Victoria Park Press

During the annual awards ceremony of the Georgia Downtown Conference, the Georgia Downtown Association recognized the City of Thomasville with two Awards of Excellence: in the Promotion Category for Outstanding Promotional Campaign and in the Economic Development Category for Outstanding Community Transformation/Downtown of the Year. “We’re extremely excited and proud to receive both of these awards,” stated Main Street Manager Brandy Avery. “We’re always striving to find new...

City of Thomasville Water Department crews are responding to a water main break on Glenwood Drive between Walcott Street and Palmetto Drive. The work will be completed as soon as possible. There will be an emergency temporary road closure on Glenwood Drive between Walcott Street and Palmetto Drive while the work is being completed. Detour signs will be posted, and travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to prepare for potential traffic delays. The road will be...

Thomasville witnessed the onset of Hurricane Idalia's fury with strong winds and rain starting Tuesday evening. Mutual aid crews from Newnan, Covington, Lafayette, Marietta, and Calhoun also arrived to wait on standby and assist with possible restoration efforts. By Wednesday morning, City of Thomasville Utilities began receiving power outage reports. Initial reports at 9 am showed 2,500 affected customers, but this escalated to 7,000 by 11:30 am. Fallen trees and damaged utility poles,...

Due to severe weather conditions expected from Hurricane Idalia, City of Thomasville Offices will be closed tomorrow, August 30. This includes Country Oaks Golf Course and the Landfill. Staff and utilities crews will be on call and working throughout the storm while offices are closed. All City of Thomasville solid waste services will be suspended on Wednesday, August 30. Additional schedule changes include: Wednesday and Thursday City customers will receive service on...

The City of Thomasville advises its residents on key preparations ahead of Hurricane Idalia's imminent approach to the Thomasville region. Please continue to monitor this storm and heed all warnings and watches. Rain will continue throughout Tuesday and Wednesday, and residents are urged to stay inside as conditions are expected to worsen beginning at 8 am Wednesday. For safety purposes, the City of Thomasville and Thomas County will enforce a curfew beginning at 9 pm on Wednesday. Citizens...

The City of Thomasville has storm plans in place for Tropical Storm Idalia and encourages the community to do the same. Idalia is expected to become a hurricane later today, bringing strong winds and rain that will affect our area late Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning. Forecasts indicate Idalia will develop into a Category 3 hurricane once it makes landfall. According to Assistant City Manager Chris White, City staff are in storm prep mode, and officials are actively monitoring...

As summer days draw to a close, the City of Thomasville invites you to create a memorable evening at the First Friday Sip & Shop, scheduled for September 1 from 6-10 PM in Downtown Thomasville. The evening promises extended shopping experiences, a range of dining options, enticing food trucks, and a live concert at The Ritz Amphitheater. Experience exclusive “Shop the Block” discounts and exceptional offers at local shops and restaurants, extending their hospitality hours for this...

City of Thomasville Administrative Offices will be closed Monday, September 4 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Additional service schedules and hours are as follows: Utilities Response Center Regular 24-hour operational schedule. Call (229) 227-5499 for assistance. Refuse Schedules The Solid Waste Office will be closed on Labor Day. Monday residential customers will receive service on Tuesday, September 5. Customers receiving service on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or...

Last week marked a pivotal event as the Georgia Energy Cities extended a warm welcome to the ECG | MEAG Power Economic Development Southwest Georgia Bus Tour. This initiative has unveiled the promising prospects available for potential businesses seeking to establish a foothold in Georgia. The tour united state partners from ECG, MEAG Power, the Gas Authority, the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA), the University of Georgia, and...

City of Thomasville utility crews are performing emergency repair work between Loomis Street and Hansell Street to address deficient water service. For crews to repair this water service, the southbound lane, and potentially both lanes on Broad Street between Loomis Street and Hansell Street, will be temporarily closed in the work zone. The work is expected to last several hours, and flaggers will be at the site to direct traffic while the work is being completed. Travelers in the area...

Thomasville Fire Rescue Chief Tim Connell has successfully completed the process that awards the professional designation of Chief Fire Officer. The Commission on Professional Credentialing® met August 8, 2023, to confer the designation. The designation program is a voluntary program designed to recognize individuals who demonstrate their excellence in seven measured components including experience, education, professional development, professional contributions, association membership,...

The Thomasville City Council announces its intention to propose a property tax for residents for the first time since 2012. According to City Manager Alan Carson, the introduction of a property tax is something that will provide financial stability for the community. Thomasville’s current millage rate is 0 mills; the proposed millage rate to be considered by the Thomasville City Council is 5.000 mills. “A property tax traditionally supports a City’s General Fund, so since 2012, the...