The Vidalia City School System announces the following Open House Dates:
VHS –August 4th (Thursday) - Grades 10-12 from 2-4 PM, pick up schedules from the lobby in front of the Theater
9th Grade Orientation beginning at 6:00 PM in the Theater
J.R. Trippe –August 2nd (Tuesday) 5:00-6:30 P.M.
...Animal overpopulation is a problem everywhere including in Vidalia. Animal rescues for dogs and cats are filled with pets who are looking for good homes. April Braddy is over the Vidalia Animal Shelter and while she and her staff do all they can to save lives, there’s only so much they can do.
“We used
...Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has once again extended Georgia’s gas tax suspension as well as renewed the State of Emergency for Supply chain Disruptions.
Friday morning, Gov. Kemp announced that he had signed an executive order that taxes paid on gas and diesel would further be suspended until August
...We Americans deservedly have the right to celebrate our independence this Monday by having a good time, and for more, that will include watching those “bombs bursting in air” with a display of fireworks.
But before you ignite the fuses yourself, Vidalia Fire Chief Brian Sikes has some words of
...Our collective hearts grieve when we see pictures on the news of people of Ukraine, but for one local family, the reports and sights of war are more than just a flash from a news reel; it’s personal because Mike Yenatsky’s extended family is in the thrust of that war. Yenatsky along with his wife and
...Memorial Health Meadows Hospital is pleased to announce that Jared Kirby has been selected as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Kirby joined Meadows Hospital in May 2022, as interim CFO and assumed the permanent CFO role effective on June 20.
“I’ve had the privilege to work alongside Jared
...Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests.
Mincey, Regina Antoninette - Lyons - Possession of a controlled substance/theft by shoplifting
MacLean, Amanda Travis - Vidalia - Possession of controlled substance/possession of drug objects/bench warrant
Riner, Kaitlyn Elizabeth – Vidalia –
...The fourth suspect in the murder of Ricky Burkett in April of this year has finally been extradited to Toombs County to face charges. Jeremy Bell was booked into the Toombs County Detention Center on Monday, but had been in the custody of the Jacksonville, Florida, Sheriff’s Office since he was
...**The Toombs County Sheriff's Office issued the following press release Tuesday morning:**
On Tuesday, June 28th, 2022, the Toombs County Sheriff’s Office requested the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) Region 12 Eastman Office to conduct an independent investigation of an officer involved
...July 4-- Here are the latest sports schedules and scores for the week.
Monday, July 4
Baseball: Braves 6, Cardinals 3
Tuesday, July 5
Baseball: Cardinals at Braves 7:20pm (WYUM, 1017 FM, Sweet Onion Country)
Wednesday, July 6
Baseball: Cardinals at Braves 7:20pm (WYUM, 1017 FM, Sweet Onion
...(L-R) Front: Lane Dent, Jackson Gooden, Brag Alford, Eli Gay, Christian Graham, and Reece Wall.Middle: Luke Hopkins, Tal Franklin, Kam Phillips, Banks Hopkins, Mason Laricey, Ryan Brantley, Eion Ryals and Clay Mimbs. Back: Coach Rodney Brantley, Josh Alford, and Chris Hopkins.
Congratulations to the Vidalia
...350-Mile Bike Ride to Raise Funds and Commemorate the 60th Anniversary of Paul Anderson Youth Home
The 17th annual five-day ride in Florida symbolizes the commitment these young men have to their physical, mental, and spiritual growth
(SOUTHEAST GEORGIA/CENTRAL FLORIDA) PAYH, a fully accredited and
June 28-- The Vidalia High School Athletic All Sports Pass Drive is underway.
June 27-- Here are the latest sports schedules and scores for the week.
Monday, June 27
Tuesday, June 28
Baseball: Braves 5, Phillies 3
Wednesday, June 29
Baseball: Braves 4, Phillies 1
Thursday, June 30
Baseball: Phillies 14, Braves 4
Friday, July 1
Baseball: Braves 9, Reds 1
Saturday, July 2
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LINCOLN, Ala. --Brewton-Parker Bass Fishing competed over the weekend at the 2022 Strike King Bassmaster College Series Wild Card at Logan Martin Lake in Lincoln, Alabama.
Three boats competed for the Barons with a pair of student-athletes landing within the top 30 for the two-day event.
...With Family, Teammates, Coaches, and Friends looking on, Bryce Morley became the 8th player from the 2022 State Championship team to sign a Letter of Intent to play at the next level. On Wednesday afternoon, Morley signed to play at Brewton-Parker College inside the VHS Auditorium.
“They are just
...The Toombs County Lady Bulldogs Basketball team has been working hard this summer practicing and competing in workouts.
Coach Melody Walker, "Our goal everyday is to get better. We’ve been getting in lots of reps with fundamentals and focusing on chemistry and team-building. Discipline and
...On Saturday, June 18th, the Vidalia Swim Team hosted their annual VST Invitational at the Vidalia Aquatics Center. The team performed very well, earning 1st place out of 8 teams and bringing home a number of high points winners. In the 6 & Under Age Division, Kaylee Page earned 1st place for the
...Toombs County will be participating in the 4th Annual GA State Bible Reading on July 7 (7/14) beginning at 7:14 a.m. at the Toombs County Courthouse. During that time, all 159 counties in Georgia will be reading passages of scripture equaling the entirety of the Bible being read across the state.
The
...Vidalia Fire Chief Brian Sikes urges everyone to practice campfire safety as they enjoy their summer outings.
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