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Thomasville Community Information |
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Thomasville, The City
of Roses, is located just north of
the Florida line, minutes from
Tallahassee. Less than an hour's
drive from both I-75 and I-10, yet
far enough away to have maintained
itself as a quiet place of great
natural beauty and rich history.
Victorian Style homes
and their beautiful
architecture, National historic
 landmarks,
old historic churches, and grand
"winter cottages" are just some of
the architectural charm of
Thomasville.
Thomasville offers a wide
variety of quaint shops and cafes' along
the brick paved historic downtown.
Visitors and residents alike enjoy the
collection of antique shops, gift &
specialty shops, as well as, boutique's,
art galleries, craft stores, and more. |
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Location: Thomasville is located 45 miles west of I-75 at Valdosta, Ga., and 35 miles northeast of Tallahassee, Fla., on U.S. Hwy. 319, in the heart of the land known as the “Red Hills Region.” The land, with extremely fertile soil, is home to tall stands of long-leaf pines, graceful live oaks and a profusion of dogwood, azalea and wisteria. We are accessible by commercial air through the Tallahassee Regional Airport (one hour’s drive). Thomasville does have a municipal airport 10 minutes from town that can accommodate four-engine jets with charter flight available. Population: Thomasville has approximately 20,000 residents with Thomas County having around 42,000. Climate: The four seasons we experience are a mild spring, subtropical summer, warm but pleasant fall and a cool-to-chilly winter. The annual average temperature high is 78 degrees and a low of 55. |
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Annual Attractions March Thomasville Antiques Show & SaleThe Thomasville Antiques Show Committee presents a multitude of the country’s most prestigious dealers who offer the opportunity to view and purchase exquisite antiques. The dealers showcase antique furniture, paintings, rugs, jewelry, tableware, accessories and collectibles to suit the taste of the casual and serious collector. This event is held annually to provide funding for quality programs that enrich and assist children in Thomasville and Thomas County.
April
Thomasville Rose Show, Parade &
Festival October Fall Sampler at Pebble Hill Plantation The Fall Sampler is held on the first Sunday of October at the beautiful Pebble Hill Plantation and offers families a fun-filled afternoon of activities for all ages. Some of the offerings include wagon rides, pony rides, a petting zoo, demonstrations of horse jumping, dog retrieving, horseshoeing, fall flower arranging, and much more! Thomasville Fly-In
It is the tradition
of the Thomasville aviation
community to host an annual fly-in
on the second weekend of October
each year. The event has grown
to be a major aviation event and
attraction for our area.
November Plantation Wildlife Arts FestivalThomasville Cultural Center presents a juried, wildlife arts show featuring the finest in original paintings, sculpture and photography. Visitors can enjoy lectures, demonstrations, children’s activities and related wildlife exhibits. December Thomasville Christmas ParadePresented by the Thomasville YMCA in downtown Thomasville on the first Monday after Thanksgiving each year, the Christmas Parade is the perfect way to usher in the holiday season! Victorian Christmas  It’s
beginning to look a lot like Christmas”
in Thomasville during this unique
festival that takes place in the setting
of authentic Victorian architecture and
the brick streets of downtown. Step back
in time to the 1890’s and experience
delights such as horse-drawn carriage
rides, shop keepers and locals dressed
in period costumes, street theater
presentation and story tellers, street
corner carolers, church choirs, street
dancers, bands and concerts, a Victorian
Museum, pet adoptions, over 100 stores
and restaurants decorated for the
holidays, food and holiday delicacies
and, of course, Saint Nicholas! A
dramatic live Nativity is held during
the evening of the event while
performances by Thomasville Onstage
entertain everyone. Mimes, jugglers and
an organ grinder also add to the
merriment. The merchants of Thomasville
open their doors to visitors during this
festive event.
Pebble Hill Plantation’s Christmas
Candlelight Tour
The Christmas Candlelight Tours occur annually on the Friday and Saturday of the second weekend of December. Guests are treated to a tour of the downstairs of the Main House (which is decked out in its holiday finery), a champagne reception, and carriage rides. Seasonal live music and a special script recalling Christmases past at Pebble Hill add to this event and help make it a “must do” each December. Make your plans early, advanced reservations are required! Call Pebble Hill Plantation at (229) 226-2344 for more information. |
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Education
Thomas County Schools Board of
Education
P.O Box 2399 Thomasville, GA 31799 (229) 225-4380 |
Thomasville City Schools Board of
Education
915 E. Jackson Street Thomasville, GA 31792 (229) 225-2600 |
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Bishop Hall
CharterSchool 1819 East Clay Street Thomasville, Ga. 31792 (229) 227-1397 |
Thomasville Christian Schoolont> 1040 Glenwood Drive Thomasville, Ga. 31792 (229) 227-1515 |
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Pre
School & Elementary
Schools
Hand in Hand Preschool
(PK)
Balfour School for Young Children
(PK)
Garrison Pilcher Elementary
School (1-2)
Cross Creek Elementary School
(3-4)
Harper Elementary School
(KG-5)
Jerger Elementary School
(KG-5)
Scott Elementary School
(KG-5)
Southwest Georgia
Technical College
Thomas University |
Middle
Schools
Thomas County Middle
School (6-8) 117 Glenwood Drive, Thomasville, GA 317922 229-225-2628 |
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High Schools
Thomasville High School
(9-12) 4685 Hwy. 84 Bypass, Thomasville, GA 317922 229-225-5050 |
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Private Schools
Brookwood School
(KG-12)
Calvary Christian School
(1-12) Favor Christian Academy (PK-8) World of Truth Christian Academy (4-12) |
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Private Schools
Brookwood School Grades K-12 301 Cardinal Ridge Road Thomasville, GA 31792 (229) 226-8070 |
Favor Christian
Academy Preschool - Grade 4 507 N. Broad Street Thomasville, GA 31792 (229) 228-1700 |
Thomas
University
1501 Millpond Road Thomasville, GA 31792 (229) 226-1621 |
Post-Secondary
Southwest Georgia
Technical College 15689 US Hwy 19 North Thomasville, GA 31792 (229) 225-4096 |
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Utilities Available utilities services include:
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