West Jackson Streetscape Press

The Thomasville Police Department (TPD) recently welcomed a new member to their family. Apollo, a two-year-old German Shepherd, is the latest K-9 recruit assigned to serve and protect the Thomasville community. He replaces K-9 Tank who retired in November of 2020 after six years of service to TPD. “We are thrilled to welcome K-9 Apollo to the TPD family,” said Chief John Letteney. “I am confident that Police Officer Leonard Angel and K-9 Apollo will form an exceptional team and that...

The City of Thomasville will host a Parks & Recreation Master Plan Virtual Kickoff Meeting on Tuesday, January 18th at 5:30 p.m. on Zoom.com. City staff said that this meeting will provide an opportunity for the public to learn what a parks and recreation master plan is, why one is needed, and how citizens can be involved in the input process. “During this virtual meeting, city staff will present background information on the creation of the park master plan, currents stages of the...

The City of Thomasville administrative offices will be closed Monday, January 17, 2022, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. Due to the holiday observance, some City services will be affected. City services’ schedules will be as follows: Utilities Response Center Regular 24-hour operational schedule. They can be reached by calling 229-227-5499. City of Thomasville Residential Refuse City of Thomasville residential refuse collection will remain on their...

Contractors will begin milling areas with distressed asphalt and resurfacing South Pinetree Boulevard between West Jackson Street and Old Monticello Road on Wednesday, January 12th. The work is scheduled to take place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and is expected to last two weeks. There will be lane closures throughout the corridor in order to provide a safe zone for road work and to complete the work as quickly and efficiently as possible. Travelers in this area are...

CSX Transportation has notified the City of Thomasville of scheduled maintenance and repairs on multiple railroad crossings within the Thomasville city limits. The railroad crossings at Shady Lane and on East Pinetree Boulevard between Metcalf Avenue and Garden Center Boulevard will be closed beginning Monday, January 17th. Additional crossings at Market Street, between Highway 84 and Metcalf Avenue, South Dawson Street, between Highway 84 and Metcalf Avenue, and Susie Way, between Highway...

The City of Thomasville has announced changes to operational procedures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Effective Thursday, January 6, 2022, the City Administrative Building will be temporarily closed to the general public. Other City buildings will remain open. City Manager, Alan Carson, said that despite the closing, the business of operating both local government and public utilities will continue. “While we are taking precautions to protect the health and safety of our...

Contractors are scheduled to begin upgrading the stormwater drainage system at the intersection of Remington Avenue and Dawson Street beginning on Wednesday, January 5th. The work is scheduled to take place between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and is expected to last six weeks. There will be a road closure at the intersection of Remington Avenue and Dawson Street while the work is being completed. Travelers in this area are encouraged to use caution while using the detour along...

The City of Thomasville, through a partnership with the Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (SWGRC), was recently awarded a Community Challenge Grant in the amount of $6379.86 from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) to help fund quick-action projects meant to jumpstart long-term progress to support residents of all ages. AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a...

The City of Thomasville administrative offices will be closed Friday, December 31, 2021, in observance of New Year’s Day. Due to the holiday observance, some City services will be affected. City services’ schedules are as follows: Utilities Response Center Regular 24-hour operational schedule. They can be reached by calling 229-227-5499. City of Thomasville Residential Refuse City of Thomasville residential refuse collection will remain on their normal schedule Friday, December...

Holiday wreaths, decorated storefronts, photo opportunities, twinkling lights, and an abundance of holiday events turned Christmas in Thomasville from a marketing slogan in December of 2020 into a magical time of year filled with cherished holiday memories in 2021. The holiday season in downtown Thomasville saw visitors shop, dine, sip, stroll, dance, and take in the holiday postcard views of downtown from November - December. “From the Holiday Open House to Sip & Shops, to Family Movie...

The Fox Theatre Institute (FTI) recently awarded the City of Thomasville a Historic Structure Study and Planning Grant in the amount of $22,500 to support an architectural study of the Thomasville Municipal Auditorium. FTI, a division of Atlanta’s Fox Theatre, Inc., is a dynamic outreach program offering historic preservation expertise, consultation, and education to performing arts venues in Georgia and the region. “We are honored to be one of nine grant recipients of the 2021-22...

The City of Thomasville administrative offices will be closed Friday, December 24, and Monday, December 27, 2021, in observance of the Christmas holidays. Due to the holiday observance, some City services will be affected. City services’ schedules are as follows: Utilities Response Center Regular 24-hour operational schedule. They can be reached by calling 229-227-5499. City of Thomasville Residential Refuse City of Thomasville residential refuse collection will remain on...