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The Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) and the Georgia Cities Foundation (GCF) recently named Thomasville as one of the freshman communities in the Georgia Placemaking Collaborative’s 2022 program. GMA and GCF joined the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government, Georgia Conservancy, Electric Cities of Georgia and Georgia Power to help selected cities develop durable, local partnerships to address their most important...

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has designated Thomasville as one of 24 Georgia Initiative for Community Housing (GICH) certified alumni communities in 2022. Launched in 2004, GICH is the primary outreach arm of the Center for Housing and Community Research in partnership with the College of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Georgia, Georgia Department of Community Affairs, and the Georgia Municipal Association. GICH helps communities in Georgia improve...

The 53rd Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week is celebrated May 1-7. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan signed a Proclamation officially declaring Professional Municipal Clerks Week the first full week of May and recognizing the essential role Municipal Clerks play in local government. The International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC) sponsors Professional Municipal Clerks Week each year. IIMC President Sheri Pierce believes the role of Clerk has a huge impact on the public....

Thomasville’s First Friday Sip and Shop concert series continues with the next event set for Friday, May 6. Guests are invited to sip, shop, dine, and stroll through Downtown Thomasville from 6-8 pm, then enjoy a free concert in The Ritz Amphitheater from 8-10 pm featuring band Southward Soul. “Southward Soul is known for their mix of blues, folk, and country, featuring original songs and covers, so we encourage everyone to come out to hear their unique sound,” noted Madison Eaton,...

Starting next week, Thomasville Fire Rescue will conduct their annual fire hydrant testing within the Thomasville city limits. Testing involves “flushing” of hydrants, a controlled procedure that helps maintain the City of Thomasville’s water distribution system. “Flushing of hydrants involves pushing a lot of water through our pipes so we can inspect for hydrant maintenance needs and identify any blockages which could impede our firefighting efforts,” said Fire Rescue Chief Tim...

The City of Thomasville will celebrate “Georgia Cities Week” April 24-30. This celebration allows cities across Georgia opportunities to share information about the valuable services they offer. On Monday, the City of Thomasville will kick-off a social media campaign featuring staff members identifying some of the city services offered and how these services positively impact Thomasville’s quality of life. Utility services, community outreach, and recreation are some of the topics...

Contractors are scheduled to begin work April 25th on Magnolia Street from Augusta Avenue to Azalea Street. Work is scheduled to last sixty (60) days from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm each day and includes a new sidewalk, upgrades to the water infrastructure, and some roadway resurfacing. Lane closures will be necessary in order to provide a safe zone for road work and to complete the work as quickly and efficiently as possible. Please be on the lookout for construction workers in the construction...

CSX Transportation has notified the City of Thomasville of an emergency repair due to an identified rail defect on the railroad crossing on Fletcher Street near South Stevens Street. The repair will begin Tuesday, April 19. During the repair, this crossing will be closed and traffic will be re-routed. Dates are subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen conditions. The City of Thomasville will provide updates on this emergency repair work as they are made available from CSX...

Most people can only dream of being on a nationally known television show, but one area resident was able to experience it. Sedrick Revels, a City of Thomasville employee, recently fulfilled a lifelong dream when he was selected to compete on Wheel of Fortune. "Wheel of Fortune is a show that we like to watch as a family, and they think I'm pretty good at completing the puzzles," noted Revels. With help from his 12-year-old daughter, Taraji, Revels submitted an audition video last...

City of Thomasville Water Department staff will begin work along East Jackson Street between Hansell Street and Dawson Street beginning Tuesday, April 12. Crews will repair a water service line at 332 East Jackson Street between Dawson and Hansell streets. The work is expected to begin at 6:30 pm and is expected to last five hours. There will be a temporary road closure on East Jackson Street between Hansell Street and Dawson Street while the work is being completed. A detour map can...

City of Thomasville administrative offices will be closed Friday, April 15, 2022 in observance of Good Friday. Due to the holiday observance, some City services will be affeccted. Service schedules and hours are as follows: Utilities Response Center Regular 24-hour operational schedule. Call (229) 227-5499 for assistance. City of Thomasville Residential Refuse City of Thomasville residential refuse collection will remain on their normal schedule. Customers are encouraged to place...

The City of Thomasville recognizes the month of April as Fair Housing Month to celebrate the anniversary of the passage of the Fair Housing Act in April 1968. President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Fair Housing Act into law one week after the assassination of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, who fought for equality in housing. “Everyone should have access to equal opportunity housing options,” said Kenneth Thompson, City Planner for the City of Thomasville. “Fair...