The City of Thomasville has rolled out its own official mobile app, giving residents a new, direct way to keep up with city news, events and services.
City leaders describe the app as a single hub for community information. Through it, users can receive city announcements, stay current on upcoming events, tap into city resources and get push notifications straight to their phones.
Residents who want to try it can find it by searching “City of Thomasville, AL” in their smartphone’s app store and following the setup prompts.
Mayor Sheldon Day said the app was built to make it easier for residents to find city information in one place. “Our goal through this app is to create a new one-stop information resource for our citizens,” Day said. “As we work to increase the amount of information and data available on the app, our citizens should find it easier to get timely information on the app instead of surfing multiple Facebook pages and other social media pages.”
Day noted that many residents currently rely on his Facebook page and other city social media accounts for updates, and said those platforms will keep running alongside the new app.
“Naturally, we will keep listening to our citizens as we seek better ways to keep you up to date and informed in a timely manner,” he said.
Beyond notifications and event listings, the app also lets residents handle certain city business online, including paying water bills and completing other city-related tasks.
City officials emphasized that the app is separate from the 911 emergency system and should not be used to report emergencies.