McDuffie County News

Members of the McDuffie County Board of Education are once again considering allowing a voluntary Bible program in local elementary schools.

A McDuffie County couple and their three small children are homeless after fire swept through their mobile home during the midst of a severe thunderstorm last Wednesday morning.

It's now official: The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners have agreed to enter into a contract with R.W. Allen LLC to construct the new Thomson-McDuffie County Government Center.

Luther Welsh, Thomson High School's athletic director and head football coach, has decided to stay on "at least another year." Welsh, 77, said he looks forward to returning to lead the Bulldogs in their quest to once again become competitive in football.

A Thomson woman was attacked in her apartment on Monday night. Although no one had been arrested as of late Monday, authorities were searching for a man, believed to be the victim's boyfriend, in connection with the beating, The McDuffie Mirror learned.

A deputy with the McDuffie County Sheriff's Department has been honored for heroism by Georgia Gov.

An elderly Thomson man died in a house fire Monday morning, authorities say. McDuffie County Coroner Rhusha Mack identified the victim as 68-year-old Jessie Ramsey, who lived at 631 Adams Ave.

Christmas is going to be a little brighter in the lives of government employees in Thomson and McDuffie County.

Strong storms Wednesday morning brought rain, winds and destruction setting off a chain reaction that started a fire at a McDuffie County home.

A McDuffie County couple and their three children are homeless after fire swept through their mobile during the midst of a severe thunderstorm Wednesday morning.

Authorities said an elderly man in east Georgia died in a fire while trying to heat his home with a hot plate.

A 68 year old man died in a house fire at 631 Adams Avenue. The fire happened around 8:40 Monday morning.

An elderly disabled man was killed in a house fire this morning. The man's identity has not been released pending notification of next of kin.

McDuffie County authorities have arrested seven persons suspected in a nationwide credit card theft ring that could involve hundreds of victims.

Staff Photo: Erin Evans Law enforcement and banking officials urge residents to be extra vigilant in using credit cards to pay for holiday shopping.

A credit card theft ring bust in McDuffie County involving the Washington State Police.

Beware: Soon you will be receiving another dun in the mail. It won't be a lot different than most bills.

McDuffie County Partners For Success is looking for a few of Santa's helpers for their little angels.

Dec. 5, 5:30 p.m.: The tour will begin at Watson-Luckey House, 454 E. Hill St. Chauferred transportation provided with last tour leaving at 6:15 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door and are available at Peacock Hill, Luckey Printing and the Chamber office.

Charles "Bubba" Gibson has been helping people for more than 20 years. As a volunteer firefighter helping to fight fires and rescue people trapped in wrecks, Mr.