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Neighbors pick up the pieces after Toombs County storm
VIDALIA, Ga. (WSAV) – A possible tornado tore through parts of Toombs County Thursday, and now neighbors are left to pick up the pieces. Nearly 3,000 Toombs County residents woke up without power Friday morning, according to the local emergency director. Some woke up with trees through their roofs. “Yesterday was a day where you’re […]
Weather Aware Day Tomorrow: Strong and severe storms possible once again
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — A strong storm system moved through the region Thursday afternoon knocking out power to thousands and causing extensive damage to homes, trees, and powerlines due to strong wind gusts. A confirmed tornado is also likely to of produced damage in Montgomery and Toombs counties. More severe storms are possible as we […]
Vidalia cleans up after widespread storm damage, no injuries reported after tornado
VIDALIA, Ga. (WTGS) — Toombs County residents are cleaning up after suffering heavy property damage during Thursday's severe weather. "We're extremely blessed and fortunate we've had no reports of injuries or even fatalities," said Doug Roper, the Mayor of Vidalia. Vidalia was one of the hardest-hit towns in the...
Photos: Vidalia storm damage
VIDALIA, Ga. (WSAV) – WSAV is tracking severe weather passing through the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. There have been two reported tornado touchdowns so far, one in Montgomery County and another in Toombs County. Take a look at the storm damage seen in Vidalia:
Vidalia family's home destroyed from Thursday's severe weather
VIDALIA, Ga. — Hundreds of people without power, downed trees, and severe damage in the wake up Thursday's strong storms that tore throughout the state of Georgia. One city getting the brunt of that destruction. The city of Vidalia saw mass destruction to some businesses, power lines, vehicles and trees.
Toombs County: Trees down, power out, and homes destroyed in Vidalia
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV)– Friday morning, some people woke up to damage while others rode out the storm with no problems. Vidalia was one of the hardest-hit spots in our area. News 3 had reports of downed trees, which is an indication that the wind was extreme and severe in spots. Officials will be out to […]
Toombs County Schools cancels classes after possible tornado hits area
LYONS, Ga. (WSAV) – Classes are canceled Friday for Toombs County Schools. This follows news of a possible tornado hitting the county. “Our community still has widespread power outages and expects more storms tomorrow. We feel it is simply not safe to have school transportation to be on the roads tomorrow,” a statement from the […]
Marianna’s Chabot signs with Brewton Parker
MARIANNA, Fla. (WMBB) – Marianna High School senior, Jonathon Chabot signed a weightlifting scholarship with Brewton Parker College on Thursday afternoon. Brewton Paker College is an NAIA program in Mount Vernon, Georgia. Chabot was a leader on the Bulldogs weightlifting team and capped off his senior year with a State appearance.
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