A third life was claimed at the intersection of James Street (Georgia Highway 130) and Sawmill Road (Georgia Highway 292) in Higgston, as a truck and car collided on Thursday afternoon, October 20. Drivers were detoured around the scene of the accident for around an hour by Higgston Volunteer Firefighters. Details on the mishap will come at a later date as the Georgia State Patrol has completed its investigation but has not released the report. A local couple died at the same intersection after a two-vehicle crash in 2019.Photo by Makaylee Randoph A third life was claimed at the intersection of James Street (Georgia Highway 130) and Sawmill Road (Georgia Highway 292) in Higgston, as a truck and car collided on Thursday afternoon, October 20. Drivers were detoured around the scene of the accident for around an hour by Higgston Volunteer Firefighters. Details on the mishap will come at a later date as the Georgia State Patrol has completed its investigation but has not released the report. A local couple died at the same intersection after a two-vehicle crash in 2019.Photo by Makaylee Randoph
A SOPERTON TRADITION - The Million Pines Arts and Crafts Festival began in 1973, as Soperton Citizens Mary and Jack Pournelle worked alongside others in the community to bring a festival to the city. The event has been an annual event ever since, only cancelling because of the Hurricane Helene destruction in 2024. This year, the festival returns bigger and better than ever.
DISTRICT TEACHER OF THE YEAR – Treutlen Elementary School Reading Intervention Teacher Tonya Love was selected as the district’s Teacher of the Year representative. L to R: Treutlen Elementary School Principal Dondrea Geter, Tonya Love, Treutlen County Schools Superintendent Susan Stone.
DISTRICT TEACHER OF THE YEAR – Vidalia High School Construction Teacher Gray Meredith has been named the Vidalia City Schools District Teacher of the Year, and has the opportunity to be selected for the state Teacher of the Year award. L to R: Vidalia City Schools Superintendent Sandy Reid, Gray Meredith, Vidalia High School Principal Ellis Strobridge.Photo by Makaylee Randolph
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