Newcomer Local Information

  • If you are planning to move to our area of Georgia, this section is here to help you find the goods and services you need. This is a quick reference for people who do not have the convenience of local information.

    Driver Information:Automobile Tags:
    Toombs County is on the birth month system for purchasing automobile tags. For more information contact:
    Toombs County Commissioners Office (912) 526-3311

    Driver’s License:The GA State Patrol issues driver’s licenses in Reidsville. The Cost for a four year license is $15. The office issues renewals Tuesday through Saturday 9:00 am-5:00 pm and for testing and new licenses Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. For more information please call:

    The Georgia State Patrol:

    Reidsville (912) 557-7778
    DUI Schools

    Southeastern DUI Schools, Inc.

    515 McIntosh Street
    Vidalia, GA 30474
    (912) 537-8898

    Toombs DUI and Risk Reduction School, Inc.

    197 Liberty Street West
    Lyons, GA 30436
    (912) 526-6777

    School Registration:

    Public Education:
    Toombs County School System info goes here

    Public School Information

    Toombs County Schools
    117 East Wesley Avenue
    Lyons, GA 30436………………………912-526-3141    Fax 912-526-3191
    http://www.toombs.k12.ga.us

    Vidalia City School System

    301 Adams Street
    Vidalia, GA 30474………………………912) 537-3088    Fax (912) 538-0938
    http://vidaliacity.schoolinsites.com

    Private Education:

    Vidalia Heritage Academy
    101 E. First Street
    Vidalia, GA 30474……………………….912-537-6679
    http://www.vidaliaheritage.com

    Robert Toombs Christian Academy

    628 W Oglethorpe Avenue
    Lyons, GA 30436……………………….912-526-8938
    http://www.rtcacrusaders.org

     

    Colleges:

    Southeastern Technical College
    3001 E. First Street
    Vidalia, GA 30474……………………….912-538-3100
    http://www.southeasterntech.edu

     

    Brewton-Parker College
    201 David-Eliza Fountain Circle
    P. O. Box 197
    Mount Vernon, GA 30445…………………..912-583-2241
    http://www.bpc.edu

     

    Lighthouse Early Start Academy, Inc.

    507 East 5th Street
    Vidalia, GA 30474……………………….(912) 538-1735

    Lighthouse Early Start Academy, Inc.

    501 Church Street
    Vidalia, GA 30474……………………….(912) 538-0550

    All the Children of the World

    307 East 6th Street
    Vidalia, GA 30474……………………….(912) 537-7700

    Wee Care Preschool

    505 Adams Street
    Vidalia, GA 30474……………………….(912) 537-7497

     

    Pets:

    Rabies inoculations are required by Georgia law for any animal more three months old. Veterinarians strongly recommend that all pets have their annual shots.

    Vidalia Veterinary Clinic

    303 West 1st Street
    Vidalia GA 30474………………………(912) 537-1069

    Reid McArthur

    1903 East 1st Street
    Vidalia GA 30474………………………(912) 537-3711

    B.C. Merritt

    989 Highway 1 South
    Lyons GA 30436………………………..(912) 526-8533

    Chris McRae

    656 South State Street
    Lyons, GA 30436……………………….(912) 526-3433

    Taxes:

    Toombs County Tax Commissioner
    Across the street from the Courthouse Square
    Lyons, GA………………..(912)

    Utilities:

    Electricity
    Georgia Power Company
    202 Jackson Street
    Vidalia, GA 30474…………………….(912) 537-3081
    Call for deposit amount required

    Altamaha Electric Member Corporation

    HWY 280 West
    Lyons, GA 30436……………………….(912) 526-8181
    Call for deposit amount required

    Healthcare Providers:

    Emergency……………………………….911
    Meadows Regional Medical Center………………………(912) 537-8921

    Toombs County Health Department…(912) 583-4602

    Our health department has preventive programs such as immunization, family planning and physical exams 

    Nursing Homes:

    Bethany Home………………..…..(912) 537-7922
    Meadows Nursing Center………(912) 537-5814
    Toombs Nursing Home………….(912) 526-6336

    Assisted Living Facilities:

    Summers’ Landing……………………….(912) 537-1574
    Bethany Assisted Living………………..(912) 537-7922