Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:46 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:46:50 GMT
Some folks in South Georgia frantically tried to get in touch with loved ones who live near the destruction in Oklahoma. Leesburg's Wendy Mathis has a brother who lives in Oklahoma City and works in BethanyMore >>
Some folks in South Georgia frantically tried to get in touch with loved ones who live near the destruction in Oklahoma.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:38 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:38:18 GMT
A concerned citizen is stepping up to help the children who have been devastated by the tornado in Oklahoma. Lee County resident Jyl Goodson says she wants to help bring joy back to the children in Moore,More >>
A concerned citizen is stepping up to help the children who have been devastated by the tornado in Oklahoma.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:01 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:01:37 GMT
As kids get out of school, they'll spend more time at the pool. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission 137 children younger than 15 drowned in a pool or spa from Memorial Day through LaborMore >>
As kids get out of school, they'll spend more time at the pool. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission 137 children younger than 15 drowned in a pool or spa from Memorial Day through LaborMore >>
July 18, 2006
Thomasville- By and overwhelming margin, Thomas County voters approve the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax that will build a new county courthouse. Last night, Thomas County Commissioner anxiously awaited the results of the SPLOST vote.
Receiving 70 percent of the vote with 4,039 yes votes to 1,740 no votes, residents approved the one percent sales tax. It had failed previously by 21 votes. Commissioner Mary Jo Beverly was surprised at the overwhelming margin.
"I am very appreciative. There are a lot of people out there that care a lot about Thomas County and they worked hard so, it's gratifying," said Mary Jo Beverly, Thomas County Commissioner.
The sales tax will also fund renovations to the courthouse, a new county wide public radio system, and library improvement. Commissioners say it will be a year before construction begins on a new courthouse.
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