OUT WITH THE OLD - McLendon Enterprises began demolishing the old Toombs County Courthouse last week. The demolition and cleanup is expected to take 2-3 weeks, after which work will begin on the parking area adjacent to the new courthouse. The new courthouse officially opened November 20, 2023, and will be hosting an official grand opening in the future. The parking area construction is expected to be complete by the end of April or the first of May.Photo by Makaylee Randolph OUT WITH THE OLD - McLendon Enterprises began demolishing the old Toombs County Courthouse last week. The demolition and cleanup is expected to take 2-3 weeks, after which work will begin on the parking area adjacent to the new courthouse. The new courthouse officially opened November 20, 2023, and will be hosting an official grand opening in the future. The parking area construction is expected to be complete by the end of April or the first of May.Photo by Makaylee Randolph
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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