Bacon Corn Chowder

Name: Bacon Corn Chowder
Ingredients: 1 pound bacon; 2 cups corn kernels (from roughly 4-6 ears of corn); 4 cups chicken stock; 2 cups water; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 medium onion (chopped); ¼ teaspoon dried thyme (or about 1 tablespoon fresh); 2 medium scallions (sliced whites and greens separated); 4 cloves garlic (diced); 4 tablespoons flour; 2 stalks celery (chopped); 2 medium yukon gold potatoes (or russet, peeled and cubed); 1 cup whole milk (or cream); salt and Pepper (to taste)