The Thomson High School Bulldog Players are reaching new heights with their run of three shows this year. Theater and Chorus Teacher Wesley Walker joins us to talk about the growth of the drama program, the upcoming production of Into the Woods, and how community members can use their talents to benefit future shows.

The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Office in McDuffie County can do so much more than just identify plants. We talked to County Extension Coordinator Allison Eaddy and County Extension Agent Sarah Cranston about the many programs available that can be tailored to needs of the community. Whether its dementia education, family and consumer sciences, counting pollinators, 4-H club in the classroom, egg inspection, or how not to commit crape murder, these folks are here to help.

Everybody's still talking about the Thomson Bulldogs' state football championship. So we brought Coach Michael Youngblood on the show to discuss the epic journey it took to bring home the school's sixth title and first in 20 years.

Organizers of local holiday happenings join us to discuss specifics about those events: From tree lightings in Thomson and Dearing, to the annual Christmas parade, and snow flurries expected around the county. Find out ways you can get in the spirit, right here in McDuffie County.

The McDuffie County School District named Thomson Elementary 3rd Grade Teacher Kimberly Hunter as its 2024 Teacher of the Year during an October 20 ceremony. We talk to Mrs. Hunter about her reaction to the honor, the importance of involving parents in the teaching process, why she got into education in the first place, and how the Lincoln County native balances being a Red Devil and a Bulldog.

Thomson-McDuffie Chamber of Commerce Director Debbie Jones and Board Chair David Russell join us to talk about activities surrounding the Oct. 22 Camellia City Festival, as well as the myriad offerings the chamber has aimed at growing businesses in our community.

We talk to Thomson Police Chief Courtney Gale and McDuffie County Schools Auxiliary Services Director Dr. Cecil Strong about how local law enforcement is working together to keep our community safe.

McDuffie County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mychele Rhodes stops by to educate parents, students, and community members about the start of the 2022-2023 school year, the state of the district, and plans for Friday nights in the Brickyard.

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