A third life was claimed at the intersection of James Street (Georgia Highway 130) and Sawmill Road (Georgia Highway 292) in Higgston, as a truck and car collided on Thursday afternoon, October 20. Drivers were detoured around the scene of the accident for around an hour by Higgston Volunteer Firefighters. Details on the mishap will come at a later date as the Georgia State Patrol has completed its investigation but has not released the report. A local couple died at the same intersection after a two-vehicle crash in 2019.Photo by Makaylee Randoph A third life was claimed at the intersection of James Street (Georgia Highway 130) and Sawmill Road (Georgia Highway 292) in Higgston, as a truck and car collided on Thursday afternoon, October 20. Drivers were detoured around the scene of the accident for around an hour by Higgston Volunteer Firefighters. Details on the mishap will come at a later date as the Georgia State Patrol has completed its investigation but has not released the report. A local couple died at the same intersection after a two-vehicle crash in 2019.Photo by Makaylee Randoph
A NEW OPPORTUNITY – Vidalia High School teachers and administrators recently visited the Hyundai MOBIS Group locations in the area, as Hyundai Motor Group and Vidalia High School have signed a partnership to help prepare students for the workforce. Front Row, L to R: Nichole McDaniel. Shellie Cleghorn, Anna Helms, Amanda Mosely, Grey Meredith, Chris Carroll. Back Row, L to R: Morgan Sager, Kevin Head, Steve Freenor.
AIDING IN RECOVERY – The Lyons City Council agreed to donate a surplussed 2014 Chevrolet Impala to Gardens of Hope Recovery Community Organization to help in transporting individuals in recovery. L to R: Councilman Ivy Toole, Councilman Drayton Oliver, Gardens of Hope RCO Director Craig George, Gardens of Hope RCO Administrative Assistant Ashley Garner, Gardens of Hope RCO Youth Peer Support Specialist Jacob Brannen, Gardens of Hope RCO Youth Peer Support Specialist Jada Braddock, Gardens of Hope RCO Administrative Assistant Amy Cruz, Mayor Willis NeSmith Jr., Councilman Tracy Johnson, Councilman John Moore Jr., Gardens of Hope RCO Peer Support Specialist Jimbo Partin, Lyons Police Chief Wesley Walker.
HELPING ALLEVIATE BURDEN – The Special Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) has helped to alleviate the burden of several purchase and upgrade costs from property taxes, and allows visitors and citizens alike to contribute to the Montgomery County School System.Photo by Makaylee Randolph
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