Thomasville Insights

In this episode, we talk with the Public Information Officer Tara Pearson about the Hurricane aftermath and how to best prepare as we still are in hurricane season for 2024. Thanks for tuning in! 

On this episode, co hosts Tara and Christy interview Captain Michael Mann from Thomasville Fire Rescue. This week is fire prevention week, but we celebrate all month trying to educate the public on the latest fire prevention measures. Thanks for tuning in!

On this episode, we talk with Rebecca Fielding from CNSNext. Streaming on TV is here with NextStream. Rebecca chats with Tara and Christy about the new features NextStream offers. Thanks for tuning in!

On this episode, we talk to City Planner Kenny Thompson about Balfour Park. The Balfour Park Visioning Charrette will be Saturday, September 28th from 9:00 to 11:00 am at the Thomasville Community Resource Center, 501 Varnedoe Street. Thanks for tuning in!

We are back for season 4! This episode we talk to Mark Parrillo about how to save money on your utility bill during the hot summer months. Thanks for tuning in!

On this episode of Thomasville Insights, we talk with some of the interns about their experience with the City of Thomasville this summer.  A special thanks to Sydney Goodfield, Ashlynn Hayes, & Tatiana Noble for joining the show.

On this episode, Tara and Austin talk with Community Planner Anna Day about the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing Initiative (GICH). This housing initiative brings many community organizations together.

On this episode, we learn about our city parks- from renovations to reservations we will talk about it all. The police host a big event this month. Officer Jason Baldwin talks about the annual Police Inspection. Thanks for tuning in! 

On this episode, Christy and Tara have several updates and announcements. The big news this month was the award received by our Water Department. Thomasville, Georgia, officially received its WaterFirst designation on April 12, 2024. The city is the first in Southwest Georgia to receive this recognition.

WaterFirst Communities are committed to excellence in watershed assessment, stormwater master planning, wastewater treatment and management, water supply planning and protection, water conservation, water reclamation and reuse, educational outreach, and regional planning.

On this episode, we talk with MainStreet Director Brandy Avery about the 103rd Rose Show and Festivities. The events will be held April 26th- 27th. Held in historic Downtown Thomasville, the Rose Show has been a Southwest Georgia tradition since 1922. Over the years, flower shows, entertainment, an artisan market, an antique car show, a parade, and much more have been added to create a true community celebration.