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Two Telfair County anglers reel in new state saltwater records
Georgia’s coastal waters have been kind to Telfair County anglers this week, with two individuals setting new state records for their catches. Jason H. Rich, 40, of McRae-Helena, reeled in a massive 23-pound, 15.04-ounce Almaco Jack (Seriola rivoliana) on May 2, 2024, while fishing offshore between the South Ledge and Navy Tower R3. This impressive catch shatters the previous record of 19-pounds, 10.53-ounces set by Hayden W. Mundy of Midway, Ga., just three months ago in March 2024. Rich, a licensed saltwater guide, was fishing aboard his boat "Slay Ride" and used a spinning rod with a vertical jig to entice...
DRONE VIDEO: Thursday storms cause damage to roofs, down trees in Vidalia
VIDALIA, Ga. (WTOC) - We’re getting a look at more damage in Vidalia from the recent severe weather. There have been reports of trees down on roads and even a train track. Here is a look at drone video WTOC took of damage in Vidalia:. Some buildings also had...
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 […]
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 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...
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.
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