QUICKLY UNDER CONTROL – The Lyons Fire Department was dispatched to reports of a home fully engulfed by fire on Tuesday afternoon, July 23. Firefighters quickly responded to the home located at 154 East Thompson Street, and had the fire under control shortly after arrival. According to authorities, two men were in the home during the fire but safely exited the structure. The cause of the fire has not been disclosed. QUICKLY UNDER CONTROL – The Lyons Fire Department was dispatched to reports of a home fully engulfed by fire on Tuesday afternoon, July 23. Firefighters quickly responded to the home located at 154 East Thompson Street, and had the fire under control shortly after arrival. According to authorities, two men were in the home during the fire but safely exited the structure. The cause of the fire has not been disclosed.
CHAINSAW WORK – Team Rubicon spent several months working to complete chainsaw work throughout Toombs County to help in Hurricane Helene relief efforts.
The Georgia Public Service Commission, with member Tim Echols attending remotely, voted Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, to let Georgia Power add nearly 10 gigawatts of capacity, a massive expansion that will cost billions of dollars.(TyTagami/CapitolBeat)
ABUNDANCE OF DONATIONS – Wheeler County residents donated toys, clothes, and supplies to the Refuge Domestic Violence Shelter in Vidalia this Christmas. The donations were delivered by Wheeler County Sheriff Glenn Giles (left) and Chief Deputy Jesse Webb (right).
PRESENTING THE CHECK – Harmony Lodge 405 Member Jack Born (left) presents a check for $10,000 to Treutlen County EMA Director Justin McNure (center) and Treutlen County Deputy EMA Director/Dive Team Leader Joseph Glenn (right).Photo by Makaylee Randolph
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