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Thomson, Georgia is located in McDuffie County. Zip codes in Thomson, GA include 30824. The median home price in Thomson is $119,000. More Thomson information.

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Saturday May 18 | Creative Loafing Atlanta

Singing more than the blues: Blind Willie McTell festival expands its vision

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.

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Fri May 17, 2013

The McDuffie Progress

Resolution and recognition highlight council meeting

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

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The McDuffie Progress

Washington-Wilkes teacher receives grant

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.

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The McDuffie Progress

Thomson girl injured when ATV overturns

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.

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Mon May 13, 2013

The McDuffie Progress

Hill recipient of seventh Habitat house

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.

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The McDuffie Progress

Two cars collide on Gordon Street

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

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The McDuffie Progress

Dorsey urges others fighting cancer to 'keep their heads up'

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

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Thu May 09, 2013

The McDuffie Progress

Saturday accident sends two to hospital

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.

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The McDuffie Progress

Movie about redemption begins filming May 13

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

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Tue May 07, 2013

The McDuffie Progress

Fire department to purchase forcible entry training door

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.

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The McDuffie Progress

Stella Mae White named Senior Citizen of the Year

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

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Fri May 03, 2013

The McDuffie Progress

Part of roof collapses at Shaw

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

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The McDuffie Progress

Police to move to old City Hall building May 15

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

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The McDuffie Progress

Warriors recovering at Fort Gordon spend day fishing in McDuffie

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

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Tue Apr 30, 2013

PR-inside.com

BlueAvenueGifts.com, An Online Store Specializing In Personalized Gifts, Launches April 29th

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.

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Mon Apr 29, 2013

The McDuffie Progress

Giving the gift of life

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.

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The McDuffie Progress

Burglaries and robberies increase in city

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.

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Fri Apr 26, 2013

The McDuffie Progress

Rep. Fleming speaks to Kiwanis Club of Thomson

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.

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Thu Apr 25, 2013

The McDuffie Progress

Gibson woman nabbed for check forgeries

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

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The McDuffie Progress

Six nominated for Administrative Professional of the Year

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

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