Vidalia Mayor Doug Roper announces the renaming of the downtown Vidalia park with the assistance of Mayor Pro-Tem John Raymond Turner, City Manager Nick Overstreet. Looking on is Dublin Mayor and friend to the late Mayor Ronnie Dixon, Phil Best.
Ever since it became a focal point of the downtown
...Washington - This week, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) took several actions to address the nationwide shortage of baby formula.
On Wednesday, Congressman Allen voted to pass H.R. 7791, the bipartisan Access to Baby Formula Act, which would improve cooperation between federal agencies in
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Robert Toombs Christian Academy held its annual High School Honors Day on Monday, May 16th in the RTCA gymnasium. Here's what Mr. Absher, Head of School at RTCA, has to say about Honors Night, "Honors Night is all about celebrating the accomplishments of our students and honoring those that have
...At the May meeting of the School Board, Ralph Brantley approached the members regarding certain concerns he and other bus drivers have brought to his attention.
“I’m only here as a representative of the drivers,” Brantley prefaced his comments. He went on to say that the drivers requested that
...Are you looking for a one-stop place to find out everything you need to know about the May 24 Primary? Whether you vote Republican, Democrat, or Non-partisan, there’s one local website that has all you need to know before casting your ballot.
Sample ballots for each party, as well as a list of all the
...Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests.
Parker, Natalie Williams - Uvalda - Simple obstruction
Pittman, Amy Miranda - Lyons - Driving while license suspended/driving due care hands free
Ransom, Marvin W. – Vidalia – Simple battery
McCray, Brian Marquell – Vidalia – Simple battery
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RTCA’S Lower School Student of the Month for May is fifth grader Braylin Pittman. Braylin is the daughter of Mitchell and Becky Pittman. She has two brothers, Tatem and Milo, who also attend RTCA. Braylin was selected by faculty because she is extremely conscientious about her grades. She is a
...Elaine Allen and Past Lions Clubs International President Al Brandel
Each year Georgia Lions Clubs recognize individuals who have made a difference in their community for their work with disabled children.
The Lions of Georgia presented Lyons resident Mrs. Elaine Allen with the Anne Sullivan Award at
...Just over a week after overpowering a Toombs County jailer and escaping in a Pineland Paper box truck, Robert Lee Presgraves is back in custody.
Capt. Jordan Kight of the Toombs County Sheriff’s Office said Saturday morning around 10:00, a Montgomery County Deputy saw a man matching Presgraves
...The Vidalia Indians will be making their first trip to the GHSA AA State Championship on Monday at Ga. Southern’s JI Clements Stadium. The series begins with a doubleheader on Monday at 5:00 PM. Game two will follow approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of game one. The if-necessary game
...(L-R Front): Tyrone Stewart (Father), Key McBride (Mother) MK McBride, Zackie Pendergrass (Brother). Back: Coach Glen Birkheimer, and Head Coach Adam Callaway.
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(L-R Front): Chris Pryor (Father), Tyler Buggs, Octavia Pryor (Mother). Back: Coach Glen Birkheimer and Head Coach Adam Callaway.
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...Ziahya Griffin of the Toombs County Lady Bulldogs has signed her letter of intent for a scholarship to play softball for the Savannah State University Tigers.
"I chose Savannah State because I wanted to play somewhere close to home. I want to thank my family and coaches for supporting me. I want
...The Vidalia Indians and the Lovett Lions met Tuesday evening May 17 for Game 3 of the state semi-final series at Greg James Field. After splitting a double header on Monday this was the rubber match to see who would move on to face Thomasville for the 2A State Championship. Vidalia came out on top
...Vidalia Heritage Academy Eagles Baseball team swept Praise Academy in the State Championship on Friday, May 13, 2022. The Eagles won the first game 5-2. Eagles got the game going with a solo homer by Ledger Curl in the first inning. Hardy Franklin continued to get the ball rolling with a double
...At the beginning of the season, the Vidalia Boys Track Team was projected to finish 10th in AA by MileSplit. But two months and a Region Championship later, the Indians just about pulled off one of the great upsets in GHSA Track history. Down just 3 points heading into the last event of the GHSA State
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Brewton-Parker Women’s Track and Field student-athlete Rachel Jarriel has been named to the Southern States Athlete Conference Women’s Track and Field Scholar-Athlete Team presented by Barnes & Noble College, conference officials announced on Monday.
Jarriel is listed along
...The Vidalia Indians hosted the Lovett Lions in a double header state semi-final series at Greg James Field on Monday, May 16. The two teams split a pair of games with the Lions taking game one with a 4-1 score and the Indians taking game two by a 5-3 score. The two teams will meet Tuesday
...MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Brewton-Parker Men’s Track and Field student-athlete Simon Steele has been named to the Southern States Athlete Conference Men’s Track and Field Scholar-Athlete Team presented by Barnes & Noble College, conference officials announced on Monday.
Steele is listed along with seven
...The Toombs County Mobile Food Bank hosted by the First African Missionary Baptist Church in Lyons will be held on Monday, May 23rd from 10 am til noon at the Old Lyons City Gym at 173 Oglethorpe Avenue in Lyons.
This mini food distribution is first come, first served for 300 households in Toombs
...Toombs County Family Connection announces their next Toombs County Kinship Care Support Group meeting on Thursday, May 26 at 6:00 p.m. in the NeSmith Birthday House in Partin Park in Lyons.
If you are a grandparent raising a grandchild or relative raising another relative's child, make plans to
...The 2022 edition of the VHS Indian Basketball Camp will be held June 6th thru the 8th at Parsons-Reid Gymnasium. Vidalia Head Basketball Coach Tommy Dalley announced Wednesday that registration for the event is now open. The camp, which will provide games, contests, and fundamentals, is open to all
...Please join TCHS in congratulating the class of 2022. We are continuing a tradition that has been enjoyed by seniors and one that they look forward to each year. If you would like to write a letter please visit the Toombs County High Schools website (https://tchs.toombscountyschools.org) for a
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