Thomaston-Upson Georgia Initiative for Community Housing - GICH Team

You are invited! Three D1 universities will be presenting in Thomaston this week.

There is a special presentation at the Ritz Theater this Wednesday, May 6, from 11-2, (come and go or stay the whole time) for the UGA/Clemson students to present their ideas for revitalizing Thomaston.

This is the same group (UGA) who led the community re-envisioning session at Stonewell Church back in February.

Please come if you can. You will have the opportunity to visit with the students and discuss their findings and ideas.

How wonderful that we get to be a part of developing a healthy community for ourselves, our neighbors, and those moving here in the future!

Also, Georgia Tech will present the results of their housing study to the City Council Tuesday, May 5, at 6 pm at the Senior Center. Open to the public.

Here are two special events with UGA and Clemson students May 5 and 6- open to the public. You’re invited to hear their presentations on their collaborative projects for reinvestment, redevelopment, and revitalization of the City of Thomaston.

Coming soon- May 5!

The Georgia Tech - Center for Economic Development Research - CEDR team will be on-hand prior to the May 5th City Council Meeting to share findings from the Comprehensive Housing Assessment that they have completed for the city. Please join us at the Thomaston-Upson Senior Center at 6pm on Tuesday May 5th to learn more!

More homes for Thomaston! Construction is underway for the Cottages of Silvertown by Smith Douglas Homes! Priced From $179,900.

Just a reminder about the Homebuyer Workshop this Saturday at the Thomaston Housing Authority.

Successful collaboration with UGA grad students and community stakeholders.

Due to the expected winter weather set to impact Athens & Clemson this weekend, the East Thomaston Community Design Charrette will be postponed. We are hopeful to have a rescheduled date out by Monday February 2nd at the latest!

The City of Thomaston is partnering with the UGA College of Environment and Design and the Richard A. McMahan School of Architecture at Clemson University to explore ideas from the East Thomaston Urban Redevelopment Plan. UGA and Clemson students will visit Thomaston Jan 30–Feb 1, 2026, to conduct a design charrette — a collaborative, multi-day workshop focused on creative solutions for connectivity, preservation, and attainable housing. A community listening session will be held at Stone Well Nation on Saturday January 31st from 3-5pm so that citizens can provide input.

The attached survey will help both groups understand community sentiment on existing housing challenges and needed amenities within the East Thomaston area. We'd appreciate having your feedback by Sunday, Jan 25th, 2026.

Access the survey via this link: https://tinyurl.com/ThomastonUGA-survey1

Please provide your thoughts and feedback at the survey link below!

Doug Currier, Al Hodge, Chrystal York, Adrienne Shales, Renada Hoskins, and Taylor Smith participated in the recent conference with the Department of Community Affairs and Georgia Initiative for Community Housing.