Two young people were shot in Baxley Sunday, and both were airlifted to the Appling County Hospital for treatment.
Baxley Police responded to the 1100 block Lawanna Drive Sunday afternoon after receiving a call of shots being fired. At the scene, they found two juveniles both with gunshot wounds.
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Law enforcement is working a death investigation after a deceased individual was discovered Monday at a Metter hotel.
According to the Metter Police Department, officers were dispatched to the Baymont Motel regarding an out-of-town guest who had been found deceased. The Baymont Motel is beside
...Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Correll, Daryle Malcolm – Vidalia – Warrant Served (Parole).
Tillman, Kelia Marlette – Vidalia – Warrant Served (Chatham County) Child Restraint.
Day, Samantha Keisha – Vidalia – Possession of Controlled Substance; Possession of Drug-Related
...Photo (L-R): STC President Larry Calhoun, Mary Flanders, Dr. Dorsey Flanders
Southeastern Technical College (STC) and the Southeastern Technical College Foundation (STCF) hosted their Annual Appreciation BBQ on October 7, 2025, celebrating the generosity and commitment of Foundation donors, trustees,
...November 4th will be election day and again and early voting began on Tuesday.
Toombs County Election Supervisor Carey Alligood said early voting will continue through Friday, October 31, at the Toombs County Courthouse from 8:30 – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. There will be two Saturday voting
...Appling County Sheriff Mark Melton said Friday morning that 53-year-old Misty Ann Branch of Baxley has been arrested in connection with the death investigation of 86-year-old Maria Nunez on Tuesday.
Nunez was attacked by two dogs in her yard and died from the attack.
Branch has been charged with
...An 86-year-old Appling County woman died Wednesday after two dogs attacked her.
Appling County Sheriff Mark Melton issued a press release Thursday stating that around noon emergency personnel were dispatched to a residence on Popular Lane in Baxley. When first responders got to the address, they found
...The Jenkins County man who was arrested last month for allegedly delivering multiple gunshots to a woman in Millen has been found dead while being held at the Jenkins County Jail.
Jenkins County Sheriff Robert Oglesby reports that Cash Elliott Weeks was found in his cell between 6:00 – 7:00
...The Vidalia High School Indians Softball team has once again proven why they’re one of the premier programs in the state, claiming the Region 3A Division 1 Championship after finishing region play with an impressive 7-2 record. This marks the 18th Region Championship in program history and the fifth in
...The Vidalia High School cross country teams showcased exceptional performances at the 3 Rivers Classic
...October 13--Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week
Monday, October 13
Football: Falcons 24, Bills 14
Softball: Trion 5, Treutlen 0 (Game 1) & Trion 9, Treutlen 2 (Game 2) (GHSA Class A Division 2 First Round State Playoffs)
Tuesday, October 14
Wednesday, October 15
Softball:
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High School Scoreboard – October 10th
Class A – Division I
37 Savannah Christian "Raiders" @ Vidalia "Indians" 14 F
42 Swainsboro "Tigers" @ Savannah Country Day "Hornets" 14 F
Off – Toombs Co., Dublin, East Laurens
Class A - Division II
43 Wilcox Co. "Patriots" @ Dooly Co. "Bobcats" 0 F
0 Telfair Co.
...The Treutlen Vikings returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown and never looked back, routing the Eagles of Montgomery County 46 – 6 Thursday night at Bobby Driggers Stadium in Soperton. The win gives the Vikings their third win in a row in the series over their rivals.
The Vikings won the coin
...Taylor Bland drove in five runs on five hits to lead the Toombs County Varsity Bulldogs past the Metter Tigers 14–7 on Tuesday night. The win capped off Senior Night and closed out an impressive regular season for the Bulldogs.
Bland singled in runs in the first, second, and fourth innings before
...The JR Trippe Middle School Girls Cross Country Team won their region meet at Toombs County on Wednesday, October 1, against a talented group of teams from North and South Tattnall, Metter and Toombs. The Chiefs were led by the Individual Region Champion, Ginny Meredith, followed by Zoey
...The #2-ranked Toombs County Bulldogs made a powerful statement Friday night, earning a 47–20 road win over #6 Swainsboro in GHSA Class A Division I, Region 3 play.
The Bulldogs showed grit and balance on both sides of the ball — an aggressive defense, explosive passing, and key special teams
...The Toombs County Retired Educators Association will meet on Thursday, September 4, at 10:30 in the Dr. Mark and Tonya Spivey Library on Jackson Street in Vidalia. There will be a reception for new members.
Vidalia Chief of Police Robert Shore will present a program on Driver Safety for Older
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