...growth of jobs in technology in 2012."That never would have happened had we not been home to Fort Gordon," he said.Ron Thigpen, the vice chairman of the Columbia County Commission, described Fort Gordon as a "sta bil izing influence" for the...

...this morning along with his challenger, retired Appling businessman Brett McGuire.Also qualifying were incumbent Ron Thigpen for District 1 and Harlem resident David Payne for District 4.Payne, a retired truck driver, will challenge Commissioner...

...out of this circumstance and my personal knowledge of Ron Thigpen, a candidate for Columbia County Commission District...willing to serve us as an elected official. A vote for Ron Thigpen is a vote for our future. He will make us proud. J...

...election from among the four district commissioners of a vice-chairman, a post currently held by District 1 commissioner Ron Thigpen. Chairman Ron Cross also will announce committee assignments for commissioners, and board and authority appointments...

...repay bond debt is relatively new and is promoted less than the fund source's use for capital projects, Commissioner Ron Thigpen said."It's another positive impact that sometimes we don't explain enough," he said.The county school board...

...to name the one-block street where the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce sits Business Boulevard. Commissioner Ron Thigpen joked that no study needed to be commissioned."This one cost zero," he said with a laugh.

...to where we really have the potential of stymieing lending at the time when we need it most in recovery mode," said Ron Thigpen, the chief operating officer for Georgia Bank & Trust.The rule of thumb is that $1 in capital equals $10 in lending...

...Aiken-based Southern Bank & Trust, has announced plans to merge the two banks in light of recent regulatory changes.Ron Thigpen, the chief operating officer and executive vice president for Southeastern, said the company was previously prohibited...

...Justice Department, would place Cline's Petersburg Station home inside District 1. That seat, represented by Ron Thigpen, won't be up for election until 2014.All voting maps are redrawn every 10 years to reflect the latest census numbers...

...for the improvements is coming from interest accumulated in the 2006-10 1-percent sales tax fund.Commissioner Ron Thigpen referred to the work as "finishing touches" for a park he said the community will be proud to visit. Commissioner...