by Sen. Blake Tillery
Five weeks into the Legislative Session, the Senate remains hard at work. Here’s a quick update on the week’s activities:
Senate members met in their respective Appropriations Subcommittees to discuss the House’s budgetary recommendations. From here, will continue fine-tuning the
...A trashing of the daily local gathering place for seniors has the director wondering who and why someone would do such a thing.
Pam Fountain, Director of the Action Pact Senior Center in Vidalia said Vidalia Police Officers contacted her at her home around 11:00 Saturday night and said she was
...On Friday, January 31, 2025, six high school students won scholarships to Brewton-Parker College during the 2025 Young Writers Conference. During this conference, students from several school systems around the state participated in immersive writing workshops led by current BPC professors who
...by Rep. Leesa Hagan
Last week, my colleagues and I returned to the Georgia State Capitol for the fifth week of the 2025 legislative session. The House has been hard at work, tackling issues that matter and advancing important bills through the legislative process. With Crossover Day quickly
...***UPDATE***
Mr. Cook has been located safely and his family made their way to him on Saturday.
The United State Marshall - Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force, with the assistance of the Vidalia Police Department, removed fugitives from the streets of Vidalia on Friday. The following press release on the arrests was issued by Interim Police Chief Garry Colson, Jr.
Metter Chief of Police Rob Shore has tendered his resignation effective February 28.
In his letter of resignation, he stated that while his law enforcement career has been important to him, there are “times in life when we have to balance priorities and responsibilities.”
Chief Shore said he is
...Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Miller, Susan Ann – Vidalia – Aggravated Assault.
Mobley, Brian Leon – Lyons – Criminal Trespass; Disorderly Conduct.
Wallace, Benjamin Drew – Reidsville – Affray.
Carter, James Edward Lacey – Collins – Affray.
McKinney, Willie J., Jr. –
...The first official meeting of the Vidalia City Council in the newly renamed John Raymond Turner Municipal Building was held Monday night with more accolades beingbestowed upon the building’s namesake, Councilman and Mayor Pro Tem Raymond Turner. Mayor Doug Roper presented, with the full Council’s
...The Indians had a strong season opener at Savannah Country Day School on Wednesday. The Lady Indians came home with the team championship while the boys placed 2nd to Richmond Hill.
Senior AJ Thomas had a 4 inch personal best in the high jump clearing 6'6" and dominating the field. Other standout
...The Barons hosted the Bears of Truett McConnell in a doubleheader on February 15, 2025. The Barons dropped game one 6-3 three before rallying to win game two 7-4.
Game one was a closely contested ball game, with most of the scoring coming in the sixth inning for both teams. Before that, the Bears
...February 17--Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.
Monday, February 17
Baseball: Dublin at Toombs County 4:00pm
Montgomery County at Portal 5:30pm
Tuesday, February 18
Basketball: Swainsboro at Vidalia Girls 6:00pm (GHSA Class A Division 1 First Round State Playoffs) (WTCQ-FM,
...The Vidalia Lady Indians fought off an upset minded Savannah Country Day Lady Hornet team to win the 1A Region 3 Championship 56-46 Friday night at Parsons-Reid Gymnasium. The Championship was the first for the Lady Indians since 2020 and the first for Head Coach Kourtnee Williams.
Freshman Tori Polk led
...The Brewton-Parker Barons bounced back after the loss on Friday evening, taking both doubleheader games to steal a conference series win from the Skyhawks. The Barons came out swinging, scoring in the first five innings of game one. The Barons went on to win 12-3. The Barons then carried their
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Two Vidalia Seniors have been selected as Player of the Year in Region 3A. Both Hannah Nichols and Jayon Coleman were chosen as the top players in the region by the coaches across the region.
Nichols, a four-year starter for the Lady Indians, is averaging 13 points per game with four rebounds and
...The Toombs County soccer teams kicked off their 2025 campaigns in impressive fashion Tuesday night, traveling to Alma to take on Bacon County. Both the Lady Bulldogs and Bulldogs secured convincing victories to start the season on a high note.
Lady Bulldogs Rally for a 7-2 Victory
The Lady
...The Toombs County Bulldogs put on a commanding performance Tuesday night, rolling past Dublin 15-3 in a dominant offensive and defensive display.
The Bulldogs wasted no time, jumping out to an early lead in the top of the first inning. Ty Hutcheson got things started with an RBI single, followed
...The Brewton-Parker Barons took on the Reinhardt Eagles in a gripping non-conference encounter. Unfortunately, the Barons fell to the Eagles in extra innings, 14-9. The Barons were unable to overcome the deficit in the 13th inning.
The Barons' pitching struggled throughout the game. The Barons fell
...The City of Vidalia is currently seeking candidates for the position of Police Officer. Requirements are:
High School Diploma
At least 18 years of age
Currently certified, or the ability to obtain law enforcement certification in Georgia
If you feel you are a good fit and are interested in this
...The Ohoopee Soil and Water conservation District will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. at Satilla REMC, 928 GA Hwy 32, in Alma. This meeting will be in conjunction with the GACD Group 4 Meeting.
Please RSP by February 20 to Katelyn Poppell at This email address is
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