Thomasville Insights

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!

Thomasville Insights is a government podcast hosted by City of Thomasville, with 99 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

City of Thomasville hosts Thomasville Insights, a government show with 99 episodes published.

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  Episode #5

  Season 6 Episode 5- Upgrading Parks In Thomasville

  Sep 18, 202632 minS6

  We walk through how the City of Thomasville plans and pays for major park upgrades while keeping everyday maintenance moving. We get concrete updates on Cassidy, Balfour, and Paradise Park, plus the behind-the-scenes steps that make these projects take time. • parks as a practical quality of life investment • how the 2023 Parks Master Plan guides priorities • Cassidy Park reopening plans with disc golf, trails, pavilion, restroom, and pond updates • Balfour Park design features including pavilion, playground, and splash-style water feature • Paradise Park Phase Two scope, timeline, and parking improvements • longleaf pine and wiregrass habitat restoration during drought conditions • dog park relocation from Balfour to Cherokee Lake for safer access • how SPLOST, LOST, grants, and donations fund capital projects • why grant cycles, utilities, surveys, and conservation rules stretch timelines • how public input and cross-department teamwork shape outcomes We remind you to subscribe to the podcast on your favorite listening app. To learn more about the City of Thomasville visit thomasville.org or follow us on social media.

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  Episode #4

  Season 6 Episode 4- How Thomasville Fights Youth Gun Violence With Mentorship

  Sep 10, 202629 minS6

  A lot of people think gun violence is a problem you only deal with after it happens. We see it differently. We’re joined by Thomasville City Council Member Terry Scott and Thomasville Police Department Chief Wade Glover for a blunt, practical conversation about what gun violence looks like locally, why it’s increasingly tied to youth access to firearms, and what it takes to slow it down before a trigger gets pulled. We talk through Scott’s community organization, Think Before You React, and the real mechanics of grassroots gun violence prevention in Thomasville, Georgia: church-based gatherings, street-level tents after a shooting, simple pamphlets, and powerful speakers like survivors and mothers who’ve lost a child. The point isn’t to “host an event” and move on. It’s to mentor, to tell the truth about consequences, and to create consistent contact with the age groups most vulnerable to peer pressure and fast decisions. Social media comes up for a reason. We dig into how online posts can fuel fights, threats, and attention-seeking behavior, and why parents and guardians have to understand what kids are watching, sharing, and planning. Then we shift into police-community relations and the department’s revamped Use of Force Awareness training, where citizens learn what the law allows, what officers are trained to do, and how small choices during traffic stops can help de-escalate high-stress moments for everyone. If you care about community safety, youth mentorship, firearm safety, and smarter prevention, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share this with someone in Thomasville and leave a review so more neighbors can find it.

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  Episode #3

  Youth Council Gives Students Power To Learn- Season 6 Episode 3

  Aug 20, 202627 minS6

  We team up with Thomasville City Schools to launch the City of Thomasville Youth Council and explain how mentorship with City Council turns civics into real-life experience. Superintendent Dr. Scott Sweeting and Executive Director of STEM, CTAE, and Career Development Ashley Palmer share how the program builds career exposure, a stronger student voice, and a reason for students to stay connected to Thomasville long after graduation. To learn more about the city of Thomasville, visit thomasville.org or follow us on social media Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on your favorite listening app so you don't miss an episode

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  Inside The Thomasville Municipal Auditorium Renovation- Season 6 Episode 2

  Aug 10, 202630 minS6

  We walk through why Thomasville’s historic municipal auditorium has to close now, and what it takes to launch a renovation that protects a downtown landmark while updating safety and access issues. Mary Patchunka-Smith shares what’s already happened behind the scenes, what residents will see first, and how we keep public meetings moving while construction ramps up. • doors closing timeline and what moved out • team effort to clear decades of storage and preserve historic items • where public meetings relocate across the city • project partners, from feasibility work to architect and local construction manager • historic preservation approach, including replica energy-efficient windows • visible early work, including landscape removal and scaffolding • courtyard redesign plans, ADA access, and reclaiming flexible space • life safety priorities • why timing is urgent, funding sources, total project cost, and fall 2027 target We remind everyone to visit the public meetings calendar at thomasville.org for meeting dates, times, and locations. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on your favorite listening app so you don't miss an episode.

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  Intern Takeover- Season 6 Episode 1

  Jul 20, 202624 min

  We hand the mic to our interns for an honest look at what it’s like to work inside the City of Thomasville. From customer service and IT support to finance leadership and a historic building move, we hear what surprised them, what challenged them, and what they’d tell anyone thinking about applying. • why the intern takeover matters and how the program builds a pipeline for city jobs • how customer service includes multiple internal functions beyond phones and the front desk • what municipal IT support looks like day to day with hardware, PCs, and ticketing • advice to apply even if you doubt you’ll get picked • a Thomasville “hot take” on food diversity and making better use of free community events • how to learn coworker styles fast by talking beyond work and reading the room • what working near a CFO teaches about leadership, multitasking, and stress • why renovating a historic municipal building takes time, rules, and patience • navigating internship pressure and using summer work to test career paths • upcoming Kids Community Day details and where to find the community calendar Just a reminder to subscribe to Thomasville Insights on your favorite listening app. To learn more about the city of Thomasville, visit Thomasville.org or follow us on social media.

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