Victoria Park Press

City of Thomasville Water Department staff is repairing a water main break on East Jackson Street near the YMCA. The work will be completed as soon as possible. There will be an emergency temporary road closure on East Jackson Street between Dawson Street and Seward Street. If you are traveling into town from the North, you will be redirected to Seward Street and then onto Remington Avenue. Detour signs will be posted. If you are coming from the South, you'll be routed onto Dawson Street,...

Circle K has a contractor that will repair their sign located at 2667 East Pinetree Boulevard starting on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Work is expected to last two (2) days. There will be a temporary lane closure to the outside lane, traveling south on East Pinetree Boulevard between 2701 and 2667 East Pinetree Boulevard while the sign is being repaired. Please use caution while driving through the work area. While only one lane will be closed, the road will be open to all traffic. Warning...

In response to the approaching winter storm and following guidance from the National Weather Service and local weather authorities, the City of Thomasville, in partnership with Thomas County, has implemented a mandatory curfew to ensure the safety of all residents and facilitate the work of emergency services. Mandatory Curfew Details: The curfew will be in effect from 8:00 PM on Tuesday, January 21, until 12:00 PM, Noon, on Wednesday, January 22. During these hours, all non-essential...

The City of Thomasville Administrative Offices will be closed Monday, January 20, 2025 in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr holiday. Due to this upcoming holiday, some City services will be affected. Schedules are as follows: Utilities Response Center Regular 24-hour operational schedule. They can be reached by calling 229-227-5499. Residential and Commercial Solid Waste Services Routes serviced on Monday, January 20 will receive service on Tuesday, January 21. Customers are...

Spend the day in Downtown Thomasville on Saturday, February 1st and enjoy our 8th Annual Black History Celebration. Shining a light on Thomasville's annual Black History Month Parade and Celebration, Special Events Coordinator Cassidee Brookes describes this year's event as “a way to bring the community together and honor the cultural heritage that is such an integral part of our nation's story.'" The event will kick off with a parade throughout Historic Downtown Thomasville...

Exciting changes are coming to Paradise Park in 2025! The City of Thomasville is excited to announce the launch of Phase I of the Paradise Park Renovation Project, a transformative effort to enhance one of the city’s most treasured green spaces. This project not only preserves the park’s rich history but also provides an excellent opportunity to highlight an old-growth Longleaf Pine forest—a vital natural resource located within walking distance of Thomasville’s award-winning...

City Wastewater crews will be repairing a manhole at the intersection of North Broad Street and Merrill Street. The work is scheduled to begin on Monday, January 13, 2025, and is expected to be completed by January 15, 2025. During this time, the northbound lane of North Broad Street between Walcott Street and Luten Lane will be closed. Construction signs will be posted to inform travelers in the area, and we encourage everyone to choose an alternate route or prepare for potential traffic...

The City of Thomasville Administrative offices will be closed Wednesday, January 1, 2025 in observance of New Year’s Day. Due to this upcoming holiday, some City services will be affected. Schedules are as follows: Utilities Response Center Regular 24-hour operational schedule. They can be reached by calling 229-227-5499. Residential and Commercial Solid Waste Services Routes serviced on Wednesday, January 1 will receive service on Tuesday, December 31. Customers are encouraged to...

City of Thomasville Water Department staff is responding to a water service leak on Gordon Avenue. The repair work began at 8:30 am local time is expected to be completed by 3:00 pm local time. While this water service repair work is being done, the road will be closed on Gordon Avenue between Watson Street and Millpond Road Detour signs will be posted. Travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to be prepared for some travel delays. Please be patient while the...

On the evening of Sunday, December 15, the Thomasville Police Department received multiple calls from citizens reporting gunshots in the area of Fletcher Street. Additionally, an alert from the FLOCK Raven system indicated the same. Officers promptly responded and conducted an investigation in the vicinity. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries or damage at that time. However, this morning, officials at Harper reported that two windows were damaged over the weekend. The damage...

The City of Thomasville Public Works Department is addressing the temporary inoperability of the traffic signal at the intersection of Glenwood Drive and Washington Street. This issue arose this morning when a tree fell and damaged the control cabinet. While the city staff awaits the arrival of replacement parts, the intersection will be converted to a four-way stop with temporary signage. Please exercise caution when navigating through this area. For more information regarding this work,...

City of Thomasville Water Department staff is responding to a water main break in the 1200 block of Old Monticello Road between Alston Street and Junius Street. The repair is expected to be completed today. While this water service repair work is being done, Old Monticello Road will be closed between Alston Street and Junius Street. Additionally, residents on Winslow Drive will not be able to access Old Monticello Road – please use Imperial Drive to either Plantation Drive or Tuxedo...