PASSING THROUGH VIDALIA – A unique sight passed through the streets of Vidalia and Toombs County on Wednesday, April 24, and Thursday, April 25, as a group of Buddhist monks walked through the area as a part of their 3-month trek from Key West to Niagara Falls. The group is traveling to advocate for world peace, and have been on the journey for the past 3 weeks. (Above Photo) Two of the monks show off their flag promoting World Peace. (Below Photo) Daniel Ford provides the monks with bottles of water during their walk. PASSING THROUGH VIDALIA – A unique sight passed through the streets of Vidalia and Toombs County on Wednesday, April 24, and Thursday, April 25, as a group of Buddhist monks walked through the area as a part of their 3-month trek from Key West to Niagara Falls. The group is traveling to advocate for world peace, and have been on the journey for the past 3 weeks. (Above Photo) Two of the monks show off their flag promoting World Peace. (Below Photo) Daniel Ford provides the monks with bottles of water during their walk.
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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