members of the Thomasville City Council, Board Members, and leadership of the Thomasville Housing Authority, City of Thomasville leadership, and TPD personnel and command staff. “We are honored to hold this ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open our Normal Lane Police Substation on Lowery...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE RECEIVES GRANT FROM WILLIAMS FAMILY FOUNDATION

At its regular meeting on September 27th, the Thomasville City Council unanimously approved the acceptance of a grant from the Williams Family Foundation of Georgia, Inc. for the purchase and installation of historic sidewalk plaques for the 200 block of West Jackson Street. The plaques are a part of the City’s continued effort to honor the West Jackson Street historic district, known locally as The Bottom. “We are extremely appreciative of the generosity of the Williams Family...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE CELEBRATES PUBLIC NATURAL GAS WEEK, PUBLIC POWER WEEK AND CUSTOMER SERVICE WEEK

During the week of October 3rd – 9th, the City of Thomasville will observe Public Natural Gas Week, Public Power Week, and Customer Service Week. These national commemorations are meant to celebrate the benefits of locally owned utilities and the dedicated staff who provide essential utilities and customer services to our community. Public Natural Gas Week, celebrated October 3rd – 9th, is an annual nationwide event intended to build public awareness about the value of having a...



SIP AND SHOP SERIES CONTINUES IN DOWNTOWN THOMASVILLE

The City of Thomasville’s 2021 First Friday Sip and Shop series continues on Friday, October 1st. Attendees are invited to sip and shop throughout the downtown event area from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. “The weather is cooling down and it’s the perfect time to spend a beautiful fall Friday evening in downtown Thomasville,” said Christy Owens, Main Street and Special Events Manager. “These events are a fun way for residents and guests to support the local economy by shopping and...



EMERGENCY TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURE SCHEDULED FOR MADISON STREET

City of Thomasville Utility Crews are scheduled to begin repairing a leaking water service line on Madison Street between West Jackson Street and Remington Avenue on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. The work is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. and is expected to last five hours. There will be a temporary lane closure along the outside northbound lane of Madison Street while the work is being completed. Flaggers will be on-site to direct traffic, but travelers in the area are encouraged to...



BUDGET BILLING PLAN ENROLLMENT PERIOD NOW OPEN

The City of Thomasville is currently accepting applications for the Budget Billing Plan (BBP). Utility bills vary from month to month based on usage, with bills typically being the highest during the extreme temperatures of the winter and summer seasons. The City of Thomasville’s Budget Billing Plan allows customers to pay a levelized monthly amount for utilities to help avoid costly bill fluctuations. The BBP can help customers manage their household utility budgets by averaging annual...



SOLID WASTE ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY DELAYS FOR YARD TRIMMING COLLECTION SERVICE

The City of Thomasville’s Solid Waste department has announced a temporary delay of yard trimming collection services. “A variety of conditions have led to delays in the collection services of residential yard trimmings,” said Jimmy Smith, Jr., Solid Waste & Landfill Superintendent. “We understand that these delays are inconvenient and frustrating for our customers, and we are doing everything in our power to restore services to their regular schedule.” According to Smith, the...