Ray Guy shares his kicking expertise

His hometown of Thomson is mentioned in this profile from Pittsburgh, where the former Oakland Raiders star led a class for kids.

The gov is coming

He's coming to Thomson Saturday.

Coming soon: Retail

That's what the sign says in front of the new strip mall building that has sprung up on Norwood Road, across from the new high school. The nameplate out front calls it "Warrenton Crossing." Looks like it has maybe five store fronts in it. Anyone know what's going in there?

We're back now

Sorry about the recent lack of posts, loyal readers. We went on a sudden unexpected hiatus about two weeks ago when my grandmother, Laura Strange Peebles, known to me as "Mu," had a massive stroke. She died last Thursday and was buried Sunday in Emanuel County. She was 92. Here's the short free obit that ran in The Augusta Chronicle. Mu was a unique lady. We'll post a more complete obituary later on.

Wrens doing internal investigation of police chief

It was tipped off by Police Lt. Willie Nelson -- but apparently not THAT Willie Nelson.

CSX declares 10-cent dividend

The railroad has a yard in Camak. Shares were trading at 43.90 this morning.

Explosives truck on its way to Warrenton turns over in Columbia Co

The truck was headed to Martin-Marietta. It overturned outside Appling. No one was injured.