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Two centuries of stories, one city ready to celebrate. We’re kicking off Thomasville’s bicentennial with guest April Norton, exploring how a birthday becomes a living, year-long collaboration that blends history, community action, and a whole lot of local pride. From a free, family-friendly opening celebration with live music and partner booths to a citywide “200 Initiative,” we share some ideas and practical steps that will make this milestone matter. Want to take part? The 200 Initiative invites you to do “200” acts that fit your mission—plant roses, read to kids, organize service hours—and maybe earn a custom challenge coin. You can also grab bicentennial merch at the visitor center and follow updates at Thomasville.org. Join the celebration, share your “200,” and help shape the next chapter of Thomasville’s story!

On this episode, we talk with City Manager Chris White about the 2026 budget. He shares the priorities reflected from the City Council for the upcoming year. The wide ranging conversation gets to a little bit of everything including some favorite Christmas memories. We hope you enjoy the show and thanks for tuning in!

For this episode, we talk with Katie Ketchum about Main Street Christmas in Thomasville. After that,  Cassidee Smith, Special Events Coordinator, joins us to chat about Victorian Christmas. Thanks for tuning in!

For this special episode, Eve Geyer, Engineering Project Manger and Derrius Dawson, IT Project Manager join us to talk about their time of service in the military. Thanks for tuning in and to all the veterans in our community!

Guests: John Tucker – TPD Sgt.- Use of Force Summit  Jonathan Conner, Deputy Chief-Fire Marshal - Fall Back & Smoke Alarms

This episode we talk with City Planner Kenny Thompson about a brand new ordinance establishing TNID. This new ordinance can help many neighborhoods in Thomasville grow and flourish in an old fashioned way. Thanks for tuning in!

On this episode, we talk to Mike Owens, Director of Parks & Recreation, about some renovations going on in our city parks. Balfour, Cassidy, and Paradise are the focus during this stage of park renovations. Thanks for tuning in!

On this episode, we talk to Eric Gossett, Assistant Utilities Superintendent about the new storm water utility. Ricky introduces a new segment, and Austin has a new "Sounds of the City" for our listeners. Thanks for tuning in! 

On this episode of Thomasville Insights, we talk with April Norton Managing Director of Marketing and Communications for the City of Thomasville. She has economic data on Downtown Thomasville and an update on Tourism. Thanks for tuning in!

On this episode of Thomasville Insights, we talk with Anthony Pellegrino who is a citizen serving on the City of Thomasville's Historic Preservation Commission (HPC). He discusses why he wanted to beecome involved in community engagement. We are grateful to all who serve and participate our community.

On this episode of Thomasville Insights, we talk with some of the interns about their experience with the City of Thomasville this summer.  We wish all our interns success in their future endeavors and thank them for their hard work. 2025 Interns JaBrian Coleman - Marketing Carter Crocker - Finance  Jack Edge - Civil Engineering Olivia D'Ambrosio - Human Resources Jaxson French - Customer Service Camille Jones - Main Street Aaliyah Marshall - Thomasville Police Department

On this last episode of the season, we talk with City Manager Chris White. He gives us a rundown of the major projects going on in the City of Thomasville and the details on funding these big projects. Chris White's dog Arthur also gets a mention and thanks for tuning in!

On this episode, we talk with Melvin Hugans and Nate Tyler who are leaders of important organizations that serve our community. The City of Thomasville partners with many non profits on a regular basis for employee service projects. Thanks for tuning in!

On this episode, we talk with Mark Parillo Managing Director of Customer Service about some great ways to save money- learn more about Budget Billing, Energy audits, On Bill Financing, and energy saving tips. Thanks for tuning in!

On this episode, we talk to Brandy Avery, Community Engagement Manager for the City of Thomasville. She gives a rundown of the events slated for the 104th Rose Show and Festival. Thanks for tuning in!