WHEELER COUNTY FFA HURRICANE RELIEF — Wheeler County FFA and 4-H stepped up to aid the Scotland community following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. As part of the relief efforts, the FFA members prepared over 250 hamburgers and hot dogs for residents affected by the storm. The students worked diligently to ensure that families in need received a warm meal during this challenging time. The FFA motto is 'learning to do, doing to learn, earning to live, and living to serve.' The Wheeler County FFA expressed pride in students for their dedication and community spirit, stating, 'This is what FFA is all about — serving others and giving back.' WHEELER COUNTY FFA HURRICANE RELIEF — Wheeler County FFA and 4-H stepped up to aid the Scotland community following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. As part of the relief efforts, the FFA members prepared over 250 hamburgers and hot dogs for residents affected by the storm. The students worked diligently to ensure that families in need received a warm meal during this challenging time. The FFA motto is 'learning to do, doing to learn, earning to live, and living to serve.' The Wheeler County FFA expressed pride in students for their dedication and community spirit, stating, 'This is what FFA is all about — serving others and giving back.'
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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