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Two From Claxton Lose Their Lives in Toombs County Accident
Two people from Claxton died Thursday morning in a two vehicle crash in Toombs County.
GSP troopers from Reidsville said an accident occurred around 6:40 on Highway 292 east of Emmanuel Circle claimed the lives of 42-year-old Christopher Greene and 53-old Jennifer Castro.
Investigators said a
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- Newsbreak | | 28 September 2026 | 14:30
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DNR Investigating Hunting Fatality in Wheeler County
A 23-year-old man from Wheeler County lost his life early last Saturday morning in a hunting incident and a 57-year-old man was arrested and charged with multiple offenses.
According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division, around 3:30 a.m. on September 26 the
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- Newsbreak | | 28 September 2026 | 14:28
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Becky Rollins Named Lyons 2026 Citizen of the Year
Lyons Mayor Willis NeSmith had the distinction of announcing the 2026 Lyons Citizen of the Year Thursday night and the mayor delivered a glowing and accurate description of the recipient. From the beginning of his address, it was clear that this year’s honoree would be Lyons native Rebecca Lee
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- Newsbreak | | 25 September 2026 | 14:56
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BPCU Hosts Constitution Day Panel
(From left to right: Dr. Roger Byrd, Professor Lynn Addison, Dr. Jodi Ford, Lee Lemke, and Dean Alford.)
Brewton-Parker Christian University (BPCU) hosted a panel discussion on Constitution Day, September 17, to commemorate the holiday, focusing on corrections, reentry, and constitutional rights. The
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- Newsbreak | | 25 September 2026 | 08:59
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GBI Arrests Six Individuals Following Drug Investigation in Metter
The GBI has arrested and charged six people following a drug investigation in Metter, Candler County, GA, led by the GBI Southeastern Regional Drug Enforcement Office.
The following people were arrested:
- Collis Brown, age 43, of Metter, GA, charged with Conspiracy to Distribute Cocaine, Possession of
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- Newsbreak | | 24 September 2026 | 14:29
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Pilot Escapes Injuries in Telfair County Helicopter Crash
A pilot was found unharmed following a helicopter crash in McRae last Friday, but the aircraft received substantial damage.
James Atkins, Chief of the Telfair County Fire and Emergency Management Agency, said around 3:00 last Friday afternoon, Telfair County Fire Department, Telfair County EMS and
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- Newsbreak | | 23 September 2026 | 14:56
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GBI Investigating Swainsboro Death
The GBI is investigating the death of Minh Thanh Phan, age 48, of Swainsboro, GA, following a use-of-force incident. On September 21, 2026, the Swainsboro Police Department requested the GBI to investigate. No officers fired live rounds during the incident.
Preliminary information indicates that at
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- Newsbreak | | 23 September 2026 | 14:53
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Candler County Industrial Authority Present Economic Impact Analysis of Potential Data Center
The discussion about data centers in Candler County continues, with Candler County Administrator Bryan Aasheim issuing a statement Tuesday morning revealing a proposed economic impact statement presented to him by Hannah Mullins, President and CEO of the Candler County Industrial Authority. But
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- Newsbreak | | 22 September 2026 | 15:14
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New Road Construction Now Open to Drivers
Are you ready to take a new drive through some of Toombs County?
Tuesday morning, the orange safety barrels from the Toombs Corporate Center from State Route 130 near the Toombs Corporate Center in Lyons to Green Oak Road near Santa Claus were removed by McLendon Enterprises workers and the news
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- Newsbreak | | 22 September 2026 | 15:03
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Sportsbreak
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No. 1 Toombs County Stands Tall in Victory Over No. 2 Pierce County
Booster Stadium was packed to capacity Friday night as fans poured in to witness a showdown between the top two teams in Class AAA. When the final horn sounded, the No. 1 Toombs County Bulldogs had made their statement, pulling away from No. 2 Pierce County for a 28-7 victory.
Pierce County
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- Sportsbreak | | 28 September 2026 | 12:42
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Lady Barons Bounce Back With Sweep of Andrew College
Brewton-Parker Women's Volleyball bounced back in a big way Saturday afternoon, sweeping Andrew College in straight sets to improve to 11-4 overall. The Lady Barons controlled the match from start to fi nish, winning 25-14, 25-16 and 25-15. Coming off Friday night's loss at Faulkner,
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- Sportsbreak | | 28 September 2026 | 12:37
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Peyton Bland Leads Toombs County Past Brantley County
(Courtesy of Toombs County Athletics)
Peyton Bland went 3-for-3 with a home run, two singles, two RBIs and three stolen bases Wednesday as Toombs County defeated Brantley County 6-1.
Toombs County scored first when Lindy Morris grounded into a double play that brought a run home in the opening
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- Sportsbreak | | 28 September 2026 | 08:22
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VHS Cross Country Competes at Bleckley Night Run
(Cannon Sharpton)
The Vidalia High School cross country teams delivered an outstanding performance at the Bleckley Night Run on Thursday, September 24, as both the boys and girls squads put together high-impact team finishes alongside a wave of personal-best performances in the two-mile race.
The
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- Sportsbreak | | 28 September 2026 | 08:18
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Sports & Scores This Week (9-28-26)
September 28--Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.
Monday, September 28
Softball: Toombs County at Savannah Christian 4:30pm
Telfair County at Montgomery County 5:30pm
Pierce County at RTCA 6:00pm
CCA at VHA 4:00pm
Tuesday, September 29
Baseball: Phillies at Braves 2:15pm (NL Wild
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- Sportsbreak | | 28 September 2026 | 06:57
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Georgia's Friday Night Lights High School Scoreboard
High School Scoreboard – September 25th
Class AAA
7 Pierce Co. "Bears" @ Toombs Co. "Bulldogs" 28 F
6 Brantley Co. "Herons" @ Appling Co. "Pirates" 45 F
6 Johnson Savannah "Atom Smashers" @ Tattnall Co. "Battle Creek Warriors" 24 F
35 Islands "Sharks" @ Beach "Bulldogs" 48 F
Class AA
17 ACE
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- Sportsbreak | | 25 September 2026 | 10:18
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Cheer Dawgs Open 2026 Season With Score of 87 at Home
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Toombs County Competition Cheerleading opened its 2026 season Saturday, September 19th in their home gym, giving the Cheer Dawgs their first opportunity to perform the routine they have worked on since May.
The athletes prepared throughout the summer with two-hour practices four days a week. Since
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- Sportsbreak | | 23 September 2026 | 14:57
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Toombs County Softball recap (Islands & Vidalia)
Toombs County Rolls Past Islands, 12-1
...Toombs County scored four runs in the first inning Thursday and never looked back, defeating Islands 12-1 on the road.
Cyleigh Ennis opened the scoring with a two-run single, while Lindy Morris and Saige White each drove in a run to give the Bulldogs a 4-0
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- Sportsbreak | | 22 September 2026 | 08:52
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Vidalia Indians Shine at the Wingfoot XC Classic
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The Vidalia cross country program made a statement at Cartersville’s Sam Smith Park during the prestigious Wingfoot XC Classic, showcasing the present and future depth of Indian distance running against top-tier competition from across the region.
Leading the charge for Vidalia were middle
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- Sportsbreak | | 22 September 2026 | 08:42
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Community Calendar
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Downtown Spooktacular - Trick Or Treat Night
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- Community Event | | 25 September 2026 | 12:47
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Vidalia Christmas Parade
This year’s Christmas Parade application is now available: https://downtownvidalia.org/events/christmas-parade/ Application deadline is November 20th.
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- Community Event | | 23 September 2026 | 13:50
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Greater Vidalia Chamber Business Fall Festival
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- Community Event | | 18 September 2026 | 12:54
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Greater Vidalia Chamber Capitol Drive
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- Community Event | | 18 September 2026 | 12:52
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Cornerstone Movie Under The Stars
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- Community Event | | 17 September 2026 | 11:13
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Ohoopee Soil & Water Conservation Meeting
The Ohoopee Soil & Water Conservation District will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 29, at 10:00 a.m. in the Treutlen County Library, 585 Second Street in Soperton.
If you have an item you would like to be placed on the agenda, please notify NancyAnne Conner at 706-612-4020 (This
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- Community Event | | 15 September 2026 | 09:06
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2026 Gopher Tortoise Festival in Douglas
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- Community Event | | 14 September 2026 | 15:15
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Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Out
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- Community Event | | 11 September 2026 | 10:37
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Vidalia All-Sports Booster Golf Tournament
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- Community Event | | 02 September 2026 | 10:57
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Obituaries
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Mrs. Faye Carol McCormick Jones, Lyons
Faye Carol McCormick Jones, age 78, of Lyons, Georgia, died Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Community Hospice House in Vidalia, Georgia after an extended illness. Faye was born in Daytona Beach, Florida. She was a 1966 graduate of Taylor High School in Pierson, Florida. She was raised in Seville,... - Information
- Obituary | | 28 September 2026 | 14:33
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Mrs. Myra Harris Henriott, Vdialia
Mrs. Myra Harris Henriott, age 87, of Vidalia, died Friday, September 25, 2026, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia after a brief illness. She was born on January 7, 1939, in Sanderson, Florida and grew up in Jacksonville, Florida. She lived in Jacksonville until later moving to... - Information
- Obituary | | 27 September 2026 | 13:54
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Mrs. Cathy Nora Price Meade, Lyons
Mrs. Cathy Nora Price Meade, age 66, of Lyons, died Monday, September 21, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia following an extended illness. She was a native of Toombs County and lived in Lyons most of her life. She was a 1978 graduate of Lyons Senior High School and worked security at... - Information
- Obituary | | 23 September 2026 | 07:02
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Mrs. Bonnie C. Powell, New Branch Community
Mrs. Bonnie C. Powell, age 86, of the New Branch Community, died Monday, September 21, 2026, at her home following an extended illness. She was born in Baxley, but as a child, her family moved to Tattnall County, growing up in Collins. She married her husband, who was serving in the U.S. Navy, and... - Information
- Obituary | | 22 September 2026 | 15:00
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Mr. Bob Meeks, Rackettown Community
Mr. Bob Wayne Meeks, age 81, of the Rackettown Community, Lyons, died Sunday, September 20, 2026, at his home following an extended illness. He was a native of Toombs County, growing up in Vidalia and moved to Liberty County in the late 1950s. He attended Bradwell Institute in Hinesville where he... - Information
- Obituary | | 22 September 2026 | 13:58
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Mr. Jack Steven Val Lance, Soperton
Funeral services for Mr. Jack Steven Val Lance will be held Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Higgs Funeral Home in Soperton. Burial will be in the Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery in Treutlen County. Reverend Jason Corbitt will officiate. Mr. Val Lance died Friday, September 18,... - Information
- Obituary | | 21 September 2026 | 11:38
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Mr. Shannon Moore Phillips, Treutlen County
Mr. Shannon Moore Phillips, age 93, beloved husband of the late Lois Jean McLain Phillips of Treutlen County, released his hands from the plow and passed away peacefully, with his two sons and Granddaughter, Chloe, by his side, at his home on Saturday morning, September 19, 2026. Born in Vidalia,... - Information
- Obituary | | 21 September 2026 | 09:06
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Mrs. Loree Logan Page
Mrs. Loree Logan Page, age 83, died Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Cumming Health & Rehab. The funeral service will be held on Saturday morning, September 26, 2026, at 11:00 in the chapel of Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home with Reverend David R. Page and Ted Logan officiating. Interment will follow at... - Information
- Obituary | | 21 September 2026 | 09:04
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Mr. Charles Davis, Ailey
Mr. Charles Davis, age 84, of Ailey, died Friday, September 18, 2026, at his home following an extended illness. He was a native of Montgomery County, growing up in the Kibbee Community, attended Kibbee School and was a 1960 graduate of Montgomery County High School. While in high school, Mr... - Information
- Obituary | | 20 September 2026 | 17:41
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Church Calendar
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October 18--Church Anniversary in Vidalia
October 18--Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 515 East Jenkins Street in Vidalia, would like you to come to their 134th Church Anniversary, Sunday October 18th at 2:00 with guest speaker Rev. Ronald Miller. Pastor Rev. Frank Williams- Information
- Church Event | | 28 September 2026 | 12:20
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October 10--Church Health Fair in Ailey
October 10--The Sisters in Christ of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, 1855 Sawmill Road in Ailey, invites you to join them for their Annual Health Fair, Breast Cancer & Domestic Violence Awareness, Saturday October 10th from 10:00 to 2:00. On site will be East Georgia Health Care of Swainsboro, Medicare/Medicaid, Domestic Violence Awareness, Skin Care, Serenity Hospice, Sickle Awareness, Higgston Fire Department on Safety, and other vendors. Refreshments will be served.- Information
- Church Event | | 28 September 2026 | 12:14
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October 4--Men's Day in Ailey
October 4--Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, 1855 Sawmill Road in Ailey, cordially invites you to help Celebrate their Annual Men's Day Program, Sunday October 4th at 11:30 with message from Pastor Rev. Carl Wardlaw III. Theme: "Men of Purpose Standing Firm in Faith"- Information
- Church Event | | 28 September 2026 | 12:02
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October 3--Church Rummage Sale in Vidalia
October 3--Episcopal Church, 1512 Meadows Lane in Vidalia, would like you to come browse their RUMMAGE SALE, Saturday October 3 from 8:00 to 1:00. Home decor, home repair, kitchen items, crafts, linens, things for kids and infants, pet items, games, puzzles, books, office items, furniture, and self-care items for sale. Proceeds help those in need in our community.- Information
- Church Event | | 28 September 2026 | 09:50
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October 5-8--99th Annual Session
October 5-8—Oconee Zion Missionary Baptist Church invite all churches, members, families and friends to their 99th Annual Session, Monday October 5th with First African Baptist Church, 6:30 Executive Board Meeting and 7:30 a Musical. Tuesday October 6th at 7:00 the Dawsie Love Scholarship Banquet with Poplar Spring Missionary Baptist Church and guest speaker Rev. Elijah Toney. Wednesday October 7th and Thursday October 8th 6:30 with First African Baptist Church. - Information
- Church Event | | 24 September 2026 | 12:28
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October 5-9--Fall Revival in Glenwood
October 5-9--Snowhill Community Church, at the new Open Tabernacle at 864 Snowhill Church Road in Glenwood, cordially invites to their Fall Revival, Monday October 5th through Friday, October 9th at 7:00 each night. Featured speaker is Rev. Cliff Kirkland of Douglas. Come expecting a great blessing. - Information
- Church Event | | 23 September 2026 | 08:21
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Special Note: October Clothing Givewaway in Vidalia
Special note: New Life in Christ Ministries, 208 Meadowbrook Street in Vidalia, invites the community to their FREE Clothing Giveaway, every Saturday in October from 8:00 to 12:00. Clothes, shoes, and accessories for all ages, along with household items. - Information
- Church Event | | 23 September 2026 | 08:07
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October 3--Domestic Violence Awardness Program
October 3--New Life in Christ Ministries invites you to join them for their Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Program, Saturday October 3rd at 10:00. The Refuge Center will provide an informative workshop and share valuable resources. You are encouraged to wear purple in support of domestic violence awareness. - Information
- Church Event | | 23 September 2026 | 07:54
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October 24--Praise Party in Mt. Vernon
October 24--Mt. Vernon Pentecostal Church, 1802 North Railroad Avenue in Mt. Vernon, invites all ages to their 21st Annual Praise Party, Saturday October 24th at 5:00. Youth-led service. Come prepared to represent your church with praise. Food, Games. Approximately 20 booths for everyone. Bouncy houses, photo booth, music. - Information
- Church Event | | 21 September 2026 | 12:14
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Meet The Staff
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