PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FIVE-YEAR UPDATE

The City of Thomasville invites the community to attend a public hearing for the Comprehensive Plan Five-Year Update. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 16 at 5:30 pm in the Thomasville Municipal Building located at 144 East Jackson Street. Thomasville Blueprint 2028 was adopted in 2018 as the city’s Comprehensive Plan. The plan provides a long-range vision for the city’s growth and development and requires a major update every ten years. Jurisdictions within Georgia must...



THOMASVILLE FIRE RESCUE’S COREY THOMPSON SELECTED AS INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR

Corey Thompson, Battalion Chief/Chief of Training for Thomasville Fire Rescue, recently received the Instructor of the Year Award from the Georgia State Firefighters Association. Thompson was recognized during the 2023 Georgia Firefighter Recognition Day held February 7th in Atlanta. “Training is the foundation of what we do,” stated Tim Connell, Thomasville Fire Rescue Chief. “Corey’s hard work toward continued training not only supports our officers but is an asset to...



MILLING AND RESURFACING WORK AFFECTING BARTOW STREET

Construction crews are scheduled to mill and resurface Bartow Street between Gordon Avenue and West Jackson Street beginning Monday, February 13, 2023. Work is expected to last three days. The road will remain open as construction crews work on the road, and personnel will direct traffic to ensure worker, vehicular and pedestrian safety. Construction signs will be posted, and travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route such as Campbell Street, MLK Jr. Drive, Clay...



DOWNTOWN THOMASVILLE SEMI-ANNUAL SIDEWALK SALE SET FOR FEBRUARY 18

Spend the day shopping and dining during Downtown Thomasville’s Semi-Annual Sidewalk Sale on February 18. Shops will feature some of their best deals of the year with bargains on everything from shoes and clothing to jewelry and home accessories. “Our Sidewalk Sale is the perfect time to find out more about the great stores we have throughout Downtown Thomasville while getting a great deal at the same time,” noted Brandy Avery, City of Thomasville Main Street Manager. “It’s also...



TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE - WILLIAMS STREET BETWEEN HARRIS STREET AND BROADNAX STREET

City of Thomasville Utility crews will be working on Williams Street between Harris Street and Broadnax Street to improve wastewater main conditions beneath the roadway. Work is expected to begin February 13, 2023 and last approximately six (6) weeks. There will be a temporary road closure on Williams Street between Harris Street and Broadnax Street 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...



TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURE - EAST JACKSON STREET NEAR INTERSECTION OF EAST PINETREE BOULEVARD

Construction crews are scheduled to work on a driveway located at 1527 East Jackson Street near the intersection of East Pinetree Boulevard. The work is scheduled to begin today, February 8, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. There will be a temporary lane closure on the westbound lane of East Jackson Street that is adjacent to the new Amoco Gas Station (the northern most lane). Construction signs will be posted, and travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to prepare...



CITY OF THOMASVILLE UPCOMING STREET RESURFACING PROJECTS

Beginning Monday, January 30, City of Thomasville contractors will begin resurfacing several streets throughout Thomasville, with work expected to take up to 60 days, weather permitting. Streets that will be resurfaced include: Augusta Avenue – from South Street to Orange Street Bartow Street – from West Jackson Street to Gordon Avenue Fern Street – from Fletcher Street to Magnolia Street Hopkins Street – from Fletcher Street to Lester Street Jones Street – from...



TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE AFFECTING NORTH MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DRIVE AND FORREST STREET

City of Thomasville construction contractors will be working on Forrest Street and North Martin Luther King Jr Drive beginning January 23, 2022 due to sewer main improvements. The work is expected to begin at 8 am and last four (4) days. There will be a temporary road closure on North Martin Luther King Jr Drive between Alexander Street and Felix Street and a temporary road closure on Forrest Street between North Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Bay Street. Detour signs will be posted,...



THOMASVILLE’S 5TH ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY PARADE & CELEBRATION IS FEBRUARY 4

Spend the day in Downtown Thomasville on Saturday, February 4th and enjoy our 5th Annual Black History Parade and Celebration. The event begins with a parade at 10 am through Downtown Thomasville, followed by a celebration at 11 am at The Ritz Amphitheater. The parade will begin at the intersection of Broad Street and Washington Street and travel down Broad Street, turning right on West Jackson Street, and disbanding on Lee Street. “This celebration is a wonderful addition to our...



NEW THOMASVILLE POLICE SUBSTATION OPENS IN DOWNTOWN THOMASVILLE

A new Thomasville Police Substation recently opened in Downtown Thomasville. The substation is located in the Thomasville Municipal Building and staffed by Officer Joey Blackburn. According to Thomasville Police Chief John Letteney, the new office reinforces community-oriented policing and builds community relationships. “This new substation is a great example of policing with the community so we can solve problems together, reduce potential crime, and provide business owners with a...



MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY CITY SERVICES SCHEDULE

The City of Thomasville Administrative Offices will be closed Monday, January 16, 2023, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Refuse collection will remain on schedule during the holiday. Additional hours of operation are listed below: Utilities Response Center Our Utilities Response Center will operate on a normal 24-hour operational schedule and can be contacted for utilities issues at 229-227-5499. Landfill The Landfill will operate as normal from 7:00 a.m. until...



TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE ON GORDON AVENUE BETWEEN MIMOSA DRIVE AND JUNIUS STREET

City of Thomasville Utility Crews will replace a sewer line in the 900 block of Gordon Avenue between Mimosa Drive and Junius Street beginning Tuesday, January 10, 2023. Work is expected to last three (3) weeks. Both lanes will be temporarily closed in the work zone allowing local thru traffic only. Travelers in the area are encouraged to select an alternate route or to be prepared for some travel delays. Please be patient with utility crews while they work to improve services. Click here...