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.
STATE WORK-BASED LEARNING PARTNER OF THE YEAR - McLendon Enterprises was named the 2025 Georgia Work-Based Learning Program Business Partner of the Year for their support and collaboration with Toombs County Schools’ heavy equipment pathway. L to R: State Work-Based Learning Board President Christi Thomaston, McLendon Enterprises Vice President Derek McLendon, Georgia Department of Education Work-Based Learning Program Specialist Laura Boswell, McLendon Enterprises Safety and Health Supervisor Brent Holcombe.
Aiden Harvill, Izzy Edge, and Kingston Ryals pause for a photo outside the National Museum of African American History and Culture during their Washington Youth Tour experience.
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