FIRE ‘N ICE - A semi-trailer loaded with ice headed for a local produce packing facility caught fire on its under carriage and burned on Adams Street Saturday about 7 pm. Vidalia Fire units were called to the scene to get the fire under control and the team from Cooper Towing worked into the night to dismantle the wreckage so that it could be removed. Adams Street was closed to traffic for several hours and there were no injuries reported in the incident. FIRE ‘N ICE - A semi-trailer loaded with ice headed for a local produce packing facility caught fire on its under carriage and burned on Adams Street Saturday about 7 pm. Vidalia Fire units were called to the scene to get the fire under control and the team from Cooper Towing worked into the night to dismantle the wreckage so that it could be removed. Adams Street was closed to traffic for several hours and there were no injuries reported in the incident.
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP – Toombs County High School Student Ryder Sears won the 2025 Georgia Heavy Equipment Operations Dozer State Championship on Tuesday, December 9. L to R: Georgia Highway Contractors Association Engagement and Development Director Cody Dyer, Ryder Sears, Georgia Highway Contractors Association Technical Director Will Rogers.
HEARING FROM LOCAL LEADERS – Leaders from Vidalia, Lyons, and Toombs County informed citizens about the state of each government during the annual State of the Cities and County on December 11. L to R: Lyons Mayor Willis NeSmith Jr., Vidalia Mayor Doug Roper, Vidalia City Manager Josh Beck, Toombs County Manager John Jones, Lyons City Manager Jason Hall, Greater Vidalia Chamber Public Policy Council Representative Mike Hagan.
We use cookies to ensure that our website gives you the best experience possible. By continuing to use this website, you agree to this use of cookies.OK