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McDuffie County’s Local Government:
History, Structure & Services

M cDuffie County is governed by a five- Public Services

member Board of Commissioners,
McDuffie County provides a variety of
elected by residents of two voting
districts. These commissioners
• Sheriff’s Office – law enforcement in
set policy, approve the county budget, and public services:
oversee services like infrastructure, public unincorporated areas.
safety, and planning. The county manager, • Thomson Police Department – city
appointed by the board, manages day-to-day law enforcement.
county operations. • Fire & Emergency Services – From left, Allen Axon, Mayor, Town of Dearing,
county wide. Benji Cramford, Thomson Mayor, and Chase Beggs,
For residents of the City of Thomson, city • Public Works – road maintenance Chairman, Board of Commissioners
governance is provided by a mayor and city and utilities.
council that handles city-specific needs such • Planning & Zoning – land use
as utilities, local roads, and parks. The mayor and development.
and council set ordinances and policies, while • Parks & Recreation – youth leagues, Thomson City Hall
the city administrator manages the day-to-day 210 Railroad Street, Thomson, GA 30824
operations of the city. community events, and public parks. 706-595-1781 | cityofthomson.com
• Senior Citizens Center - activities, Planning & Zoning
Judicial Services classes, recreation, daily hot meals Department
McDuffie County also houses several judicial 706-595-4952
offices, including: Key Contact Information Probate Court
• Magistrate Court – handles small claims McDuffie County Government Center 706-595-2131
and minor offenses including 210 Railroad Street, Thomson, GA 30824 Magistrate Court
dispossessory/evictions and abandoned 706-595-2100 706-597-2618
motor vehicle matters. thomson-mcduffie.gov
• Probate Court – oversees estates, Board of Commissioners Superior Court
marriage licenses, and guardianships. 706-595-2124
• Superior Court –handles all criminal 706-595-2100 Parks & Recreation
(felony and misdemeanor cases) and all Email: info@thomson-mcduffie.gov 706-595-2152
civil matters. McDuffie County Sheriff’s Office thomson-mcduffieparks.com
• Juvenile Court – addresses cases 706-595-2040 Senior Citizens Center
involving minors. mcduffiesheriff.org 706-595-7502

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thomsonmcduffiechamber.com • 706-597-1000