REDUCED LANES FOR SOUTH PINETREE TOMORROW

Crews will be working to obtain pavement samples along South Pinetree Boulevard, between Old Monticello Road and Magnolia Road on Saturday, February 9th in preparation for future resurfacing of the roadway. “Segments of the roadway will be reduced to one lane of traffic,” said Todd Powell, Assistant City Engineer. “While flagmen will be in place to help coordinate traffic flow, we encourage travelers through the area to be aware of possible traffic delays.” This work is...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE’S GIS PROGRAM TAKES TO THE SKY

The City of Thomasville’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) director, Duane Treadon, has recently earned certification as a remote pilot. Certification as a remote pilot was established by the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) in 2016 and is required for anyone operating a small unmanned aircraft system (UAS) for commercial purposes. “This requirement became effective in August of 2016 and was created for anyone who flies a UAS, such as a drone, for business or commercial...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE SHARES WAYS TO SAVE ON YOUR WATER AND WASTEWATER BILLS

Last month, the Thomasville City Council voted to implement new utility rates for water and wastewater services, which went into effect February 1st. However, customers can take steps to reduce their water usage, which can result in savings for water and wastewater. “Conserving water is a great way to reduce your monthly utility bill, both on water and wastewater rates,” said Sheryl Sealy, Director of Marketing and Communications, “Simple changes can yield big savings, and many are...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE KICKS OFF BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS

THOMASVILLE, GA – February 4, 2019 – The national celebration of Black History Month is a time to honor the contributions of African Americans to our nation’s history. This year, the City of Thomasville is once again working with community partners to celebrate our local history. According to event organizers, 2019’s celebration will include recognition of locations of importance to our own local history, online trivia contests, a parade and other community celebrations. “Last...



THOMASVILLE FIRE RESCUE PRESENTS SERVICE AWARDS FOR 2018

THOMASVILLE, GA – January 30, 2019– Thomasville Fire Rescue recently held their annual Firefighters’ Appreciation Banquet and, as part of the evening’s festivities, presented several awards for distinguished service. Earning the Life Saving Medal were Firefighters Keifer Barnes, Miles Howard and Branden Smith; Engineers Kevin Butler, Jonathan Conner, Chance Holt, and Ernest Moore; Lieutenants John Harper and Mark Nelms; and Captains Jonathan Paschall and Scott Suber....



FORM BASED UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE – UPDATING THE CODES THAT BUILD THOMASVILLE’S BUILDINGS, STREETS AND PUBLIC SPACES

Earlier this month, the City of Thomasville hosted a series of public meetings to gather input from local citizens, businesses and organizations on some of the challenges our community faces with our existing Land Development Codes. Consultants Dover, Kohl & Partners facilitated the meetings and will guide Thomasville through the revision process, which is expected to be completed later this year. According to Kenny Thompson, City Planner, the new Development Ordinances will be written in a...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE ISSUES COLD WEATHER TIPS AS WINTER WEATHER APPROACHES

While this winter season hasn’t been too harsh for Thomasville, colder weather is anticipated to hit our area next week with a low of 29 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday, January 20. “With cold weather coming, we wanted to remind our customers of some cold weather tips and ways that they can save while still staying warm,” said Chelsie Cosby, Customer Experience Liaison, “We also want to ensure the safety and comfort of all members of our community.” There are many steps...



JONES ST. CONSTRUCTION AND DETOUR PLANNED

Construction is scheduled to begin on Thursday, January 17 on Jones Street. The work will begin Thursday morning and should be completed by the end of the day. Jones Street will be closed to thru travelers from Lester Street to Fletcher Street. Travelers will be able to go around Jones Street from Lester Street through Hopkins Street and onto Fletcher Street. All of the construction taking place this week is to complete manhole work as part of the sewer line rehabilitation as included...



CONSTRUCTION CONTINUING IN FLETCHERVILLE COMMUNITY

Construction is underway today on Wright Street between Hopkins Street and Bryant Street. A detour will be in place taking travelers from Wright Street to Fern Street, through Lester Street onto Hopkins Street and back on to Wright Street. This work is anticipated to take most of the day to complete. Construction will also take place this week on Fern Street between Magnolia Street and South Street. This work is anticipated to take all day on Wednesday, January 16. There will be no...



LESTER ST. CONSTRUCTION AND DETOUR PLANNED

Construction is underway today on Lester Street. Detours are in place that will take traffic down Fern Street to Fletcher Street then down College Street to Lester Street. Work is expected to take most of the day to complete. For questions regarding the detour and the work being done, please contact the City of Thomasville engineering department at 229-227-7009. To view the detour map, click here.



TPD WARNS OF UTILITY PAYMENT SCAM

It may be a new year, but Thomasville Police Department warns that the same old scams are making the rounds. According to Assistant Chief Eric Hampton, reports have been received by TPD of City of Thomasville Utilities customers 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...



COLLEGE ST. CONSTRUCTION AND DETOUR PLANNED

Construction on College Street is planned for this Thursday, January 10, 2019. There will be a detour in place for this area in order to complete a water main tap that runs across the roadway. The construction is being completed by a contractor and is part of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project to improve water and wastewater infrastructure in the Fletcherville community. The detour will have College Street between Lester Street and Wright Street closed to thru...