Jill Holloway

THOMASVILLE — Local author Mike Tanner will be the featured guest at The Bookshelf on Saturday, Aug. 29, where he will host a book signing for his 2012 historical novel, NIKOLAI RETURNS.

ACCEPTING THE GAVEL: Steven Haro holds the gavel at the Air Force Sergeants Association International Convention after being re-elected as the international president. (Submitted Photo)

THOMASVILLE — Hundreds of individuals gathered at The Plaza on Wednesday afternoon for the United Way Campaign Kickoff, featuring former University of Georgia and Miami head football coach Mark Richt.

THOMASVILLE — A weather delay wouldn’t stop the Thomasville Bulldogs from pouncing on the Bainbridge Bearcats and walking away with a 45-21 victory at 12:30 a.m. Saturday morning.

THOMASVILLE — The Thomas County Board of Commissioners recognized two Street-to-Station classes during its meeting on Tuesday night as they continue on their journey to becoming cross-trained medic-firefighter-EMTs.

THOMASVILLE — Rotary Club of Thomasville welcomed back its first Rotary Youth Exchange Program student, Ivan Correa, on Thursday, after he spent a year-long academic journey abroad in France.

THOMASVILLE — The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to table a rezoning request for 134 Chatham Drive from R-2, Multi-Family Residential, to R-2, Conditional Use, Multi-Family Residential (Condominiums) on Monday night, after hearing from concerned neighbors and deciding to wait until a traffic study could be conducted.

WHIGHAM — Ann Mobley has been charged following a hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian injured on Tuesday night.

THOMASVILLE — Thomas County Central Junior Emilie Hart is making history as a Yellow Jacket after being selected to participate in the Georgia Thespians All- State Theatre for the 2026-27 school year. She is the first in the school’s history to be selected and has also been chosen for a callback as a soloist.

BOSTON — The Boston Mini-Marathon and Festival is back with a spooky new twist.