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Thomasville, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Morning Thomasville! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What can families expect at Thomas County’s newly approved petting farm?
  • How will The Nutcracker look when it’s completely unwrapped?
  • Why Thomasville Pine Market ranks among Georgia’s top antique destinations.

Also on today's calendar: Thrilling Thomasville Scavenger Hunt and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What's black & white and read all over? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Georgia election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Saturday: Clouds and breaks of sun, temps: high: 80, low: 66.
  • Sunday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, with a high of 76 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Commissioners approve rezoning for petting farm (timesenterprise.com) — Thomas County commissioners in Thomasville have unanimously approved a conditional-use rezoning on Ga. Hwy. 122 E, clearing the way for Anne Parrish to open a new petting farm. The attraction will host weekday school field trips and Saturday public visits, offering hands-on animal experiences, story time, STEM activities, and family movie nights for local children and families.
   

2. South Georgia Ballet invites community to experience 'The Nutcracker Unwrapped' (timesenterprise.com) — Thomasville residents are invited to a behind-the-scenes Nutcracker experience on November 5 at 7 p.m. at Thomasville Center for the Arts, featuring live orchestra music and light bites. South Georgia Ballet will showcase how its beloved holiday production comes together while raising support for its local dance programs and outreach across Southwest Georgia.
   

3. 12 Georgia Antique Stores We Ranked Among The Best For Vintage Finds (newsbreak.com) — Thomasville shoppers get a strong shoutout in this statewide roundup, with Thomasville Pine Market praised as a spacious, 20,000-square-foot antique and vintage marketplace offering delivery, pickup, and repair services. Open Tuesday through Saturday on Smith Avenue, it’s framed as a top Georgia stop for furniture, jewelry, and unique finds, adding another draw alongside the city’s historic downtown.
   

4. Hurst Family establishes scholarship at SRTC to honor legacy of Gene and Edna Hurst (timesenterprise.com) — Students connected to Southern Regional Technical College’s Thomasville campus now have access to a new $1,000 Hurst Legacy of Leadership Scholarship awarded each spring. The fund honors Gene and Edna Hurst’s long-standing business and community impact while supporting SRTC students who show strong academics, leadership, and service-minded values across South Georgia.
   

5. Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship hosts global leaders at 2026 GCEC Conference, wins top international award (fsu.edu) — Thomasville was showcased to global entrepreneurship leaders through a culinary and Main Street walking tour tied to Florida State University’s 2026 GCEC Conference in Tallahassee. The visit highlighted Thomasville’s downtown businesses and regional economic strengths as part of broader discussions on how universities and communities can partner to grow innovation and tourism.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Calling all trick-or-treaters, we're ready for you!
    We've added some festive flair, we'll be open late into the night, and our display is one for the books. (Nextdoor Lake Riverside)
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member in Thomasville. Apply here.
  • Atkore, Inc. posted a job opening for Maintenance Technician I (7:00am-7:00pm, 7:00pm-7:00am) $26.55 per hour in Thomasville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Thomasville here.

Ok Thomasville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What's black & white and read all over?" — The Patch Newsletter! (Thank you Cat H. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Thomasville

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Thomasville

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.