Douglass High School (originally Dewey City Public School) operated from 1902 until 1970 when the Thomasville City Schools integrated. The black-only school was renowned for its music and ...

THOMASVILLE- Thomasville will gain 52 more income-based rentals for independent senior living at the site of the former Douglass High School. The Department of Community Affairs awarded a $1.105 ...

Last Monday, the Planning and Zoning Commission held their regular meeting in regard to the rezoning of the Douglass High School property from R-1 CU to C-IA with conditions. As the meeting began ...

THOMASVILLE- Monday afternoon, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-4 to approve the rezoning of the historic Douglass High School property from R-1 CU to C-1A with conditions.

Call (229) 226-5029 for more information. The Jack Hadley Black History Museum is located on the campus of Douglass High School Alumni Complex in Thomasville’s Dewey City Historic District.

THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WALB) - The family is now speaking about the loss of a beloved star athlete in Thomasville. Demorrio “DJ” Thurman was a former Thomasville High School football player.

THOMASVILLE- During regular session on Monday, February 10, 2025, the Thomasville City Council voted to accept a grant for over $19.8 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Thomasville City schools are at 29%. The state average for reading proficiency score is 39%, but it’s 37% in Thomasville. Candidates say these low results are a part of the high turnover rate.

Frederick Douglass High School of yesteryear produced many distinguished alumni, such as Thurgood Marshall and Cab Calloway, and several judges, congressmen and civil rights leaders.