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One south Georgia law enforcement agency recently received much needed financial help for a mandatory upgrade. The Thomasville Police department got an $8,000 grant from the Governor's Office of HighwayMore >>
The Thomasville Police department got an $8,000 grant from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:13 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:13:37 GMT
Army Specialist Ciara Smith surprised her son Devin Lewis and her mother Carla Williams today at Devin's Kindergarten graduation at Harper Elementary School in Thomasville. Smith just returned from herMore >>
Army Specialist Ciara Smith surprised her son Devin Lewis and her mother Carla Williams today at Devin's Kindergarten graduation at Harper Elementary School in Thomasville.More >>
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A south Georgia soldier is enjoying her first night with her family in months. She returned to Quitman today after a 10-month deployment in Afghanistan. And she surprised her son and her mother at herMore >>
A south Georgia soldier is enjoying her first night with her family in months.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:04 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:04:16 GMT
All non-essential employees at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany have been sent home for the day due to a sudden drop in water pressure. Base officials say the water is either running extremely low orMore >>
The command is still investigating the cause of this specific leak and will provide up-to-date information to the public as well as its workforce as to the causes and preventative measures that will take place in the future.More >>
THOMASVILLE, GA (WALB) - A business in Thomasville celebrated 75 successful years Wednesday.Ponders sells office supplies, gifts and furniture, and has been in Thomasville since 1933.
Several venders set up inside and customers got to walk away with some free goodies, and free BBQ.
Bill Ponder's father started the business and he's kept it going.He says even through the tough economic times, they're successful because of their loyal customers.
"We really appreciate the loyalty they've given us over the past 75 years. Not many businesses are able to exist this long, and we have a loyal customer base because we treat them fairly and honestly and with integrity," says the owner.
Despite the recent economic downfall Ponders saw record sales last month.
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