Jaclyn Harold
Anchor/Multimedia Journalist
Thomasville, Ga.
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She is originally from Fort Lauderdale, Florida but made her way to Tallahassee for college in Fall 2011.
After graduating from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University with a bachelor's in Broadcast Journalism, Jaclyn took her first reporting job in Rochester, Minnesota.
Since trading in her snow boots, Jaclyn has been covering South Georgia as the Thomasville Bureau reporter. She loves trying new recipes and new restaurants. She enjoys meeting people and sharing stories that matter in this community.
If you have any story ideas, or recipes you'd like to share with her, don't hesitate to reach out.
Education
Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 8:17 AM EDT
|By Jaclyn Harold
New Covid boosters recently approved by the FDA are already on the way to hospitals, including Colquitt Regional in South Georgia.
Updated: Jul. 6, 2022 at 8:20 PM EDT
|By Jaclyn Harold
Investigators with the Thomas County Sheriff’s Office now believe the two older brothers carried out sixteen armed robberies and two burglaries.
Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 9:24 PM EDT
|By Jaclyn Harold
While the unemployment rate is slowly creeping down in Georgia, job seekers say it’s sometimes hard to find good, quality paying jobs.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 5:20 PM EDT
|By Jaclyn Harold
TCSO Captain Steve Jones says the department is short on patrol deputies and correctional officers.
Updated: Jun. 13, 2022 at 3:49 PM EDT
|By Jaclyn Harold
According to TCSO Captain Tim Watkins, deputies responded to the home on Murphy Road Friday evening.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2022 at 5:36 PM EDT
|By Jaclyn Harold
The city says it’s taken several years, but the initiative to commemorate Black and minority-owned businesses on West Jackson Street is finally complete.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 5:55 PM EDT
|By Jaclyn Harold
Colquitt Regional Medical Center says they’ve been planning and preparing staff in the event of an active shooter situation.
Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 10:20 AM EDT
|By Jaclyn Harold
According to the Thomasville on Stage and Company's website, the Young Actors Conservatory program is on hold until further notice.
Updated: May. 10, 2022 at 10:30 AM EDT
|By Jaclyn Harold
Residents rattled by gunfire at a Thomasville apartment complex are calling on police to do more to stop the violence.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2022 at 7:30 PM EDT
|By Jaclyn Harold
A new Ashley Home furniture distribution center will employ nearly 100 people in Thomasville.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2022 at 10:08 PM EDT
|By Jaclyn Harold
A recent shooting on the corner of Madison and Green St in Thomasville has struck a nerve in the community.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2022 at 4:01 PM EDT
|By Jaclyn Harold
It was a chance encounter that brought these two strangers together. Henry Yuma a wedding singer, and James Banks a Pastor and retired biologist.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2022 at 8:30 PM EDT
|By Jaclyn Harold
Parks and recreation in the city of Thomasville is taking strides forward when it comes to revamping local parks, and making them accessible for all.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2022 at 2:03 PM EDT
|By Jaclyn Harold
The Thomasville-Thomas County Chamber of Commerce buried a time capsule to be dug up in 100 years.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2022 at 10:01 AM EDT
|By Jaclyn Harold
Students at Southside Elementary School sported blue and gold for World Down Syndrome Day to bring awareness to the community.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2022 at 9:39 PM EDT
|By Jaclyn Harold
An investigation is underway in the death of 19-year-old Jordan Benage, who died after he sustained injuries from a fall off a school bus lift.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2022 at 12:03 PM EST
|By Jaclyn Harold
Thomasville City schools lifted its mask mandate for the second time this school year, following a drastic decline in COVID cases.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2022 at 5:28 PM EST
|By Jaclyn Harold
Dozens of people turned out to get vaccinated on Monday in South Georgia.
Updated: Jan. 16, 2022 at 9:47 PM EST
|By Jaclyn Harold
Archbold Medical Center is partnering with First Missionary Baptist church for the sixth time since the start of the pandemic, bringing vaccines right to the community.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2022 at 12:08 PM EST
|By Jaclyn Harold
Members of the public can call 229-201-1222 with any information that can help law enforcement in their manhunt.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2022 at 10:34 AM EST
|By Jaclyn Harold
It was the first day back to school for the children of Thomas County, and despite another Covid surge, safety protocols remain unadjusted.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2021 at 5:26 PM EST
|By Jaclyn Harold
Holiday spending in South Georgia is making a comeback after many chose to shop online in 2020.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2021 at 5:35 PM EST
|By Jaclyn Harold
Despite COVID cases and surge concerns across the country, one Georgia jail says they’ve been avoiding major outbreaks throughout the pandemic.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2021 at 3:08 PM EST
|By Jaclyn Harold
The demand to get vaccinated is on the rise in South Georgia and officials say it could be attributed to the holidays.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2021 at 4:41 PM EST
|By Jaclyn Harold
Holiday shopping is underway and officials are asking that everyone take a careful look at their cash.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2021 at 9:36 AM EST
|By Jaclyn Harold
A new solar energy center will provide power at a low cost for South Georgians.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2021 at 6:26 PM EST
|By Jaclyn Harold
Officials in Brooks County say the Mule Creek Bridge is one of the older bridges in the community and will finally get a makeover starting Thursday, Nov. 11.
Updated: Oct. 21, 2021 at 9:39 PM EDT
|By Jaclyn Harold
This week in Thomasville, students are celebrating ‘Bus Safety Week’ and learning important information about how to be safe while travelling to-and-from school.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2021 at 8:09 PM EDT
|By Jaclyn Harold
The legal fight continues in Thomasville as city council members have voted ‘no’ on accepting a settlement to end a lawsuit filed against the city.
Updated: Oct. 6, 2021 at 6:43 PM EDT
|By Jaclyn Harold
Her story is being described as a miracle, as Miss Hicks, a 4-year-old dog was saved from being drowned in a Thomasville creek.
Updated: Oct. 6, 2021 at 9:12 AM EDT
|By Jaclyn Harold
Two men are behind bars after walking into a convenience store in South Georgia and stealing a large sum of money.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2021 at 6:19 PM EDT
|By Jaclyn Harold
Effective Monday, testing in the Thomas County area will now be held at the Saint Luke CME Church on Chatham Drive.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2021 at 6:07 PM EDT
|By Jaclyn Harold
Major construction in South Georgia kicked off Monday on South Pinetree Boulevard and Magnolia Road.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2021 at 6:03 PM EDT
|By Jaclyn Harold
Just days after Georgia temporarily paused its distribution of monoclonal antibody infusions, treatment centers are re-opening in South Georgia.
Updated: Sep. 16, 2021 at 5:13 PM EDT
|By Jaclyn Harold
Effective Thursday, COVID-19 infusion sites across South Georgia are temporarily closing.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2021 at 5:43 PM EDT
|By Jaclyn Harold
As the school year enters its second month, parents in Thomas County have expressed concerns that school district officials have been sweeping COVID-19 related issues under the rug.
Updated: Sep. 10, 2021 at 6:49 PM EDT
|By Jaclyn Harold
Residents share mixed feelings when it comes to President Biden’s new efforts to increase COVID vaccination rates.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2021 at 9:48 AM EDT
|By Jaclyn Harold
13 COVID-related deaths were reported by Archbold Medical Center within the first seven days of September.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2021 at 5:03 PM EDT
|By Jaclyn Harold
Students in Seminole County returned to classes after two weeks of distance learning.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2021 at 10:27 PM EDT
|By Jaclyn Harold
It was reported that more than 22,000 power poles were damaged during the storm, and Wylie said it’s been a little more challenging in some areas to restore energy.
Updated: Sep. 3, 2021 at 9:45 AM EDT
|By Jaclyn Harold
Hurricane Ida relief efforts are gaining support in Thomasville, all because of two women determined to make a difference.
Updated: Aug. 26, 2021 at 11:10 PM EDT
|By Jaclyn Harold
The Thomas County Sheriff’s office is asking for the community’s help identifying a man who allegedly exposed himself to a young girl.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2021 at 9:56 PM EDT
|By Jaclyn Harold
Students in Seminole County will transition to distance learning, due to a staffing shortage among bus drivers.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2021 at 9:30 PM EDT
|By Jaclyn Harold
Masks are required for more people in more places across Thomasville now that City Manager Alan Carson has announced expanded protocols for all city buildings.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2021 at 4:54 PM EDT
|By Jaclyn Harold
Despite growing concerns about new COVID cases in South Georgia, some parents say they believe masks were more harmful than helpful last year.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2021 at 9:34 PM EDT
|By Jaclyn Harold
Health officials at Archbold said rising cases during this current surge of the pandemic are offering challenges unseen in 2020.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2021 at 3:13 PM EDT
|By Jaclyn Harold
Class is back in session for Thomasville City Schools but some parents want the district’s mandatory mask mandate out.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2021 at 10:11 AM EDT
|By Jaclyn Harold
Authorities say a box of applications was mailed over from the Georgia Department of Labor in June with submissions dating back to 2020.
Updated: Jul. 15, 2021 at 8:48 PM EDT
|By Jaclyn Harold
A family vacation was canceled after a Thomasville woman said Norwegian Cruise Line changed up its COVID-19 vaccination policy.
Updated: Jul. 12, 2021 at 6:20 PM EDT
|By Jaclyn Harold
A study from Georgetown University pinpoints southwest Georgia as part of a COVID cluster.
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