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Vidalia, Georgia Patch AM: a 3 min readCoffee in hand, Vidalia? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How long Vidalia’s hospital services will be limited after massive flooding
- What investigators are asking Vidalia residents to do after double shooting
Also on today's calendar: Vidalia Indians vs South Effingham Mustangs and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 89, low: 72.
- Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Burst pipe floods Memorial Health Meadows Hospital, forcing closure of services (wtoc.com) — A burst main water pipe at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia flooded the first floor and temporarily shut down surgery, labor and delivery, and radiology services. The ER and cancer center remain open, but some patients are being redirected to other hospitals while more than 60 contractors repair damage. Hospital leaders expect radiology and labor and delivery to reopen this weekend and the operating room early next week. 
• GBI agents investigating 2 deaths in Vidalia (wsav.com) — Two young people were found shot to death in a Vidalia home Thursday evening, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is now leading the case. Vidalia Police responded to reports of shots fired on Easter Drive and discovered the victims, ages 20 and 17. Investigators are asking anyone in Vidalia with information or tips to contact the GBI or use their anonymous tip lines.
📸 Around Vidalia
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Vidalia Indians vs Johnson County Trojans →
Vidalia High School, 901 North St W, Vidalia
7:00 pm
Monday August 3
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Other local events
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Vidalia Indians vs South Effingham Mustangs →
Vidalia High School, 901 North St W, Vidalia
5:00 pm -
Vidalia Indians vs Irwin County Indians →
Vidalia High School, 901 North St W, Vidalia
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Vidalia Indians vs West Laurens Raiders →
Vidalia High School, 901 North St W, Vidalia
5:00 pm -
Adult Prom A Night To Remember →
The Dahlia Event Center, 200 SW Main St, Vidalia
7:00 pm -
Vidalia Indians vs Toombs County Bulldogs →
Vidalia High School, 901 North St W, Vidalia
5:00 pm -
Vidalia Indians vs Toombs County →
Vidalia High School, 901 North St W, Vidalia
8:30 pm -
Vidalia Indians vs Harlem Bulldogs →
Vidalia High School, 901 North St W, Vidalia
10:00 am
Tuesday August 4
Thursday August 6
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Friday August 14
Saturday August 15
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Toombs County Bulldogs vs Treutlen Vikings →
Toombs County High School, 500 Bulldog Rd, Lyons
4:30 pm -
FPCA Varsity Softball @ VHA →
Vidalia Heritage Academy, 101 E 1st St, Vidalia
5:30 pm
Monday August 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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These cuties were born to 2 different feral mama kitties that brought them to us at 2 weeks old. They have been living in our home since. There are 2… (Nextdoor Vidalia)
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🗞 Nearby News
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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