ANOTHER NIGHT OF BLUEGRASS CONCERT FEATURING CAROLINA BLUE TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 23RD

Another Night of Bluegrass featuring Carolina Blue will be held in the Thomasville Municipal Auditorium on Saturday, November 23rd at 7:30 pm. Presented by the City of Thomasville and WTUF-FM, Another Night of Bluegrass is a tradition of nearly 20 years that is treasured by music lovers. Carolina Blue got their start in Brevard, North Carolina, in 2007. They have won several recognitions and awards, including the South Carolina State Bluegrass Championship (2011). The group has...



LANE CLOSURES SCHEDULED FOR LAKEWOOD DR. & LYNN MARIE DR.

City of Thomasville crews will begin work along Lakewood Drive and Lynn Marie Drive beginning Tuesday, November 12th. The project will involve surface improvement work above wastewater mains to improve roadway conditions. The construction is expected to take place between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:00 pm, and will continue through Friday, November 15th. There will temporary lane closures on Lakewood Drive and Lynn Marie Drive while the work is being completed. Travelers in the area are...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE TO HOST ANNUAL FALL XTRAVAGANZA

The City of Thomasville’s Community Relations team will be hosting their annual Fall Xtravaganza on Saturday, November 16th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in historic Paradise Park. “This is our fourth year of fall fun, and we’re excited for what we have planned for the community,” said Kha McDonald, City of Thomasville Executive Director of Human Resources and Community Relations, “From face-painting and family activities to safety demonstrations and a rock climbing wall, we’ve...



VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS CLOSET OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

The Victorian Christmas costume closet will be open to the public beginning Tuesday, November 12th through December 13th. The costume closet is located inside the Thomasville Visitors Center (144 East Jackson Street) and is open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and on Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (closed on holidays). “Victorian Christmas is one of Thomasville’s most special and memorable events,” said Madison Eaton, City of Thomasville events coordinator....



ROAD CLOSURE SCHEDULED FOR NORTH SIDE OF WEST JACKSON STREET BETWEEN STEVENS STREET AND REMINGTON AVENUE

The 300 block of West Jackson Street will be closed beginning November 5th at 7:00 a.m. from North Stevens Street to Remington Avenue while road construction and installation of a median are completed. Businesses will remain open and have front-door access for custmers. The road closure is expected to last approximately one and one-half weeks. Signage and cones have been placed to mark the detour and travelers are encouraged to exercise caution through the area. A map of the detour route...



VETERANS DAY CITY SERVICES SCHEDULE

The City of Thomasville administrative offices will be closed Monday, November 11, 2019, in observance of the Veterans Day Holiday. As a result, some City services will be affected. City services’ schedules are as follows: Utilities Response Center Regular, 24-hour operational schedule. City of Thomasville Residential Refuse Solid Waste administrative offices will be closed, however there will be no change in collections schedules for refuse. Thomas County...



THOMASVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT HOLDS POSITIVE POLICE ENCOUNTERS PRESENTATIONS FOR LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS

Thomasville Police Department will be going back to the classroom next month in an effort to build relationships with some of Thomasville’s young citizens. Thomasville Police Chief Troy Rich says this is due, in part, to the 21st Century Policing Initiative. “As part of the 21st Century Policing Initiative in building trust and legitimacy with our community, this Initiative was developed to enhance our relationships with our young adults,” Chief Rich stated. Officers will be...



VETERANS DAY PARADE TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 9TH IN DOWNTOWN THOMASVILLE

The City of Thomasville, in partnership with local veterans groups, is honored to present the Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 9th at 10:00 a.m. in Downtown Thomasville. The community is encouraged to attend the parade to celebrate the men and women who have served in our U.S. military. Veterans Day officially became a national holiday in 1938. It’s a day to show respect and gratitude to those who were willing to serve our country. “The City of Thomasville supports active...



THOMASVILLE FIRE RESCUE ENGINEER AWARDED FOR 20 CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF CERTIFICATION

Thomasville Fire Rescue Engineer Randy Wood was recently recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians for achieving 20 consecutive years of National EMS Certification. “Few EMS professionals hold the distinction of 20 consecutive years of certification,” said Thomasville Fire Rescue Chief Chris Bowman, “In our organization, only one other fire professional holds this certification. It’s an honor for Engineer Wood to have earned this recognition, and shows...



FIRST FRIDAY SIP AND STROLLS CONTINUE THIS MONTH WITH THE MAINSTREAM BAND

The City of Thomasville’s First Friday Sip and Stroll concert series continues this Friday, November 1st from 6:00- 10:00 PM in downtown Thomasville. This month’s theme is “Fall Fest,” and the concert will feature the musical stylings of the Mainstream Band. The Mainstream Band works hard to live up to their namesake, playing an exciting, high energy show filled with mainstream music that fans of all ages can enjoy. “We are excited to welcome the Mainstream Band to The Ritz...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE PUBLIC WORKS STAFF EARNS GOLDEN BACKHOE AWARD

The City of Thomasville Public Works department was recently nominated for, and won, the 2019 Region Four Golden Backhoe Award. The award was given during the Fall Conference for the Georgia Utility Coordinating Council (GUCC) in Dillard, Georgia. Stephen Stewart, City of Thomasville Public Works Superintendent, was in attendance with members of his department to receive the award. “We earned the Golden Backhoe Award in recognition of safe digging and no chargeable damages in a calendar...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE WANTS YOUR HELP NAMING DOG DECOYS AT CHEROKEE LAKE

Cherokee Lake Park is a great park for picnics, exercise, and playtime. It is also a great time to enjoy nature, including geese that are fond of the park. However, the geese can also be a nuisance from time to time. In order to deter the geese from eating your lunch or turning your walk into a run, the City of Thomasville has recently installed several dog decoys throughout the park. “We recently installed the dog decoys at Cherokee Lake to help keep the geese from common areas our...