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Thomasville, Georgia
Thomas County Courthouse
Thomas County Courthouse
Official logo of Thomasville, Georgia
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Nickname(s): 
"T-Ville", The City of Roses, The Rose City, Beacon Hills (original name)
Location in Thomas County and the state of Georgia
Location in Thomas County and the state of Georgia
Thomasville, Georgia is located in the United States
Thomasville, Georgia
Thomasville, Georgia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Georgia
County Thomas
Area
 • City 15.15 sq mi (39.23 km2)
 • Land 15.01 sq mi (38.88 km2)
 • Water 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2)
Elevation
279 ft (85 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • City 18,881
 • Density 1,257.64/sq mi (485.58/km2)
 • Metro
45,000
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
31792, 31799
Area code(s) 229
FIPS code 13-76224
GNIS feature ID 0333216

Thomasville is a city in Georgia, United States. It is the main city of Thomas County. In 2020, about 18,881 people lived there.

Thomasville is known as the "City of Roses." Every year, it hosts a fun Rose Festival. The city has many interesting places to visit, like old plantations, a lively downtown area, and a big farmer's market. You can also see a very old oak tree, which is about 340 years old!

History of Thomasville

Thomasville was started in 1825. It became the main city for the new Thomas County. It was officially made a town in 1831 and then a city in 1889. The city was named after Jett Thomas, a general who fought in the War of 1812.

Geography and Climate

Thomasville covers about 15 square miles (39 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water. It is the second largest city in Southwest Georgia, after Albany.

You can reach Thomasville using three major U.S. roads: Route 19, Route 84, and Route 319. It is located near several other cities:

Thomasville's Weather

Thomasville has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot, humid summers. The winters are usually mild and cool.

Climate data for Thomasville, Georgia
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 86
(30)
86
(30)
96
(36)
96
(36)
102
(39)
104
(40)
106
(41)
104
(40)
106
(41)
97
(36)
89
(32)
85
(29)
106
(41)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 63
(17)
68
(20)
73
(23)
79
(26)
86
(30)
90
(32)
92
(33)
91
(33)
87
(31)
81
(27)
73
(23)
65
(18)
79
(26)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 39
(4)
42
(6)
47
(8)
53
(12)
61
(16)
69
(21)
71
(22)
71
(22)
67
(19)
57
(14)
49
(9)
41
(5)
56
(13)
Record low °F (°C) 5
(−15)
11
(−12)
19
(−7)
30
(−1)
41
(5)
48
(9)
56
(13)
53
(12)
37
(3)
26
(−3)
11
(−12)
8
(−13)
5
(−15)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 4.80
(122)
4.88
(124)
5.67
(144)
3.08
(78)
3.00
(76)
5.84
(148)
5.68
(144)
5.72
(145)
4.52
(115)
3.02
(77)
3.44
(87)
3.65
(93)
53.3
(1,353)
Source: The Weather Channel

People of Thomasville

Historical population
Census Pop.
1870 1,651
1880 2,555 54.8%
1890 5,514 115.8%
1900 5,322 −3.5%
1910 6,727 26.4%
1920 8,196 21.8%
1930 11,733 43.2%
1940 12,683 8.1%
1950 14,424 13.7%
1960 18,246 26.5%
1970 18,155 −0.5%
1980 18,463 1.7%
1990 17,457 −5.4%
2000 18,162 4.0%
2010 18,413 1.4%
2020 18,881 2.5%

In 2020, there were 18,881 people living in Thomasville. There were 7,529 households and 4,983 families.

Thomasville by race as of 2020
Race Num. Perc.
White 7,666 40.6%
Black or African American 9,874 52.3%
Native American 40 0.21%
Asian 212 1.12%
Pacific Islander 6 0.03%
Other/Mixed 571 3.02%
Hispanic or Latino 512 2.71%

Economy and Jobs

Thomasville is home to several important companies.

  • Flowers Foods, a large bakery company, has its main office here.
  • Senior Life Insurance Company and Archbold Medical Center are also based in Thomasville. These businesses provide many jobs for the community.

Arts and Culture

Thomasville is famous for its beautiful roses. The city takes care of over 1,000 rose bushes. Many people who live there also have their own rose gardens.

Annual Rose Festival

Every year in late April, Thomasville hosts its annual Rose Festival. Rose growers from all over the world come to show off their best roses. Judges pick the most beautiful ones. The biggest rose garden in the city is at Cherokee Lake Park. It has 85 rose beds and is the main spot for the festival.

Museums and Historic Sites

Thomasville has many places where you can learn about history and art:

You can visit these places for tours and research.

MLK Walk and Festival

Since 2009, Thomasville has held an annual MLK (Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.) Walk and Festival in January. This event celebrates the life and work of Dr. King.

Education in Thomasville

Thomasville has several schools, from pre-school to college.

Public Schools

There are two main public school districts:

  • Thomasville City School District: This district serves students from pre-school to 12th grade. It has three elementary schools, one middle school, and Thomasville High School. There are over 3,107 students and 204 teachers.
  • Thomas County School District: This district also serves students from pre-school to 12th grade. It has three elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools: Thomas County Central High School and Bishop Hall Charter School. This district has over 5,466 students and 329 teachers.

Private Schools

  • Thomasville Christian School (Pre-K to 9th grade)
  • Brookwood School (Pre-K to 12th grade) - This is an independent school that helps students get ready for college.

Colleges and Universities

  • Thomas University - This is a four-year university with its main campus in Thomasville.
  • Southern Regional Technical College - This college offers technical training and degrees.

Media and Communications

Thomasville has its own newspaper and radio stations.

Newspaper

  • The Thomasville Times-Enterprise is a daily newspaper. It also publishes a magazine called Thomasville Scene.

Radio Stations

  • WPAX 1240 AM
  • WHGH
  • WSTT

City Services and Technology

Thomasville has a special fiber optic network called CNS. This network provides fast and affordable internet to homes and businesses. It has been in place since 1999.

The money earned from CNS and other city services helps pay for important things like police, fire protection, and street repairs. Because of these earnings, the city was able to remove the property fire tax for its residents and businesses in 2012.

Famous People from Thomasville

Many notable people have connections to Thomasville:

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See also

Learn more about Thomasville in Spanish! In Spanish: Thomasville (Georgia) para niños

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