2023: A year in Review
Published 10:10 pm Thursday, December 28, 2023
January
Humane Society no longer “open admission” shelter
Coaching legend Ed Pilcher passes away
One arrested in meth-trafficking investigation
The Ranchy Peach opens offering unique styles in Cairo
Cairo’s John Monds announces his candidacy for Georgia Senate
Georgia Cotton farmers donate socks to homeless shelters
Humane Society hosts Tails and Trails event
Team Lean hosts kickoff event
Georgia launches its own health-insurance portal
Archbold welcomes first baby of 2023
Project Share raises $14,000 for Salvation Army
One charged in solicitation scam
Thomas Co. schools break ground on new facility
Gunfire calls on the rise at TPD
Thomasville Scholars Academy students visit Italy, Paris
Red Hills Disc Golf group hosts first bag tag event
Library introduces new Interim Director
Grady EMC wins grants to expand rural broadband
Outzts recognized for performance in Spartan World Trifecta Championship
Commissioners split vote on Chairman
Local partners align to address workforce ‘crisis’
Smith and Stewart to lead Thomas County BOE
Covey Film Festival screens award-winning documentaries
New exhibit opens at Thomasville Center for the Arts
Thomas Co. Library unveils new AKA sorority display
Hands on Thomas County celebrates 20 years of volunteerism
Dutch couple adopts Thomasville native’s grave in Belgium cemetery
MLKFEST honors King’s legacy with student scholarships
Jackson named TCCHS STAR student
Dr. Mary Weaver-Anderson seeks state Senate seat
Yellow Jackets baseball team hears from Christian Castorri
Ryan and Jacobson named STAR students
Amateur Radio Club hosts winter field day
TEF Family Series brings free MLK performance to Thomasville
Center for the Arts partners with Renaissance Center to offer yoga, art therapy
Lady Night Hawks named 2022 SUN Conference Flag Football Champions
Infants impacted during annual Project Cradle Care
New franchise brews up in Thomasville
Jack Hadley Black History Museum to offer Book Club
Amtrak looks to return to area
One arrested for cocaine trafficking
City School Board hears from concerned parents
County offers inside look at government during Citizens Academy
Scholar Academy students clean ancient Roman coins
County Commissioners approve conditional use application
Cairo PD mourns loss of Officer Clarence “CJ” Williams
Kiwanis Club plans annual Pancake Dinner Fundraiser
Dilbert holds book signing at The Bookshelf
February
Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education study reveals concerning 3rd Grade literacy rates
TCC Seniors hear financial advice from Dale Alexander
Thomas County Probation officer recognized by Moultrie Rotary Club
Thomasville begins street repair
City School Board hosts special called meeting
Laura Pope Forrester Day commemorated
Point 27 honors fallen Cairo PD Master Patrol Officer Clarence Williams
Proposed law would require panic alerts in all Georgia schools
County Commissioners detail plans for animal shelter
City commemorates Black History Month with parade, celebration
Pebble Hill opens historic Kennel Cottage
Planning and Zoning approves new Downtown Code
Main Street Advisory Board plans spring events
Georgia AGs urge Congress to allow cellphone jammers in prison
Congressman Bishop presents check to SWGA Regional Commission for communication equipment
Board member questions DTTA financial transactions
Battalion Chief named Instructor of the Year
Thomasville FUMC votes to disaffiliate, new group forms
Ongoing search for Thomas Co. Library Director continues
SRTC Foundation recognizes 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award winners
Veterans of Foreign Wars award civil servants
Thomas County Commissioners approve proposed shelter plans
Jerger Elementary prepares for annual “Our Country-America” program
Troy Philliips found guilty in 2021 murder of Capt. Justin Bedwell
Thomasville hosts More than Murals Workshop
Sheriff’s Office hosts free microchip clinic
City planner updates city on five-year plan
TCC freshman named to IDA-GA Teen Board
Buffalo Soldier Heritage Festival honors African-American history in Thomasville
Scott Elementary dedicates Black History program to Jaushuah Laing
Thomasville sees national teacher shortage
Clay Road Classic sees over 200 participants
Community partners host Let’s Wander event
Author Stan Tucker encourages Cross Creek students to share their story
Thomasville Center for the Arts prepares for Youth Arts Month
TPD arrests two in Stop and Go burglary
JRBGC honors Williams in Black History Program
Wagners honored at GA Pines Community Recovery Dinner
Church recognizes Sister Mamie Davis
City Schools Drama Program sets ‘Fiddler’ as Spring Musical
March
Jaleigh Hurst named Master FFA Champion
Whigham preps for annual Rattlesnake Roundup event
Nonprofits take on Polar Plunge
TCS Board of Education terminates Superintendent’s contract
Model Ts hit the streets of Thomasville
Independent Senior Apartments proposed at Douglass High School
Dr. Tina McBride named Interim Superintendent for TCS
Rose City Toastmasters celebrate 10th anniversary
TCJLA Show awards best in the ring
Douglass High School project tabled to allow further input
Cotton Picking’ Quilters spread love through donations
Local students earn performing arts scholarship
TCS Board of Education adopts redistricting plan
Students see risk of driving under the influence
High Fidelity performs at Municipal Auditorium
OakFest takes center stage
Georgia Governor honors TEF with Award for the Arts & Humanities
D’Souza named Thomas County Central Teacher of the Year
Sen. Ossify hears from citrus growers
Parker Poe Charitable Trust presents Pebble Hill Polo Classic
Huntzinger named recipient of Don Cargill STEM Scholar Award
Walmart incident results in one fatality
Metcalfe residents voice concern over closing of Winterpast Way
Kingdom Choir performs at Center for the Arts
Clays for Strays benefits the Humane Society
Team Lean announces 2023 winners
TEF Family Series hosts “Meet Mozart”
Thomas Co. Animal Services introduces new officers
Library prepares for renovation, removes books
Chasity Hurst named Teacher of the Year for Garrison-Pilcher
Thomasville Pictures’ Supercell premieres at Gateway Cinemas
City of Thomasville hosts Easter Eggstravaganza for community
Addams family serves up spooky fun for families
Local restaurants partake in Dine for Disaster Relief event
Cox named Teacher of the Year at Hand-In-Hand Primary
Thomasville’s Owens crowned Mrs. Georgia USA
Goodwill, Success for Life celebrates first anniversary
O’Neal named Cross Creek’s Teacher of the Year
GRSP students visit Pebble Hill
Scholar Academy junior chose as DC Youth Delegate
Palmer named TCMS Teacher of the Year
Walking to the cross event leads people to Jesus
April
Former band director dies in accident
Downtown Boston hosts Spring Fling
Coolidge teen named Walk to Cure Arthritis Teen Honoree
Bookshelf gives new reads to libraries
Former commander arrested
Rich named Bishop Hall Charter Schools’ Teacher of the Year
Cairo adopts new Noise Ordinance
Donald Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony charges
JRBGC places 1st Overall at Maker’s Nation Got Talent Show
Wyche apprehended after TPD receives tip on whereabouts
Paradise Park receives grant
Boys & Girls Club surprise kids with bikes, helmets
TEF Young Artist Concert kicks off new initiative
Class of 1951 graduate encourages seniors to stay in touch
13th Annual DUE SOUTH supports local art & education
Young Life hosts Clays for Camp Event
Town Hall faces hard questions
Local reporter pens novel
Mobile Dairy Classroom visits Jerger preschoolers
Merchants raise questions on new solid waste fee schedule
Stage Makers present Beauty and the Beast
Vice agents bust brothers trafficking cocaine
Aaron Murray recounts career at UGA during FCA Banquet
Creativity blooms at Flower Show
Councilman Scott holds gun violence rally
Sofferin named Executive Director of Vashti Center
Shearer shares story adoption in new memoir
Kemp signs bills to support ag
Adoption agency raises funds for endowment
Thomas County Hardware named first outpost for Russell Moccasin Co.
44th Annual Rose City Run takes over Thomasville
JSL brings characters to life during story time
Library extends offer to new director
GrandVille headlines Legend Music Festival
Griffiths returns to Southern Pines for book signing
City Schools announce Teachers of the Year
Orchids on Parade opens Rose Show and Festival
Agencies bring down Thomas Co. gambling house
Landmarks honors preservation efforts
TCS Board of Education discusses tentative budget
May
Civic Garden Club celebrates 81 years at Rose Festival
Thomasville hosts Rose City Walk
Swingin’ Medallions get people moving at Street Dance
Couple left unharmed after falling tree lands on SUV
Commission approves school rezoning
School System names Melissa O’Neal Teacher of the Year
Thomasville student wins art competition
Fire Department, Red Cross install alarms
Gang Prosecution Unit indicts five
“Into the Woods” premieres at TOSAC
Thomasville attempts World Record
City School Board seeks Interim Superintendent
Thomas U holds commencement
Imagine Thomasville’s Chamber Connect crafts conversation skills
Crash kills Moultrie man
Commissioners approve purchase of archery targets
Georgia Pines Community Service hosts appreciation dinner
Thomasville turns out for 32nd Annual Day of Prayer
Jerger Elementary uncovers time capsule
Thomas County property value to exceed $2B
Thomas County BOE hears presentation on school safety badges
Local musician releases his first album
Smith, Jackson named Valedictorian, Salutatorian for TCC
Marie Johnson leaves a lunchroom legacy
Hudson leads TPD on pursuit through downtown
Rhode Island author looks to share his work with Thomasville
Tandem Bike Rally takes over Thomasville
Covey Film Festival addresses autism
Library Board preps for construction and new director
Cairo’s Zebulon Theater hosts community show
Coolidge City Council swears in new member, questions qualifying
Rebecca Nicolay announced District Teacher of the Year
County Commissioners see, hear progress on fishing pond
TCS Board of Education tables discussion for FY24 supplements
Thomasville High School graduates class of 2023
Bishop Hall Charter School hosts 2023 Graduation Ceremony
Archbold Memorial Hospital boosts local economy
Brookwood graduates 38 seniors
TCC Commencement honors Class of 2023
Council hears first reading of noise and loitering ordinance
Thomasville local shares her cancer story
Memorial Day luncheon features speech from Major James E. Livingston
Thomas County Board of Commissioners see backlash toward rezoning approval
Subdivision aids with housing shortage
THOM Collective hosts annual exhibition and art sale
Sens. Ossoff, Warnock deliver infrastructure upgrades to Thomasville
Cairo Fire Chief arrested in GBI investigation
TCS Interim Superintendent announced
Mundi the rescue elephant arrives in South Georgia
June
Fire Rescue responds to explosion
YMCA receives grant to provide summer feeding
Thomas County Central High FFA club holds farmer’s market
New THS principal sets goals
Thomasville Junior Service League begins Reading Roundup summer program
Bobby Dollar Appliance hosts first Big Green EGGfest since COVID-19
Cairo man arrested on drug charges
Library launches into summer reading activities
Thomasville selected to host 2023 AKC Master National
You’re Maker holds seaside cabana mini maker sewing camp
Former President Trump indicted
Animal Tales shows off wildlife at Library
Ochlocknee industry quadruples production
TPD host Junior Law Enforcement Academy
Thomas County receives 2022 audit draft
Gabriel Rising sets the stage for Lilly Project
Sheriff’s Office hosts training
Proposed noise ordinance tabled after uproar from residents
CHS Stage Makers travel to NYC
Leadership Georgia announces awards
Boston K-9 unit visits Boston Summer Outreach Camp
TOSAC boasts record-breaking season
City recovers from storm damage
Matilda the Musical, Jr. takes the stage at TOSAC
TCMS holds inaugural Girls on the Run summer camp
Thomasville Amateur Radio Club holds Summer Field Day
Absolute Science educates children at public library
Horne family breaks ground on Downtown Cairo development
TPD continues installation of crime reduction system
Sloan pleas guilty to shooting
Keep Thomas County Beautiful expands Community Teaching Garden
Camp LPH reimagines Downtown Thomasville through arts and crafts
Thomasville honors Stephen Collins Foster
Savannah Taylor crowned Miss Thomasville 2023
Marion Dickenson recounts her great-granddaughter playing at Carnegie Hall
Joe Cargile thrills in new legal series
Thomasville Center for the Arts partners with Boys and Girls Club
Lego inspires creativity at Roddenbery Memorial Public Library