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One of President Trump's first official acts as President was to sign a blanket pardon for about 15-hundred people convicted in the attack on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021. That includes commuting the sentences for more than a dozen convicted of certain offenses. Five years ago he called
The following are closings and schedule changes for this week. This list will be updated as more information is made available.
Vidalia City Hall will open at 8:30 am on Tuesday, January 21st and close at lunch due to impending inclement weather. Vidalia City Hall will be closed on Wednesday,
...Toombs County EMA Director Lynn Moore says the area is officially under a winter storm warning with the possibility of freezing rain, sleet, and up to 2 inches of accumulated snow.
Moore says the winter weather is expected to start Tuesday afternoon and be done by midnight. However, freezing
...The National Weather Service in Atlanta, GA has issued the following Winter Storm Warning from 10:00 am Tuesday until 7:00 am Wednesday for our area.
"We have the potential for a wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain and very cold wind chills Tuesday and Wednesday. We ask that everyone stay off the roads during this inclement weather if possible. If you go out, please drive with extreme caution ad wear appropriate closing for the winter
...Our area is currently under a cold weather advisory from the national weather service. With the potential for winter precipitation and temperatures well below freezing upcoming, the following tips for preparation are recommended during the coming days.
Protect the four P’s, people, pets, pipes,
...To find out what's going on in the community and beyond, listen to Straight Talk with Wilson Johnson this Thursday, January 23rd at 8:05 am on Newstalk WVOP 105.3 FM. Wilson's guests this week will be Pastor Patrick McCoy, Dr. Geoffrey Connor, and Sasha, a Ukrainian National with a powerful story.
The 2024-2025 Debra Brantley Special Education Teacher of the Year Award was presented to TCHS Special Education Teacher, Mrs. Katie Goodwin, for her outstanding service to the students in the Toombs County School System.
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The JR Trippe Chiefs Wrestling Team wrapped up a strong season on Thursday, January 16, at West Laurens Middle School at the MGMSAA Region Championships.
The Chiefs started wrestling in October and have trained hard over the past few months. They showed their grit and determination by finishing
...In a hard-fought rivalry matchup, the Vidalia Indians overcame a tough challenge from Toombs County, winning 50-43 to complete the season sweep of their region rivals. The Indians, who were on the road, led by as many as 19 points during the game but had to withstand a late push from the Bulldogs to
...January 20--Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.
Monday, January 20
Tuesday, January 21
Basketball: Savannah Country Day at Vidalia 6:00pm (Postponed Until Monday, February 3)
Toombs County at Savannah Christian 6:00pm (Postponed)
Treutlen at Dooly County 6:00pm (Postponed)
In a nail-biting conference showdown, the Brewton-Parker Lady Barons defeated the Life Running Eagles 75-72 at the Eagle's Nest on January 16, 2025. The victory brings the Lady Barons' season record to an even 9-9 overall, with a strong 5-2 in conference play. The Lady Barons bounced back on the
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The MatDawgs kept with their winning energy and traveled to Dublin to compete at the Area Dual Championships. The MatDawgs wasted no time setting the tone for the day with a 83-0 win over Montgomery County in the first round. The second round the MatDawgs only dropped two individual matches in a 71-8
...The Vidalia Indians secured a big road win over Woodville, 57-49, with Rashad Brown leading the charge, scoring 22 points. Jayon Colman added 18, helping propel the team to victory. DJ Wallace, Jamorion Phillips, and Joshtin Troupe all played crucial minutes, contributing to the overall effort.
...The Toombs County Boys Basketball team traveled to Swainsboro on Tuesday night and started strong, taking a commanding 17-4 lead in the first quarter. However, Swainsboro dominated the second and third quarters, outscoring the HoopDawgs 37-14 during that stretch. Despite their efforts, Toombs
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The Barons hosted the Mobile Rams in a thrilling back-and-forth conference match in Mount Vernon. The Rams proved to be too much for the Barons to stop. The Barons came up just short with a final score of 84-88.
The game was a rollercoaster, featuring multiple lead changes that kept fans on the edge of
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The Lady Barons hosted the Mobile Rams in conference play. Despite multiple lead changes, the Lady Barons were unable to stop the Mobile Rams' offense and ultimately fell short with a final score of 73-83.
The Lady Barons started the game trading chances with the Rams, keeping the game close for most
...The Ohoopee Soil and Water Conservation District will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the Treutlen County Library located at 585 Second Street in Soperton.
Please RSVP by January 22 to NancyAnne Conner (706-612-4020 or Christi Brantley (912-529-6728) or
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