The McDuffie Progress

The McDuffie Progress Thomson, GA - Hometown weekly newspaper since 1898! The McDuffie Progress is one of the oldest continually operating businesses in McDuffie County, Georgia.

The Progress, which is currently a weekly newspaper, has been publishing consistently since 1898.

Time is running out! We would love for you to take a moment and vote for your hometown newspaper!
12/04/2025

Time is running out! We would love for you to take a moment and vote for your hometown newspaper!

Vote for your favorite and we would appreciate it if you chose ours 😁
12/03/2025

Vote for your favorite and we would appreciate it if you chose ours 😁

🌟 People’s Choice Voting is Open! 🌟

It’s time to cast your vote for your favorite holiday decorations in Thomson! šŸ† Our community picks the winner for the People’s Choice Award, so make your voice heard.

Check out the entries and vote online (one vote per person). Which businesses will be this year's winners?

VOTE HERE: https://forms.gle/iMDmKdAXGPaxVZxu5

The McDuffie Progress would appreciate a vote for our decorations!  Also, please share with your friends!  Thank you!
12/02/2025

The McDuffie Progress would appreciate a vote for our decorations! Also, please share with your friends! Thank you!

🌟 People’s Choice Voting is Open! 🌟

It’s time to cast your vote for your favorite holiday decorations in Thomson! šŸ† Our community picks the winner for the People’s Choice Award, so make your voice heard.

Check out the entries and vote online (one vote per person). Which businesses will be this year's winners?

VOTE HERE: https://forms.gle/iMDmKdAXGPaxVZxu5

11/24/2025

We got this crazy picture of a Pilgrim pushing Tacos for Thanksgiving. Must be a new ad campaign. What do you think?
While you're on Facebook, the City would like you to know that all City offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 27th and 28th, for Thanksgiving. As usual your Thomson Police Department will be working to keep you all safe, as they always do.

If you should have a Water Emergency please call 706-962-2742.

If you should have a Gas Emergency, make sure everyone is out of the building and a safe distance away. Then call 706-962-2364. Then call 911.

The City Elected Officials and Employees hope that you all have a safe and happy Thanksgiving Holiday!!!

Is this your dog? Found near White Oak St. Call The McDuffie Progress 706-595-1601.
11/24/2025

Is this your dog? Found near White Oak St. Call The McDuffie Progress 706-595-1601.

FREE COATS FOR KIDSThe Knights of Columbus fraternal organization will be distributing free new lightweight jackets this...
11/20/2025

FREE COATS FOR KIDS
The Knights of Columbus fraternal organization will be distributing free new lightweight jackets this Saturday, November 29th. The coats will be distributed from 10:00 AM to 12:15 PM at the Queen of Angels Catholic Church hall, located at 1326 Washington Road. The coats are for girls or boys and range from Size 4 to young adult extra-large. This is an opportunity if you have children who could use a new coat; if you know of someone with children who could use a coat, let them know. First-come, first-served!
The KofC has distributed over one million coats to children in the U.S. since launching the program.in 2009.

10/29/2025

The Tri-County Retired Educators Association will meet on Thursday, November 6, at the Thomson Family Y. If you have not brought a gift for the door prize, please bring it to the meeting that Thursday.

Fall Trash Amnesty Day is this Saturday, 10/18/2025, from 8am-12pm
10/15/2025

Fall Trash Amnesty Day is this Saturday, 10/18/2025, from 8am-12pm

10/08/2025
Tune into WTHO 101.7 to hear the candidates answer community questions. Live now. WTHO.com to get more info.
10/02/2025

Tune into WTHO 101.7 to hear the candidates answer community questions. Live now. WTHO.com to get more info.

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09/25/2025

The GBI and the Thomson Police Department are seeking information on the location of 40-year-old Jimmy Lavont
Mance.

Mance is wanted on two counts of aggravated assault in connection to a shooting that occurred on Bussey Avenue in Thomson, GA, on September 23, 2025. Mance was last seen leaving the scene on foot. He may have access to a 2018 Bronze Chevy Tahoe, GA tag . Mance’s direction of travel is unknown at this time.

MANCE IS BELIEVED TO BE ARMED AND DANGEROUS. If you see him, do not approach and call 911.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Thomson Police Department at (706) 595-2166 or the GBI Tipline at 1-800-597-8477. Anonymous tips can also be made online at https://investigative-gbi.georgia.gov/gbi-tip-line.

Don’t forget to drop off your weekly contest picks for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate if you Beat the Gridiron E...
09/19/2025

Don’t forget to drop off your weekly contest picks for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate if you Beat the Gridiron Experts. All picks must be in before 5:00 P.M. on Fridays. The McDuffie Progress is located at 114 Main Street (intersection of Main & Railroad Street).

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Thomson, GA

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+17065951601

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