The first of three public hearings on the proposed property tax increase in the City of Lyons was held Thursday at noon with about a dozen citizens attending and leaving the hearing with a better understanding of how the tax system works and why it is necessary for the City Council to be

As the controversy regarding flock cameras continues, the technology has again contributed to the successful arrests and the recovery of stolen items in Lyons this week.

Lyons Chief of Police Wesley Walker said his office received several alerts from flock cameras Tuesday regarding a vehicle

The cost of doing business is going up everywhere and that includes within the local municipal governments.

The City of Lyons has issued a notice that residents in the city may be facing a hike in their property taxes.

Lyons has tentative adopted a millage rate that would require an increase in

One of the most anticipated events of the Greater Vidalia Chamber of Commerce was held last Thursday evening in the Vidalia Community Center and as always, the public showed up with lofty expectations and local businesses and professionals did not disappoint.

Dana Brown, Director of Member

A Laurens County inmate escaped from the courthouse Thursday, but his brief run from the law didn’t last long

Laurens County Sheriff Larry Deen said the inmate fled on foot, but thanks to the quick response and coordinated efforts of local law enforcement officers, he was soon back in custody.

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A joint effort between multiple law enforcement agencies proved to take drugs and guns off the streets Tuesday morning and put four suspects behind bars.

The Candler County Sheriff’s Office, Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office, Swainsboro Police Department, and other supporting agencies executed a search

Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:

Allen, Justin Edgar – Forsyth, GA – Aggravated Assault; False Imprisonment.

Ellison, Sherman – Vidalia – Warrant Executed.

Gwin, William Dean – Vidalia – Cruelty to Children in the 2^nd Degree – Negligently Causing Excessive Physical or