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Holman Named Library Champion of the Year
A COMMUNITY SERVANT – Howard Holman is known for being a community servant, as he does whatever necessary to support local organizations, such as the library. He has been recognized for his efforts several times, including when State Senator Blake Tillery (left) issued an official proclamation from the State Senate to Holman (right) for his work in the community.Photo by Makaylee Randolph
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Holman Named Library Champion of the Year

The Georgia Public Library Awards Committee officially announced the awards’ 2024 recipients l...

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Tensions Rise at MCBOE Public Hearing on Potential HB581 Exemption
PRESENTING THE FACTS – During the first public hearing on January 13, Montgomery County Schools Superintendent Ronda Hightower presents facts and reasoning behind the district’s consideration of opting out of HB581.Photo by Makaylee Randolph
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Tensions Rise at MCBOE Public Hearing on Potential HB581 Exemption

The Montgomery County Board of Education hosted the first of the three public hearings regardin...

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Wheeler Resident Named CoreCivic Employee of the Year
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Wheeler Resident Named CoreCivic Employee of the Year

Courtesy of CoreCivic Tommy Spell is just that guy. He’s the guy you tap on the shoulder whe...

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Local STAR Students & Teachers to Be Recognized January 28

The Kiwanis Club of Vidalia will honor the local Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) awardees during a ceremony at Vidalia High School on Tuesday, January 28. The Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) STAR program is sponsored, administered, and promoted by PAGE and the PAGE Foundation. Since beginning in 1958, the STAR program has honored nearly 29,500 stud...

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Goodwin Named 2024-2025 Debra Brantley Award Winner
2024-2025 DEBRA BRANTLEY AWARD WINNER – Toombs County High School Special Education Teacher Katie Goodwin (left) was presented the 2024-2025 Debra Brantley Special Education Teacher of the Year award by Toombs County Schools Special Education Director Sabrina Woodruff (right) during the Toombs County Board of Education meeting on January 9.
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Goodwin Named 2024-2025 Debra Brantley Award Winner

mrandolphadvance@gmail.com Toombs County High School Special Education Teacher Katie Goodwin w...

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ODDS& ENDS

Senior Citzens Meeting— The Lyons Senior Citizens will meet on January 28 at 11:00 a.m. at the Birthday House at Partin Park. A covered dish lunch will be served. Everyone is invited to attend and bring a covered dish. • • • • • Regular Meeting— The Ohoopee Soil and Water Conservation District will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, January 28, at 10:00 a.m., at Treutl...

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