Thomson News

If nothing else, Georgia native Blind Willie McTell cemented his legacy when he wrote "Statesboro Blues," which has become an integral component of the American music lexicon.

The Thomson City Council approved a resolution appointing the mayor as a voting delegation on the Municipal Gas Authority.

An international educators sorority will recognize a Thomson resident and fine arts instructor in a neighboring school district in July for receiving a grant to impact the sensory experiences of her students.

An 11-year old girl from Thomson was injured in an ATV accident Sunday and was air flighted to Georgia Regents University Children's Medical Center Trauma for treatment for life-threatening injuries.

Norris Long, treasurer of Thomson-McDuffie Habitat for Humanity, presents Vernita Hill with the deed to her new home during an April 21 dedication ceremony.

A two car collision on Gordon Street had both lanes of traffic at a stand still during the lunch hour on Thursday.

Cancer survivor Linda Dorsey is shown with her granddaughter Brianna Walker, 2, and her daughter Brittney Dorsey.

A single vehicle accident on the Lincolnton Highway Saturday night sent the driver and passenger to the hospital and resulted in both facing charges from the Georgia State Patrol.

Rev. Joseph 'JoJo' Williams and Benetra Calhoun of the GURNetwork begin filming 'New Wax for Old Shoes,' in Thomson on May 13.

Lieutenant Dwayne Sewell, City Fire Chief Rick Sewell, Lieutenant Chris Reynolds and Captain Bryan Rogers pose with the grant check the Thomson Fire Department received from the Jefferson Energy Cooperative Foundation.

Stella White accepts a proclamation naming her 'Senior Citizen of the Year 2013' from Charlie Newton.

Fourteen county fire fighters rushed to a Thomson industry to provide assistance in evacuating employees after the roof collapsed during Sunday night's thunderstorm.

The Thomson Police Department will be in its new home at the old city hall on May 15.

Sgt. Jessica Brennan talks with Master Sgt. Christopher Hall as he helps with her hook and sinkers Saturday.

A few of the gift categories include Mother's Day, Father's Day, Gifts for Kids, Anniversary/Wedding, and a large selection of personalized framed art and signs Upatoi Trading Partners, LLC, of Thomson, Georgia announced today that it has launched BlueAvenueGift.com on April 29th, 2013.

Brooke Wiley, of Thomson, made a donation Tuesday when Shepeard Community Blood Center in Augusta conducted the Phil Harrison Memorial Blood Drive at the Depot.

Since January, the Thomson Police Department has been regularly called to respond to burglary-related incidents and officers have responded to 10 home break-ins thus far in April.

A bill giving schools the ability to stockpile a supply of auto-injectable epinephrine for children having an allergic reaction is in the hands of Georgia's Governor.

A Gibson woman who allegedly forged stolen checks in the amount of $695 is in the McDuffie County jail on a $13,050 bond.

Six women who provide a variety of services for Thomson businesses have been nominated to be the 2013 Administrative Professional of the Year.