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Bet You Did Not Know This About Toombs-Montgomery-Vidalia-Lyons!

Published on November 5, 2007 in Podcast. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , .

Elizabeth Harvill is one of those young, energetic, creative, and dedicated people that motivate others and generate excitement. Why, by the end of this interview I wanted to take a week off work and have her plan my vacation right here in the Toombs County area. (Actually, Elizabeth depressed me because once again I have proven that I have no idea what is goin’ on right here in my own backyard.)

Elizabeth is the Executive Director of the Vidalia Area Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. Notwithstanding Elizabeth’s high marks in letting the world know what this area has to offer, it is a little disturbing to interview someone and find out for the first time that someone has a farm 3 miles from my office that has dozens of exotic deer from all over the world. And to think you can see glass blowing in downtown Lyons, just blows my mind. Promoting these and other attractions are Elizabeth’s job, but I had no idea that she had 500+ motel rooms to do it with. That may not sound like much to people in Atlanta, but I remember when I first came to Vidalia we had 3 or 4 motels and probably only one that a visitor might actually want to stay in.

Want to get to the country for real? Tour a farm or a pecan orchard or a Vidalia Onion factory.

You may have been to the Vidalia Onion Festival in the Spring (April 25-27, 2008), and you may have heard of our incredible Air Show, but have you seen Tales from the Altamaha, a local folk play that is gaining regional and state recognition. And when it comes to genealogy, The Ladson Genealogical Library is nationally recognized.

While I am proud to live in the Vidalia-Lyons-Toombs-Montgomery County area, this interview reminds me that home is what you make it and we all have the ability to make our hometown better.

Elizabeth Harvill, Vidalia Area Convention and Visitors Bureau [ 27:03 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (488)

Interview with “Rebuilding Toombs County” (Becky Moon, Tres Herin, Adam Moore)

Published on July 22, 2007 in Podcast. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , .

I am sure you have heard of “Habitat for Humanity” but have you heard of “Rebuilding Toombs-Montogomery County?” The project grew out of the Toombs-Montgomery Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Toombs-Montgomery, an annual training session for out future leaders. “Rebuilding” selects several local homeowners and repairs, renovates and updates their homes, primarily with regard to safety issues e.g. stairway rails, rotten floors, leaking roofs, etc.

“Rebuilding Together” is a national non-profit organization which promotes the rehabilitation of homes for low income owners, particularly the elderly and disabled.

The date this year’s Toombs-Montgomery project is October 20, 2007. The organizers are in the process of selecting homes, planning the work and organizing the volunteers. Churches, civic clubs, businesses, contractors, builders and volunteers generally are encouraged to join the effort. Since this is the first year, the project will last only one day and will provide assistance to 2 to 5 homes.

The project is still looking for groups and people to sign up to do the work, as well as provide and contribute to the purchase of materials.

They are also still evaluating potential homes that need assistance in becoming safe for the occupants.

Sounds like a local “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.” If you are interested in being a part of this year’s Rebuilding Toombs-Montogomery call The Chamber of Commerce, 912-537-4466.

Tres Herin [ 28:19 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (406)