City of Thomson - Government

10/06/2026

📣 The City of Thomson is NOW HIRING!

Build your career. Serve your community. Make a difference! We’re seeking dedicated, motivated individuals to join our team in Public Safety, Water & Wastewater, and Public Works.

✅ Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
✅ Retirement plan
✅ Paid holidays and leave
✅ Career development and training

Ready to take the next step? View the available positions on the attached flyer and visit our Employment Opportunities page to apply online:
🌐 www.thomson-mcduffie.gov

For questions, contact Human Resources:
📞 706-595-1781

📧 [email protected]

We’re building a better Thomson—together! Share this post with someone looking for their next career opportunity.

The City of Thomson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

10/05/2026

🎄🍭 SAVE THE DATE, THOMSON! 🍭🎄

The 2026 City of Thomson Christmas Parade is coming to Main Street! Get ready for an afternoon filled with holiday cheer, festive floats, and sweet Christmas fun!

📅 Saturday, December 5, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 Main Street

🎉 Want to be IN the parade? Participant applications will be available SOON! Whether you're a business, church, organization, school, or community group, start getting those parade ideas ready!

📲 Stay tuned to this page for application information and updates!

09/29/2026

🍂 Fall Trash Amnesty Day is coming! It’s time to clean out, clear out, and help keep our community beautiful! ♻️🗑️
Join us Saturday, October 17th from 8:00 AM–12:00 PM at one of the four designated drop-off sites.:

➡️ The Transfer Station at 514 Tankersley Road, Thomson, GA 30824,
➡️ Bernice Brown Park
➡️ Martin Luther King, Jr Street near Springfield Baptist Church
➡️ West Hill Street near Regions Bank

Check the flyer for a complete list of accepted and non-accepted items.

🏡 Clean neighborhoods start with all of us. Together, we can make a difference!

09/25/2026

📣Utility Billing Update for Thomson Residents📣

The City of Thomson is continuing work to resolve recent integration issues with our billing software, and we sincerely appreciate your patience throughout this transition.

We understand these challenges may have caused occasional discrepancies or confusion with utility bills, and we remain committed to improving transparency, communication, and customer service.

Beginning in September, the City will offer designated Utility Billing Customer Service Office Hours every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. During these hours, residents can meet with a staff member in-person, request a call-back, or schedule a virtual Teams meeting to address any billing questions or concerns.

Appointments can be made by:
✅ ️Scanning the QR code below or on the notice
✅️ Accessing the scheduling link on the notice
✅️ Calling 706-986-5921
✅️ Emailing: [email protected]

✅️ Or visiting the City website (www.thomson-mcduffie.gov and select City of Thomson)

Additionally, please be advised that the cut-off/disconnection process will resume beginning with the October 20, 2026 utility billing cycle. If you anticipate difficulty paying your balance, we strongly encourage you to contact the Utility Billing Department to discuss payment arrangements.

Thank you for your continued patience and partnership as we work to improve our utility billing services.

09/24/2026

TRASH AMNESTY DAY
Saturday, October 17th 8am - Noon
In the City you may drop off at Bernice Brown Park, Martin Luther King, Jr Street and West Hill Street near Regions Bank in the parking lot next door. You cannot bring tires, waste oil, antifreeze or any other items not normally allowed.
The McDuffie County Landfill will be open for County residents.

09/17/2026

Good morning, Thomson!
This public notice will be coming to you also as an insert in your Utility Bill.
Just as a reminder, 0.080 mg/L is equal to 8/100 of 1 milligram in
1 Liter of liquid.

09/11/2026

09/08/2026

The City Work Session scheduled for today, Tuesday, September 8th at 5:00pm has been postponed until 5:00pm Thursday, September 10th immediately preceding the City Council Monthly meeting .
Thank you for your understanding.

09/03/2026

The City of Thomson will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 7th. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8th at 8:00am.
As usual when the governments are closed, the Thomson Police Department and all County First Responders will be working to keep you safe. Please tell them thank you when you see them.

For GAS EMERGENCIES:
Everyone should leave the area of the gas leak.
Do not turn any phones, lights or electronics off or on, they may cause a spark. When everyone is safely away from the leak,
call 706-962-2364.
DO NOT go back to the area of the leak until given the all clear.

For EMERGENCIES concerning Water and Sewer Distribution, the number to call is 706-962-2742.

For all other True Emergencies, 911 operators will be at work if you need them.

We wish you all a safe end enjoyable Labor Day!

09/03/2026

Waste Management will be closed Monday for Labor Day, so all of the City of Thomson will have their garbage service delayed one day. Monday pickup on Tuesday, Tuesday on Wednesday and all the way to Friday pickup on Saturday.
Don't forget to roll your garbage can to the curb the night before. It always seems like they start their route early when they've been off a day!
Please spread the word to others who live or have businesses in the City.