PASSING THROUGH VIDALIA – A unique sight passed through the streets of Vidalia and Toombs County on Wednesday, April 24, and Thursday, April 25, as a group of Buddhist monks walked through the area as a part of their 3-month trek from Key West to Niagara Falls. The group is traveling to advocate for world peace, and have been on the journey for the past 3 weeks. (Above Photo) Two of the monks show off their flag promoting World Peace. (Below Photo) Daniel Ford provides the monks with bottles of water during their walk. PASSING THROUGH VIDALIA – A unique sight passed through the streets of Vidalia and Toombs County on Wednesday, April 24, and Thursday, April 25, as a group of Buddhist monks walked through the area as a part of their 3-month trek from Key West to Niagara Falls. The group is traveling to advocate for world peace, and have been on the journey for the past 3 weeks. (Above Photo) Two of the monks show off their flag promoting World Peace. (Below Photo) Daniel Ford provides the monks with bottles of water during their walk.
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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