Exciting new expansions are under way for this facility. As far as education is concerned, local students are attending schools operating under the Thomaston-Upson County School System . Two private schools, Rose Hill Montessori and Westwood School, offer instruction on a limited class-level basis, and private religious schools also exist. Gordon College and Columbus State University offer satelite campuses in Thomaston. Flint River Technical Institute provides a variety of training opportunities for the job-seeker or one looking to expand technical skillls.
Recreational opportunities abound.
The Flint River corridor is currently under development by the State of Georgia as a state park, and should you go canoeing, the river provides beautiful scenery with a few thrills along the way. For a rougher ride, take a kayak down Potato Creek, Thomaston's primary water source. Also along the river is the Flint River Boy Scout Camp, which offers more than 1,800 acres of pristine forests. The Thomaston-Upson County Recreation Department coordinates a full schedule of soccer, football, softball, baseball, basketball and volleyball for youth and adults.