Thomas County CARES

10/09/2026

Please see the following message if you need sand bags

At 12:00 p.m. noon today, October 9, 2026 Thomas County Public Works will begin allowing Thomas County citizens to get sand bags.

Sand and bags will be available at our eight consolidated collection sites. You will be required to fill the bags yourself with sand and shovels will be provided. Bags will be available thru Sunday, October 11th until 7:00 p.m.

Site addresses are:

Woodruff Farm Site
1433 Woodruff Farm Road
Thomasville, GA 31757

Boston Site
320 Legion Road
Boston, GA 31626

Dillon Site
4265 Dillon Road
Thomasville, GA 31757

188/202 Site
10100 Hwy 188/202
Ochlocknee, GA 31773

Riverwood Site
130 Boat Ramp Road
Thomasville, GA 31792

Hansell Site
27 Hansell Road
Meigs, GA 31765

Stewart Site
142 Stewart Road
Thomasville, GA 31792

Patten Coolidge Site
365 Patten Coolidge Road
Thomasville, GA 31757

This link will take you to our Solid Waste website for directions.
https://thomascountyboc.org/sanitation-and-solid-waste

Thomas County Emergency Services

Thomas County Board of Commissioners

09/25/2026

What an INCREDIBLE DAY!!! September is Recovery month!! Today was the Shine on annual event at Cherokee Park celebrating all in recovery!! Thank you to all vendors who came out to support our community! To all in recovery…Thank you to everyone in recovery - we celebrate your courage, resilience, and each hard-won step.
Your journey brings hope, inspires our community, and reminds us that healing is possible. With gratitude and love, Thomas County CARES!!! ❤️❤️❤️

09/19/2026

What an incredible day with Project Backyard volunteers - you ROCK! Thank you for organizing and counting inventory to ready CARES for our Helping Hands Day in November. Your servant hearts shine Jesus' love; He blesses the hands that give and the lives they touch.
We LOVE y’all!!!!!❤️🙏❣️

08/28/2026

To the lady who came by the CARES office yesterday with some drinks, hygiene and a bag with some other donations. You said they had been in your car and you wanted to stop and get them to us …we did not get your name before you left but we just want to say how grateful we are!!! Thank you!! ❤️

08/23/2026

SNAP REGULATIONS ARE CHANGING — AND IT WILL IMPACT FOOD BANKS SERIOUSLY.
These upcoming changes mean more families will lose benefits, and local food pantries will feel the strain immediately.

Thomas County CARES is preparing now — but we cannot do it without you.

💛 It’s the FINAL WEEK of the August Food Drive at VyStar Credit Union!
If you’ve been meaning to donate, this is the week to do it.

🛒 Please drop off non‑perishable food items at your local VyStar Credit Union branch.
Every can… every box… every donation helps us prepare for the increased need that is coming.

Let’s show our neighbors that Thomas County takes care of its own.

08/21/2026

Thomas County, you’re showing up BIG — let’s keep it going!
Our VyStar Credit Union Food Drive is off to an amazing start, and we are so grateful for the generosity pouring in. But we’re not done yet!

Every donation helps a neighbor in need.
Every can makes a difference.
Every act of kindness strengthens our community.

Drop off non‑perishable items at VyStar Credit Union all month long.
Let’s fill those bins and make sure no family goes without.

Thank you for loving your community so well. 💛

08/20/2026

Thomas County, you’re showing up BIG — let’s keep it going!
Our VyStar Credit Union Food Drive is off to an amazing start, and we are so grateful for the generosity pouring in. But we’re not done yet!

Every donation helps a neighbor in need.
Every can makes a difference.
Every act of kindness strengthens our community.

Drop off non‑perishable items at VyStar Credit Union all month long.
Let’s fill those bins and make sure no family goes without.

Thank you for loving your community so well. 💛

08/19/2026

Thomas County — let’s keep those donations coming!
This month’s VyStar Credit Union Food Drive has been absolutely incredible, and we are so grateful for every single item that’s been dropped off. But our community still needs your help — and YOU can make a difference.

🛒 Swing by any participating VyStar branch and drop off non‑perishable food items.
Every can… every box… every donation helps feed a neighbor in need.

Let’s finish this month strong! 💛

08/15/2026

🔥 EXTREME HEAT ALERT – COOLING STATION OPEN 🔥
Thomas County CARES will be open Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM this week due to the dangerous heat index levels in our area.

Our doors are open to anyone in need of a cool, safe place — not only our unsheltered neighbors, but anyone without adequate air conditioning.

📍 Location: The Mission House on Madison Street, directly across from Dollar General.

Please share this information so we can help keep our community safe during this extreme heat. 💛

08/11/2026

📣 Thomas County — we need you!
Back‑to‑school season is stretching families thin, and the demand for our Blessing Boxes has SKYROCKETED. More families than ever are leaning on these boxes for daily essentials — and your generosity is what keeps them filled.

💛 A huge thank‑you to VyStar Credit Union for stepping up with their August Food Drive. They’ve been incredible partners in fighting food insecurity — and today, we’re asking YOU to help them push this drive over the top.

🛒 Please drop off shelf‑stable items at VyStar TODAY.
Every can… every box… every donation matters in a big way.

🌟 Your community needs you.
Let’s show up, fill the boxes, and make sure no family goes without.