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Thomasville, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi Thomasville! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See where Thomasville’s World War II hospital marker just returned.
  • How a former Thomasville school is becoming 52 senior apartments.
  • What Archbold’s new open-heart program means for Thomasville patients.

Also on today's calendar: Grief Share 2nd session and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: How do birds learn how to fly ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Cloudy, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Clouds and sun with a t-storm, temps: high: 89, low: 69. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid with partial sunshine, with a high of 90 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Georgia Historical Marker for Finney General Hospital reinstalled in Thomasville (timesenterprise.com) — A restored Georgia Historical Marker honoring Finney General Hospital is back in place in Thomasville, highlighting the city’s World War II role and local support for wounded soldiers. The Thomasville History Center and Georgia Historical Society partnered to recast and reinstall the marker near South Pinetree Boulevard, ensuring residents and visitors can easily access this piece of community history.
   

2. $23M Senior Housing Project Breaks Ground in Thomasville (whatnow.com) — A $23 million project is transforming Thomasville’s historic Douglass School campus into 52 affordable senior apartments, with construction now underway. A public-private partnership led by Tapestry Development Group and the Thomasville Community Development Corporation will offer income-restricted homes for residents 55 and older, aiming to preserve history while easing the city’s senior housing shortage.
   

3. Archbold approved to establish open-heart surgery program (timesenterprise.com) — Archbold in Thomasville has received state approval to launch an adult open-heart surgery program at John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital, greatly expanding local cardiac care. The new service will add specialized operating rooms and intensive care capacity, reducing the need for patients to travel out of the region for complex heart procedures.
   

4. 8 Most Beautiful Small Towns in Georgia You Should Visit in 2026 (mebaneenterprise.com) — Thomasville gets spotlighted as Georgia’s “Rose City,” with its 1,500-bush rose garden, long-running Rose Show and Festival, and iconic 300-year-old Big Oak drawing visitors each spring. The piece also notes local favorites like Flowers Baking Company, Sweetgrass Dairy, nearby Pebble Hill Plantation, and walkable downtown lodging that make Thomasville a standout small-town getaway for 2026.
   

5. TCCHS named AP Honor School in four categories (timesenterprise.com) — Thomas County Central High School, serving students in the Thomasville area, has been named an AP Honor School in four categories by the Georgia Department of Education. With 30 AP courses and strong exam performance in both STEM and humanities, the school is expanding rigorous, college-level opportunities for local students preparing for life after graduation.
   

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★ Featured events ★

    Wednesday June 17
  • Silent Reading Hour →
    Farmer's Daughter Vineyards + Tasting Room, 106 N Broad St, Thomasville
    6:00 pm

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  • Walmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate in Thomasville. Apply here.
  • Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member 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: They don't , they just wing it ! (Thank you Gary M. 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.