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Welcome to Thomasville Insights with the City of Thomasville! Located in Thomasville, Georgia, the podcast will cover everything from Thomasville history and events to daily operations and City business, all while having some fun in the process. Please visit Thomasville.org for more information. Thanks for listening! 

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    • May 20, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Season 4 Episode 19 - City Manager Chris White

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 38:17


    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!

    Season 4 Episode 18 - Community Partners

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 49:47


    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!

    Season 4 Episode 17- Saving Money on Your Utility Bill

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 31:20


    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!

    Season 4 Episode 16 - Rose Show and Festivities Preview 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 20:05


    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!

    Season 4 Episode 15- Economic Development Updates (Bonus Edition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 53:07


    (Bonus Edition! We had a fun conversation about the Secretary Lloyd Austin Street renaming ceremony and what it was like behind scenes. Also included in the bonus edition, economic development the Thomasville way. Be advised- jokes and sarcasm ahead!)On this episode, we welcome back one of the original podcast hosts Ricky Zambrano, and we interview Andy Goodwin, Director of Economic Development. Andy talks about some of the new processes the City is developing and new businesses in our community. Also, keep listening for the Sounds of the City. Thanks for tuning in!

    Season 4 Episode 15 - Economic Development Updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 33:59


    On this episode, we welcome back one of the original podcast hosts Ricky Zambrano, and we interview Andy Goodwin, Director of Economic Development. Andy talks about some of the new processes the City is developing and new businesses in our community. Thanks for tuning in!

    Season 4 Episode 14 - the latest on Remington Streetscape Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 23:00


    On this episode, we talk to Mark Harmon who is the Executive Director of Inspections and Engineering for the city. He updates us on the Remington Streetscape project.  Also, check out our new segment, "Sounds of the City!" Look for the Facebook post, provide your answer for the city sound effect in the comments, and you might when a prize.

    Season 4 Episode 13 - Infrastructure Project Updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 22:29


    On this episode, we talk to Eve Geyer, Project Manager for the City of Thomasville. She gives us updates on the Dewey City CDBG project, Old Albany Road project, and stormwater design sessions. Also, we debut our new segment, "Sounds of the City!" Look for the Facebook post, provide your answer for the city sound effect in the comments, and you might when a prize.

    Season 4 Episode 12 - Fighting Fire with Captain Mike Mann

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 26:10


    On this episode, we talk to Mike Mann from Thomasville Fire Rescue. What does it take to fight a fire? A lot more than we thought - things like water, data, water pressure, and a whole lot more. Thanks for tuning in!

    Season 4 Episode 11- Phase 1 of Paradise Park Begins!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 18:34


    On this episode,  Mike Owens, Manager of Parks/Recreation & Golf for the City of Thomasville, talks about Phase 1 of the Paradise Park renovation. Many great people and organizations outside the City have worked hard to make Paradise Park even more special. Thanks to all who have helped and thanks for tuning in! 

    Season 4 Episode 10- Giving Back to Our Cummunity

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 21:47


    On this episode, we talk with Ricky Zambrano about how Team Thomasville gives back to the community in various ways. Thanks for tuning in!

    Season 4 Episode 9 - School and Online Safety for Students

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 19:59


    In today's episode, we interview Crystal Parker and Noelle Copeland, both from the Thomasville Police Department, about school safety and online safety for students. Thanks for tuning in!

    Season 4 Episode 8- Keeping Streams, Rivers, and Lakes Clean

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 22:13


    On this episode, we talk with Britt Wetherington from the Engineering Department. He talks about the importance of the  stormwater system for Thomasville. Thanks for tuning in! 

    Season 4 Episode 7 - Christmas in Thomasville

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 14:50


    On this episode, we talk to Brandy Avery and Cassidee Brooks from MainStreet about Christmas events in Thomasville including Victorian Christmas.MainStreet Event ListHoliday Open House: November 24, 1-5pmBlack Friday – November 29 Small Business Saturday – November 30First Friday Sip and Shop – December 6, 5-10 pmExtended Hours in Downtown – December 8, 15, & 22 from 1-5 pmVictorian Christmas – December 12 & 13 from 6-9 pmCommunity Event List“Christmas in Lights” - by Flowers Foods, Nov 28 – Dec 31 from 6-10 pmThomasville's Christmas Parade- December 2, 6:30 pmPebble Hill Plantation's Yuletide Champagne Tours Dec 5 – 6South Georgia Ballet Presents, The Nutcracker, December 7 – 8Taste of Thomasville's Victorian Sweets Tour Various dates throughout December 

    Season 4 Episode 6- Hurricane Preparedness in the Aftermath of Helene

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2024 26:10


    In this episode, we talk with the Public Information Officer Tara Pearson about the Hurricane aftermath and how to best prepare as we still are in hurricane season for 2024. Thanks for tuning in! 

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Fire Prevention Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 22:53


    On this episode, co hosts Tara and Christy interview Captain Michael Mann from Thomasville Fire Rescue. This week is fire prevention week, but we celebrate all month trying to educate the public on the latest fire prevention measures. Thanks for tuning in!

    Season 4 Episode 4- NextStream updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 23:39


    On this episode, we talk with Rebecca Fielding from CNSNext. Streaming on TV is here with NextStream. Rebecca chats with Tara and Christy about the new features NextStream offers. Thanks for tuning in!

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Balfour Park Design Charrette

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 23:46


    On this episode, we talk to City Planner Kenny Thompson about Balfour Park. The Balfour Park Visioning Charrette will be Saturday, September 28th from 9:00 to 11:00 am at the Thomasville Community Resource Center, 501 Varnedoe Street. Thanks for tuning in!

    Season 4 Episode 2- Energy Savings to Beat the Heat

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 22:10


    We are back for season 4! This episode we talk to Mark Parrillo about how to save money on your utility bill during the hot summer months. Thanks for tuning in!

    Season 4, Episode 1 - Interns Takeover Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 23:37


    On this episode of Thomasville Insights, we talk with some of the interns about their experience with the City of Thomasville this summer.  A special thanks to Sydney Goodfield, Ashlynn Hayes, & Tatiana Noble for joining the show.

    Season 3, Episode 18- Housing and Community

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 19:43


    On this episode, Tara and Austin talk with Community Planner Anna Day about the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing Initiative (GICH). This housing initiative brings many community organizations together.

    Season 3, Episode 16- Parks and Rec

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 21:35


    On this episode, we learn about our city parks- from renovations to reservations we will talk about it all. The police host a big event this month. Officer Jason Baldwin talks about the annual Police Inspection. Thanks for tuning in! 

    Season 3, Episode 16- Water Award and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 15:42


    On this episode, Christy and Tara have several updates and announcements. The big news this month was the award received by our Water Department. Thomasville, Georgia, officially received its WaterFirst designation on April 12, 2024. The city is the first in Southwest Georgia to receive this recognition.WaterFirst Communities are committed to excellence in watershed assessment, stormwater master planning, wastewater treatment and management, water supply planning and protection, water conservation, water reclamation and reuse, educational outreach, and regional planning. 

    Season 3, Episode 15- Rose Show and Festivities Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 10:29


    On this episode, we talk with MainStreet Director Brandy Avery about the 103rd Rose Show and Festivities. The events will be held April 26th- 27th. Held in historic Downtown Thomasville, the Rose Show has been a Southwest Georgia tradition since 1922. Over the years, flower shows, entertainment, an artisan market, an antique car show, a parade, and much more have been added to create a true community celebration. 

    Season 3, Episode 14 - Women in Leadership with Sheryl Sealy and Ashley Cason

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 33:59 Transcription Available


    On this episode, we talk with Assistant City Manager Sheryl Sealy and CFO Ashley Cason about women in leadership for the City of Thomasville. Also joining the show, Major Shane Harris from Thomasville Police Department chats with us a about an important event the TPD is hosting. Thanks for tuning in!

    Season 3, Episode 13- Talking Trash (Solid Waste and Landfill)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 24:41 Transcription Available


    On this episode, we talk to Landfill Superintendent Lee Thomas and Assistant Solid Waste Superintendent LaTravis Jones. They discuss upgrades and changes for their departments. Thanks for tuning in!

    Season 3, Episode 12 - City Council Interviews Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 34:47 Transcription Available


    On this episode, we talk to Thomasville City Councilmembers Scott Chastain, Terry Scott, and new Mayor Todd Mobley. We ask them about their connections to Thomasville, and what plans they have to make our community stronger. Thanks for tuning in!

    Season 3, Episode 11- City Council Interviews Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 25:10


    On this episode, we talk to the newest Thomasville City Councilmembers Royal Baker and Lucinda Brown. We ask them about their connections to Thomasville, and what plans they have to make our community stronger. Thanks for tuning in!

    Season 3, Episode 10- Cybersecurity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2024 22:42 Transcription Available


    On this episode, hosts Tara and Christy talk with Mitchell Christie. He is the Network Security Analyst for the City of Thomasville's Information Technology Department. Mitchell shares practical ways to help keep our electronic devices safe. Thanks for tuning in! 

    Season 3, Episode 9- new services from CNSNext- learn about NextGEN and NextStream

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 17:21 Transcription Available


    On this episode, we focus on CNSNext. Rebecca Fielding, Marketing Manager for CNSNext, talks with us about the latest features and upgrades from our local service provider.   Thanks for tuning in!https://cnsnext.com/

    Season 3, Episode 8 - Giving Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 22:45


    On this episode, we focus on giving back to the community. Ricky Zambrano is the Community Outreach & Recruitment Manager for Human Resources. He leads many of the volunteer efforts of the City. We are also joined by Corporal Crystal Parker who directs community relations for the police department. Thanks for tuning in!

    Season 3, Episode 7 - Major Shane Harris with TPD

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 20:45


    On this episode, we talk with Major Shane Harris from the Thomasville Police Department. He gives an update on the Flock Camera Systems located throughout the city. Thanks for tuning in!

    Season 3, Episode 6 - Christmas in Thomasville

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 15:23


    On this episode, we introduce Tara Pearson a new member to the podcasting team. Also, we talk about Christmas events with Nicole Elwell and Brandy Avery. Below is the link for the Christmas in Thomasville schedule-https://thomasvillega.com/things-to-do/annual-events/attractions/events/christmas-in-thomasville 

    Season 3, Episode 5 - Wildlife Arts Festival

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 21:05


    Mariam Mirabzadeh from the Thomasville Center for the Arts stops by to talk about the 28th Annual Wildlife Arts Festival. From November 9th to 19th, there are events, concerts, workshops and wildlife art for all.https://thomasvillearts.org/wildlife-arts-festival/

    Season 3, Episode 4 - Mark Parrillo with Money Saving and Budget Friendly Programs

    Play Episode Play 58 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 24:02


    On this episode, we chat with Mark Parrillo, Managing Director of Customer Service. He talks about the programs the city offers to help customers buy energy saving appliances and much more. Thanks for tuning in!  

    Season 3, Episode 3 - Autumn Events with Special Events Manager Nicole Elwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 8:28


    On this episode, we talk with Special Events Manager Nicole Elwell.  Our Main Street Office has some great events lined up for Fall.Autumn Artisan Market - Embrace the changing of the seasons as we celebrate the creativity and craftmanship of local artisans at the Autumn Artisan Market at The Ritz Amphitheater. Stroll through The Ritz and find handcrafted goods perfect for the upcoming holiday seasons!Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 Family Fall Fest - Experience the beauty of autumn with Fall Family Festival and Movie Night on October 14, 2023! Before the movie starts, enjoy kid friendly activities, and cap off the day as we wrap up with a FREE screening of the beloved film, Casper! Activities include games, a bounce house, a petting zoo, balloon twisters, and both a pumpkin decorating contest and pumpkin carving contest!Activities start at 5pm, and movie starts at 7:30pm.

    Season 3, Episode 2 - City Manager Alan Carson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 28:04


    On this episode, we talk with City Manager Alan Carson. He provides an overview of the City of Thomasville's financial standing. Thanks for tuning in!

    Season 3, Episode 1 - Miss Thomasville

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 23:02


    On this episode, Christy Owens and guest host Bonnie Hayes interview our new Miss Thomasville Savannah Taylor. Mariam Mirabzadeh also joins the show. She is a board member of the Miss Thomasville Scholarship Program. Thanks for tuning in!

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    Season 2, Episode 19 A "How to" on Park Reservations, Event Permits, and Alcohol Licenses

    Play Episode Play 34 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 18:03


    On our last episode of season 2, we talk with Mike Owens, Manager of Parks/Recreation & Golf, about park reservations and Melissa Creel, Customer Service Manager, about the policies and procedures for alcohol licenses. Podcast notesPark Reservations and Event Permits (229) 227-7089https://thomasville.org/parks-and-recreation/park-reservation-applicationAlcohol Licenses (229) 227-4170https://thomasville.org/departments/city-tax-information/tax-forms

    Season 2, Episode 18 André Marria - Living a Life of Service

    Play Episode Play 26 sec Highlight Listen Later May 20, 2023 16:25


    On this episode,  we talk to André Marria who recently represented our community on a trip for Rotary to South Africa.  We chat with her about the numerous ways she has and continues to serve Thomasville. Thanks for tuning in!

    Season 2, Episode 17 Major Wade Glover With Public Safety Concerns

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 16:54


    On this episode, we talk with Major Wade Glover from the Thomasville Police Department. Wade talks with us about some safety issues TDP is having with large block parties. He also tells us about local and state laws that apply to events selling alcohol.

    Season 2, Episode 16 Rose Show and Festival Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 18:29


    Bonnie Hayes (Director of Tourism Development) and Nicole Elwell (Special Events Manager) chat with us about the 102nd Rose Show and Festival. This is part two of the interview where we discuss how some of the local businesses and tourist attractions celebrate the Rose Festival. Thanks for tuning in!

    Season 2, Episode 15 Rose Show and Festival Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 23:57


    Bonnie Hayes (Director of Tourism Development) and Nicole Elwell (Special Events Manager) chat with us about the 102nd Rose Show and Festival. This event offers a wide range of events for the whole family. This is part one of the interview. Part two will air April 20. Thanks for tuning in!

    Season 2, Episode 14 Women in Leadership with Pam Schalk

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 11:44


    The City of Thomasville celebrates Woman in Leadership for the month of March. On this episode, we talk to Grants Administrator Pam Schalk. She shares with us about her role in securing grants for the City.

    Season 2, Episode 13 Women in Leadership with Eve Geyer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 16:14


    The City of Thomasville celebrates Woman in Leadership for the month of March. On this episode, we talk to Engineering Project Manager Eve Geyer. She shares with us about her military background and managing complex projects for the City. 

    Season 2, Episode 12 Pebble Hill and Hunting Dogs

    Play Episode Play 33 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 35:44


    What do you love about Thomasville? To finish up February, we will talk Pebble Hill and hunting dogs. Pebble Hill has been a big part of local tourism since 1983 and they have a new house on the tour. It was home to Mack McQueen, longtime kennel manager at Pebble Hill. Executive Director of Pebble Hill Whitney White chats with us about the Kennel House. In the second interview, Joe Fryson talks about his career working with hunting dogs. Thanks for tuning in!

    Season 2, Episode 11 Jack Hadley Black History Museum

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 21:27


    On this episode, we will talk with Daniel Pittman, Executive Director of the Jack Hadley Black History Museum. We will learn about the museum and some of the exciting projects going on that tell the full story of local black history. Thanks for tuning in!

    Season 2, Episode 10 Thomasville Police Evidence Room

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 17:36


    What happens to the all the evidence law enforcement has to keep and manage? Find out with Thomasville Police Major Wade Glover in this interesting discussion. Thanks for tuning to the show!  

    Season 2, Episode 9 Holiday Message and a Christmas Story

    Play Episode Play 17 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 9:30


    On this episode, enjoy a special holiday message and Christmas story from City of Thomasville Mayor Jay Flowers.  Thanks for tuning in!

    Season 2, Episode 8 Victorian Christmas and other Events in December

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2022 12:07


    On this episode, we interview City of Thomasville's Tourism and Events Manager Madison Eaton about Victorian Christmas and other events during the holiday season. Thanks for tuning in!

    Season 2 Episode 7 TPD's Flock Camera System

    Play Episode Play 44 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 18:11


    On this episode, we interview City of Thomasville Police Major Shane Harris about the Flock Camera System. At the beginning of 2023, the camera system will be installed throughout the community on a six month trial basis. Major Harris discusses the benefits of the system to the police and community. Thanks for tuning in!

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