The 2015 YEP Downtown Thomasville Bar Crawl is a networking op unlike any other you may have been to before.  Yes, you meet other business people in the Thomasville community such as yourself.  Yes, you have an opportunity to discuss your business with others.  Yes, there is alcohol involved.  But, have you ever networked at a bar crawl before?What: 2015 YEP Downtown Thomasville Bar Crawl Where: Downtown Thomasville When: Saturday, August 8th, Starts at 4pm Admission: FREE Contact: Christina Reneau, Thomasville Chamber of Commerce (229) 226-9600 or via email2015 YEP Downtown Thomasville Bar CrawlYEP! is the Young Entrepreneurs and Professionals group sponsored by the Thomasville Chamber of Commerce.  Now, this ain't your mama's networking group.  YEP! puts the "young" in Young Entrepren... 08/03/2015

It's almost time for the 2015 Thomasville We Found Waldo Party.  You have until Friday, July 31st to participate in this year's Thomasville GA Edition of Where's Waldo?  That's just four days away!What: 2015 Thomasville We Found Waldo Party Where: The Bookshelf (126 S Broad St) When: Saturday, August 1st 11am to 12pm Contact: Annie Jones, The Bookshelf (229) 228-7767 or via email2015 Thomasville We Found Waldo PartyThe 2015 Thomasville We Found Waldo Party is the culmination of this month's Where's Waldo contest.  The Thomasville community has been searching high and low for a candy-striped sweater-wearing "Waldo".  He has been hiding out in local Thomasville shops.  When you find where Waldo is hiding, you simply let the shop owner know so they can give you a stamp from their store.  C... 07/27/2015

Tax Free Thomasville 2015 is coming soon to a shop near you!  This is the one time of year that our Thomasville community waives the sales tax on certain items.  And it's just in time for back to school shopping!What: Tax Free Thomasville 2015 Where: Thomasville Stores When: July 31 & August 1 8am to 11:55pm Contact: Thomasville Visitor's Center emailTax Free Thomasville 2015Thomasville City Schools start back up on August 3rd.  As any parent can tell you, the cost of school supplies can add up quickly.  Any time you can save money is a good thing.  Go shop at participating stores on July 31st or August 1st for Tax Free Thomasville 2015.  When you purchase certain items, you won't have to pay a penny towards sales tax!Exempt Items on Tax Free Thomasville 2015 - Clothing/Footwear - $100 ... 07/20/2015

The Artist Collective Thomasville goes coastal this Friday.  What does that mean?  The Thomasville community welcomes the works of artists Katie McTigue and Hali Tauxe into the Collective.  Their works are a breath of fresh beach air!What: Artist Collective Thomasville Goes Coastal Where: Grassroots Coffee (118 S Broad St) When: Friday, July 17th, 2015 6pm to 8pm Contact: Darlene Blackman, Thomasville Center for the Arts (229) 221-1859 or via emailArtist Collective Thomasville Goes CoastalThe Artist Collective Thomasville is proud to welcome the talents of photographers McTigue and Tauxe.  The Artist Collective Thomasville goes coastal with these local artists' beautiful photos and paintings of American summer life along the coast.  Katie McTigue's work focuses on water viewed from vari... 07/13/2015

The 2015 Where's Waldo Thomasville GA Edition is in full effect.  Between now and the end of July, the downtown Thomasville community will be harboring Waldo.  Hey, kids.  It is your mission to find his hiding spots.  Prizes will be awarded to those children with the sharpest eyes.What: 2015 Where's Waldo Thomasville Where: Downtown Thomasville Shops When: July 6-31, 2015 10am to 5pm Cost: FREE Contact: Annie Jones, The Bookshelf (229) 228-7767 or via email2015 Where's Waldo ThomasvilleWhere oh where can Waldo be?  That silly guy with the glasses and big grin has cloned himself.  He will be hiding in various shops around the Downtown Thomasville area.  He could be up high on a shelf.  Or, he might be hiding out somewhere low to the ground.  He may even be out in plain sight.  Once you ... 07/06/2015

Can you believe that it is almost time for the 2015 Thomasville July 4th Fireworks Celebration already?  Independence Day is on a Saturday this year.  For many residents of our Thomasville community, it is a three day weekend.  The turnout could be bigger than ever before.What: 2015 Thomasville July 4th Fireworks Celebration Where: Downtown Thomasville When: July 4th, 2015 6:30pm to 10pm Contact: CNS of Thomasville (229) 228-7977 or via email2015 Thomasville July 4th Fireworks CelebrationFeel free to observe our nation's birthday at the 2015 Thomasville July 4th Fireworks and Celebration.  Downtown Thomasville will be alive with the sounds of laughter and music.  Games are scheduled for all ages to enjoy.  Make sure you bring your appetite.  Food vendors will be selling hot dogs, hambur... 06/29/2015

The 2015 Thomasville Sip Savor Salute Fundraiser takes place at Bacchus Wine Bar this Thursday, June 25th.  It's not too late to get your tickets.  Proceeds benefit the Marguerite Neel Williams Boys & Girls Club.  The Boys & Girls Club serves kids in the Thomasville community between the ages of six and 18.What: 2015 Thomasville Sip Savor Salute Fundraiser Where: Bacchus Wine Bar (229 W Jackson St) When: Thursday, June 25, 2015 5:30pm to 8:30pm Cost: $60 per person Contact: Darcy Black, Marguerite Neel Williams Boys & Girls Club (229) 228-51552015 Thomasville Sip Savor Salute FundraiserGuests at the 2015 Thomasville Sip Savor Salute fundraiser are in for a treat.  The Bacchus Wine Bar in downtown Thomasville serves more than wine.  Your $60 ticket gets you in to their exclusive beer and... 06/22/2015

What are you doing on Thursday night?  Come to the 2015 Thomasville Wine Tasting Alzheimer's Fundraiser.  Baccus Wine Bar will be hosting the festivities.  All proceeds will benefit the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.What: 2015 Thomasville Wine Tasting Alzheimer's FundraiserWhere: Baccus Wine Bar (229 W Jackson St) When: Thursday, June 18, 2015 6pm to 8pm Cost: $50 Donation per Person Contact: Dan Phillips, Alzheimer's Association (229) 226-8183 or via emailWhat's Happening at the 2015 Thomasville Wine Tasting Fundraiser?Guests of the 2015 Thomasville Wine Tasting Alzheimer's Fundraiser will enjoy samples of various wines from throughout Georgia.  Don't worry if vino is not your drink of choice.  There will also be samples of craft beer and fine scotch available.  No one... 06/15/2015

Saving energy helps the planet.  It also saves money for members of the Thomasville community.  When you visit the City's website, you will find some Thomasville Energy Saving Tips and Tools.  These tips help you identify where you can improve your energy usage in your home.Thomasville Energy Saving Tips and ToolsThe City of Thomasville has graciously provided a Home Energy Calculator for its residents.  You can find out why your energy costs have changed.  Learn where your money is going in energy usage each month.  Get recommendations on how to lower your costs.  You can even get a complete review of your own Thomasville household's personal energy usage.First, fill out a brief questionnaire.  The more detailed you are, the better overview you will receive.  Describe your home's layou... 06/08/2015

The June 2015 Thomasville First Friday Fun is this Friday.  It continues the long line of First Friday events enjoyed by members of the Thomasville community this year alone.  The Swingin' Medallians kicked things off in 2015 with their upbeat swing rhythms in March.  The duo of The Springs played their County/Southern Rock beats in April.  And the lilting indie folk performance of Paper Bird in May got everyone swaying.  This month's First Friday gets funky with a decidedly island beat.What: June 2015 Thomasville First Friday FunWhere: Downtown ThomasvilleWhen: Friday, June 5th 7pm to 9pmCost: FREEContact: Thomasville Downtown Development Main St Office (229) 227-7020 or via emailJune 2015 Thomasville First Friday FunEverybody enjoys Friday.  It's the end of the work week for many.  Yo... 06/01/2015

The City of Thomasville needs input from the community on a future downtown event center.  Currently, the property at 207 S Dawson St is occupied by Roses Department Store.  However, Roses will be relocating to E Pine St Blvd, leaving the facility at Dawson St open for something new.  The City wants to transform it into an event center that the entire Thomasville community can enjoy.  In an effort to ensure the new event center meets as many different needs as possible, the City will be holding a charrette from June 1st to June 3rd.What is a Charrette?In this case, a charrette is where the members of the Thomasville community get together in a town hall type of meeting to go over how to design the space at 207 S Dawson to maximize the benefits for the community.  The design team of LRK ... 05/26/2015

The people of our Thomasville community are nothing if not charitable.  We love to help out our fellow man whenever possible.  This is one of the reasons  I love living here so much.  Hands On Thomas County is counting on your support to help others in our community by hosting their 2015 Thomasville Charity Disc Golf Tournament on Saturday, May 30th.What: 2015 Thomasville Charity Disc Golf TournamentWhere: MacIntyre Park Disc Golf Course (201 N Mitchell St)When: Saturday, May 30th, 9am to 4pmCost: $25 Recreational ($35 is not a PDGA member), $30 Intermediate, $40 Advanced, $50 ProContact: Hands On Thomas County (229) 226-5200 or via emailThe 2015 Thomasville Charity Disc Golf Tournament is an officially sanctioned Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) event.  What is "disc golf"?  I... 05/18/2015

We love our pets here in the Thomasville community.  According to the ASPCA, almost four million dogs and cats enter US animal shelters every year.  It takes a lot of time and a lot of money to care for these homeless animals throughout the year.  You can help offset these costs by participating in the 2015 Thomasville Run for Rover this Saturday, May 16th.What: 2015 Thomasville Run for RoverWhere: Thomas University (1501 Millpond Rd)When: Saturday, May 16th 8am registration, walk begins at 9amCost: $20 per personContact: Thomasville-Thomas County Humane Society (229) 228-0613 or via emailThe 2015 Thomasville Run for Rover is broken down into two sections: the 5K Run/Walk and the 1 mile Fun Run.  The walk itself starts at 9am.  You can run, walk, skip, saunter, sidestep or dance your wa... 05/11/2015

Mother's Day (May 10th) is less than two weeks away.  This is the one official day set aside each year to honor our moms here in the Thomasville community.  Flowers are a lovely way to say "I love you".  But if you're looking to make a real impression, stop in at the 2015 Thomasville Paint a Pot for Mom event this Saturday.What: 2015 Thomasville Paint a Pot for MomWhere: Thomasville Nursery (5545 US Hwy 319 S)When: Saturday, May 2nd 10am to 3pmCost: $8 per personContact: John Plank, Thomasville Nursery (229) 236-4617 or via emailFor just $8 per person, the 2015 Thomasville Paint a Pot for Mom event provides each guest with a plant, potting soil, a pot and painting supplies.  How you decorate your pot is totally up to you!  The best thing about a potted plant is that it will last much lo... 04/27/2015

Everything's coming up roses in our Thomasville community.  That is because the 2015 Thomasville Rose Show and Festival starts up on Thursday, April 23rd.  This favorite annual tradition is full of pageantry, parades, history and, of course, roses!What: 2015 Thomasville Rose Show and FestivalWhere: Throughout Downtown ThomasvilleWhen: April 23-25, 2015 Cost: FREE for most eventsContact: Thomasville Main St Offices (229) 227-7020 or via emailThe 2015 Thomasville Rose Show and Festival starts off with a trip to the past.  Visit the Thomas County Museum of History for a look at our city's history, including Rose Shows throughout the years.  The Jack Hadley Black History Museum will be showcasing a special exhibit of Thomasville's very first African American Rose Queens and other historical... 04/20/2015

If April showers bring May flowers, then the Thomasville community should be blooming next month!  It looks like rain is scheduled to happen just about every day up until the annual Rose Festival starts next week.  At least that means that it won't be too hot to participate in the Thomasville Rose City Walk 2015 this weekend!What: Thomasville Rose City Walk 2015Where: Eastside Tennis Courts at the Thomasville Center for the Arts (600 E Washington St)When: Saturday, April 18th at 8:30amCost: $20 per personContact: Lucretia Roddenbery (229) 226-9878 or via email The Thomasville Rose City Walk 2015 traditionally acts as a fun precursor to the annual Thomasville Rose Show and Festival.  Since showers are predicted for this Saturday's event, it appears that you may want to put on some rain g... 04/13/2015

Everyone has heard of daddy/daughter dances.  They provide a wonderful chance for dads to show a young lady what to expect from a relationship with the opposite sex as they get older.  They say that a father is a girl's first love.  The relationship between a mother and her son is equally important.  That is why all moms in our Thomasville community should consider attending the 2015 Thomasville Mother and Son Jam Fest! What: 2015 Thomasville Mother and Son Jam FestWhere: St Thomas Episcopal Church (216 Remington Ave)When: Saturday, April 11, 2015 7pm to 9pmCost: $10 per personContact: Halcyon Home for Battered Women (229) 226-6682 or Thomasville Visitor's Center email The 2015 Thomasville Mother and Son Jam Fest promises to be an evening of fun for both moms and their boys.  A live DJ... 04/06/2015

What does summertime mean to you?  I always think of swimming and backyard barbecues with friends and family here in our Thomasville community.  You do not have to wait until summer to get some great barbecue, though.  Visit the First Newark Baptist Church this Saturday for their 2015 Thomasville BBQ Contest. What: 2015 Thomasville BBQ ContestWhere: First Newark Baptist Church (225 Russell Rd)When: Saturday, March 28th 4pm to 6:30pmContact: First Newark Baptist Church (229) 228-1418 or via email The 2015 Thomasville BBQ Contest is the second such event that First Newark Baptist Church has hosted.  After the wildly successful event last year, they hope to be able to duplicate and perhaps even surpass their efforts this year.  There will be prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in t... 03/23/2015

Walking is a great form of exercise.  You get to be outside in our glorious Thomasville community.  You can do it just about anywhere.  And it won't cost you a thing, other than the initial investment of a good pair of shoes.  This weekend, you can walk with a special purpose if you sign up for the 2015 Thomasville Heritage 5K Walk and Fun Run. What: 2015 Thomasville Heritage 5K Walk and Fun RunWhere: Commercial Bank (101 S Crawford St)When: Saturday, March 21st Walk 8:30am, Run 9:30amCost: $15 for the 5K Walk, $8 for 1 Mile Fun Run Contact: Commercial Bank (229) 584-0922 The YMCA of Thomasville and Commercial Bank have teamed up for the 2015 Thomasville Heritage 5K Walk and Fun Run.  The start/finish line is located at the 101 S Crawford St branch of the local Commercial Bank.  Walker... 03/16/2015

I know it may be hard to believe but winter is almost over here in our Thomasville community.  In a week and a half, it will be the official start of spring.  That means that now is a good time to start planning your spring garden.  The Thomasville Nursery is more than happy to help you out with this task courtesy of their Thomasville Gardening Workshop. What: Thomasville Gardening WorkshopWhere: Thomasville Nursery (5545 US Hwy 319 S)When: Saturday, March 14, 2015 10amCost: FREEContact: John Plank, Thomasville Nursery (229) 236-4617 or via email The Thomasville Gardening Workshop takes place at the Thomasville Nursery this Saturday come rain or shine.  According to the weatherman, it looks like there is going to be some rain.  Make sure you dress appropriately.  John Plank will be tea... 03/09/2015