2023-2024 TOOMBS REACH SCHOLARS – Toombs County Middle School hosted its 6th annual REACH Scholarship signing on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. REACH Georgia is Georgia's needs-based mentorship and college scholarship program that begins in 8th grade. REACH scholars are paired with a mentor and an academic coach through high school. Scholars who successfully complete the program and graduate from high school are awarded a $10,000 scholarship ($2,500 per year) to be used during full-time enrollment at a HOPE-eligible postsecondary institution in the state of Georgia. L to R: Luis Valentin-Gonzalez, Ella Oliver, Antonio Garcia, Joanie Fowler, Eleria Frazier. 2023-2024 TOOMBS REACH SCHOLARS – Toombs County Middle School hosted its 6th annual REACH Scholarship signing on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. REACH Georgia is Georgia's needs-based mentorship and college scholarship program that begins in 8th grade. REACH scholars are paired with a mentor and an academic coach through high school. Scholars who successfully complete the program and graduate from high school are awarded a $10,000 scholarship ($2,500 per year) to be used during full-time enrollment at a HOPE-eligible postsecondary institution in the state of Georgia. L to R: Luis Valentin-Gonzalez, Ella Oliver, Antonio Garcia, Joanie Fowler, Eleria Frazier.
CADILLAC DRIVE RESCUE – Several local first responders and emergency agencies worked together to rescue and evacuate residents within the Cadillac Drive neighborhood in Vidalia.
A CARING COMMUNITY – Lyons Police Chief Wesley Walker (right) told the Lyons City Council that the Community Care Line was established because of law enforcement officials’ concern about the wellbeing of their community. Walker was joined in his address by Neena Bloxham (left) of Leigh-Anne White and Company, who shared details about the line’s function.Photo by Makaylee Randolph
HEAVY TURNOUT - Wheeler County Superintendent of Elections Karen Mercer looks over paperwork at her office in Alamo. Wheeler County turned out in force to support Donald J. Trump’s bid to return to the White House. This year’s voting was just 11 votes shy of the 2020 presidential election turnout which was conducted during the COVID-19 epidemic and heavy on absentee ballots.
GIVING THANKS – The Toombs County School System decorated a vehicle full of gift bags to give out to parents picking up their children in the car rider lines at each school during the month of November.
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH — Toombs County Middle School has announced October Students of the Month. These students are recognized for setting the standard of excellence for grades, attendance, and citizenship. L to R: Back row; Iyla Williams, Brycen Landrum, Hayden Carrillo, Keegan Edge, Lilah Potter, Middle row: Jace Barwick, Armani Jones, Bety Ramirez-Romero, Rilyn Rollins, Front row: Joseph Collins, Ja'Nyreiah Baker, and Braydon Williams. Not pictured: Brayden Story.
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