In Your Neighborhood

One of the biggest barriers to neighborhood revitalization and new housing development in the communities we serve is the large number of vacant and blighted properties. Across our target neighborhoods, there are an estimated 400 vacant or blighted lots that represent opportunities for new home construction, rehabilitation, and wealth creation. For many families across Georgia, land is more than property, it is a legacy. Yet thousands of acres of family-owned land are at risk

The June 1 groundbreaking for the Douglass School Senior Apartments was more than the start of a construction project—it was a celebration of the partnerships, perseverance, and preservation of the Douglass High School legacy. Incoming Board Chair Shan Daniels reminded the audience that getting to this point took overcoming major obstacles, from federal funding cuts to lawsuits. “But that’s the hard work of community development,” Daniels said. The $23 million redevelopment w

A Guest Blog by Christopher Linton — The James E. Wright house is a new member of the neighborhood on Fletcher Street. This home once occupied the lot at 431 E. Jackson Street where James built his home back in 1912. James E. Wright Sr. is regarded as Thomasville’s first Black architect, but his presence served even more as a statement about the desire for equality that spanned generations. James was born near Brunswick, GA in 1887. He had numerous siblings both born and

This interview was released on February 20, 2026. In a dynamic conversation with Carol Kelso of CNS Next’s Thomasville Today, Earl Williams of TCDC shared an inspiring update from inside a newly completed home in the Stevens Street Historic District. More than just an interview, the moment symbolized visible progress of purposeful neighborhood redevelopment. Standing in a finished home, the message was clear: transformation is not just planned, it’s happening. TCDC’s work ref

ENHANCING THE HOUSING MARKET: TNB marks the completion of four workforce houses on Stevens Street with a new commitment to help create more opportunities for homeownership. Pictured above from right to left are Eugene Nguyen(TCDC/InvestTVL), Katie Chastain (TCDC), Rendall Mash (RLM Home Builders), and Eric Ward (TNB). THOMASVILLE — Thomasville National Bank (TNB) reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the community by investing $25,000 in the Thomasville Community Develop

Collard Greens Are More Than a Side Dish — They’re a Story. Collard greens have been on our tables for generations — but their roots run much deeper. During slavery, collards were one of the only foods enslaved Africans were allowed to plant and eat. From hardship, they created nourishment, culture and community. Those greens became a symbol of strength, survival and prosperity — and they still feed our spirit today. But collards aren’t just history …They are health . Packe

If you want a printable copy of this RFQ, please download this PDF file. Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Real Estate Marketing & Sales Services Thomasville Community Development Corporation (TCDC) Historic Stevens Street Neighborhood – Thomasville, Georgia Property Addresses: 610 North Stevens St & 612 North Stevens St 1. Introduction & Purpose The Thomasville Community Development Corporation (TCDC) is inviting qualified local real estate agents or brokerage firms to su

Thomasville Community Development Corporation and First Missionary Baptist Church invite you to a meaningful community panel discussion...

When the Future Gets Deferred: The Lost Opportunity of the EPA Community Change Grant in Thomasville, GA THE EXISTING GYMNASIUM COMPLEX...

DIGGING IN: Board members and community partners broke ground on four new homes that will be built on N. Stevens St. on Wednesday...

COMING TOGETHER TO SUPPORT SENIORS . Jasmine Calhoun, Alvin Davis, Kuluvanda Cason and Rendall Mash have partnered together and are...

Thomasville Community Development Corporation (TCDC) Awarded Grant from City of Thomasville to Support Home Improvement, Commercial...

Thomasville Community Development Corporation (TCDC) will proceed with the selection of a pool of contractors based on this RFQ&P. The...

TCDC will proceed with the selection of a pool of contractors based on this RFQ&P. The formal award and execution of any contract is...

Senators on both sides of the aisle demanded answers from EPA administrator Lee Zeldin about hundreds of cancelled grants impacting the...

Revised Submission Date: June 23, 2025, 5pm EST. THOMASVILLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND PRICING...

wasingtonpost.com We are disappointed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s recent decision to terminate a federal grant to the...

Building for Success Training Schedule & Logistics: Dates: April 15 – June 3 (8 weeks) Sessions: Every Tuesday, 5:30–8:30 PM Location:...

Are you interested in investing in attainable housing in our neighborhoods? InvestTVL has low-cost construction loans available to...

City staff, TCDC representatives, and friends and members of the Douglass High School Alumni Association were in attendance during Monday...