The McDuffie Progress

Х Retired teacher is active leader in community
Valerie Marshall, a retired teacher, is motivated to work to better the community and is dedicated to helping mentor two young schoolchildren.

Х Local business provides music for all occasions
B & M Sound DJТs delivers entertainment and fun, whether providing karaoke for a restaurant or a private disc jockey for a party.

Х Love and service are principles of First Baptist Church
A group of Christians who have a heart's desire to love God, love people and serve the world together is the makeup of First Baptist Church in Thomson.

ХаFirst Mount Carmel uses warmth and mission to connect people to Christ
Connecting people to Christ is the greatest challenge of the Church and First Mount Carmel Baptist Church responds by being warm and inviting.

Х Like a good neighbor, Schaeffer is there
Lenny Schaeffer, a State Farm agent in Thomson, guides customers through a myriad of choices and helps them find the right policies to match their needs.

Х Oratorical contest to highlight understanding of heritage
The Thomson Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., invites area youth to participate in an Oratorical Contest acknowledging the importance of personalities that have paved the way and fostering an understanding of an appreciation of heritage.

ХаLearning valuable lessons
Children in the First Baptist Church Preschool program learned about fire safety when Thomson Fire Department firefighters brought the Fire Safety House to the church Wednesday morning.

Х McDuffie Box Company more than manufacturing
McDuffie Box Company serves customers large and small, from Lithonia to Augusta and sometimes as far away as Ohio.

Х Youngsters enjoy learning about different occupations
It was a time for safety and community helper exploration Thursday as youngsters in the Cornerstone Preschool at First Baptist Church in Thomson participated in the Community Helpers Program.

ХаSouthern Metal Roofing offers it all
Southern Metal Roofing, which is locally owned and operated, can provide assorted metal roofing options and all the required trim to complete any project.