When a railroad was built through Thomasville in the late 1800s, the city became the “Winter Resort of the South” thanks to its warm weather. Elaborate Victorian mansions served as “winter cottages” for the wealthy families who came to South Georgia during the cold season, and many of these homes remain in Thomasville. The city has multiple historic districts, including the downtown retail and arts area. Around 18,000 people live here, and the town fills up every weekend with visitors. Tourism and retail contribute to the city’s economy, as well as jobs in manufacturing and healthcare.
Victorian mansions line the streets of Thomasville and once served as winter homes for the wealthiest families in the world.
The Train Depot in Thomasville, once served over 30 passenger trains per day, now serves as restaurants and meeting spaces.
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Grits at Jonah’s and concerts at the Ritz
The historic downtown shopping district is filled with locally owned small businesses, from wineries and chocolatiers to antique shops and toy stores. Jonah’s is known for its shrimp and grits and was featured in Southern Living magazine. “Jonah’s is a Top 3 thing in downtown," says resident Matt Santoro, owner of Nexus Real Estate Group. “The Bottom” section doubles as an arts district, anchored by the Ritz Amphitheater. Bronze quail statues in the area honor the city’s hunting traditions.
Thomasville On Stage And Company, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the enrichment of life by active participation in live theater.
Jonah's is a local favorite in and around Thomasville that offers Southern specialties in a casual, lofty space with outdoor seating.
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The Rose Festival in the City of Roses
The Rose Festival is Thomasville’s longest-running celebration. The annual flower show and parade has been held downtown every spring since 1922, giving Thomasville the moniker “City of Roses.” Later in the year, Thomasville celebrates its 19th-century heyday with a Victorian Christmas festival. The event features carriage rides and performers dressed in hoop skirts and top hats. “During Christmas, our downtown looks like one of those towns you see on the Hallmark Channel,” says Leslie Bennett, a Realtor with Bennett Real Estate Company and a lifelong Thomasville local.
Bobwhite quails, roses and the Big Oak
The Red Hills Region has the biggest bobwhite quail population in the world, and quail hunting is one of Thomasville’s most prominent sports. The city’s Victorian-era quail hunts were at Pebble Hill Plantation, and nature preserves like Millpond and River Creek are still open for hunting. Quails are Thomasville's trademark fauna, while longleaf pines, live oaks and roses define the local flora. Elizabeth Ireland Poe Park, in the center of downtown, is home to Thomasville’s Big Oak. The tree is over a century old and one of the country's largest registered Southern live oak trees. Only a few blocks from the Big Oak, Cherokee Lake Park maintains its 1,500-bloom Rose Garden year-round.
Millpond Plantation, located in Thomasville, is the country's most iconic bobwhite quail hunting plantation.
The Big Oak is one of many historic landmarks located in Thomasville.
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Dawson Street is one of many historic neighborhoods
Thomasville's median home price is $277,500, lower than the Georgia median of $380,000. While Victorian and Queen Anne mansions still stand in the historic residential districts, midcentury and modern homes can also be found in these long-standing neighborhoods. Of all the “winter cottages” still in the city, the 140-year-old Lapham-Patterson House in the Dawson Street Historic District is the most recognizable thanks to its bright yellow and pink exterior.
The Lapham–Patterson House is a historic site at 626 North Dawson Street in Thomasville.
Large traditional homes are common along Dawson Street in Downtown Thomasville.
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Thomasville has two school districts serving the area
Thomasville City Schools covers the city, and Thomas County Schools serves families with homes outside the city limits. Both school districts have an overall B grade on Niche. The city also has top-rated private schools, including the A-minus-rated Brookwood School. Thomas University’s two campuses are both based in Thomasville.
Thomas University, located in Thomasville, is a non-profit, regionally accredited, private college offering bachelor and graduate degrees online and on-campus.
Thomasville High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 and has an overall B grade on Niche.
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Less than 50 miles from the Georgia-Florida border
Thomasville is halfway between Albany and Tallahassee, located in South Georgia and close to the Georgia and Florida border. “You’re close enough here to enjoy a day trip on the Forgotten Coast in Florida and be home in time to enjoy some fresh-caught seafood for dinner,” Bennett says. Local roads intersect the city, and Bypass 319 and U.S. Highways 19 and 84 surround it. Thomas County Area Transit offers on-demand bus services. The closest commercial airport is the Tallahassee International Airport, about 45 miles away.
Spring brings tornadoes to South Georgia
Thomasville has hot, humid summers and mild winters. There can be thunderstorms and high winds throughout the year, and spring and winter are Thomas County’s biggest tornado seasons. In 2023, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation reported that Thomas County had a crime rate of 27 crimes for every 1,000 people. This is a higher rate than surrounding areas like Decatur and Colquitt Counties.
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