Notable people Paul Anderson, Olympic weightlifter and strongman; founder of Paul Anderson Youth Home in Vidalia Mel Blount, former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back, five-time Pro Bowler and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee; born in Vidalia Paul Claxton, professional golfer; born in Vidalia Don Harris, NBC News correspondent killed during Jonestown Massacre; born in Vidalia Carl Simpson, football player; born in Vidalia Fred Stokes, defensive end who played ten seasons in National Football League; born in Vidalia References External links City of Vidalia entry from the State of Georgia government portal Vidalia Convention & Visitors Bureau Vidalia Onion official website The Wall Street Journal - "The Onion's Best Friend Is an Ogre" Cities in Georgia (U.S. state) Micropolitan areas of Georgia (U.S. state) Cities in Montgomery County, Georgia Cities in Toombs County, Georgia Vidalia, Georgia, micropolitan area