(Above) SOAP BOX DERBY QUEENS CROWNED – The Southeast Georgia Soap Box Derby crowned this year’s royal court on Saturday, February 17. These ladies will represent the Derby at this year’s event, and throughout the year in Lyons. Front Row, L to R: Tiny Miss Kenny Reign Dixon, Little Miss Alizah Mann, Petite Miss Jaylee Odom, Young Miss Saya MCcaa. Back Row, L to R: Pageant Director Leslie Harrell, Toddler Miss Willow Kate Bracewell, Junior Miss Kinsleigh Dixon, Miss Lily Barfield, Baby Miss Maisie Plante, Teen Miss Lily Gardner. (Above) SOAP BOX DERBY QUEENS CROWNED – The Southeast Georgia Soap Box Derby crowned this year’s royal court on Saturday, February 17. These ladies will represent the Derby at this year’s event, and throughout the year in Lyons. Front Row, L to R: Tiny Miss Kenny Reign Dixon, Little Miss Alizah Mann, Petite Miss Jaylee Odom, Young Miss Saya MCcaa. Back Row, L to R: Pageant Director Leslie Harrell, Toddler Miss Willow Kate Bracewell, Junior Miss Kinsleigh Dixon, Miss Lily Barfield, Baby Miss Maisie Plante, Teen Miss Lily Gardner.
Photos by Evan Riekhof
(Right) A JOYFUL OCCASION – 2024 Miss Southeast Georgia Soap Box Derby Lily Barfield was overjoyed during her crowning at the pageant on Saturday, February 17.
LEADING THE CHARGE – Toombs County Citizen Sara Brown is helping to organize meetings to provide support and information to people being affected by the construction of the new property line.Photo by Makaylee Randolph
DISCUSSING NEW DEVELOPMENT – During the Commissioners’ work session on Thursday, May 7, Montgomery County Development Authority Director Michael Stanley spoke to the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners about a new Amazon facility opening within the County.Photo by Makaylee Randolph
SURPRISED WITH AWARD – Treutlen County Elementary School Preschool Intervention Program Teacher and Kindergarten Coteacher was surprised recently, as she was named the 2026 Treutlen County Schools Extra Support Services (ESS) Teacher of the Year. L to R: Treutlen County Elementary School Principal Dondrea Geter, Sonja Hamilton, Luke Hamilton, Treutlen County Schools Superintendent Susan Stone, Treutlen County Schools Exceptional Student Services Director Brandi Hendrix.
A SUCCESSFUL YEAR OF COMPETITION – The Toombs County High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) students had a successful year, earning many accolades in regional and state competitions. L to R: Alona Wright, Nayeli Lopez, Star Cribbs, Rose Polke, Julissa Borja, Gabe Polke, FCCLA Adviser Lori Morris.
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