The McDuffie Progress

02/06/2025

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02/04/2025

Super Museum Sunday is February 9, 2025 - Free Admission to Georgia's State Historic Sites

On Super Museum Sunday, history comes to life across Georgia as dozens of museums, historic sites, and cultural institutions (like the museum at A.H. Stephens, Travelers Rest, and Dahlonega Gold Museum. open their doors for free. Hosted by the Georgia Historical Society, this annual event invites visitors to explore the rich and diverse stories that have shaped the state—from colonial forts and Civil War battlefields to Native American heritage sites and presidential homes.
Georgia State Historic Sites are among the must-visit destinations during this special day, offering free admission on Sunday, February 9th for interactive exhibits, guided tours, and hands-on activities that make history engaging for all ages. Whether learning about Geechee Gullah ring shouting, translating the Cherokee Nation’s first newspaper, admiring President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s hand-controlled roadster, or walking in the footsteps of Revolutionary War soldiers, Super Museum Sunday is the perfect opportunity to discover Georgia’s past while making new memories. Find these and many more places to step into the past below. GaStateParks.org/SuperMuseumSunday.

01/29/2025

LAST DAY TO VOTE! Today is the last day to vote until 8 am tomorrow morning! If you haven't nominated your favorite, do it before then so your vote will count!

01/29/2025

01/24/2025

Disaster Recovery Center in McDuffie County to Close Permanently Jan 25

ATLANTA The Disaster Recovery Center in McDuffie County is set to close permanently at 6 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 25. It is currently open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday through Saturday.
The recovery center is at this location:
McDuffie County
Thomson Depot
111 Railroad St.
Thomson, GA 30824
Residents can visit any open center. They can find the center closest to them by going to fema.gov/drc. All centers are accessible to people with disabilities or access and functional needs and are equipped with assistive technology.
FEMA provides help to all disaster survivors, regardless of race, color, national origin, s*x, s*xual orientation, religion, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status. Our top priority is ensuring that disaster assistance is reaching people in need.
If you are in an affected county, you are encouraged to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. You can online apply at DisasterAssistance.gov. You can also apply using the FEMA App for mobile devices or calling toll-free 800-621-3362. The telephone line is open every day and help is available in most languages. Survivors can also contact the Georgia Call Center at 678-547-2861 Monday through Saturday for assistance with their application.

01/24/2025

Just a few more days to get your votes counted!
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01/23/2025

The McDuffie County School System will return to a regular schedule on Friday, January 24. The Transportation Department will contact any parents who may need to meet buses at the end of roads still impacted by the weather.

01/22/2025

FROM MCDUFFIE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT!
Hazardous travel conditions persist after yesterday’s snowfall. With sub-freezing temperatures expected overnight, roads throughout McDuffie County will on ce again be dangerous tomorrow. In the interest of keeping our students, staff, and community safe, the district will enact a “Learn from Home Day” for January 23. Students should continue working on their previous assignments. We also ask that everyone continue to monitor One-Call notifications, the system website and social media accounts, as well as local media outlets for additional updates. Please note the public hearing on House Bill 581 scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on Thursday will be rescheduled. Thank you again for your patience and cooperation during this ongoing situation.

01/22/2025

The office is closed today to keep everyone safe. Newspapers will be delayed. We hope everyone stays safe and warm!

01/21/2025

District officials have continued to track the incoming weather conditions. Due to the forecast of winter precipitation and sub-freezing temperatures causing travel concerns, the McDuffie County School System will enact a Learn from Home Day on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Students received assignments and instructions on Friday and prior to leaving school on January 21. Any additional updates will be shared through One-Call notification, the system website and social media accounts, as well as local media outlets. The safety of our students and staff is of utmost importance. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

01/21/2025

FYI

01/20/2025

Early Release Info:
District officials have been actively monitoring the weather forecast for the remainder of this week. We will conduct an early release day for Tuesday, January 21. We will continue to monitor forecasts for the rest of the week and will announce a decision about Wednesday, January 22 on tomorrow. The release times for tomorrow are as follows:

11:00 - Dearing Elementary and Sand Hills

11:15 - Special education buses at all schools

11:20 - Thomson-McDuffie Middle

11:25 - Thomson High

11:30 - McDuffie Achievement Center, Maxwell Elementary, Thomson Elementary, Norris Elementary

01/17/2025

The district is actively monitoring possible inclement weather forecasts for our area next week. In preparation for potential school closures, instructional materials will be sent home with students today. The district will announce any potential closures on Monday, January 20, 2025. Please be aware that any news related to delayed openings or school cancellations will be shared by way of the following sources: One-Call notification, school system website and social media accounts, as well as local media outlets.

01/15/2025

Don't forget to tell us who you think is the "Best of"! Ends January 30, 2025.
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01/09/2025

FOR INFORMATION:
McDuffie Senior Center and Transit will be closed on Friday, Jan. 10, because of expected weather.

01/09/2025

MCDUFFIE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM WRITES:
Due to the forecast of potential winter precipitation and concern for travel, the McDuffie County School System will enact a “Learn from Home Day” on Friday, January 10, 2025. Students will receive instructions for their assignments prior to leaving school today. The safety of our staff and students continues to be our top priority. Thank you for your patience and understanding in this matter.

01/08/2025

Our New Menu is the talk of the town 😋

Come see what all the fuss is about 🙌

01/08/2025

Newspapers will be delayed in most places!
RIP President Carter.

To honor the late former president Jimmy Carter, we will be closed on January 9. Services will resume on January 10.