Four local Sheriff’s Offices working together have solved several burglaries and made arrests of four Toombs Countians in connection with at least three separate crimes.
Toombs County Sheriff Alvie "Junior" Kight reports that along with his office, the Treutlen, Montgomery and Wheeler County Sheriffs’ Offices solved thefts in their own counties as well as those in Toombs County. Each agency had stolen items that were discovered in other jurisdictions involving most of the same suspects.
Arrested were Sonya Marie Diaz, age 46; Dewey Vincent Hester, 45; Charles Edward Grimes, Jr., 33; and Jimmy Adam Sander age 38. All suspects have Lyons residency. Charges against each of the four individuals vary but include burglary, felony theft by receiving, and felony theft by taking.
Sheriff Kight said most of the items stolen during the burglaries have been recovered including 2 side-by-side All-Terrain Vehicles, an equipment trailer, hunting clothes and related equipment, tools, home appliances, jewelry, televisions, audio equipment and a vehicle.
According to Sheriff Kight, an additional case involving the theft of a side-by-side All-Terrain Vehicle and a four-wheeler led to arrests warrants being issued for Justin Eugene King of Cobbtown, and Jeremy Winters of Soperton, who are charged with felonious theft by taking. King and Winters are awaiting extradition from the Treutlen County Jail.
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Robert Toombs Christian Academy would like to welcome the following faculty members for the 2020-21 school year.
New faculty members include (Top Row L-R): Brian Fitzgerald (Middle School History and Head Baseball & Softball Coach), Scott Tuck (High School Science, Learning Lab Coordinator, and Assistant Baseball & Softball Coach), Grayson Johnson (Kindergarten), Rodger Walker (Weight Room Coordinator, Assistant Football, Basketball, and Track Coach). Bottom Row (L-R): Matthew Meeks (Middle & High School Math, Head Soccer Coach), Amber Meeks (Development), and Austin Morris (Middle School ELA, One Act Play and Literary Coordinator). We are excited about our new staff members and welcome them to the RTCA family.
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The following press release was issued by the Vidalia City Schools regarding the start of school.
STATEMENT FROM SUPERINTENDENT DR. GARRETT WILCOX
As we approach the proposed opening of our district’s schools this Friday, it has become apparent that we will not be able to achieve that goal. Over the past couple of weeks, we have seen a rise in positive cases in our community, which has begun to affect every demographic and age group.
Although our teachers are prepared to begin the school year this Friday, we feel that it is in the best interest of our students, teachers, and staff that we postpone the beginning of the year for two weeks. We are aware that without a vaccine that this virus will be with us for an extended period of time, but hopefully, this two week period will allow this surge in cases to reduce and will enable us to begin our school year in earnest.
It is now our plan to reopen on Friday, August 21st. This will also include those who have chosen to participate in the Virtual option.
I ask that as we go through this season of trials and tribulation, that we remember that this is a shared experience. COVID-19 is the problem, not each other. Everybody is vulnerable to this unseen disease, and everyone needs to do their part to help eliminate it. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience that this may cause our parents, but truly believe that this is the right thing to do.
Despite these uncertain times, I am confident that TOGETHER we will overcome this season of chaos and that we do indeed have better days ahead.
Dr. J. Garrett Wilcox
Superintendent Vidalia City Schools
Vidalia City Schools Open House Schedules
Vidalia High School
Aug 20th - 9th Grade Students Only – This includes 9th Grade VIRTUAL
(Report by Last Name) ** Report to Auditorium
A-J - 1:00 - 2:30 PM
K-R - 2:30 - 4:00 PM
S-Z - 4:00 - 5:30 PM
**Please Note That All Other Students Will Report to Advisement for Schedules On Friday, August 21st!!
Virtual Students (Report to Auditorium)
Aug 19th – 11th & 12th Grades – 1:00 – 2:15 PM
Aug 19th – 10th Grade – 2:30 – 4:45 PM
J.R. Trippe
Aug 4th - 6th Grade Only (Report by Last Name)
A-G - 1:00 - 2:30 PM
H-P - 2:30 - 4:00 PM
Q-Z - 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Aug 5th - Drive Through Schedule Pick-up Only - (By Grades)
7th Grade - 8:00 - 10:00 AM
8th Grade - 10:00 - Noon
New Students enrolling in J.R. Trippe may Tour the Facility between 3:00 & 4:00 PM
Virtual Students
Aug 6th – ALL GRADES – 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
S.D. Meadows
Virtual Students
Parents will be contacted by Your Students Teacher
J.D. Dickerson
Virtual Students
Aug 19th – Kindergarten – 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Aug 20th – 1st Grade – 10:00 -11:00 AM
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August 6-- Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests.
Hattaway, Justin Bradley- W/M-32 YOA-705 E First St.- Vidalia, Ga- Warrant Served, Possession Of A Controlled Substance, Possession Of Drug Related Objects
Hardee, Meagan Nicole- W/F- 33 YOA- 1601 James Wilson Dr. Vidalia, Ga- Simple Battery, Cruelty to Children (FVA)
Montgomery, Zekoiya- B/F- 17 YOA- 605 E 6th St. Vidalia, Ga- Simple Battery (FVA), Obstruction of Police Officer (Simple), Obstruction of Police Officer (Forceful)
Toombs County Sheriff Junior Kight reports the following arrests.
Davis, Chris – Reidsville – Simple battery FVA
Hunnewell, Charles – Vidalia – Probation violation-felony
Murray, Frederick – Lyons – Simple battery FVA
Williams, Devin – Vidalia – Probation violation-felony
Williams, Travion – Vidalia – Probation violation-felony
Lyons Police Chief Wesley Walker reports the following arrests.
Brown, Jerry – Lyons – Criminal warrant
Rivas, Cesar – Lyons – Failure to yield after stopping at stop sign, driving while license suspended or revoked, no insurance, operating a vehicle while registration is suspended, open container, DUI
Montgomery County Sheriff Doug Maybin reports the following arrests.
07/27-Dillon Smith Corley, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Related Objects
08/01-Jonathan Michael Gale, Helena, DUI, Possession of Marijuana <1oz., Driving w/Suspended License, Failure to Maintain lane
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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has signed two executive orders extending the Public Health State of Emergency and existing COVID-19 safety measures.
The first executive order extends the Public Health State of Emergency through 11:59 p.m. on September 10, 2020. The Public Health State of Emergency allows for enhanced coordination across government and the private sector for supply procurement, comprehensive testing and healthcare capacity.
By renewing the applicability of exiting language, the second executive order signed by the Governor continues to require social distancing, bans gathering of more than 50 people unless there is six feet between each person, outlines mandatory criteria for businesses, and requires sheltering in place for those living in long-term care facilities and the medically fragile, among other provisions. This order runs through August 15.
Gov. Kemp said that the fight against the Coronavirus continues, and these executive orders reaffirm the state’s commitment to protecting the lives and livelihoods of all Georgia’s. Kemp noted that when businesses, restaurants, venues and citizens follow the guidelines carefully crafted by the Georgia Department of Public Health, the next step in opening the Peach State back to normalcy will resume.
Gov. Kemp signed both orders last Friday.
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