Are you ready to take a new drive through some of Toombs County?

Tuesday morning, the orange safety barrels from the Toombs Corporate Center from State Route 130 near the Toombs Corporate Center in Lyons to Green Oak Road near Santa Claus were removed by McLendon Enterprises workers and the news

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(Seated): Board Chair Clint Williams and Vice Chair Russ Benton; (Standing) Trent Akins, Josh Dixon, Stephen Hutchinson, Superintendent Barry Waller, Michael Grimes, and Mitch Bellflower

The Toombs County Board of Education has voted to lower the district’s millage rate from 13.99 to 13.5 mills

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The No. 1-ranked Toombs County Bulldogs gave a packed Booster Stadium plenty to cheer about Friday night, rolling past Beach 76-7 in their home opener.

The Red Bullet defense forced six turnovers, while the Bulldogs’ offense moved the football throughout the night.

Beach received the opening

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The Treutlen Vikings traveled into rival territory Friday night and shot down the 10^th ranked Montgomery County Eagles 21-7 in the 70^th meeting between the two rivals.  It was the fourth win in a row for Treutlen, extending their overall record against the Eagles to 38-31-1.

It was the first

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The Vidalia Indians Softball team improved to 13-5 overall with an 8-4 victory over class 4A 7th ranked West Laurens on Tuesday. Britleigh Sharpton, Chloe Morris, and Ivy Berry combined for four of the team's eight hits in the victory. They scored five runs and drove in two.

West Laurens were the

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Mr. Bob Wayne Meeks, age 81, of the Rackettown Community, Lyons, died Sunday, September 20, 2026, at his home following an extended illness. He was a native of Toombs County, growing up in Vidalia and moved to Liberty County in the late 1950s. He attended Bradwell Institute in Hinesville where he...

  Mr. Shannon Moore Phillips, age 93, beloved husband of the late Lois Jean McLain Phillips of Treutlen County, released his hands from the plow and passed away peacefully, with his two sons and Granddaughter, Chloe,  by his side, at his home on Saturday morning, September 19, 2026. Born in Vidalia,...

Mr. Charles Davis, age 84, of Ailey, died Friday, September 18, 2026, at his home following an extended illness. He was a native of Montgomery County, growing up in the Kibbee Community, attended Kibbee School and was a 1960 graduate of Montgomery County High School. While in high school, Mr...

Mrs. Annette Fountain Holton, age 90, of Montgomery County, died Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Treutlen Health & Rehab in Soperton, following an extended illness. She was a native of Montgomery County, growing up in the Kibbee Community, attended Kibbee School and lived near Higgston most of...

October 24--Mt. Vernon Pentecostal Church, 1802 North Railroad Avenue in Mt. Vernon, invites all ages to their 21st Annual Praise Party, Saturday October 24th at 5:00. Youth-led service.  Come prepared to represent your church with praise.  Food, Games.  Approximately 20 booths for everyone.  Bouncy houses, photo booth, music.  

September 26--Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, 1855 Sawmill Road in Ailey, invites all ladies to an Elegant Afternoon of Tea, Treats, Fellowship, Inspiration and Connection, Saturday September 26th at 12:15 with the Tea Party at 1:00.  The guest speaker is Rev. Dr. Angel Howard of Corinth CME Church in McRae and a panel of inspiring women of different generations and walks of life.  A donation of $10 is requested but not required.  

September 27--Zaidee Advent Christian Church, 5327 Old Louisville Road off Highway 46, five miles east of Soperton, would like you to come celebrate Homecoming, Sunday September 27th at 11:00 with speaker Brother John Herndon.  No Sunday School. Lunch served in the social hall. Singing in the afternoon at 1:30pm with The Kramer Family.