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Thomasville honors Charles Allen after nearly three decades on council
Summary
The Thomasville City Council held a brief ceremony and reception honoring Charles Allen, who the transcript records as serving roughly 29 years on the city council and additional years on the school board; Allen delivered brief remarks of gratitude.
The Thomasville City Council paused at the end of its meeting to honor retiring Councilman Charles Allen, whose service the transcript records as spanning about 29 years on the council and additional terms on the school board.
The mayor presented a plaque thanking Allen "for your many years of dedicated service," noting dates on the recognition reading "1996 to 2025." Allen accepted the recognition and said, "I'm so grateful and thankful for the city of Thomasville," expressing appreciation for the chance to serve and for community support.
The mayor and other speakers recounted projects Allen helped advance, including downtown revitalization, library work, school and stadium improvements, the civic center and industrial park development. The mayor described Allen as a long-standing leader whose efforts helped build local projects and partnerships with the county.
The council closed the meeting and moved to a reception. The transcript records a motion to adjourn made by Allen and accepted by the body; a reception and cake were announced to honor his service.
