Coolidge Georgia
Another one of the beautiful communities surrounding Thomasville Georgia to our North is Coolidge.
Thomasville's Rose Beds
Just one of the many rosebeds maintained by the City of Thomasville. This one is located right across from MacIntyre Park.
Eat Healthy by Growing Your Own Food at Your Thomasville GA Home
Even if your Thomasville GA home is cramped for space and has a small yard, you can still get in on growing your own fresh foods for your family's table. The key to growing in small areas is to concentrate on 'must haves' rather than everything under the sun. Family staples like tomatoes take lots of space, but one or two plants can easily provide enough for a family of four all summer long with plenty left over for canning.
How Much is Enough?
Two square feet of dirt is enough to grow a single tomato plant. Most people have more than two square feet of ground somewhere around their Thomasville GA home.
Two square feet of dirt is enough to grow a single tomato plant. Most people have more than two square feet of ground somewhere around their Thomasville GA home.
Something that may be more difficult to find around your home is ground with enough direct sunlight. Choose an area with plenty of exposure to the sun for the best growing areas. If you live in a condo, you can take advantage of sunlight exposure by using planter boxes or window sill containers.
The Key to Healthy Plants
Keeping the soil well fertilized will help make the best use of your smaller spaces. Use a good commercial fertilizer and blend it in well with your soil.
Give each plant at least the minimum space recommended and carefully plan each row to make maximum use of your small garden.
For a family of four, two tomato plants, a short row of lettuce, carrots, and two bell pepper plants can make a delicious victory garden and give you a fresh salad at every meal.
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Thomasville Rose Parade
Friday evening the Rose Parade rolled down the brick paved streets of Thomasville Georgia for the 62nd Annual Rose Festival Parade. Once again we had beautiful weather with just a slight breeze to keep everything comfortable for all the spectators.
Children's Rose Bud Parade
Thursday night belonged to the children of our community with the annual Rose Bud Parade.
Thomasville Georgia Rose Festival Weekend!
Friday Events
89th annual Rose Show ~ 1:30 p.m., Broad Street at Remington Avenue, Downtown Thomasville, ribbon cutting ceremony featuring Thomasville Rose Queen, Haley Caldwell and local dignitaries.
4th annual Orchids on Parade ~ 9 a.m. – 3:45 p.m., inside the Genealogical Library at 135 North Broad Street, showcasing orchids grown by members of the Thomasville Orchid Society in a natural habitat (members will be on hand to answer questions), free admission.
62nd annual Rose Parade ~ 7 p.m., Broad Street, Downtown Thomasville, everyone loves a parade and this one is no exception! Watch as Thomasville rolls out its “rose” carpet with colorful floats, marching bands, and much more!
12th annual Street Dance ~ 8:30 p.m., immediately following the parade, intersection of North Broad and Jefferson Streets featuring The Swingin’ Medallions! Get down and boogie with free admission – it’s fun for the entire family!
Saturday Events
89th annual Rose Show ~ 10 a.m., Continues under the big top on Broad Street at Remington Avenue, hundreds of hybrid rose varieties and breathtaking specimens will be on exhibit from growers throughout the southeast.
69th annual Civic Garden Club Flower Show ~ 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., under the big top in Paradise Park. Enjoy beautiful roses, wild flowers and horticulture set to the theme of “Let’s Go To The Picture Show!”.
4th annual Orchids on Parade ~ 9 a.m. – 3:45 p.m., Continues inside the Genealogical Library at 135 North Broad Street featuring exhibits showcasing orchids grown by the Thomasville Orchid Society in a natural habitat (members will be on hand to answer questions), free admission.
Art in the Park ~ 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Paradise Park, featuring arts, crafts, great food and children’s activities throughout the day. Special performance by Navy Band Southeast at 12:30 p.m., Free Admission.
Bark in the Park ~ 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Paradise Park, lots of fun for dog lovers, bring your pooch and join in the fun! (229) 228-0613.
33rd annual Rose City 10K Run and 31st annual 1 Mile Run ~ 8 a.m., in front of the Post Office on Broad Street. Registration information can be obtained by calling (229) 226-9798.
8th annual City of Roses Car & Truck Show ~ 9 a.m., around the Courthouse on North Broad Street, view award winning, and unique, cars and trucks.
Rose City Golf Classic ~ 8 a.m., April 24 and April 25, at Country Oaks Municipal Golf Course, 36-hole, two-person, best ball tournament. For more information visit online at www.countryoaksgolfcourse.org and register early by calling (229) 225-4333.
Once Upon A Dream! ~ Performances at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Thomasville Municipal Auditorium. Plantation Trace Dance Council presents an awesome collaboration of local artistic vocalists and dancers in an enchanting re-creation of the wonder of a world where hope and wishes can last for all time and love will save the day in Once Upon a Dream! Tickets required, (229) 228-0334 or (229) 377-2800.
Step into the Past, Thomas County Museum of History ~ Presentations and exhibits about Thomasville’s Victorian history and the Rose Show tradition, April 22, 23 and 24, tours at 10 a.m., 2 p.m., and 3:30 p.m., adults $5 admission. For group reservations please call (229) 226-7664 or e-mail history@rose.net.
Thomasville GA Roses Blooming for Rose Festival Week
More roses for you to enjoy from Thomasville Georgia, the “City of Roses”… join us this weekend for the 89th Annual Rose Festival!
6 Credit Score Myths You Need to Know Before Buying Thomasville GA Real Estate
If you’re buying Thomasville GA real estate, you might start worrying about your credit score. Unfortunately, there are a lot of myths about that score, and many individuals actually end up making things worse by following them.
Read this list of common credit score myths and be in the know before talking to a lender:
1. Close out your credit cards. This is a big no-no, especially when you want to buy Thomasville GA real estate. Closing out your older credit cards, especially, can actually make your credit score drop.
2. Lower your credit limits. Lowering your credit limits can hurt your credit score. Part of your credit score is based on how much credit you have available.
3. Get good credit by paying all your cards in full. If you’re buying a home, part, if not most of the cost will be credited. What lenders want to see is that you know how to handle credit, not that you don’t have any debt. Instead, use 10% to 20% of your available credit and pay your bills on time.
4. Comparison shopping for the best credit rates is a no-no. Not true. However, if you’re comparison shopping, do so in a short period of time. That way, all queries hit around the same time and get lumped into one “hard” inquiry.
5. Checking your score can hurt you. You’re entitled to one free credit inquiry from each of the three top credit agencies per year. Just make sure you're the one who asks for your credit scores instead of having a friend at a financial institution do it for you.
6. The more you make, the better your score. This is only true if you use the extra income to pay off your debts. Making more money, by itself, will not increase your credit score.
Of course, you want to make sure you have the best credit score you can if you’re buying Thomasville GA real estate. However, before you listen to the hype and myths, make sure you know the facts!
If you’re looking for a new home, First Thomasville Realty can help. Call us at 229-226-6515 or email us at info@FTRealty.com for more information.
Read this list of common credit score myths and be in the know before talking to a lender:
1. Close out your credit cards. This is a big no-no, especially when you want to buy Thomasville GA real estate. Closing out your older credit cards, especially, can actually make your credit score drop.
2. Lower your credit limits. Lowering your credit limits can hurt your credit score. Part of your credit score is based on how much credit you have available.
3. Get good credit by paying all your cards in full. If you’re buying a home, part, if not most of the cost will be credited. What lenders want to see is that you know how to handle credit, not that you don’t have any debt. Instead, use 10% to 20% of your available credit and pay your bills on time.
4. Comparison shopping for the best credit rates is a no-no. Not true. However, if you’re comparison shopping, do so in a short period of time. That way, all queries hit around the same time and get lumped into one “hard” inquiry.
5. Checking your score can hurt you. You’re entitled to one free credit inquiry from each of the three top credit agencies per year. Just make sure you're the one who asks for your credit scores instead of having a friend at a financial institution do it for you.
6. The more you make, the better your score. This is only true if you use the extra income to pay off your debts. Making more money, by itself, will not increase your credit score.
Of course, you want to make sure you have the best credit score you can if you’re buying Thomasville GA real estate. However, before you listen to the hype and myths, make sure you know the facts!
If you’re looking for a new home, First Thomasville Realty can help. Call us at 229-226-6515 or email us at info@FTRealty.com for more information.
Are You Overwhelmed by Searching for Homes for Sale in Thomasville?
Are you looking at homes for sale in Thomasville and feeling overwhelmed by the choices? Back in the Dark Ages before the Internet (1986 or so), if you wanted to look at a house, you had to call a real estate agent, find out the address and then physically drive to the house. Thanks to the Internet, however, you can start narrowing down your choices before you ever talk to your agent.
What do you need to know?
Looking online can give you the information you want to know about the homes for sale in Thomasville. However, if you just go surfing on the Web, that information can be as overwhelming as the number of choices. Before you start shopping online, make a list of the things that are important to you about the city or neighborhood in which you want to live, such as:
• What are the average property taxes in the neighborhood?
• What is the average utility cost for the home?
• What is the neighborhood like?
• How high is the crime rate in the neighborhood?
• What is the average climate of the city?
• What is the unemployment rate of the city?
• How good are the schools?
Once you have your list of questions, go online with an eye to answering them. Here is a list of links that might help you on your quest for information:
My Government Website – Sunshine Review: Here you can find a list of cities with official websites. Choose the city you’re looking for and be magically transported by way of the Internet to that city’s official website. You’ll find all the great stuff that calls people to move to a particular city, including attractions, businesses, restaurants and beautiful housing developments.
City Data: City Data is just that - a website with nothing but data on U.S. cities. You’ll find the nice and not so nice information about any city. Crime rates, shortest commute, weather patterns and more, all at your fingertips. The only drawback is that the information is two years old.
Interest: Interest.com will show you the current mortgage interest rates for the area you’re interested in.
By gathering all this information, you have a much better chance of choosing one of the homes for sale in Thomasville that fits your needs. Once you have it all, you can search online or take the information to your real estate agent and get help with your house hunting.
Are you looking for the perfect house? Let First Thomasville Realty help. Call us today at 229-226-6515 or email us at info@FTRealty.com for more information.
What do you need to know?
Looking online can give you the information you want to know about the homes for sale in Thomasville. However, if you just go surfing on the Web, that information can be as overwhelming as the number of choices. Before you start shopping online, make a list of the things that are important to you about the city or neighborhood in which you want to live, such as:
• What are the average property taxes in the neighborhood?
• What is the average utility cost for the home?
• What is the neighborhood like?
• How high is the crime rate in the neighborhood?
• What is the average climate of the city?
• What is the unemployment rate of the city?
• How good are the schools?
Once you have your list of questions, go online with an eye to answering them. Here is a list of links that might help you on your quest for information:
My Government Website – Sunshine Review: Here you can find a list of cities with official websites. Choose the city you’re looking for and be magically transported by way of the Internet to that city’s official website. You’ll find all the great stuff that calls people to move to a particular city, including attractions, businesses, restaurants and beautiful housing developments.
City Data: City Data is just that - a website with nothing but data on U.S. cities. You’ll find the nice and not so nice information about any city. Crime rates, shortest commute, weather patterns and more, all at your fingertips. The only drawback is that the information is two years old.
Interest: Interest.com will show you the current mortgage interest rates for the area you’re interested in.
By gathering all this information, you have a much better chance of choosing one of the homes for sale in Thomasville that fits your needs. Once you have it all, you can search online or take the information to your real estate agent and get help with your house hunting.
Are you looking for the perfect house? Let First Thomasville Realty help. Call us today at 229-226-6515 or email us at info@FTRealty.com for more information.
Thomasville Georgia Rosewood Plantation High Def Virtual Tour
Brand New High Definition 360 degree Virtual Tour of Rosewood Plantation! Now not only can you get a 360 degree view instead of just a slideshow, but it is also available in High Definition (HD)! Click on the Full Screen Button on the Upper Right to View the HD Virtual Tour produced by Quail Country Virtual Tours.
Rose Festival Week In Thomasville Georgia
Since it’s Rose Festival week in Thomasville, we wanted to share with you the beautiful roses that surround our city.
Thomasville Georgia Cultural Center
The Thomasville Cultural Center is housed in the historic East Side Elementary School building, built in 1915. In the 1980’s, this beautiful building was saved from demolition thanks to the efforts of residents who worked to preserve and then restore the building’s unique architecture. The Center has since become a premier fine arts center and continues to expand its outreach and programs. Today, the fully ADA compliant facility includes exhibition galleries, performing arts and rehearsal spaces, a 500-seat auditorium, classrooms, and meeting rooms.
First Thomasville Realty Launches New Website
First Thomasville Realty is pleased to announce our new website for Thomasville and surrounding areas. We have tried to make the site more user friendly and added many new features for our visitors. You can now view our Homes Magazine ad from the front page… Expanded information on surrounding communities including Cairo, Coolidge, Barwick, Ochlocknee, Pavo, Boston and Meigs. Information on our Developments including The Mitchell House, Kenley Oaks, Peacock Pointe, Jamestowne and Madison Grove.
Thomasville Georgia Train Depot
Thomasville’s Train Depot played an important part in our history. In 1869 the completion of the railroad to Albany connected Thomasville to major population center in the Midwest. This was before travel into Florida was possible, so wealthy Northerners and Midwesterners who enjoyed the rail travel for their winter retreats, began to travel to Thomasville for it’s “dry and resinous atmosphere” and thousands of acres of pine trees, which were promoted for health benefits.
A Great Thomasville Georgia Real Estate Agent Can Help You Find the Best Homes for Sale
Finding a home may seem like a simple ordeal. There are ads all over the internet, and your local newspaper probably has pages of listings. So why bother working with a Thomasville Georgia real estate agent?
Your real agent isn't going to help you just find homes for sale; they're going to help you find the perfect home. So what does a Thomasville Georgia real estate agent know that you don't know, and how can they find the best homes for sale?
Intimate Knowledge
Finding a Thomasville Georgia real estate agent who specializes in the area where you want to buy is especially helpful because they have intimate knowledge of the homes for sale. The agent also knows the locale and can give you tips about schools, crime levels, shopping and other necessities.
MLS Searches
While you can view many listings online, your real estate agent will know exactly how to manipulate the MLS to find the most desired features you want in a home.
Negotiation Skills
One of the most important things a good Thomasville Georgia real estate agent can do for you is negotiating your offer. There is a lot more to finding (and getting) a home than just looking through listings. Your agent will make sure all of the proper procedures are being followed, home inspections and title searches are getting done and time schedules are being met.
Legal Know How
Real estate agents go through hours of special training to ensure they know all the real estate laws. Going it alone makes for ample room to slip up and either negate the deal or end up in hot legal water.
Real estate agents go through hours of special training to ensure they know all the real estate laws. Going it alone makes for ample room to slip up and either negate the deal or end up in hot legal water.
Don't take any chances on letting that prized home get away by missing a legal loophole, or just plain not finding it. If you're looking for a real estate agent who can find your perfect home and negotiate to get the best price and terms for you, call First Thomasville Realty today at 229-226-6515 or email us at info@FTRealty.com .
Georgia's State Flower - The Cherokee Rose
The Cherokee Rose was named the Georgia State Flower in 1916 with the support of the Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs. The name "Cherokee Rose" is derived from the Cherokee Indians who widely distributed the plant. Thomasville finds these in bloom throughout the area.
1317 Gordon Avenue, Thomasville GA HD Virtual Tour
Totally remodeled contemporary home on beautiful Gordon Avenue. Every room you enter is filled with an entire wall of plate glass windows that look out into woodlands. Situated on 2.83 acres in the middle of town, this home has front and back decks perfect for entertaining. The Master suite is enormous with a separate sitting room, deep walk-in closet and a luxury bath. The remaining 2 bedrooms both have deep closets with custom built-ins and each have their own bath. Wide plank pine flooring runs through the downstairs of the house and the kitchen has been totally remodeled and updated. This is a truly unique home.
To View Tour in High Definition, Click on the Full Screen Button on the upper right corner of the tour. High Definition Virtual Tour is produced by Quail Country Virtual Tours.
Peacock Pointe Subdivision in Thomasville Georgia High Def Virtual Tour
Brand New High Definition 360 degree Virtual Tour of Peacock Pointe Subdivison! Now not only can you get a 360 degree view instead of just a slideshow, but it is also available in High Definition (HD)!
Produced by Quail Country Virtual Tours
Beautiful Thomasville Yards
Driving the streets of Thomasville you’ll find homes looking their best with beautiful dogwood trees and azaleas in bloom.
Determine The Listing Price of Your Thomasville Home!
When it comes to buying a home, most potential buyers will use the listing price to as the number one factor to determine the homes that they look at. Even though you and a realtor may determine the asking price, the buyer will determine the selling price. If the price is too high, most buyers won’t give it a second thought - which is why you want to determine the listing price carefully.
If you set the correct price, you’ll notice a much faster sale. Setting the right listing price will also attract more potential buyers to your property as well. You’ll also notice an increase in response from realtors, and receive more calls about the property. The listing price is very important - and it can ultimately determine whether or not you sale your property.
A home can be overpriced due to several reasons. Overpricing is something you want to avoid, as buyers tend to steer clear of homes that have been overpriced. Normally, this happens when a buyer asks a lot more than the home is worth or valued at. Some buyers ask a lot more than the value of the home due to location. Although the location is very important, most potential buyers won’t give the home a second look if they think the price is too high - and more importantly out of their price range.
When you put your home up for sale, most activity will happen within the first couple of weeks. If you put the right price on your home, you’ll notice immediate interest. There are always buyers looking for homes in their price range, waiting for new homes to be listed or homes to be reduced in price. Buyers who are waiting to purchase may miss seeing your home completely if the price is too high.
To determine the listing price of your home, you should always have it appraised before you put it on the market. This way, you’ll know the full value of your home. You can sell it for market value or go a little under, although you should never attempt to go way over the value. In doing so, you’ll miss out on a lot of potential buyers. The home market is very competitive these days, which is why you want your home to draw as much interest as possible.
Keep in mind that realtors really have no control at all over the real estate market, only the plan behind marketing. Realtors don’t determine the asking price - the seller does. You can ask a realtor for advice, although you are the decider of your listing price. If you do things right and take each thing step by step, you’ll set the listing price in the right area and have no problems selling your property.
Brookwood School in Thomasville
Brookwood School is an independent, co-educational, college-preparatory day school which offers a superior educational opportunity to qualified students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Founded in 1970, Brookwood has a forty acre campus located in Thomasville, Georgia.
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