The State of Education in Toombs and Montgomery counties was the topic of discussion last week at a gathering hosted by the Greater Vidalia Chamber of Commerce, and superintendents, a head of schools and the CEO of the Southeastern Early College and Career Academy are mutually in agreement that the area

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The Vidalia Christmas Parade is this Saturday morning, and in addition to the floats, bands, marchers and that Jolly Ol’ Elf, this year’s parade will have another special guest.

In 2022, Vidalia Mayor Doug Roper met Gideon, a young man from Uganda, who has ties to the Waller family in Vidalia.

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Sen Blake Tillery sharing legislative updates at the Legislative Breakfast at STC.

STC President Larry Calhoun presenting the State of the college presentation at the Legislative Breakfast at STC.

With Southeastern Technical College (STC) board members, trustees, and colleagues and board members from the

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For the first time since the GHSA split One Act Play from its State Literary Competition, the Vidalia One Act Play Team has captured a State Championship. The victory, earned through their compelling portrayal of the Region 3-1A Championship play “Bad Axe,” unfolded late Saturday evening, November 23rd, at

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Region 3-A Division I

Player of the year: QB TJ Stanley, Toombs County, Sr.

Offensive player of the year: RB Zo Smalls, Savannah Christian, Sr.

Defensive player of the year: DL Elijah Griffin, Savannah Christian, Sr.

Athlete of the year: RB/WR Kenry Wall, Savannah Christian, Sr.

First-team offense

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The Toombs County Bulldogs overcame an early deficit to rout the Elbert County Blue Devils 56-17 in The Pit on Friday night during Round 3 of the GHSA State Playoffs. With the win, the Bulldogs advance to the semifinals for the first time in school history.

Elbert County, riding momentum from a

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December 2--Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.

Monday, December 2

Tuesday, December 3

Basketball: Ware County 60, Vidalia 41 Girls & Ware County 69, Vidalia 60 Boys

Claxton 37, Montgomery County 33 & Claxton 79, Montgomery County 46 Boys

RTCA 57, Edmund Burke Academy 51 Girls &

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On Friday night, the Toombs County Bulldogs continued their historic season with a dominant performance against the #7-ranked Commerce Tigers in Round 2 of the GHSA State Playoffs. Utilizing a potent running game and an aggressive air attack, the Bulldogs punched their ticket to the Quarterfinals for

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(L-R) Front Row: Jared Durden (Brother), Alicia Durden (Mother), Meredith Durden, Brian Durden (Father).Coach Britt Tabor. Back Row: RTCA AD Coach Adam Callaway, Head Coach Brain Fitzgerald, Head of School Scott Tuck.

Congratulations to senior standout athlete Meredith Durden who signed her letter

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Mrs. Janet M. Hamilton, age 80, of the Kibbee Community, died Saturday, December 7, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family, following a brief illness.  She was born in Indiana, living in Connersville, Indiana, for many years before moving to Vidalia in the mid 1990s, later moving to Montgomery...

Mr. James K. “Jimmy” Hall, age 87, of Lyons, died Friday, December 6, 2024, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia, after a brief illness.  He was a native Toombs County and grew up in Johnson Corner.  He was a 1956 graduate of Toombs Central School and a U.S. Army veteran.  He lived in Jesup...

Mrs. Jackie Adams Jones, age 71, of Lyons, died Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Candler County Hospital.  She was a native of Toombs County, living most of her life in Lyons and Vidalia, and she attended Vidalia High School.  She was manager at McDonald’s Restaurant in Vidalia for fifteen years and...

Corey Fernandes Brazell transitioned from life to eternal life on November 28, 2024, at Memorial Health in Savannah, Georgia. He was born on June 18, 1984, to Ceressa Dixon and the late Willie Dixon, Jr. Corey attended Montgomery County High School and graduated from Turner Job Corp in Albany,...

Mrs. Connie Rountree Jones, age 72, of Vidalia, died Monday, December 2, 2024, at The Oaks Bethany  Vidalia, after a sudden illness. She was a native of Toombs County and grew up in the Center Community.  She lived in San Bernardino, California for ten years before returning to Vidalia in 1986.  She was...

December 15--The Choir of Lyons Community Church (formerly Lyons United Methodist Church Choir), 126 East Wesley Avenue, is presenting a Christmas Cantata "THE THRILL OF HOPE", Sunday December 15th at 5:00 in the sanctuary. A reception in the social hall follows.

  December 14--You're invited to The Heartfelt Quartet's Merry Christmas Concert, December 14th at 6:00 at Blue Marquee Theater, 121 North State Street in Lyons. Special guest the Toombs County High School Chorus. Info 912-293-6716

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