Treutlen County EMA Director Justin McNure presented a $4,954,060.50 check from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to the county board of commissioners on May 4, 2026. According to McNure and County Commissioner Chairman Phil Jennings, these funds will pay outstanding invoices already received connected to the emergency storm debris removal and clean-up efforts as a result of damage caused by Hurricane Helene. Treutlen County Board of Commissioners Chairman Phil Jennings, center, holding the FEMA check with from left to right, Commissioner Joey Powell, Vice-Chair Cali Hollis, County Clerk Angie Hooks, EMA Director Justin McNure, Deputy Clerk Ashley Walker, and County Manager Joseph Glenn. Treutlen County EMA Director Justin McNure presented a $4,954,060.50 check from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to the county board of commissioners on May 4, 2026. According to McNure and County Commissioner Chairman Phil Jennings, these funds will pay outstanding invoices already received connected to the emergency storm debris removal and clean-up efforts as a result of damage caused by Hurricane Helene. Treutlen County Board of Commissioners Chairman Phil Jennings, center, holding the FEMA check with from left to right, Commissioner Joey Powell, Vice-Chair Cali Hollis, County Clerk Angie Hooks, EMA Director Justin McNure, Deputy Clerk Ashley Walker, and County Manager Joseph Glenn.
A SKILLED AVIATOR – Tony Zorn was a talented pilot, known for entertaining community members along the Altamaha River and other bodies of water. (Shown) Zorn performs one of his famous tricks near the water during a previous flight.
A1A BAND – The A1A Band is known as the Official and Original Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band, and will bring a little bit of Margaritaville flair to the Sweet Onion City for the July 4th Celebration at Ronnie A. Dixon City Park.
BOOST GRANT – Brown’s Jewelry was presented a $1,500 BOOST Grant on Wednesday, June 17, as the Downtown Vidalia Association reimbursed the business’s owners for the new awning that was installed at the business’s entrance. L to R: Pat Mitchell, Terri Humphrey, Zac Moore, Melinda Knight, Kristin Edkin, Michael Lane, Tonya Parker, Jennifer Crutchfield.
Soperton Resident Murray Barwick presented a custom designed 250th birthday banner to Mayor Koon and City Council Members. Left to Right: Stephanie Blair, Andrew Simons, Kendra Madison Harswell, Xandra Brown, John Koon, Misty Brantley, and Murray Barwick.
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