Thomasville

Thomasville Police officers arrested the teenage suspect just before 11pm on Tuesday in the 300 block of Fern Street in Thomasville.

The Thomasville Police Department has released its annual 2020 report. The document shows certain crimes have decreased by 12% in the city.

The City of Thomasville wants people to share photos and stories of West Jackson Street from the 40s and 50s. Back then, the area was a hub for African Americans. The city hopes to display these photos and print out people’s stories to put on a brick wall outside the Ritz Amphitheatre.

Thomasville Fire Rescue has launched an official Facebook page meant to share safety information, tips for making homes safer, and more.

The City of Thomasville has launched its first-ever podcast, Thomasville Insights. It’s targeted toward people who may not read the news or check social media but still want information on history, events, and the city’s daily operations.

Under their original plan, Thomasville City Schools would be in their second week of classes this week. The district initially planned to reopen August 3. But high positivity rates, community spread, and hospital numbers have led school officials to rethink that plan. Superintendent Ben Wiggins says students will now return September 8.

The City of Thomasville is hosting a virtual First Friday Sip and Stroll tomorrow. Due to concerns about the spread of the coronavirus, the city is taking the event online.

The City of Thomasville is poised to shut utilities off for residents who haven't paid their bills. Customers have until Friday to make payment arrangements with the city.

The Thomasville City School Board will be looking to fill an empty seat during an upcoming special election on November 2. The vacancy comes from board member David Cone’s resignation. He represented District two.

The Mayor of Thomasville has been suspended from his post by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp. Mayor Greg Hobbs was indicted by a grand jury in February for…