TRAGEDY FOLLOWS TRAGEDY - In the wake of the recent hurricane that devastated homes in the area, a family endures a different tragedy. Residents of a home on Barksdale Drive in Vidalia lost everything in a fire shortly after dark on Friday. The home was a complete loss, and fortunately, due to the quick thinking of two sisters aged 10 and 12, everyone inside the home was evacuated to safety including several dogs and cats. According to one of the sisters, the fire originated in the playroom. Upon seeing the flames, the young siblings woke up the sleeping adult residents, gathered the pets and made it safely out of the structure before it was totally engulfed in flames. TRAGEDY FOLLOWS TRAGEDY - In the wake of the recent hurricane that devastated homes in the area, a family endures a different tragedy. Residents of a home on Barksdale Drive in Vidalia lost everything in a fire shortly after dark on Friday. The home was a complete loss, and fortunately, due to the quick thinking of two sisters aged 10 and 12, everyone inside the home was evacuated to safety including several dogs and cats. According to one of the sisters, the fire originated in the playroom. Upon seeing the flames, the young siblings woke up the sleeping adult residents, gathered the pets and made it safely out of the structure before it was totally engulfed in flames.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP – United Way of Toombs, Montgomery, and Wheeler Counties Executive Director Patricia Dixon emphasized her need for the community’s help in finding those who need assistance from the organization.Photo by Evan Riekhof
VACCINATING PETS - Several animal rescues and the city of Mount Vernon worked together to host a free dog and cat vaccine clinic on Saturday, November 16, to ensure all animals have the vaccines they need to remain healthy and refrain from spreading disease.
SIGNS CONTRACT - New Superintendent of Wheeler County Schools, Dr. C. Alex Alvarez, was welcomed during the Board of Education’s November 11 meeting. In the photo, Dr. Alvarez is surrounded by family as he signs his contract. Shown with Dr. Alvarez, from left, are: daughter Emily Thornton, family friend Owen Anderson, daughter Elizabeth Thornton, and wife Jennie Alvarez.Photo by Deborah Clark
RETIRED EDUCATORS DAY – During the November 5 meeting of the Lyons City Council, Mayor Willis NeSmith Jr. issued a formal proclamation declaring November 3 as Retired Educators Day. L to R: Councilman John Moore Jr., Councilwoman Cathy Benton, Councilman Ivy Toole, Toombs County Retired Educator Marlene Tomlin, Toombs County Retired Educator Lucy Claroni, Mayor Willis NeSmith Jr., Councilman Drayton Oliver, Councilman Tracy Johnson.Photo by Makaylee Randolph
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