Thomas County News

Upon a request by the chief judge of the Southern Judicial Circuit, Thomas County commissioners are considering whether to reinstate county government's community service worker program.

A Thomasville man arrested Wednesday night is charged with robbing a woman at gunpoint as her child watched.

A U.S. 19 South motel was the scene of several drug arrests and the seizure of U.S. currency and a vehicle.

A Thomasville man is in jail after drug agents chased him down and found marijuana and crack cocaine in his vehicle.

Thomas County Fire/Rescue's proposed budget is $2.1 million for 2010, the agency's third year of operation.

If Thomas County government continues cuts to the Thomasville-Thomas County Humane Society animal control division, the state-mandated service could revert to county government.

Hook on the leashes and lace up those running shoes: it's time for the 18th annual "Run for Rover." "We have a newly certified USATF course that is both scenic and challenging," Joyce Patterson, executive director of the Thomasville-Thomas County Humane Society said.

Local fire officials say a Friday evening structure fire in Thomas County is a total loss, but no one was hurt.

"Sports alert! Pelham in the playoffs. They play Greenville Friday night. Go Hornets." "Why should the Fort Hood, Texas, shooter get a trial? He was seen by many pulling the trigger and was shot by the police to stop any further killing.

Search warrants have been executed at several Thomas County locations in connection with the investigation of a Boston pharmacy.

A pharmacist at a Boston pharmacy is charged with trafficking a prescription drug.

"Just wanted to Rant about the Boys and Girls Club of Thomas County. Thanks for all you do and for being a positive place for our kids to attend.

Deputies say an inmate kicked out the back window of a patrol car then tried to get away as they fought to put leg restraints on him.

Tuesday's local general municipal election ended with an upset for one Thomasville seat.

A Thomas County man is concerned about the reception he and his wife received Friday at the Thomas County Health Department.

He was a man who gave more than he took, who cared about others and who believed in Christ.

Initial indications are that the death of a 27-year-old Moultrie woman at Southwestern State Hospital was due to natural circumstances, Thomas County Coroner Sam Brown said.

Thomas county law enforcers say they're getting multiple calls a day about pecan thefts ranging from small quantities stolen from people's yards to thousands of pounds of pecans.

The Thomas County Republican is challenging 2nd District Congressman Sanford Bishop.

Anyone planning to cast a ballot in November municipal general elections has until the end of the day Monday to register to vote.