Page 5 - Thomson-McDuffie NCG 2019

Table of Contents

3 WELCOME
4 THE CHAMBER
6 EDUCATION Welcome
12 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
19 HEALTHCARE
22 HOUSING to Thomson-McDuffie County!
24 THINGS TO DO
29 HISTORY
30 GOVERNMENT
31 MOVING IN
33 DIRECTORY W
We’re excited to share the spirit of
Features our community with you. than both the U.S. and Georgia average
cost of living. With exceptional educational
5 FORT GORDON institutions, endless regional and local
10 ARCHWAY PARTNERSHIP It’s said there are two things people recreation, and booming industry, our
20 PRIMARY CARE can always use more of – more time pocket of the Peach State is truly a
29 BLIND WILLIE and more money. It may be cliché, but wonderful place to call home without the
in McDuffie County you may find more pressure of an unreasonable price point.
of both, as well as culture, opportunity,
and innovation. We at the Thomson-McDuffie Chamber
of Commerce are happy to have you join
Let’s dive into a few of the assets
that make Thomson-McDuffie County our community and eager to help in any
149 Main St., Thomson, GA 30824 a great place to live, work, play, and way we can. Come see us in downtown
(706) 597-1000 Thomson at 149 Main Street. We look
www.thomsonmcduffiechamber.com breathe easy.
forward to meeting you and welcoming
Linda Mosely............................................Publisher If you are ready to remove traffic you into our beloved community. 
Mark Mosely .................................. Executive Editor from your daily routine, relocating
Nelson Smith ...........................Marketing Executive to McDuffie County can help you
Christy Craig ............................Marketing Executive reclaim your free time. Take back the
Teresa Greer ...................................Managing Editor moments squandered in your car and
Bonnie Hunter ...................Editorial/PR Coordinator spend them with family and friends,
Andrew Smith .................................Associate Editor surrounded by a pristine, scenic
Rachel Rowell ........................... Production Director environment. Dig into your favorite
Stephen Hefner ..............................Creative Director forgotten pastime or develop
Drew Clements ..............................Graphic Designer a new hobby or craft.
Spence Garcia ...............................Graphic Designer
Bob Swinehart ..............................Graphic Designer Thomson-McDuffie County
Daniel Thompson ..........................Graphic Designer residents enjoy the relaxed pace
Mike Schalk....................................... Photographer of our bountiful rural landscape
Michelle Holton ................................. Photographer without sacrificing proximity to
Sharee Copeland .....................Proofing Coordinator some of the busiest and most
Amy Anderson .....................Administrative Director celebrated cities of the Southeast.
Connie Parker ..............................Business Manager In less than three hours, you can
Lauren Tingler................Digital Marketing Specialist be in Savannah, Charleston, or
Nate Faulkenberry ..........Digital Marketing Strategist Charlotte. Atlanta and Athens are
Thomas Schaefer ....................................Director, IT less than a two-hour drive from
Thomson. And Augusta – home of
The Thomson McDuffie Newcomers Guide is published by
®
365 Degree Total Marketing, P.O. Box 20568, St. Simons The Masters golf tournament – is
Island, GA 31522, (912) 638-0780. © Copyright 2019 by only a short drive of around
Great Southern Publishers, Inc. Reproduction in whole
or part without written permission is prohibited. Call 30 minutes.
365 Degree Total Marketing for all your design and printing
needs, (800) 697-5568 or www.365degreetotalmarketing.com. Another benefit of our beautiful
area is the low cost of living. Money
goes further in Thomson-McDuffie
County. Thomson-McDuffie County’s
Beyond Full Circle Marketing
cost of living is at least 15 percent less

Thomson-McDuffie Newcomers Guide • Thomson-McDuffie Chamber of Commerce • www.thomsonmcduffiechamber.com • (706) 597-1000 3