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Meadows

Offering

Vaccinations

Memorial Health Meadows Hospital is operating a public COVID vaccination clinic. Call 912-535-SAFE (7233) to schedule a free vaccination.

Celebration of Life Event

Postponed

Because of the increase in COVID cases in the community, the City of Vidalia has postponed a Celebration of Life tribute to late Mayor Ronnie Dixon scheduled for Thursday, August 19. A new date for the event will be announced later.

Museum Delays

Event

The Altama Museum of Art & History has rescheduled its ribboncutting and 2021 season kickoff from Sunday, August 22 to Thursday, September 16 at 5 p.m. A reception will follow.

DOT Schedules

Roadwork

The Georgia Department of Transportation is conducting bridge construction activities on SR4/US1 over Altamaha River in Appling and Toombs counties.

The area affected includes West River Road (Appling) to Bob Cato Road (Toombs) Daily Lane closures will occur Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.- 6 p.m.

through August 31.

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