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🌱 What Thomson parents should know about the fake CPR card case

Thomson, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • What Thomson parents should know about the fake CPR card case
  • How 140 new jobs and a Rock House grant affect Thomson
  • New Thomson plant could bring 140 jobs—who’s hiring and when?

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📰 News we're reading

1. Court bailiff accused of selling fake CPR certifications to daycares (kold.com) — In Thomson, a longtime firefighter and court bailiff is accused of selling fake CPR certification cards to workers at several local daycares and adult care facilities, including First Methodist Church. State investigators say he lacked the instructor credentials required to issue valid cards, prompting concerns about staff training and leading to charges of filing false documents and theft by taking.
   

2. McDuffie County celebrates $26.75 million in new investment, 140 expected jobs and historic preservation grant (wfxg.com) — Thomson and McDuffie County are set to gain about 140 new jobs as Mayville Engineering Company opens a metal fabrication operation in town, investing roughly $26 million in an existing Superior Way facility. At the same time, a $750,000 federal grant will help restore the historic Rock House, combining economic growth with long-term preservation of a key local landmark.
   

3. Mayville Engineering Company plans metal fabrication manufacturing facility in Georgia (plantservices.com) — Thomson is slated to host a new Mayville Engineering Company metal fabrication facility, with an investment of roughly $25–30 million and about 140 planned local jobs. Supported by McDuffie County and state economic agencies, the project will phase in renovations and hiring for management, technical, and production roles, strengthening both the town’s manufacturing base and Georgia’s broader industrial network.
   

4. Georgia Bailiff Accused of Selling Fake CPR Cards to Daycares: What Suncoast Parents Should Ask - WENG 98.1FM, 107.5 FM & 1530 AM (wengradio.com) — A retired fire lieutenant and Georgia bailiff is under investigation for allegedly selling invalid CPR certifications to several Thomson daycares, including First Methodist Church, despite lacking instructor credentials. While no child reportedly needed CPR during that period, the case raises serious questions about how local centers verify training, and offers a reminder for parents to ask exactly who certifies staff.
   

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