January 29-- Earlier this month the president of Brewton-Parker College resigned and this week the college fired a vice-president who refused to resign.Dr. C.B. Scott says he was offered an attractive severance package if he would agree to sign a...
January 29-– The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that the unemployment rate in the Heart of Georgia-Altamaha region in December was 8.8 percent, down two-tenths of a percentage point from 9.0 percent in November. The rate in...
January 29-- State Senator Charlie Bethel (R – Dalton) has released the following statement on the Georgia State Senate’s unanimous approval of Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) today. “My Senate colleagues have spent a great deal of time...
January 29-- The Montgomery County school board is visiting newly constructed schools for ideas as it proceeds with plans to build a new middle/high school in Mount Vernon.School Superintendent Randy Rodgers says the new site is expected to be...
January 28-- Young kids in Georgia who are autistic could have their conditions covered by insurance if the state Senate has its way this year.Anna Bullard of Lyons testified before the Senate Insurance and Labor Committee Monday in Atlanta...
January 27-- Vidalia Police Chief Frank Waits reports the following arrests. Holloway, Fabian Ramon-B/M 23 YOA-405 Peachtree St. Vidalia, GA-Warrant Served (Vidalia Probation) Hall,Rebecca Christine-W/F 49 YOA-1864 Briarwood Dr. Dublin,...
January 22-- Mr. Jimmy T. Kight, age 75, of Tarrytown died Thursday, January 22, 2015. ...
2015-01-30 Spaghetti SupperJanuary 30-- Young people at Smith Street Baptist Church in Vidalia are hosting a spaghetti supper Friday night, January 30th from six till eight p.m. Tickets are $8 and you can eat at the church or carry out. Proceeds will be used for mission trips and other church youth activities this year. For info, call Pastor Chester Proctor, 293-1323. (1171)
2015-01-30 Talent ShowJanuary 30-- The First Annual Lyons Upper Elementary School Talent Show promises to be lots of fun. Check it out Friday night, January 30th at six p.m. in the school gymnasium. Admission is $5 and kids five and under get in free. (188)
2015-01-31 Benefit Garage SaleJanuary 31-- A garage sale to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Toombs County is Saturday morning, January 31st at 204 Amberwood Drive East in Vidalia. Art, home goods and furnishings will be on sale. (480)
2015-02-02 College Financial AidFebruary 2-- High school seniors and their parents are invited to a college financial aid workshop at Toombs County High School. It's in the school cafeteria Monday, February 2nd at 5:30 p.m. For info, call the school guidance office, 526-6068. (485)
2015-02-02 Toombs Blood DriveFebruary 2-- A Red Cross Blood Drive in memory of late Toombs County High School Coach Robbie Rogers is Monday, February 2nd from one till seven p.m. at the Toombs Agri-Center behind the high school in Lyons. The drive is sponsored by the Lyons Merchants Association. (1103)
2015-02-04 Coffee Before HoursFebruary 4-- The Downtown Vidalia Association invites you to enjoy coffee and conversation at Coffee Before Hours Wednesday, February 4th from eight till nine a.m. hosted by Jade and Company Real Estate, 302 Mosley Street in Vidalia. (473)
2015-02-05 Chamber MeetingFebruary 5-- You're invited to the annual membership meeting of the Toombs-Montgomery Chamber of Commerce Thursday, February 5th with registration starting at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $30. Enjoy good food and perhaps win a door prize. For info, call the Chamber at 537-4466. (474)
2015-02-05 School Council MeetingFebruary 5-- The School Council at Toombs Central Elementary School meets Thursday, February 5th at five p.m. at the school office. The public is invited. (281)
2015-02-07 Shroud of TurinFebruary 7-- The Shroud of Turin Education Project is bringing a Shroud Encounter to the Blue Marquee Theater in Lyons Saturday, February 7th at seven p.m. The program is sponsored by the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Vidalia Church of God and the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation in Vidalia. Tickets are $5 at the door. (4)
2015-02-08 Altama Art ExhibitFebruary 7-- The Beasley family in Lyons is a family full of artists and they're opening an exhibit Sunday, February 8th, from one till three p.m. at the Altama Gallery on Jackson Street in Vidalia. Refreshments will be served and admission is free. (1)
2015-02-13 Lyons Recreation Signups February 13-- Kids ages four to 14 are invited to sign up for Lyons Recreation Department baseball, softball and teeball from February 2nd through the 13th, nine till five each day, at Partin Park. Cost is $35. You can also sign-up online at www.lyonsrec.com (http://www.lyonsrec.com) . Volunteer coaches are also needed. For info, call 526-3084. (283)
2015-02-13 Toombs Rec SignupsFebruary 13-- Kids ages three to 16 are invited to sign up for Toombs County Rec Department baseball, softball and teeball from three to seven p.m. each weekday through February 13th at the Rec Department on U.S. One South across from Toombs Central Elementary School. Volunteer coaches are also needed. For info, call Larry Moore, 912-403-9367. Registration fee is $30. (481)
January 30—(Front row) (L-R) Elisabeth Bailey, Jesslyn Phillips, Katie Dawson, Tori Lane, Toni Bailey. Back row: Kay...
January 26-- Three Indians place and the team finished seventh at the prestigious 34 team Brad Bell Sweet Onion...
January 23--The VHS Indian Wrestling team hosted a duals tri-meet with the Treutlen Vikings and the Dodge Co Indians...
January 22-- (L-R Back) Coach Brent Korn, Cameron Braddy, Jordan Morris, Corbin Watts, Hayden Proctor and Coach Brad...
January 19--The TCMS Wrestling team ran their dual record to 28-5 with an impressive win at the Dodge County Invitational...
January 19-- The Toombs County High School Wrestling team showed up at the Macon Coliseum to defend their 2014 AA 4th...
Jan 19th---The Vidalia Indians got four 3 pointers from Will Chambliss to open up the 3rd quarter of play and went on to...
