Everybody's still talking about the Thomson Bulldogs' state football championship. So we brought Coach Michael Youngblood on the show to discuss the epic journey it took to bring home the school's sixth title and first in 20 years.

The McDuffie County School District named Thomson Elementary 3rd Grade Teacher Kimberly Hunter as its 2024 Teacher of the Year during an October 20 ceremony. We talk to Mrs. Hunter about her reaction to the honor, the importance of involving parents in the teaching process, why she got into education in the first place, and how the Lincoln County native balances being a Red Devil and a Bulldog.

Thomson-McDuffie Chamber of Commerce Director Debbie Jones and Board Chair David Russell join us to talk about activities surrounding the Oct. 22 Camellia City Festival, as well as the myriad offerings the chamber has aimed at growing businesses in our community.

We talk to Thomson Police Chief Courtney Gale and McDuffie County Schools Auxiliary Services Director Dr. Cecil Strong about how local law enforcement is working together to keep our community safe.

McDuffie County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mychele Rhodes stops by to educate parents, students, and community members about the start of the 2022-2023 school year, the state of the district, and plans for Friday nights in the Brickyard.

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