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Thomasville boasts over 120 industries, including Cleaver Brooks, Hurst Boiler, and Blue Bell Creameries. It's also the headquarters of Flowers and home to Flowers Baking Company, a leading provider of baked goods nationwide, including Dave's Killer Bread, Nature's Own, and Sunbeam.

Established in 1980 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the National Main Street Center revitalizes historic downtowns through the Four Point Approach: Design, Organization, Promotion, and Economic Restructuring. The Thomasville Main Street program, active since 1981, earned the Great American Main Street designation in 1998, making it the first Georgia city and one of fewer than 100 in the U.S. to receive this honor.

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Mainstreet Established in 1980 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the National Main Street Center revitalizes historic downtowns through the Four Point Approach: Design, Organization, Promotion, and Economic Restructuring. The Thomasville Main Street program, active since 1981, earned the Great American Main Street designation in 1998, making it the first Georgia city and one of fewer than 100 in the U.S. to receive this honor.

Based in Thomasville, Georgia, Archbold Medical Center is a regional not-for-profit healthcare system comprising four hospitals, three nursing homes, and two home health agencies, as well as a network of quality clinics. With over 2,500 employees and support from nearly 200 physician specialists, it provides 540 patient beds. The main facility, John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital, boasts 264 beds. Other hospitals in the system include Brooks County Hospital in Quitman, Grady General Hospital in Cairo, and Mitchell County Hospital in Camilla. Accredited by The Joint Commission, Archbold has maintained a reputation for over 90 years for its exceptional, compassionate care.

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Healthcare Based in Thomasville, Georgia, Archbold Medical Center is a regional not-for-profit healthcare system comprising four hospitals, three nursing homes, and two home health agencies, as well as a network of quality clinics. With over 2,500 employees and support from nearly 200 physician specialists, it provides 540 patient beds. The main facility, John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital, boasts 264 beds. Other hospitals in the system include Brooks County Hospital in Quitman, Grady General Hospital in Cairo, and Mitchell County Hospital in Camilla. Accredited by The Joint Commission, Archbold has maintained a reputation for over 90 years for its exceptional, compassionate care.

Thomasville-Thomas County provides diverse educational opportunities, including two public K-12 school systems serving 8,300 students collectively, and an independent college preparatory school. Higher education options include Thomas University, a four-year coeducational university, and Southern Regional Technical College, offering two-year programs focused on career-ready skills. This inclusive educational system meets the varied academic and professional needs of the community at all levels.

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Education Thomasville-Thomas County provides diverse educational opportunities, including two public K-12 school systems serving 8,300 students collectively, and an independent college preparatory school. Higher education options include Thomas University, a four-year coeducational university, and Southern Regional Technical College, offering two-year programs focused on career-ready skills. This inclusive educational system meets the varied academic and professional needs of the community at all levels.

Explore Thomasville's historic downtown, welcoming visitors since the late 1800s. Enjoy premier shopping, fine dining, and antique stores within walking distance. Relax at a charming Bed and Breakfast or historic resort, and discover local landmarks bridging past and present. End your day with a handcrafted cocktail at a cozy local spot, where everyone feels like both a traveler and a local.

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Visit Explore Thomasville's historic downtown, welcoming visitors since the late 1800s. Enjoy premier shopping, fine dining, and antique stores within walking distance. Relax at a charming Bed and Breakfast or historic resort, and discover local landmarks bridging past and present. End your day with a handcrafted cocktail at a cozy local spot, where everyone feels like both a traveler and a local.

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Hunting Thomas County is renowned for its world-class Bobwhite quail hunting, earning it the title of "America's quail-hunting capital" by Barron’s columnist Steven M. Sears, also known as the Gun Whisperer. The presence of Bobwhite quail has shaped Thomasville's plantation economy for over a century. With historic buildings dating back to the Victorian resort era, Thomasville maintains a vibrant hunt culture at the core of the Red Hills Region. Additionally, numerous hunting preserves in and around Thomas County provide opportunities for sport hunting, including duck, deer, dove, and turkey.

The Thomasville Entertainment Foundation (TEF) has enriched the cultural scene of south Georgia and north Florida. It showcases diverse performances, from opera to concerts, featuring acclaimed artists like Yehudi Menuhin and Yo Yo Ma. This dedication to the arts enhances the cultural vibrancy of the area, complemented by institutions like the Thomasville Center for the Arts and the Thomasville Music and Drama Troup, establishing Thomas County as a thriving arts hub.

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Arts & Entertainment The Thomasville Entertainment Foundation (TEF) has enriched the cultural scene of south Georgia and north Florida. It showcases diverse performances, from opera to concerts, featuring acclaimed artists like Yehudi Menuhin and Yo Yo Ma. This dedication to the arts enhances the cultural vibrancy of the area, complemented by institutions like the Thomasville Center for the Arts and the Thomasville Music and Drama Troup, establishing Thomas County as a thriving arts hub.

Together, the Thomasville-Thomas County Chamber of Commerce and Thomasville Payroll Development Authority serve as the convener of opportunity and trusted catalyst for business.