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Legislative Luncheon

State Rep. Leessa Hagan and State Sen. Blake Tillery are confirmed speakers for the Greater Vidalia Chamber’s annual legislative luncheon to be held Thursday, January 5, 1:30 p.m., at Lyons First Baptist Church. U.S. Representative Rick Allen and U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock may also attend. Tickets are $45. For more information, call 912-537-4466 or email: info@greatervidaliachamber. com.

MLK Holiday

Parade

The annual MLK Holiday Parade will be held January 16 at 11 a.m. on Highway 280 in downtown Vidalia. Grand marshal will be Wilson Johnson. For information, contact Michael Johnson at 478494-8253

DOT Announces

Lane Closures

GA DOT announces that lane closures will occur daily on SR 4/US 1 over the Altamaha River, from West River Road in Appling County to George Hill Road in Toombs County. Closures are scheduled Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., now through May 2023 during bridge construction.

Car Seat Class

Montgomery County residents are invited to a Car Seat Class at Higgston Fire Department, 310 James Street, Higgston, on January 7, 10 a.m. until noon. To register for one of the 10 slots available, call 912-403-9882. Sponsored by Higgston Fire Department, Toombs-Montgomery EMS, Georgia Department of Public Health, and Safe Kids Toombs.

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