Things have been abuzz at the Public Library in Vidalia because workers and volunteers have been busy moving into the newly renovated Dr. Mark and Tonya Public Library!
Cameron Asbell, Director of the Ohoopee Regional Library System and Georgia’s Public Librarian of 2022, said, “We are moving into the new
...Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests.
Mills, Dwayne Edward - Vidalia - Simple obstruction/warrant served
Spikes, Danielle Shontece - Vidalia - Suspended license/speeding
Kersey, Timothy Darren – Vidalia – Criminal trespass/bench warrant (Vidalia)
Roberson, Tiger TaQuan –
...The Toombs County High School FBLA chapter traveled to Valdosta to compete in the Region 2 Leadership Conference. Toombs competed against 24 schools ranging from 1A-7A. All of the Toombs County High School competitors placed in the top 5, and many of the winners will be advancing to state. The
...Lions Club members focus their efforts on protecting eyesight, and one of the tools the organization uses visited The Mercy Clinic recently in Lyons.
Lyons Lions Club President Lucretia Nobles, said, It is a pleasure to have the van here in Lyons at The Mercy Clinic. A lot of times it’s the bus we
...John Koon and Mike Hagan
With the ceremonial passing of the gavel, the voluntary leadership of the Greater Vidalia Chamber of Commerce was passed Friday night from the outgoing Chairman John Koon to Chairman Mike Hagan.
“I think we have one of the greatest Chambers in the state,” Koon said. “It’s been
...By State Representative Leesa Hagan
It’s hard to believe we are already over a quarter of the way through the 2023 session! This past week was fast paced as the House and Senate convened for another four legislative days and several House committees met to consider legislation. Before our week was
...Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced today that Eugene Howard, 61, of Statesboro, has been charged with one count of insurance fraud.
In June of 2021, Mr. Howard was involved in a vehicle collision and shortly thereafter filed a claim with Progressive Insurance. Mr.
...A Laurens County man admitted working several years as a truck driver while claiming federal disability benefits.
Douglas Adam West, 41, of Dexter, Ga., faces a statutory sentence of up to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to Theft of Government Property, said David H. Estes, U.S. Attorney
...By: Sen. Blake Tillery (R-Vidalia)
The pace picked up this week under the Gold Dome. The Senate convened for legislative days 9 through 12, meaning we are now 30% through the 2023 Legislative Session. Bills were filed this week on topics ranging from 2nd Amendment measures to casino gambling. All
...Robert Toombs Christian Academy's Offensive Coordinator, Coach Matthew Meeks, received this year's Region Coach of the Year Award. The Crusader Offense accounted for 5,067 yards of total offense. The high powered, scoring offense is a gun option team that believes in spreading the ball around on the
...The Vidalia Wrestling team continued to show why they are a force to be reckoned with in the GHSA 2AA ranks, qualifying all eleven of their wrestlers for the upcoming GHSA State Sectionals and a 2nd Place team finish at the 3AA Area Tournament Saturday in Lyons.
The Indians had five individual
...February 7-- Congratulations to members of the Montgomery County Eagles Wrestling team that competed at the GHSA 1A Area Traditional Tournament in Dublin and are moving on to the GHSA 1A Traditional Sectionals Tournament in Trion, Ga. this Saturday.
MCHS wrestlers finished the day with multiple
...February 6--- Here are the latest sports schedules and scores for the week.
Monday, February 6
Baseball: Hawkinsville 20, Montgomery County 4
Tuesday, February 7
Basketball: Tattnall County 52, Vidalia 43 Girls
Tattnall County 59, Vidalia 50 Boys
RTCA 70, FPCA 67 Boys
Toombs County 30, Windsor
...The MatDawgs played host to 15 teams at The Paul Thigpen Sweet Onion Invitational this past weekend. A two-day tournament intended to be a late preparation tournament for the individual postseason led to the MatDawgs posting a 6th place finish as a team and one individual champion. The individual
...Toombs County Bulldogs baseball team defeated Treutlen 15-0 on Wednesday as three Bulldog pitchers combined to throw a shutout.
The Bulldogs fired up the offense in the first inning when Jackson Jenkins drove in a run with a double, and secured the victory thanks to another 12 runs in the third
...On Thursday night, both Bulldog soccer teams traveled to Jesup to take on AAAA Wayne Co.
In the girls match, Anyadi Colmenares scored the 1st goal, followed by a 2nd goal by Alexandra Nava. Wayne County would get one back with 19 seconds left in the 1st half on a penalty kick and would add a 2nd
...COCHRAN, Ga. – Brewton-Parker women's basketball challenged Middle Georgia in a tough battle on Thursday night after a quick one-hour trip west to Cochran, Georgia.
The Lady Barons (19-5, 11-4 SSAC) picked up their tenth-consecutive win of 2023 with the 79-71 victory over the Knights (7-11, 4-9
...COCHRAN, Ga. – Brewton-Parker men’s basketball traveled to Cochran, Georgia to take on SSAC and in-state rival Middle Georgia on Thursday night.
The Barons (5-19, 3-13 SSAC) were knocked down by the Knights (10-11 6-9 SSAC) in an 80-51 loss.
How It Happened | 1st Half
A trey from Grant Sanders
...Two outstanding local citizens will be honored at the 75th Annual Vidalia Citizens of the Year Banquet Thursday, March 30 at the Vidalia Community Center. The public is invited to attend the traditional community event.
Each year, a man and woman from the community are named Citizen of the Year.
...The Vidalia High School Track Teams will sponsor a 1-mile Fun Run on Saturday, February 25th, at Vidalia High School. The 1-mile run will begin at 9:00 AM and is open to anyone who would like to participate.
Registration for the event can be found HERE , or you can register the day of the event,
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