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Tensions Continue at Montgomery County BOE
EXPLAINING THE LEGISLATION – Prior to hearing public comments at the forum on January 31, Montgomery County Schools Superintendent Ronda Hightower informed the attendees about details regarding HB581.Photo by Makaylee Randolph
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Tensions Continue at Montgomery County BOE

mrandolphadvance@gmail.com Tensions continued to rise at the third Montgomery County Board of...

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Vidalia Municipal Annex Renamed To Honor Turner
JOHN RAYMOND TURNER MUNICIPAL ANNEX – Vidalia Mayor Pro Tem John Raymond Turner is the new namesake for the municipal annex, as the City announced the official renaming on January 30. L to R: Mayor Pro Tem John Raymond Turner, Councilman Loyd Mobley, Councilman Bob Dixon, Councilman Cecil Thompson, City Manager Josh Beck, Councilwoman Jennifer Evans, Mayor Doug Roper.Photo by Makaylee Randolph
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Vidalia Municipal Annex Renamed To Honor Turner

mrandolphadvance@gmail.com The City of Vidalia hosted a celebration to honor Mayor Pro Tem Joh...

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Toombs County Debris Removal Deadline Set

mrandolphadvance@gmail.com Toombs County, the City of Vidalia, and the City of Lyons have all announced that the final deadline for all debris to be placed by the rightof- way has been set for March 15. Looks Great Services has picked up over 2.5 million cubic yards of debris since first beginning to work in the area last September, and is currently picking up vegetative debris (vines...

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Wheeler Officers Apprehend Suspects, Narcotics, Firearms After Chase
EVIDENCE SEIZED AFTER PURSUIT - This photo shows some of the evidence seized following a pursuit which ended in the arrest of two suspects on multiple charges. The 15-mile chase along highways and county roads started in Wheeler County and ended in Telfair County.(Courtesy Wheeler County Sheriff’s Office)
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Wheeler Officers Apprehend Suspects, Narcotics, Firearms After Chase

dclarkadvance@gmail.com Wheeler County Sheriff’s deputies apprehended two suspects and conf...

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Chamber Meet and Greet

The Wheeler County Chamber of Commerce will hold a meet and greet event for new Superintendent of Schools Dr. Alex Alvarez, new Wheeler County Sheriff Glenn Giles, and new Wheeler County Coroner Kandi Day Purvis on Monday, February 10, 1-3 p.m., at the Chamber office, 6 Railroad Avenue, Alamo. ...

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Chamber Annual Meeting

The Wheeler County Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual business meeting at Little Ocmulgee State Park, Wedge Room, on Tuesday, February 11, at 7:30 p.m. All chamber members are invited to attend. Dinner will be served. Speakers: LOSP Manager Sonny Taylor, Glenwood Telephone Company President Jim O’Brien. ...

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