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Slab replacement to close lanes of I-20 between McDuffie, Columbia Counties
(WJBF) – An upcoming roadwork project is set to cause some lane closures on the interstate this month. DOT will be removing and replacing concrete slabs on I-20 Westbound from the exits for Harlem (Exit 183 at Appling Harlem Road) in Columbia County and Thomson (Exit 175 at Cobbham Road) in McDuffie County. Construction will […]
McDuffie Co. voters hear from local candidates before next month’s election
MCDUFFIE COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF)- McDuffie County voters got a chance to hear from candidates before next month’s election. “So, I see a lot of things in juvenile court that I think will make me uniquely qualified to serve you in this new role if I am elected,” said James T Jones. The Thomson Alumnae chapter of Delta […]
Federal funds on the way to extend sewer service in McDuffie County
MCDUFFIE COUNTY, Ga. - Relief is coming to Thomson and McDuffie County residents. U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff has announced he is delivering federal funding to expand sanitary sewer service to more families in the county. For years, Rose Davis and other residents on Pope Street have experienced the smell of...
Sen. Jon Ossoff gives McDuffie County $1.1 million for sewer lines
Right now, more than 90 residents in certain subdivisions in Thomson have private septic tanks that are failing, causing waste to show up in their yards. The money will go toward expanding sanitary sewer service to them.
FL man died after accident while working on utility bucket truck in McDuffie Co.
McDUFFIE COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – A Florida man has died after an accident while working on a utility bucket truck. According to authorities, the accident happened on Old Whiteoak Road in Dearing, Georgia, and 911 received the call about the accident at 3:45 P.M. The McDuffie County Coroner’s Office states that Andrew Francis, 48, of […]
Big Hart Campground in McDuffie Co. holding kickoff to camping season
McDUFFIE COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) – McDuffie County’s campground, Big Hart, located along the shores of Strom Thurmond Lake, is holding their camping season kickoff this weekend. The event takes place Saturday, April 6, with activities throughout the day from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is $5 per car and $2 per person for the […]
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