CITY OF THOMASVILLE HOSTS ANNUAL EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA

Grab your basket and join the City of Thomasville’s Community Relations team for the annual Easter Eggstravaganza to be held on Saturday, April 13th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Paradise Park. “Our local children look forward to the Easter Eggstravaganza each year,” said Thomasville Assistant Police Chief Eric Hampton. “It’s a great opportunity for our City Community Relations team to interact with our local children by playing games and having fun.” This year’s...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE HONORS LINEMEN

The City of Thomasville Utilities’ Electric Department linemen know what it means to work in some of the worst weather conditions. Electric linemen and other electric crew members are called to spring into action when the winds are howling and rain is pouring, making an already extreme job even more dangerous. Weather that requires most people to stay safely indoors is exactly when these City of Thomasville staff members spring into action. “Our electric crews are extremely...



THOMASVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT STAFF COMPLETE TRAINING

Members of the Thomasville Police Department staff recently graduated from Basic Mandate Training in Tifton, Georgia. Basic Mandate Training is an 11-week program for post certified peace officers, and is required in the state of Georgia. Recent graduates include Property & Evidence Coordinator Justin Kuhns as well as Police Officers Brandon Burden, Melvin Stultz, and Donald Such. Kuhns was presented with the class flag and served as the class president. He was also second in the class...



TPD WARNS OF UTILITY PAYMENT SCAM

The Thomasville Police Department warns that reports have been received by TPD regarding attempts to scam City of Thomasville Utilities customers. According to Eric Hampton, Assistant Chief, businesses and individuals are receiving calls demanding immediate payment by telephone for utility services. “These types of calls are not unusual, and they are a fairly common method for scamming unsuspecting people out of money,” said Hampton. “A good rule of thumb is to never, ever provide...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE TO HOST THEIR ANNUAL SPRING CLEAN EVENT

The City of Thomasville will be hosting their annual Spring Clean Event during the month of April. “We know that April is a popular time for our customers to organize and dispose of household items that aren’t always suitable for our landfill,” stated Jimmy Smith, Solid Waste Superintendent, “For that reason, we host several different drop off events in a few of our beautiful community parks.” This year’s Spring Clean Event will kick off on April 13 at Parnell Park. There...



BUDGET BILLING ENROLLMENT PERIOD OPEN DURING THE MONTH OF APRIL

The City of Thomasville is now accepting applications for the Budget Billing Program. The Budget Billing Program gives utilities customers an additional way to help manage their utilities budgets, with payment options that can be helpful when excessive temperatures may cause increased monthly utility usage. Program enrollment is open only twice each year, in April and October. With the Budget Billing Program, customers have the option of paying a set amount, which is determined by taking...



FIRST FRIDAY SIP AND STROLL APRIL 5th FEATURING BILLY RIGSBY BAND

Spring is in the air and so is great music as the City of Thomasville’s First Friday Sip and Strolls continue Friday, April 5th with the Billy Rigsby Band. “April is an eventful month for Thomasville,” says Madison Eaton, City of Thomasville events coordinator. “We are excited to have the Billy Rigsby Band bring an energetic performance to get the busy month started. He’s got a soulful sound that will have the whole family singing along.” From 6:00-8:00 p.m., stroll through...



GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION APPROVES SOUTH PINETREE PLAN

On Thursday, March 28, 2019, City of Thomasville officials met with Georgia Department of Transportation staff and received approval to proceed with an improvement plan for South Pinetree Boulevard. Attending the meeting were Mayor Greg Hobbs, City Manager Alan Carson, Assistant Utilities Superintendent Chris White, and City Engineer Wayne Newsome from the City of Thomasville and Paul Tanner, State Transportation Planning Administrator, and Jay Roberts, State Planning Director, for GDOT....



THOMASVILLE RECEIVES 2019 MAIN STREET ACCREDITATION

The City of Thomasville has once again been designated as an accredited Georgia Exceptional Main Street (GEMS) program by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and the National Main Street Center. According to Main Street and Business Development Director April Norton, this distinction means that Thomasville’s main street program is ranked among the best in the state of Georgia. “It is an honor to continue to be recognized and named a GEMS community, as this is an accreditation...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE PRESENTS ‘LET’S DISCUSS…’ AIMED AT CUSTOMER SAVINGS

As spring and summer arrive, the warmer temperatures follow. With this in mind, the City of Thomasville will host “Let’s Discuss…Ways to Save On Your Utility Bill and How to Have an Energy Efficient Home.” Organizers say that this session will provide the community with useful and practical tips to save energy and reduce utility costs. “Most of these tips can be implemented with little, if any, costs associated,” said Sherri Nix, Public Outreach Manager. “We’ve hosted...



More than 40 homes, sites to open for tours during Georgia Trust Spring Ramble in Thomasville, April 12-14

More than 40 historic homes and sites will be open for tours during the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation’s Spring Ramble in Thomasville, April 12-14. Co-hosted by Thomasville Landmarks, the event will offer visitors and residents a rare opportunity to explore private historic homes and buildings that are not usually open to the public. Ramble Committee Chair, Stephane Ughetto said, “We are thrilled that so many preservation minded individuals from across the state will be...



TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE FOR SOUTH COLLEGE STREET

Beginning on Monday, March 25, City of Thomasville Utilities will have South College Street from East Jackson Street to Fletcher Street closed for installation of a water main across South College Street. Utility crews will begin working in this area at 4:00 p.m., with work continuing into the evening hours. Travelers in the area are advised to exercise caution in the area and prepare for detours around South College Street where the work is being completed. This project is anticipated...