The McDuffie Progress

01/03/2025

There will be a water outage in the Royal Street area on Monday, January 6, 2025, beginning at 9am lasting approximately eight hours as we are extending water lines. We apologize for the inconvenience and urge you to plan around this temporary outage. As stated, we expect the water to be turned off from 9am-5pm. We will do everything that we can do to complete the required work as quickly as possible.

01/02/2025

12/18/2024

The schools will be in session thru December 20th and then out for the Christmas holiday until January. Please be extra careful as you drive around town with children out of school. We wish for everyone a safe and peaceful holiday.

12/10/2024

Read the full story here as promised: Cranford found not guilty
https://www.mcduffieprogress.com/news/cranford-found-not-guilty/article_b356de30-b73e-11ef-a3af-b3538a6c7e1f.html

12/04/2024

Thomson, Ga. - The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) has implemented a 4-way stop configuration at State Route 17 and the Thomson Bypass, just south of Thomson.

Georgia DOT's long-term plan for this intersection is a roundabout. The contractor constructing the roundabout has been given the notice to proceed. To help crews safely perform work, we are implementing a 4-way stop at this intersection for the duration of the project.

On Monday, December 2, crews began changing the configuration of the intersection. New stop signs and rumble strips have been installed on SR 17. In addition, the lane configuration of SR 17 and the Thomson Bypass/Wire Rd. has been adjusted approaching the intersection. Existing stop signs on the Thomson Bypass/Wire Rd. will remain.

The roundabout is currently scheduled to be complete in the spring of 2026.

Advisory: Work schedule is subject to change depending on weather conditions. Drivers are advised to expect delays, exercise caution, and reduce their speed while traveling through work zones, stay alert, and watch for workers. Before heading out, get real-time information on work status and traffic conditions. Call 511, visit 511ga.org, or download the Georgia 511 app.

11/29/2024

Congratulations to Peggy Smith and Charlene Crumpton for winning the $100 gift certificates to Palmer Farm for September and October from The McDuffie Progress.

11/20/2024

NOTICE FROM THE CITY OF THOMSON:
Next week City Garbage Service will not change for Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday.
The men and women at Waste Management will take a holiday on Thursday (Thanksgiving Day).
Those who are scheduled for service on Thursday will need to have their cans at the curb for pickup on Friday.
Likewise, if Friday is your normal pickup day, be sure to have your can at the curb for pickup on Saturday.
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

11/07/2024

https://www.mcduffieprogress.com/news/upcoming-housing-study-to-help-plan-for-the-future-of-mcduffie-county/article_e35b0594-9c71-11ef-a8f2-9bad2da6cd17.html

McDuffie County will be participating in an upcoming regional housing study that will look at housing market trends throughout the region, among other factors that can affect the housing market.

11/06/2024

Beggs wins McDuffie County Commission chairmanship
https://www.mcduffieprogress.com/news/beggs-wins-mcduffie-county-commission-chairmanship/article_6c7fd0de-9be1-11ef-ad89-c3ba3ddebc5a.html

10/28/2024

The intersection of Deans Avenue and West Street will be closed from 9am today (Monday, 10/28) until close of business tomorrow (Tuesday, 10/29).
This will allow the City Streets Department to take care of some needed repairs.
Thank you for being so patient.
Lucretia W. Ferguson
City Clerk

10/22/2024

🚨 UPDATE!

The Road Affected is a section of Old Milledgeville Road directly past Kitchens Road up to 1080 Old Milledgeville Road.

The material for repair has been ordered and projected to be completed by the end of next week.
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🚨 NEWS FLASH ❗️❗️❗️

🚧 We have just received notification of possible road closures due to damage.

Portions of the roads may be affected please avoid these areas and plan alternative routes as the damage is being assessed.

🆘 Please note that interruptions in cell service are
making the assessment more challenging.

Please share with family, friends and neighbors who may need this ℹ️ information.

Stay safe and we’ll provide updates as they become available.

10/18/2024

For Immediate Release:
October 18, 2024
Contact: Will Volk 478.251.5056
[email protected]
District Two Communications

Augusta, Ga. - Georgia Power has informed the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) of Hurricane Helene-related utility damage that must be repaired on Interstate 520/Bobby Jones Expressway near milepost 1. Both directions of I-520/Bobby Jones Expressway, and both directions of Interstate 20 will be impacted by this work scheduled for Saturday morning.

On Saturday at 9 a.m., Georgia State Patrol is scheduled to pace traffic on both interstates. In each direction, utility trucks will be joined by three GSP cars. Troopers will slow traffic to 20mph. Once traffic is slowed, one GSP car will es**rt the utility trucks to the work site. The two remaining GSP cars will continue pacing traffic at 20mph while the utility company performs its work.

I-20 West: Pacing will begin at milepost 198.6, approximately ½ mile west of Exit 199/Washington Road. Thru traffic on I-20 will be released and allowed to resume normal flow after passing Exit 196/Bobby Jones Expressway. Pacing will continue for traffic using Exit 196.

I-20 East: Pacing will begin at milepost 194.1, approximately ¼ mile east of Exit 194/Belair Road. Thru traffic on I-20 will be released and allowed to resume normal flow after passing Exit 196/Bobby Jones Expressway. Pacing will continue for traffic using Exit 196. Access to I-20 East via Wheeler Road will be closed.

I-520 West: Pacing will begin at milepost 4.5, approximately ¾ mile west of Exit 5/Deans Bridge Road. Access to I-520 West via Wrightsboro Road and Gordon Highway will be closed.

SR 232/Bobby Jones Expressway East: Pacing will begin at Old Trail Road and Bobby Jones Expressway, the final intersection before Bobby Jones Expressway becomes I-520. Access to I-520 East via Scott Nixon Memorial Drive and Wheeler Road will be closed.

The utility company told Georgia DOT this work should take about 15 minutes to complete. Once work is complete, traffic will be released and allowed to resume normal flow. If traffic reaches the work zone before work is complete, GSP will slow down and/or stop traffic until work is complete.

Signs with the messages "Be Prepared to Stop," "Road Work 1/2 mile," and "Road Work 1 mile" will be placed 1500 feet, 1/2 mile, and 1 mile respectively in advance of the starting points of each pacing.