var addy_texta8c106beb9626145d6529ff1eebc3c0f = 'Jack.Hill' + '@' + 'senate' + '.' + 'ga' + '.' + 'gov';document.getElementById('cloaka8c106beb9626145d6529ff1eebc3c0f').innerHTML += ''+addy_texta8c106beb9626145d6529ff1eebc3c0f+'<\/a>'; August 2-- Vidalia Police report the following arrests. In the next four years I want to take advantage of the opportunities we have in the city and go with what we've done through the years. Toombs County 5. Our teachers have worked really hard with our students by adjusting teaching practices and implementing strategies to increase EOC scores in all areas. 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. K-12 Education FTE's 112,026, Regents FTE's 21,728. 481 talking about this. I think once the City completes the evaluation they promised, supposedly next month, if they include all of the date pertinent to the operation of the Pal showing movies then I think they will be shocked and surprised at the loss of revenue as a movie theater competing with our theater," Parker said. The Georgia Council for the Arts is now accepting applications for the Vibrant Communities grant. August 15-- The remains of Army Corporal William Silas Smith are back in his hometown of Vidalia 69 years after he was killed in the Korean War. Mercy Clinic CEO Carly Benton said, "A Big THANK YOU to Pineland Paper Company and all those that made the Guy Branch Memorial Golf Tournament a success on Friday. The right to vote is the most sacred civil right in our democracy and we stand fully prepared to defend that right.. I am very proud of each one of them for their accomplishment and even more honored that I was able to be their instructor. It's something I've wanted to do for a while and it's an opportunity to serve. Vernon. August 24-- On Thursday, August 22, 2019, at approximately 4:30 p.m., the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was requested by the Glennville Police Department and the Tattnall County Sheriffs Office to investigate an officer involved shooting that occurred in the city of Glenville. Walk ins will be taken but priority given to those donors that make appointments. Toombs County Chairman David Sikes recognized the members of the Committee with just the second resolution hes presented since he took office. I think that Indian legacy will carry on for years to come. Hall says time of arrival in Vidalia is dependent on when the plane from Hawaii arrives in Savannah. Following the release of the letter, the New Georgia Project and the Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda led a petition drive, signed by numerous Hazlehurst Precinct electors, formally objecting to the consolidation. } else { A lot of those are academics, some are insurers, some are healthcare providers, and some are hospital systems. The members of the Lyons Lions Club are thrilled that we were able to purchase this vision screening device and add these free visions screenings to the list of services we provided to the Lyons community.. On Monday, February 27th the Toombs County Boys' Golf team hosted their home opener against Jeff Davis High School and Pierce County High School. The Mercy Clinic is a non-profit which helps the unemployed with medical care, but Hutcheson says it's much more, "People aren't numbers. 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.August 5-- Jessica Covington, Meadows Regional Medical Center PCU RN, received the July DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses on Wednesday, July 17. August 22-- Both candidates who have qualified to succeed Vidalia At-Large City Council Member Kailey Dees say they are seeking the job because they want to serve the citizens of Vidalia. Id like to thank U.S. Attorney Christine for his partnership in this effort.. "I am leaving a job I love because my health-challenges are taking their toll on me, my family and my staff. North winds 5 to 10 mph. The council passed proclamations recognizing the 13 representatives of the Southeast Georgia Soap Box Derby at this year's First Energy All-American Soap Box Derby in Akron, Ohio. HUNTING SEASONS/ REGULATIONS SHOW CHANGES. I think we need to be a member of the drug task force and as we start getting some of our vacant positions filled, I'll look at allocating resources to some of these specialized divisions.". This is a great partnership where we can relax, have a friendly competitive department rivalry and also save some lives at the same time, Biram Chapman, Red Cross Account Representative added. The city could use someone who has experience in some areas where I think I can help. They all had challenges during the year, either personally or academically, and yet they all rallied around one another and supported one another like family. The kickoff celebration is Saturday morning at 11:30 a.m. at the Walmart Super Center in Vidalia. When comparing Toombs to the national average of 828.55, Toombs is lower by 11.64%than the national average. I was carrying it on behalf of the Governor, he really gets the credit if this works.. We supported one another. Everybody I talk to, and I spend a great amount of time with business people, especially small businesses, and their business is great but they just cant find a skilled workforce out there, said Allen. Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. These costs continue to rise and the only way to reduce their growth is some kind of tax cut or payment back to taxpayers periodically or from budget cuts. During 2013, Toombs experienced 22violent crimes and 177non-violent crimes. 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. August 14-- The Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests. The members of the ASN Bridge graduating class were: Jennifer Foxworth, Michelle Hart, and Dorsie Smith from Swainsboro, Jessica Aaron and Crystal Bramblett from Millen, Jennifer Robbins and Jamie Wilson from Lyons, Pamela Selph and Carson Stone from McRae, Hailey Copeland and Jessica Griffis from Vidalia, Morgan Yawn from Baxley, Erin Merrill from Reidsville, Nicole Moore from Glennville, Emily Mincey from Uvalda, Sarah Lewis from Kite, Melanie Hosmer from Hazlehurst, Alex Farlow from Metter, Katie McKenzie from Midville, Ariana Croft from Tarrytown, Audrey Tharpe from Mount Vernon, Ansleigh Dickey from Waynesboro. In the region, the unemployment rate rose in July by 0.4 percentage points, settling at 5.8 percent. The staff of the jail includes several volunteer chaplains and numerous assistants. function widget_load_check_dom(){ TOOMBS COUNTY, Ga. . She passed the Clinical Board July 19, making a grade of 100. The Board of Elections holds general elections, caucuses, primaries, and special elections, including elections for Lyons, Toombs County, Georgia state, and federal offices. $372. WTCQ (FM) operates on the assigned frequency of 97.7 Megahertz, with an effective radiated power of 4.3 Kilowatts; WYUM (FM) operates on the assigned frequency of 101.7 Megahertz, with an effective radiated power of 3.6 Kilowatts; WVOP (AM) operates on the assigned frequency of 970 Kilohertz, with an effective radiated power of 4 Kilowatts day and 60 watts at night; and W287CR (FX) operates on the assigned frequency of 105.3 Megahertz, with an effective radiated power of 250 watts. LUES Principal stated; Our staff knows that education benefits every aspect of a childs life, health, and well-being, so it is our goal to teach the whole child and prepare him/her to be positive contributors to our community. As we know, more is needed in the technical skills and we have seen that throughout the state.". $(window).on('resize',resizeChevron); Things were looking up for the Bulldogs until Screven County pulled away in the second inning with 12 runs. August 12-- On August 5, 2019, an Application was filed with the Federal Communications Commission seeking consent to the Assignment of Broadcast License consent to the Assignment of Broadcast Licenses of Radio Stations WTCQ (FM), Vidalia, GA; WYUM (FM), Mount Vernon, GA; WVOP (AM), Vidalia, GA; and W287CR (FX), Vidalia, Georgia, from Vidalia Communications Corporation to RadioJones, LLC. chevron = $(this).find('i.fa-pull-right'); Enrollment-From 2010, the low point in the budget for the last 10 years to 2019, here are the increases in enrollment in the various state programs that are funded through formulas: Entitlement enrollment and prison inmates: This email address is being protected from spambots. That's something that's needed. The Council for the Arts is offering a vibrant communities applicant training webinar on August 8 at 10:00 a.m. Population Estimates, July 1 2021, (V2021), Population Estimates, July 1 2022, (V2022), Population estimates base, April 1, 2020, (V2022), Population estimates base, April 1, 2020, (V2021), Population, percent change - April 1, 2020 (estimates base) to July 1, 2022, (V2022), Population, percent change - April 1, 2020 (estimates base) to July 1, 2021, (V2021), American Indian and Alaska Native alone, percent, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, percent, White alone, not Hispanic or Latino, percent, Owner-occupied housing unit rate, 2017-2021, Median value of owner-occupied housing units, 2017-2021, Median selected monthly owner costs -with a mortgage, 2017-2021, Median selected monthly owner costs -without a mortgage, 2017-2021, Living in same house 1 year ago, percent of persons age 1 year+, 2017-2021, Language other than English spoken at home, percent of persons age 5 years+, 2017-2021, Households with a computer, percent, 2017-2021, Households with a broadband Internet subscription, percent, 2017-2021, High school graduate or higher, percent of persons age 25 years+, 2017-2021, Bachelor's degree or higher, percent of persons age 25 years+, 2017-2021, With a disability, under age 65 years, percent, 2017-2021, Persons without health insurance, under age 65 years, percent, In civilian labor force, total, percent of population age 16 years+, 2017-2021, In civilian labor force, female, percent of population age 16 years+, 2017-2021, Total accommodation and food services sales, 2017 ($1,000), Total health care and social assistance receipts/revenue, 2017 ($1,000), Total transportation and warehousing receipts/revenue, 2017 ($1,000), Mean travel time to work (minutes), workers age 16 years+, 2017-2021, Median household income (in 2021 dollars), 2017-2021, Per capita income in past 12 months (in 2021 dollars), 2017-2021, Total employment, percent change, 2019-2020, Men-owned employer firms, Reference year 2017, Women-owned employer firms, Reference year 2017, Minority-owned employer firms, Reference year 2017, Nonminority-owned employer firms, Reference year 2017, Veteran-owned employer firms, Reference year 2017, Nonveteran-owned employer firms, Reference year 2017. SO, WHAT DOES A $27 BILLION STATE FUNDS BUDGET GIVE THE CITIZENS OF GEORGIA? In the Fourth Ward, incumbent Lisa Chesser is not running.