Public Notice General / Special Elections 11/04/2025 Last day to register to vote for this election 10/06/2025 All Early Voting will be held at the Toombs County Courthouse 100 Courthouse Sq., Lyons, GA 30436 Starting Date 10/14/2025 thru 10/31/2025 Times : 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday voting is 10/18/2025 and 10/25/25 Times: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last day to request an absentee by mail until 10/24/2025 ElectionDayis 11/04/2025 Allcountyprecinctswillbeopenthatdayfrom7a.m.to7p.m. State Level Public Service Commission – District 2 for Term Ending December 31, 2030 Tim Echols (Incumbent ) Republican AliciaM.Johnson Democrat For Public Service Commission – District 3 for Term ending December 31, 2026 Fitz Johnson (Incumbent) Republican Peter Hubbard Democrat County Wide Toombs County Board of Education General Obligation School Bond Election Shall the Toombs County School District issue general obligation bonds in principal amount not to exceed $15,000,000 to pay the cost of (i) constructing and equipping a Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) facility: (ii) renovating, modifying, and equipping Booster Stadium, (iii) constructing and equipping a field house weight room/ classroom at Toombs County High School, and (iv) financing the costs of insurance of the bonds including capitalized interest? Toombs County – Question/ To Exercise Redevelopment Powers Shall the Act be approved which authorizes the County of Toombs, Georgia, to exercise all redevelopment powers allowed under the “ Redevelopment Powers Law” as it may be amended from time to time? City of Vidalia City of Vidalia - Question / To Exercise Redevelopment Powers Shall the Act be approved which authorizes the City of Vidalia, Georgia, to exercise all redevelopment powers allowed under the “Redevelopment Powers Law” as it may be amended from time to time? Note: Candidates have no opposition so no local races will show on the ballot for the City of Vidalia. City of Lyons City of Lyons Council Ward 1 Larry M. Griggers Tracy D. Johnson, Sr. ( Incumbent) James A. Shell City of Lyons Council Ward 2 Cathy Benton (Incumbent) Sonja F. Eason City of Lyons Council Ward 4 John E. Moore, Jr. (Incumbent) City of Lyons – Question / To Exercise Redevelopment Powers Shall the Act be approved which authorizes the City of Lyons, Georgia, to exercise all redevelopment powers allowed under the “Redevelopment Powers Law” as it may be amended from time to time? Depending on where you live will in the county or city, will determine what will be on your ballot. Public Notice General / Special Elections 11/04/2025 Last day to register to vote for this election 10/06/2025 All Early Voting will be held at the Toombs County Courthouse 100 Courthouse Sq., Lyons, GA 30436 Starting Date 10/14/2025 thru 10/31/2025 Times : 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday voting is 10/18/2025 and 10/25/25 Times: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last day to request an absentee by mail until 10/24/2025 ElectionDayis 11/04/2025 Allcountyprecinctswillbeopenthatdayfrom7a.m.to7p.m. State Level Public Service Commission – District 2 for Term Ending December 31, 2030 Tim Echols (Incumbent ) Republican AliciaM.Johnson Democrat For Public Service Commission – District 3 for Term ending December 31, 2026 Fitz Johnson (Incumbent) Republican Peter Hubbard Democrat County Wide Toombs County Board of Education General Obligation School Bond Election Shall the Toombs County School District issue general obligation bonds in principal amount not to exceed $15,000,000 to pay the cost of (i) constructing and equipping a Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) facility: (ii) renovating, modifying, and equipping Booster Stadium, (iii) constructing and equipping a field house weight room/ classroom at Toombs County High School, and (iv) financing the costs of insurance of the bonds including capitalized interest? Toombs County – Question/ To Exercise Redevelopment Powers Shall the Act be approved which authorizes the County of Toombs, Georgia, to exercise all redevelopment powers allowed under the “ Redevelopment Powers Law” as it may be amended from time to time? City of Vidalia City of Vidalia - Question / To Exercise Redevelopment Powers Shall the Act be approved which authorizes the City of Vidalia, Georgia, to exercise all redevelopment powers allowed under the “Redevelopment Powers Law” as it may be amended from time to time? Note: Candidates have no opposition so no local races will show on the ballot for the City of Vidalia. City of Lyons City of Lyons Council Ward 1 Larry M. Griggers Tracy D. Johnson, Sr. ( Incumbent) James A. Shell City of Lyons Council Ward 2 Cathy Benton (Incumbent) Sonja F. Eason City of Lyons Council Ward 4 John E. Moore, Jr. (Incumbent) City of Lyons – Question / To Exercise Redevelopment Powers Shall the Act be approved which authorizes the City of Lyons, Georgia, to exercise all redevelopment powers allowed under the “Redevelopment Powers Law” as it may be amended from time to time? Depending on where you live will in the county or city, will determine what will be on your ballot.
A SOPERTON TRADITION - The Million Pines Arts and Crafts Festival began in 1973, as Soperton Citizens Mary and Jack Pournelle worked alongside others in the community to bring a festival to the city. The event has been an annual event ever since, only cancelling because of the Hurricane Helene destruction in 2024. This year, the festival returns bigger and better than ever.
DISTRICT TEACHER OF THE YEAR – Treutlen Elementary School Reading Intervention Teacher Tonya Love was selected as the district’s Teacher of the Year representative. L to R: Treutlen Elementary School Principal Dondrea Geter, Tonya Love, Treutlen County Schools Superintendent Susan Stone.
DISTRICT TEACHER OF THE YEAR – Vidalia High School Construction Teacher Gray Meredith has been named the Vidalia City Schools District Teacher of the Year, and has the opportunity to be selected for the state Teacher of the Year award. L to R: Vidalia City Schools Superintendent Sandy Reid, Gray Meredith, Vidalia High School Principal Ellis Strobridge.Photo by Makaylee Randolph
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