We're able to do what we're doing here in this community because of the community. var prefix = 'ma' + 'il' + 'to'; Twenty students (ages 2-18) exhibited 32 hogs in the Toombs County Local Hog Show on February 13 at the Toombs County Ag Center. Overall, Georgia was New Democratic, having voted for Mitt Romney (R) in 2012, Donald Trump (R) in 2016, and Joe Biden (D) in 2020. Pierce County had a total score of 162 with a low score of 36 from Ethan Arnold. August 7-- The Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) Bridge Pathway Class of Southeastern Technical College (STC) held a pinning ceremony for its summer 2019 graduates on July 25 in the Swainsboro-Emanuel County Auditorium. It also approved closing of Southeast Main Street for a few hours adjacent to the former Woodland Oil complex to allow demolition of the building. Gavin Hall started on the pitchers mound for the Dogs. Crime-focused news impacting Toombs County, Georgia and the surrounding area. Applicants may request $1000 to $5000 but the grant requires a cash match. It will automatically update every 15 minutes. The ladies had 2 wrestlers in the Sectional Tournament and Corneisha Bullard saw success and advanced through to the State Tournament with a 6th place finish. They have persevered through many obstacles over the last 18 months to successfully complete the coursework and requirements to graduate from the Medical Assisting program. VoterInfobyState_Timeout_jquery = setTimeout(widget_load_check_jquery, 500); August 29-- Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that the Heart of Georgia region saw a rise in its labor force in July. Lyons, GA- Theft by Shoplifting, Luna, Jamie Jonathan- H/M- 22 YOA- 428 Ezra Taylor Rd. Vernon for Felony Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute, and Possession of Drug Related Objects. "In my 40 years in elected office, I have always put my constituents and my state of Georgia first. Mitchell,Mark Lendon-50 YOA B/M 1208 Easter Drive, Apt 17. We apologize for the inconvenience. Those are the things I'll always cherish. 1 2 3,132 Next. The family wanted to recognize the extraordinary work nurses do daily while performing other duties involved in caring for their patients. Qualifying in Lyons and Santa Claus closes Friday at 4:30 p.m. August 20-- The Lyons City Council drew a crowd at its August meeting which was held in Partin Park's Callaway Community Center. For more information on careers in Medical Assisting at STC, visit www.southeasterntech.edu or call 912-538-3100 or 478-289-2200. Kipp Mosley followed with a single on a 1-2 count, scoring Upshaw to push open the lead. Without it, my years of service would not have been possible and because of that I am forever grateful.". Early This Morning. "My late grandfather, Henry Holmes, owned and operated a business here for over 40 years. Defendants are considered innocent unless and until proven guilty in court. Students scores are at or above the state average in both Biology and Economics content in Proficient and Distinguished Learner categories, while showing increases in Geometry, Algebra I, American Literature, and 9. At the August meeting of the Toombs County Commissioners, the board approved a change order to a paving contract with Dykes Grassing adding $98,000 to pave Kelly Collins Road and $65,000 for some paving in the Eastwood sub-division. Dr. Holton, Learning Support and Speech Instructor at STC, says, I am honored to have the opportunity to serve GALA. Two people who have qualified for her seat are Logan Lawrence and Loyd Mobley, market manager for single family homes at Building Materials Corporation in Vidalia. He also reports collection of sales tax revenue in the county is up nearly 12% this year and, unlike in the past, the county E-911 Center is operating in the black. Lions President Jason Hall said that it was the goal of the local club to provide free vision screening to all of the children in each of Toombs Countys schools, grades 1-3. It reaffirms our dedication and service to our customers and the communities we serve. Because of competitive admissions into the Dental Hygiene program and limited space in the class, Della was not accepted the first year she applied, but says, Ill always remember the day of my acceptance call a year later., Then, what began as a discussion for a rental property with retired court reporter Kathy Lynn, turned into a friendship and mentorship for Della. August 19-- The Vidalia Police Department made one arrest and seized drugs, guns and cash in a weekend drug bust. Twenty-six people have been hospitalized. This years programs will be available from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Uvalda voters may also vote November 5 to extend Sunday alcohol sale hours. document.getElementById('cloak726f970dbdd9efa3553cd945c262d2f5').innerHTML = ''; "Dustin was a hero. The process for us to quit looking out for answers and to start looking at what we have here can revolutionize healthcare and other industries. Newspaper pages are available for newspapers published between 1763-2022. So I was basically able to kill two birds with one stone here in Vidalia. I know many students have similar situations and I want to encourage and motivate them, said Della. Like everywhere else, it's escalated. The Commission is starting consideration of projects to be funded if voters approve extension of the Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax. Any changes or redactions made by our staff are placed inside brackets. A year ago, Georgia's unemployment rate sat at 3.8 percent. Baxley, GA- No Drivers License, Failure to Obey Stop/Yield Sign, Child Restraint Violation Over 8, Newell, Anquanette Nicole- B/F- 28 YOA-709 Winona St. Vidalia, GA- Driving While License Suspended or Revoked (First), Seatbelt Violation, Child Restraint Over 8, Williams, Shantell Latrice- B/F- 29 YOA- 707 Stuart St. Vidalia GA- Speeding, Driving While License Suspended or Revoked (First) Child Restraint Violation Under 8 (Second Offense), Jennings, Adam Morris- B/M- 23 YOA- 800 Maple Dr Apt 8B Vidalia, GA- Criminal Trespass (FVA), Connor, Robert Earl- B/M- 44 YOA-1301 Meadows Lane Vidalia, GA- Simple Battery (FVA), Latimore,Verdree Lamonte- B/M- 48 YOA- 3370 Monte Carlo Dr. Augusta, GA- Warrant Served (State- Aiken County SO), Flowers, Christopher J. On the above date and time I received a call of an assault that occurred on Hillsboro Road but they had left the scene with the victim following the offender going into Vidalia. August 19-- Former Montgomery County Deputy Sheriff Todd Yancey is seeking a Superior Court ruling expunging criminal charges against him. "I love this community, and I am thankful for the opportunity I have had to serve. For those of you who knew Dustin and those of you who served alongside him, I'm not telling you anything you don't already know. Check out National Weather Service's page for more information about heating and cooling degree days. Graham Cawthon. Members of the club held one of its meetings at the Clinic for an update. The officer received injuries to the face from the punches by Peay. Neither Dees nor Chesser is running for re-election. Ballot measures, Who represents me? Our school system is a special place and our folks work tirelessly to ensure our students get what they need to be successful not only in the classroom but in life. Whether performing administrative or clinical tasks, medical assistants are an important part of any health care setting, and Southeastern Techs program can open the door to these opportunities. Visit georgialibraries.org/eReadKids or your local library to learn more. (Left to Right): Hunter Hitchcock & Neal Braddy (Team #1), Levi Martin & Drew Woodruff (Team #2), Gracie Landrum & Theres a lot of change happening in Lyons: The roundabout is nearly completed, and the new Toombs County Courthouse wont be far behind. Montgomery County Sheriff Doug Maybin reports no arrests. Jennifer Gramiak supported me even thought I didnt make it easy. Waller pleaded no contest and the other two pleaded guilty to the lesser charge. His opponent, Loyd Mobley, is an executive with Building Materials Corporation. It's definitely been a blessing to be here. Then my grandmother said he was killed in the war. Manders added, For my family and myself this is a huge relief and a big step towards closure.. "We believe this is a great model for everyone to look at. var prefix = 'ma' + 'il' + 'to'; ET on Saturday, 3/4/2023. Abednego Primary Care is open Monday thru Thursday 8-6 and Friday 8-12 serving patients from age 5 and up for all your primary care needs. Provide quality literacy education services to all Georgia educators. That's one of the things I'll miss and him coming up to have lunch with us at the high school. We'll evaluate that as far as expenses and revenues and other items. August 16-- The American Red Cross Annual Battle of the Badges blood drive event is Wednesday, August 21st and Thursday, August 22nd. Participations been is what participation is, people are busy and I appreciate the folks who have shown up. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. The charges carry possible punishment of up to 15 years in prison. The collection of almost 15,000 electronic and audio books is for children from pre-k through fourth grade. The Officer and Member with 10% or more voting rights in RadioJones, LLC is Dennis Jones. The right to vote is the most sacred civil right in our democracy and we stand fully prepared to defend that right.. STCs Medical Assisting Program provides area clinics, hospitals, and other medical organizations with graduates who have a wide medical knowledge base and the skills to become invaluable team members. When we came by J.D. First Vice President Larry Griggers said, "Parents often are unaware that their child has a vision problem. The Department of the Army declared him deceased, December 31st, 1953. I plan to stay in touch with each of them.. Dickerson Primary School, they had let the whole school out and I though that was fabulous and then Vidalia Fire Chief Brian Sikes had the ladder truck and flag as we came into the funeral home," Hall recounted. I think God put us in this community, my family and I, and we're definitely thankful for it.". Although the officer hit the suspect in the shoulder area when he initially fired his weapon, Peay continued his attack on the officer causing the officer to fire additional shots to stop the attack. She always kept a positive spirit and a smile on her face. Della also had the desire to go above and beyond in patient care. They are John Carpenter and incumbents Arren Moses, Janice Braddy and Bennie Sammons. Both after school programs will begin the Wednesday after Labor Day. Election information in Georgia: Nov. 8, 2022, election. We always encourage our stakeholders to come in and visit and watch a class because I think we're phenomenal in so many different areas. var addy_text1b42281c67a3bf40db4b44bf250235b9 = 'Jack.Hill' + '@' + 'senate' + '.' + 'ga' + '.' + 'gov';document.getElementById('cloak1b42281c67a3bf40db4b44bf250235b9').innerHTML += ''+addy_text1b42281c67a3bf40db4b44bf250235b9+'<\/a>'; August 24-- There are only two contested races in municipal elections in Toombs County November 5 and both of them are in Vidalia. Soldiers like Dustin are our national treasures. Bottom line is that when you include all students who took the tests, the results in most cases are much different, "Overall we look at the scores from a longitudinal perspective and we are up on six of eight milestones. It makes no sense to risk disenfranchising voters in the 2020 elections., We applaud the Board of Elections for making a decision that makes voting more accessible, said Phyllis Blake, president of the Georgia State Conference of the NAACP. "My family has lived in the 4th Ward since the late 1960's and when I purchase a house by the end of this year, I plan to continue that tradition. August 28-- Students in the Dual Enrollment United States History class at Vidalia High School participated in a mock debate concerning the Boston Massacre. When a community looks at the resources God has given them and be able to come together, we can definitely make decisions in Toombs County which are better for Toombs County than Washington or anybody can. var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '='; If anyone has information about this investigation, please contact the GBI Eastman office at 478-374-6988. Fire Chief Brian Sikes says the home of the John Pointer family at 803 5th Street suffered serious fire damage to the interior after lightning hit and split an 80-foot pine tree in the front yard. Hayne Brant, Administrator at RTCA, presented the rings to the class and a representative from Herff Jones Company gave the official declaration. $372. Investigators said it appears Carter was traveling south on Highway 1 when he crossed into the northbound lane. We are so grateful for Guys legacy of community service and passion for helping others through Pinelands partnership with The Mercy Ministries. Baxley, GA- Giving False Name, Address, Birthdate to LE Officer, Stewart, Cassandra- W/F- 33 YOA- 204 E. First St. Rm 32 Vidalia, GA- Theft by Taking, Hernandez, Pablo Landa- H/M- 35 YOA- 889 US Highway 280E Lyons, GA- Warrant Served (I.C.E.-Homeland Security), Young, Jerome Dwayne- B/M- 36YOA- Swainsboro, GAWarrant Served (Muscogee County SO- Probation), Beasley, Donnie Tyrone- B/M- 64 YOA- RT 1 Box 394 Ailey, GA- Theft of Lost Mislaid Property, Cheryl Wright, Lyons, driving while license suspended, defective equipment, turn signals, improperly transferred tags, giving false information, Angel Contreras, Odum, driving unlicensed, Shontavia White, Lyons, drunkeness, disorderly conduct, possession of drug related objects, obstructing police, Thomas Loeffler, Newport Richey, FL, disorderly conduct, Darryl Allen, Vidalia, probation violation, Gilberto Antonio-Pacheco, Lyons, driving unlicensed, Anthony Caron, Reidsville, forgery, possession, purchase, manufacture, sale of controlled substance, Roberto Hernandez, Vidalia, child molestation, Anthony Johnson, Lyons, DUI, child endangerment, driving while license suspended/revoked, open container, Steven Sanchez, Lyons, disorderly conduct, obstruction, possession of drug related objects, Shaquinton Scott, Lyons, driving unlicensed, Sheree Sikes, Vidalia, theft by taking, aggravated assault, bad checks, Darrington Solomon, Baxley, driving unlicensed, Ashley Tant, Lyons, purchase, possession, manufacture, distribution and sale of methamphetamine, giving false info to officers, possession of drug related objects, Michael Yeomans, Lyons, driving while license suspended/revoked. Positions that are filled make up the population of state employees that include those who work in state government, Board of Regents and TCSG staff, employees and faculty and includes K-12 school teachers paid by the state QBE Formula. } else { The Toombs County Bulldogs out-hit Metter six to three, but it wasnt enough to overcome four errors in a 5-4 loss on Monday night. Left to right: Assistant Vice President of Quality and Process Improvement Robert Lummus; Chief Nursing Officer Jeffrey Harden; PCU RN Jessica Covington; Inpatient Clinical Supervisor Candace Floyd; President & CEO Alan Kent. She let me live with her during week days to go to school here so I didnt have to commute from Hoboken. Vidalia Funeral Director Ron Hall says Corporal Smith's remains are being flown by the U.S. Army from Honolulu to Savannah where they will be picked up and brought to Vidalia Thursday. document.getElementById('cloak6acf538670422051b5fee677f570c90a').innerHTML = ''; Read more about race and ethnicity in the census. Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. They're working really hard and they're dedicated to the community. Created By: Sea Island Web Design www.seaislandwebdesign.com 912-424-7113. In fact, cultural continuities hang on in isolated places in ethnic neighborhoods in huge cities as well as they do in rural regions. Parents will be called in the next few weeks if their child was accepted into the program. In May, the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law sent a pre-suit demand letter to the Jeff Davis County Board of Elections and Registrars objecting to the consolidation of the majority-minority Hazlehurst Precinct and urging the Board to reverse its decision immediately. Third Ward incumbent John Raymond Turner is unchallenged in his bid for re-election. Toombs County is Georgia's 70th biggest county (370 square miles). Georgia continues to perform well in terms of jobs, claims and other data Im seeing, said Butler. (Warrant Served), Jackson, Levalle/B/M- 43 YOA/637 College St. Ailey Ga. Possesssion Less Than an Ounce (Misd)/Driving Due Care Hands Free (Misd), Jackson, Jenee Michelle / B/F 40 YOA/637 College St. Ailey, Ga. Possession Less Than Ounce, Myers,Kortni Marie W/F 31 YOA / 234 DL Durrence Rd Reidsville, Ga / Theft By Shoplifting 1st Offense (Misd), Andrews, Christopher M-B/M- 44 YOA/ 114 Mclendon Rd. During that same period, Georgia's population was estimated to increase 831,822. The donation, divided between Vidalia City Board of Education and Toombs County Board of Education, will be used for program staffing, bus drivers, background checks, and supplies. He added, we need to do this sooner than later, this stuff takes time.. Theres something to be said for perseverance. 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Employee benefits, whether better or trailing private industry, will never be perceived as sufficient and there is always pressure to increase them. 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Current data typically are recorded at 15- to 60-minute intervals. } Clear and much colder. . *The state report shows a Level I/Level II total of 82% in 2019. With this award, Simply Hygiene takes the focus off the GPA and applauds a student that has overcome great obstacles to successfully complete the Dental Hygiene program. Peay continued his aggression to the officer and the officer fired at Peay to stop the attack. chevron = $(this).find('i.fa-pull-right'); Final. Vidalia, GA- Dog Running Loose 1st- Nuisance (Bench Warrant), Anderson, Chad- W/M- 21 YOA-115 Lannie Strickland Rd.- Reidsville, GA- Loitering and Prowling, Davis,Mary-32 YOA B/F-1208 Easter Drive Vidalia Giving False Information/ Driving Handsfree /Fleeing,Attempting to Elude/ Stop Sign Viol./Reckless Driving/Suspended License, Towns, Johnny- 64 YOA B/M-708 Symonds St. Vidalia-Possession of Marijuana Less Than an Ounce/ Possession Of A Controlled Substance, Williams, Deremmus- 28 YOA-1208 Easter Drive Vidalia-Theft by Taking. Mercy Clinic is able to take care of a patient for an average cost of $1,000 a year, "None of us are islands. Yancey was one of six people charged with burglary at the office of Montgomery County Sheriff Ladson O'Connor the night he was killed in a police chase wreck on June 15, 2015. We are pleased that the Board has seen fit to bow both to needs of the electorate and the dictates of the law and reject this poorly conceived polling place consolidation. function resizeChevron() { Vibrant Communities funds programs such as performances, exhibits, residencies, workshops, festivals and others. Counties | chevron = $(this).find('i.fa-pull-right'); Once we do that, we'll give them the information they requested around mid-September.". In Lyons, all three incumbents are unopposed including Mayor Willis NeSmith, Jr., Third Ward Councilman Ivy Toole and Fifth Ward Councilman Rick Hartley. The topics discussed may be sensitive to some readers. On Tuesday night, the Toombs County Bulldog Baseball team lost a heartbreaker to Coffee County in a game that ended in a 9 inning, 7-6 defeat. To honor STCs shared commitment to the profession, the Simply Hygiene Professional Growth Award is a crystal vase with four distinct points representing pillars of success; encourage professional development, promote superior patient care, foster new careers, and help develop confidence and leadership skills. I just feel like it's a good opportunity and a good time to do it. Michael Kerr, 30, of Vidalia is charged with 12 counts of Bribery, one count of Providing Contraband into a Prison, and one count of making a false statement to law enforcement, said Bobby L. Christine, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. This was the first time competing in the Game Day competition arena for the Cheer Dawgs. August 29-- Vidalia's new police chief says he's received a warm welcome during his first few weeks on the job and told Vidalia Rotarians, "I think it's a great city. addy1b42281c67a3bf40db4b44bf250235b9 = addy1b42281c67a3bf40db4b44bf250235b9 + 'senate' + '.' + 'ga' + '.' + 'gov'; There's always room for growth because we always want to be moving forward, but we've got a lot of good things going on. More info at, Mitchell,Mark Lendon-50 YOA B/M 1208 Easter Drive, Apt 17. Maximum heat index forecast for next 7 days.