EMERGENCY TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE BRIARCLIFF DRIVE BETWEEN EAST JACKSON ST AND EAST WASHINGTON ST

City of Thomasville Water Department staff is responding to a water service break on Briarcliff Drive between East Jackson St and East Washington St and is repairing the water service today. The work will be completed as soon as possible. There will be an emergency temporary road closure on Briarcliff Drive between East Jackson Street and East Washington Street while the work is being completed. Detour signs will be posted, and travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate...



THOMASVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATES JUVENILE IN POSSESSION OF A FIREARM ON SCHOOL CAMPUS

On Thursday, September 5, 2024, at approximately 1:45 pm, school officials at MacIntyre Park Middle School alerted the school resource officer on campus that there was a student in possession of a firearm. The student was immediately detained, and the gun was secured. The initial stages of the investigation indicated that no direct threat towards any student or staff member was made by the juvenile in possession of the firearm. This investigation is active and ongoing, with additional...



THOMASVILLE AWARDED BEST PLACEMAKING PROJECT AND PREMIER PARTNER AT THE 2024 GEORGIA DOWNTOWN CONFERENCE HELD IN DOWNTOWN THOMASVILLE

Thomasville was honored to be the host city for the 2024 Annual Georgia Downtown Association Conference. The Georgia Downtown Conference, held in Thomasville, Georgia, August 26-29 was the first time it has been held in South Georgia in over ten years. One major highlight of the annual conference is the awards ceremony where Thomasville received not one, but two awards. They were honored with the Best Placemaking Project Award for African Americans and the Arts, as well as the Award of...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE PRESENTS FIRST FRIDAY SIP & SHOP ON SEPTEMBER 6

The City of Thomasville invites you to create an unforgettable evening at the First Friday Sip & Shop, scheduled for September 6 from 5-10 PM in Downtown Thomasville. The evening brings extended shopping experiences, a range of dining options, enticing food trucks, and a live concert at The Ritz Amphitheater. First Friday events are a great chance to spotlight locally owned shops and restaurants, with many of them offering extended hours to shop and dine on this special night. Tallahassee...



TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE EAST WASHINGTON STREET BETWEEN BRIARCLIFF DRIVE AND DUNEDIN DRIVE

City of Thomasville utility crews will be installing a new wastewater service line at 1620 East Washington Street between Briarcliff Drive and Dunedin Drive. The work will begin on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 7:00 am and be completed by 3:30 pm. There will be an temporary road closure on East Washington Street between Briarcliff Drive and Dunedin 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...



THOMASVILLE FIRE RESCUE PARTNERS WITH ROTH ID TAG™

Thomasville Fire Rescue (TFR) has partnered with ROTH ID TAG™ to help spread the word about the purpose of the ROTH ID TAG™ and educate parents, first responders, and medical professionals about how to properly utilize it during critical events. The ROTH ID TAG™ system was established after a tragic event on December 23, 2022, when Julie Roth lost her life in a 47-car pileup while traveling with her two young children. Although Julie and her unborn child did not survive, two of her...



WHITE NAMED THOMASVILLE’S CITY MANAGER

The Thomasville City Council has named Chris White as City Manager, effective immediately. White has served as an Interim City Manager for the City of Thomasville since February 2024 and as Assistant City Manager since August 2021. The announcement was made during Monday night’s meeting of the Thomasville City Council. White has dedicatedly served the citizens of Thomasville and the State of Georgia for more 27 years in multiple areas of municipal operations. His experience has...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE LABOR DAY HOURS AND SCHEDULES

City of Thomasville Administrative Offices will be closed Monday, September 2 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Additional service schedules and hours are as follows: Utilities Response Center Regular 24-hour operational schedule. Call (229) 227-5499 for assistance. Refuse Schedules The Solid Waste Office will be closed on Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day. Monday and Tuesday residential and commercial customers will receive service on Tuesday, September 3....



TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE GLENWOOD DRIVE BETWEEN EAST WALCOTT STREET AND EAST CLAY STREET

City of Thomasville contractors will begin installing a new water main on Glenwood Drive between East Walcott Street and Palmetto Drive. The work will start on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, and last three to four weeks. This is part of the City’s 2022 SPLOST/LMIG Street Improvement project. There will be a temporary road closure on Glenwood Drive between East Walcott Street and East Clay Street while the work completed. Detour signs will be posted, and travelers in the area are encouraged...



TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURES EAST PINETREE BOULEVARD AT 2005 EAST PINETREE BOULEVARD

The City of Thomasville Utility Crews is repairing a wastewater service at 2005 East Pinetree Boulevard today. Work is ongoing and will be completed by completed by 3:00 PM EST. There will be a temporary lane closure to the outside lane, traveling into town from Smith Avenue at 2005 East Pinetree Boulevard while utility crews are on-site. Please use caution while driving through the work area. Warning signs will be posted. No traffic delays are expected. The road will be open to all...



TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURES FOR BRIDGE REPAIRS AT MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DRIVE AND CHATHAM DRIVE

On August 2, we reported that on Monday, August 5, 2024, contractors will be providing some repairs for the Martin Luther King Jr Drive and Chatham Drive bridges. However, due to material delays caused by Hurricane Debby, this work is rescheduled to begin on Wednesday, August 14. There will be a temporary lane closure during the construction. For traffic control and safety, there will be flagmen on site directing traffic. Please use caution while driving through the work area. While no...



TOURISM MANAGER NAMED ROOKIE OF THE YEAR FOR THE ALABAMA, GEORGIA, AND SOUTH-CENTRAL MOTORCOACH ASSOCIATIONS

The City of Thomasville’s Tourism Manager, Mary Patchunka-Smith, has been honored as the 2024 “ROOKIE OF THE YEAR” by the Alabama, Georgia, and South-Central Motorcoach Associations. The award was selected based on best representation by a company, destination, attraction, and/or property that made the most impressionable effort to get their information to operator members. The Motorcoach Associations held their regional association conference at the Hotel Capstone in Tuscaloosa,...