The Pine Hill Mission would like to extend its sincere gratitude to the volunteers and donors who made it possible to bless countless families and individuals with food, clothing, household items, and furniture. In 2025, thousands of pounds of food were distributed across four counties, serving more than 20 small towns and cities. Families affected by house fires were assisted as quickly as possible, ensuring immediate support during times of crisis. We would like to offer special recognition to dedicated volunteers Deborah Kennedy and Angie Wilson of Thomasville; Joel Lewis, Keon Carter, Icie Gardner, Gwen Washington and Brenda Autry of...

Article Link

Article Link

Officers with the Jackson Police Department reported the following activity for Dec. 23- Jan. 5 arrests: Damarious Jackson; 30; possession of drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana first degree; DUI; leaving the scene of an accident Markelly Taylor; 31; alias warrants 3x Kurtis Alder; 32; DUI; firearm; failure to inform police officer of concealed carry Chelsea Rediker; 34; burglary third degree Chantel Martin; 24; alias warrant Dejoun Taylor; 37; alias warrant Bionca Jackson; 24; alias warrant Dyshawn Gaston; 26; possession of marijuana first degree; possession of drug paraphernalia; alias warrants x2; miscellaneous Jaqualyn Jackson; 21; assault third degree Sharhonda Denish; 35;...

Article Link

Clarke County residents will vote in four countywide and four district races in 2026. Incumbent Republican Sheriff DeWayne Smith has announced he is running for re-election after being appointed by Gov. Kay Ivey in 2021 following the resignation of Ray Norris. Smith is a veteran of the U.S. Marines and lives in Washington County; there is no residency requirement other than the state for sheriffs. License Commissioner Linda Goodman is also running for re-election as a Republican but had been the last elected countywide Democrat. Republican Revenue Commissioner Tyler Montana Prescott and Republican Coroner Matthew Milstead are also expected to...

Article Link

All’s quiet on the home front. I just got back from my family trifecta trip that I took over the holidays. This is my first epistle of the new year. Wow! It’s hard to believe that another year has passed! The older we get the quicker they come. Aging is a merry go round. We get on and it goes round and round picking up speed with each passing rotation. It just becomes a blur as we go around. It just means that we are still living and breathing. So many of our friends and classmates chose this past year...

Article Link

JANUARY 15, 2026 The Clarke County Education Retirees Association will meet at 11:45 a.m. Jan. 15 at the Thomasville Public Library. The program will feature “News from Montgomery” with Kit Carson. Members are asked to bring canned goods. FEBRUARY 12, 2026 The Clarke County Board of Human Resources will hold its regular meeting at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. The public is invited to attend. APRIL 17–18, 2026 The Thomasville High School Class of 1976 is planning its 50th anniversary reunion. An evening meet and greet will be held FRI., APRIL 17, followed by a reunion dinner on Sat.,...

Article Link

Making Cent$ of the New Year: Money Management Workshop The Thomasville Public Library invites the public to attend a free workshop on money management titled "Making Cent$ of the New Year" on Tuesday, Jan. 13, from 4 - 5 p.m. A representative from First US Bank in Thomasville will share essential strategies for budgeting, saving, investing your money, and preventing fraud. Don't miss out on this excellent opportunity to learn valuable tips to start the New Year off right. Patrons must pre-register to attend by email at [email protected] or by phone at 334-636-5343 or in person at the library. Book...

Article Link

As another year ends, I find myself looking back at the moments that tested me, stretched me and strengthened me. Someone once told me, “Hope doesn’t erase difficulty, it simply gives us the strength to walk through it.” As I reflect on the last several years, I realize just how true that is. In 2017, my husband and I decided it was time to sell our home of 30 years. We were ready to downsize and ready for a new season. The house showed several times, and we even received a couple of offers, but nothing ever seemed to work...

Article Link

After my husband waited far too long for me at Little Bird Saturday, I cautiously accepted his invitation for another boat ride. In my mind, I was thinking a “three-hour tour… a three-hour tour.” Anyone familiar with my experience with this vessel knows why it has earned the nickname Duck Boat of Doom, among other things. We decided on Miller’s Ferry as our destination. It’s more heavily populated, offers better cell service, and generally feels like a safer choice for someone who prefers sunshine, solid ground, and a backup plan. We planned to launch at the new marina, but the...

Article Link

Article Link