Victoria Park Press

The holiday season in Downtown Thomasville is truly special. The twinkling lights, sparkling window displays, and delicious smells coming from local restaurants all contribute to the festive atmosphere. The City of Thomasville invites you to make it your shopping and dining destination this holiday season and to spend Christmas in Thomasville. Many events will be hosted throughout Thomasville, with the kickoff event being Holiday Open House on November 24 from 1 to 5 PM, where friends and...

The City of Thomasville will close Remington Avenue between Broad Street and Madison Street on November 15, 2024 due to a localized pavement depression or sag that has formed in the middle of the road. City crews are assessing the situation and will keep the road closed until it is safely accessible for vehicles and pedestrians. This road closure is expected to last at least 12 hours. Detour signs will be posted to direct traffic around the work zone. Click here for a detour map....

The Thomasville Police Department invites you to complete a Community Satisfaction Survey as part of an ongoing initiative to provide custom-tailored law enforcement service to the community. The survey is conducted every two years to gauge the effectiveness of past performance and develop ways to improve services. “To help us serve the citizens of Thomasville, public input is important to our organization,” noted Thomasville Police Chief Wade Glover. “Survey results will be used to...

City contracting crews will be installing a stormwater pipe on Metcalf Avenue. The work is scheduled to begin on Monday, November 18, 2024, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on November 19, 2024. There will be a road closure on Metcalf Avenue between Fairbanks Avenue and Texas Avenue while the stormwater repairs are being made. Construction signs will be posted, and travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to prepare for potential traffic delays. Please be on the lookout...

City contracting crews will be connecting water services on Metcalf Avenue. The work is scheduled to begin on November 14, 2024, from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. There will be a road closure on Metcalf Avenue between Mississippi Avenue and Texas Avenue while the water connections are being made. Construction signs will be posted, and travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to prepare for potential traffic delays. Please be on the lookout for construction workers in...

City of Thomasville Utility Crews will be installing water infrastructures on West Clay Street between Pine Street and Short Street starting Tuesday, November 12, 2024. To facilitate a safe work environment for the utility crew, West Clay Street between Pine Street and Short Street will be temporarily closed to thru traffic in the work zone starting at 8:00 AM EST on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. The work is expected to last 10 hours. Detour signs will be posted to direct traffic around the...

Restriping on Broad Street between Smith Avenue and the railroad tracks scheduled for November 4, 2024 was not complete. Crews will return tonight, November 5 around 8 PM to complete the work. Detour signs will be posted to warn travelers of the work zone and road closure. Merchants and visitors are asked to move their vehicles before 6:00 pm on November 5, 2024, to ensure that re-striping can be thoroughly completed. Travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to...

The City of Thomasville Administrative Offices will be closed Monday, November 11 in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. Schedules and additional hours are listed below: Utilities Response Center Regular 24-hour operational schedule. They can be reached by calling 229-227-5499. Residential & Commercial Refuse Monday and Tuesday residential and commercial routes will be serviced on Tuesday, November 12. Customers are encouraged to place containers curbside by 7:00 a.m. to...

The Thomasville Police Department is pleased to announce it has received a $26,000 High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). Funding for this grant is provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and is awarded based upon the partnership with GOHS in helping to reduce accidents and prevent injuries and mortalities across the State of Georgia. High Visibility Enforcement combines highly visible and proactive law...

Broad Street between Smith Avenue and the railroad tracks will be temporarily closed on November 4, 2024, starting at 6:00 pm and reopen on November 5, 2024, at 6:00 am while the lanes and parking spaces are re-striped. Detour signs will be posted to warn travelers of the work zone and road closure. Merchants and visitors are asked to move their vehicles before 6:00 pm on November 4, 2024, to ensure that re-striping can be thoroughly completed. Travelers in the area are encouraged to...

Daylight saving time ends at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 3. As you set your clocks back one hour, remember to check your smoke alarms. “Homes should have working smoke alarms on every floor, in every bedroom, and outside each sleeping area,” says Thomasville Fire Chief Tim Connell. He emphasizes that three out of five fire deaths occur in homes without working alarms. It is important to check the manufacturer's date, batteries, and test smoke alarms. For smoke alarms powered by a...

Get ready! The City of Thomasville is hosting its next First Friday Sip & Shop on November 1st! Experience the charm of Downtown Thomasville and enjoy a lively performance by Swamp Music to wrap up your evening. Starting at 5 PM, Downtown Thomasville invites you to immerse yourself in shopping and dining adventures. Many shops and restaurants will remain open late, offering a variety of options. If you're 21 or older, you can enjoy adult beverages from a participating business within the...