A growing season of 260 days has made Thomas County one of the leading vegetable-producing areas in America. In addition to its agricultural base, diversified industry sparks Thomasville's economy. The county's leading employment sector is services, comprising 24 percent of the county's jobs and 28 percent of total earnings. The second and third largest employment sectors are manufacturing and retail, accounting for 22 percent and 14 percent of Thomas County jobs, respectively. Lumber, textiles, baking, plastics, and meat packing are employment leaders.
Workman are loyal and productive.
Financing and other incentives are available for industrial development. There are ten garden clubs, an Arts Guild, and many other civics clubs and organizations. Hunting and fishing are excellent. Two modern YMCA's offer full-range sports programs for youths and adults. Thomasville is rich in cultural diversity.