The McRae-Helena Police Department is reporting that a standoff Sunday night required assistance from the Georgia State Patrol Swat Team before being resolved. Officers responded to a domestic-related incident where the standoff occurred. Law enforcement secured the scene and brought their
...Closely monitoring climatic indicators and water supply conditions, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division issued a statewide Level 1 Drought Response to public water systems Monday that utilize surface and/or groundwater.
EPD Director Jeffrey W. Cown said, “The entire state is under
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(Back Row, L to R): Stephanie Grant, Savannah Technical College, Early childhood Care and Education Instructor; Linda Hairr, Southeastern Technical College, Master Cosmetology; Penny DiLorenzo, Coastal Pines Technical College, Surgical Technology Instructor; Erika Bongart, Lanier Technical
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The Toombs County Grand Jury convened last week, and among the 15 true bills returned was another indictment against a man who was initially indicted one year ago and has been incarcerated in the Toombs County Detention Center since March 15, 2025.
Seth Hunter Brown had been indicted on April 24,
...Early voting began Monday for the May 19th General Primary. Early voting will continue through May 15. with statewide voting on Saturday May 2nd and May 9th.
In Toombs County early voting can be done at the Elections Office in Toombs County Courthouse during regular business hours and registered voters
...The Lyons Lions Club Student of the Month program recognizes outstanding students for their dedication, commitment, and service to others.
For March, this honor was awarded to Madaline Wolfe of Robert Toombs Christian Academy and Arianna Hill of Toombs County High School.

RTCA photo (left to
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April 25- The 50th Annual Vidalia Onion Run sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Vidalia was held Saturday morning. The overall winner of the 10K was Robert Maugham from Raleigh, NC with a time of 38:53. .

The Female Winner of the 10K was Macy Todd of Vidalia at 51:38.

The 5K winner was John Buxton of
...Joshua Sweeney (R) chows down on another onion to win this year's World Famous Vidalia Onion Eating Contest in the 17 and Older category.
The World-Famous Vidalia Onion Eating Contest brought contenders from all over the U.S. to the stage Saturday afternoon at the Arts & Crafts event when the
...Kim Fiskes, Overall Winner
Taylor Kate Brown, Youth Winner
From soup to nuts: That’s what was on the menu at this year’s Vidalia Onion Festival Recipe Contest, and from the number of people who ca
me to the Vidalia Community Center Saturday around noon to sample those delectable dishes, the annual event
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The Brewton-Parker Christian University (BPCU) Barons baseball team hosted the Night Hawks of Thomas University in a conference doubleheader on April 24, 2026. The Barons completed the series sweep to clinch the eighth seed for the conference playoffs. Game one saw the Barons walk it off with an RBI
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(Left to right: Anzley Bryant, Anni Thursby, Jean Peterson, Sarah Ellis Walker)
The Toombs County High School golf teams looked to defend their title last week as they faced Vidalia High School in the 3rd Annual Toombs/Vidalia Ryder Cup, a two-day match play event featuring a scramble format on day
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Congratulations to the Vidalia High School Boys and Girls golf team for clinching back-to-back championships! We embarked on a journey to Commerce with determination and triumphantly achieved our objective! The boys' outstanding performance was spearheaded by Tucker Reynolds with an impressive 76 and
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The Vidalia High School Indians track and field team delivered a commanding performance to capture the A-Region 3 Championship, showcasing both elite individual talent and impressive team depth as they prepare for the next stage of postseason competition.
Leading the way for the Indians was Tyler
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The Vidalia High School Lady Indians turned in a dominant and complete performance to capture the A-Region 3 Track and Field Championship, powered by a wave of individual champions and a deep roster that delivered points in every phase of the meet.
Leading the charge on the track, Zenobia Rollins
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(Senior Arianna Hill and Coach Melody Walker)
Congratulations to Arianna Hill on signing to continue her basketball career at Reinhardt University!
She officially signed on Friday, April 24th at Toombs County High School, becoming the 8th Lady Dawg since 2015 to earn a basketball scholarship.
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It was a clean sweep in the first round of the Georgia High School Association tournament for the Bulldogs on April 21, 2026, at The Pit.
The girls opened the evening with a 4–0 victory over Dodge County. Freshman Kanijah Toby led the way with a hat trick, while Emerson Powell added another goal.
...April 27-- Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.
Monday, April 27
Baseball: RTCA 5, VHA 1 & VHA 4, RTCA 0
Golf: Vidalia & Toombs County Area Tournament at Double Oaks Golf Course Commerce
Tennis: Vidalia at Armuchee Girls (GHSA Class A Division 1 Second Round State Playoffs)
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Vidalia High School is beaming with pride as one of its distinguished alumni, Megan Morris, achieves the highest honor in collegiate cheerleading. A 2022 graduate of Vidalia High School, Megan has now added an NCA National Championship title to her impressive list of accomplishments, this time as a member
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The Ohoopee Soil and Water Conservation District will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Conjunction with the GACD Group IV Meeting.
The meeting will be held at Dawson Farms, 305 Dawson Farms Road SE., Allenhurst, GA.
The GACD Group IV Meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. with the
...The National Day of Prayer will be observed on Thursday, May 7, at Connection Church, 1613 Meadows Lane in Vidalia.
This year, there will be three observances: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.; 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.; and 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The Theme for this year's National Day of Prayer is "Glorify God
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Sons of the American Revolution meet the 3rd Thursday of every month in the backroom of Chatters in Lyons. Dinner is at 6:15 and at 7:00 there is a historical presentation.
Please come and visit with us and we will help you find your Revolutionary War Ancestor.
Caroll Jean Odom Godbee passed away on April 28, 2026. A native of Lyons, Georgia, she was born on March 11, 1943, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fulton Odom. Caroll was a 1961 graduate of Lyons High School. She continued her education at the Women’s College of Georgia (now Georgia College & State...
Mr. Robert Eugene “Bobby” Yarbrough, age 91, of Vidalia, died Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia following an extended illness. Mr. Bobby was born on August 19, 1935, in Cumming, Georgia to the late George Eugene “Gene” Yarbrough and Hannah Jane Echols Yarbrough. He...
Mrs. Naomi Jean Haines Ducksworth, age 70, of Mt. Vernon, died Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at her home following an extended illness. She was born in Vidalia and lived in Toombs, Telfair, and Montgomery Counties all of her life. She worked in the grocery business most of her life and fifteen years with...
Mrs. Brenda Mock Jackson, age 67, of Cedar Crossing, died Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia after a brief illness. She was born on October 19, 1958, in Toombs County, growing up in Johnson Corner, and she lived in the Vidalia area most of her life. She earned...
Mrs. Donnell Collins Cartrette, age 87, of Vidalia, died Friday, April 17, 2026, at Meadows Park Health & Rehab in Vidalia following an extended illness. She was a native of Toombs County and lived in Lyons and Vidalia all of her life. She attended Lyons High School. She worked in the garment...
Mr. Brian Yale Steptoe, age 57, of Higgston, died Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at his home after a sudden illness. He was born in Treutlen County and was raised there and in Montgomery County. Later, he attended Adrian School and Swainsboro High School. He worked as a carpenter and builder for more...
Mr. Frank Edwin “Ed” Smith, age 95, of Vidalia, Georgia, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, at Community Hospice House following an extended illness. Coach Smith was born on February 25, 1931, in Bulloch County, Georgia, to the late Virgie and Emory Smith. He was one of four children and...
June 6--Mt. Vernon Pentecostal Church, 1802 North Railroad Avenue in Mt. Vernon, invites women of all ages to their Worship Service and Ladies Tea, June 6th from 10:00 to 2:00 with special speaker Sis. Pam Hulett. Fancy dress/hats appropriate but not required. RSVP by call Sis. Sheena Lamb at 912-403-2409
June 6--Cornerstone Pentecostal Church, 377 South Thompson Road in Vidalia, invites men of all ages to their Worship & Fellowship BBQ, Saturday June 6th from 10:00 to 2:00 with special speaker Bro Johnathan Fortner. RSVP by calling Pastor Matthew Lamb at 912-253-5030
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