ANOTHER NIGHT OF BLUEGRASS PRESENTS APPALACHIAN EXPRESS

Another Night of Bluegrass featuring Appalachian Express will be held in the Thomasville Municipal Auditorium on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. Presented by the City of Thomasville and WTUF-FM, Another Night of Bluegrass is a well-loved Thomasville tradition. Appalachian Express is an award winning bluegrass band formed in the 70’s by lead singer Cindy West from rural Southside Virginia. The band traveled across the United States and Canada for a number of years performing and...



CITY EXTENDING HOURS FOR MICHAEL DEBRIS CLEANUP

As soon as Hurricane Michael’s winds subsided, City of Thomasville Solid Waste crews began working to remove debris caused by the massive storm that left more than 200 fallen trees and numerous broken limbs in its wake. As of today, more than 430 loads of debris have been picked up from curbsides throughout the community. In order to help cleanup and restore the community, the City of Thomasville Solid Waste crews have been working extended hours since the storm and will continue doing...



VETERANS DAY PARADE TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 10TH

The City of Thomasville in partnership with local veterans groups is honored to present the Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 10th 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 stands behind our...



CITY ANNOUNCES FALL XTRAVAGANZA

The City of Thomasville’s Community Relations team will be hosting their annual Fall Xtravaganza on Saturday, November 17th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Thomasville’s Paradise Park. “This is our third year of fall fun, and we’re excited for what we have planned for the community,” said Kha McDonald, Interim City Manager, “From face-painting and pony rides to fire safety demonstrations and checking out our local National Guard’s Humvee, we’ve got something for...



TFR SUPPORTS PUBLIC AWARENESS FOR ALZHEIMERS

Thomasville Fire Rescue (TFR) is partnering with the Thomasville Professional Firefighter Association (TPFFA) to raise public awareness for important health issues. In the spirit of TFR’s motto, “Every home. Every life,” the Association is spearheading an effort during the month of November to raise funds for both the Alzheimer’s Association and to also fund TFR’s Community Risk Reduction Program. “Our purpose in doing this is to raise funds that will help us continue life...



TFR’S SEALY RECOGNIZED FOR SERVICE

Assistant Chief - Paramedic Mark E. Sealy with Thomasville Fire Rescue was recently recognized by the Board of Directors of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) for achieving 20 consecutive years of National EMS Certification. This distinction is an honor held by only a few EMS professionals nationwide. Sealy first earned his NREMT in 1997. He was one of the first members of TFR to become certified as first an Emergency Medical Technician and then later as a...



FIRST FRIDAY SIP AND STROLL GIVES BACK THIS NOVEMBER

With a massive hurricane and weeks of recovery efforts now behind us, it’s time to come together as a community and celebrate with a night of music, fun, and helping others. “Giving Back” is the theme for the November 2nd First Friday Sip and Stroll. Join us in Downtown Thomasville from 6:00-10:00 p.m. for live music, fun activities and plenty of community spirit. “Several of our merchants are getting into the theme by incorporating community outreach and hurricane relief...



CITY ANNOUNCES RESCHEDULED ‘LET’S DISCUSS UTILITIES’

Hurricane Michael caused many events to be cancelled or rescheduled in Thomasville, including the City of Thomasville’s ‘Let’s Discuss Utilities.’ A new date has now been set that will give citizens the opportunity to learn more about their utility rates and ways to save on their energy usage. The event will be held Tuesday, November 13th, from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm in the Harper Elementary School gymnasium. “We hosted our first ‘Let’s Discuss…’ on Utilities last spring...



CSX TRANSPORTATION TO REPLACE RAILROAD CROSSINGS

Beginning Monday, October 29th, CSX Transportation will begin replacing railroad crossings within the city limits of Thomasville. The closings will continue through Monday, November 5, 2018. Motorist should expect delays and detours while the crossings are being replaced. “CSX Transportation replaces rail lines, including cross ties, rails and boots every 8-10 years as part of our regular maintenance program,” said Matt Brock, CSX Project Manager. “With this replacement, CSX will be...



MAYOR SIGNS RETIRED EDUCATORS DAY PROCLAMATION

During the regular meeting of the Thomasville City Council on Monday, October 22nd, a proclamation signed by Mayor Greg Hobbs was presented that declared November 4, 2018 as Retired Educators Day. The proclamation was presented by Mayor Pro Tem Terry Scott. Retired Educators Day recognizes the lasting contributions of our retired educators to the educational development of our children. There are more than 122,629 retired educators in the state of Georgia, of which 28,000 are a part of...



ANNUAL “HOWL-O-WEEN” EVENT SET

A howlin’ good time awaits the furriest residents of Thomasville when City of Thomasville Community Relations, in partnership with Thomas County Humane Society, kicks off the eleventh annual Howl-O-Ween celebration at the Thomasville Dog Park on Saturday, October 27, 2018, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This unique park is located on South Pinetree Boulevard, across from the Southwestern State Hospital campus. This year’s celebration will include the popular doggie and me costume and...



DUKES RECEIVES CHIEF TRAINING OFFICER DESIGNATION

Thomasville Fire Rescue’s Chief of Training Craig Dukes recently completed the process that awards the professional designation of “Chief Training Officer” (CTO). The Commission on Professional Credentialing (CPC) met on October 2, 2018 to confer the designation. Receiving the designation makes Dukes one of only 124 Certified Training Officers worldwide. “I am very honored to receive such a distinguished designation,” said Dukes. “Earning this distinction shows that as a...