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Newsbreak

  • Captain D's Armed Robber to Serve 24 Years in Federal Prison

    A Toombs County man entered a guilty plea in federal court last Friday and was sentenced to federal prison for firearms-related charges and for use of the firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, according to the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia, Meg Heap.

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 26 October 2026 | 14:43
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  • Appling County Man Arrested on Charges of Firing Upon Game Warden

    A Baxley man was arrested Friday night after allegedly firing a gun toward a Georgia Department of Resources Game Warden.

    The Appling County Sheriff’s Office asked for the state agency’s assistance after local investigators determined that Stewart Nencioni allegedly fired at the Game Warden around 7:30

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 26 October 2026 | 14:31
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  • GBI Investigating Officer Involved Shooting in Laurens County

    At the request of the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO), GBI agents are investigating an officer involved shooting in Dublin, GA. No one was injured in the incident.

    Preliminary information indicates that on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at about 2:09 p.m., a Laurens County Sheriff’s deputy

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 23 October 2026 | 14:33
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  • Public Information Meeting on Proposed Highway 292 Widening Project

    The Georgia Department of Transportation will hold a Public Information Meeting and Open House on Tuesday, October 27, from 4:00 - 6:00 pm. in the Vidalia Community Center regarding the proposed widening and operations improvement of State Route 292 from Estelle Drive to Oxley Drive.

    This meeting

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 23 October 2026 | 10:56
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  • No Jurors Needed for October 26th Toombs County Court

    Toombs County jurors summoned for Toombs County Jury Duty on Monday, October 26, do NOT need to report.

    All cases have been settled according to Toombs County Clerk of Courts Nancy Pittman.

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 23 October 2026 | 10:22
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  • Multiple Agencies Respond to Industrial Fire in Treutlen County Thursday Morning

    FROM THE TREUTLEN COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY:
     
    On October 22, 2026, at approximately 10:45 A.M., a coordinated emergency response occurred at 881 Commerce Drive regarding an industrial fire. The fire was quickly extinguished, with two employees receiving injuries. Both injured employees were
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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 22 October 2026 | 14:40
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  • Grand Jury Indicts on Crimes Against Children and Elderly

    The Toombs County Grand Jury reconvened last week and returned 23 true bills of the 24 that were presented to them.

    Crimes against children continue to be brought to the Grand Jury by District Attorney Tripp Fitzner’s Office, and two individuals were indicted by the Grand Jury for allegedly

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 22 October 2026 | 14:22
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  • Missing Toddler Found Safe

    Appling County Sheriff Mark Melton reported Wednesday night that a missing two—year-old child had been found safe.

    Sheriff Melton said the effort to find the child drew first responders from all over the area who were prepared to join the search using drones with thermal imaging capability.

    The

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 22 October 2026 | 14:14
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  • Former VPD Officer Under Investigation for Misuse of Flock Camera System

    The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested and charged former Vidalia Department Sergeant Sanantonio Wilcher with two counts of misuse of a License Plate Ready System and Violation of Oath of Office following an investigation regarding the Flock Safety System.

    The Vidalia Police Department asked the

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 20 October 2026 | 14:14
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Sportsbreak

  • No. 1 Toombs County Pummels Johnson High 62-0 Before Packed Home Crowd

    The top-ranked Toombs County Bulldogs continued their dominant 2026 campaign Friday night, improving to a perfect 8-0 with a convincing 62-0 victory over the Johnson High Atomsmashers in front of a packed home crowd at The Pit.

    The Bulldogs wasted little time putting points on the scoreboard, and

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 26 October 2026 | 14:14
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  • Sports & Scores This Week (10-26-26)

    October 26--Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week. 

    Monday, October 26

    Tuesday, October 27

    Wednesday, October 28

    Softball: Vidalia vs Bacon County 1:15pm (GHSA Class AA State Playoffs Elite 8 Columbus) (News Talk Sports WVOP-FM 105.3)

    Metter vs Banks County 1:15pm (GHSA Class AA

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 26 October 2026 | 08:28
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  • Georgia's Friday Night Lights High School Scoreboard

    High School Scoreboard – October 23rd

     

    Class AAA

    0 Johnson Savannah "Atom Smashers" @ Toombs Co. "Bulldogs" 62 F

    7 Islands "Sharks" @ Appling Co. "Pirates" 45 F

    52 Pierce Co. "Bears" @ Brantley Co. "Herons" 0 F

    14 Beach "Bulldogs" @ Tattnall Co. "Battle Creek Warriors" 31 F

     

    Class AA

    13 Vidalia

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    Sportsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 23 October 2026 | 07:40
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  • Vidalia Sweeps Bremen to Advance to Elite 8 in Columbus

    INDIANS PUNCH TICKET TO COLUMBUS WITH SECOND-ROUND PLAYOFF SWEEP

    The Vidalia Indians are headed to Columbus.

    Vidalia swept Bremen in the second round of the GHSA state softball playoffs, winning both games of the series to advance to the Elite Eight. The Indians continued their postseason run with

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 22 October 2026 | 13:04
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  • Lady Dogs Sweep Stephens County, Punch Ticket to Elite Eight in Columbus

    Toombs County swept Stephens County at home Monday, rallying for a 7-6 walk-off win in Game 1 before pulling away for a 12-5 victory in Game 2. The Lady Dogs are now headed to Columbus for the GHSA Elite Eight double-elimination tournament.

    Game 1: Toombs County Rallies From Six-Run Deficit for

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 22 October 2026 | 07:26
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  • Indian Cross Country wraps up the Regular season at Richmond Hill

    (Courtesy of Vidalia Athletics) (Greg Taylor and Wyatt Vassey)

    The Vidalia High School Cross Country team closed out its 2026 regular season slate on Saturday, October 17, competing at the Richmond Hill Invitational. Facing a competitive field on a fast coastal course, the Indians utilized the

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 20 October 2026 | 09:27
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  • No. 1 Toombs County Improves to 7-0 With Dominant 76-0 Shutout of Islands

    The top-ranked Toombs County Bulldogs continued their unbeaten march through the 2026 season Friday night, overwhelming the Islands Sharks in a 76-0 rout to improve to a perfect 7-0.

    The Bulldogs wasted absolutely no time making a statement, scoring five first-quarter touchdowns on just eight

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 20 October 2026 | 09:17
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  • Sports & Scores This Week (10-19-26)

    October 19-- Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week. 

    Monday, October 19

    Softball: Vidalia 8, Bremen 0 F/5 & Vidalia 8, Bremen 4 (GHSA Class AA State Playoffs Second Round) 

    Toombs County 7, Stephens County 6 & Toombs County 12, Stephens County 5 (GHSA Class AAA State Playoffs Second

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 19 October 2026 | 08:18
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  • Quick Start Leads Vikings Over Bobcats

    The Treutlen Vikings put up 21 points in the first quarter and cruised to a 28-14 victory over the Dooly County Bobcats Thursday night at Bobby Driggers Stadium in Soperton.  It was the Vikings third win in a row over the Bobcats.

    The Vikings took the opening drive and pounded out 60 yards on 10 plays,

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    Sportsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 16 October 2026 | 13:06
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Community Calendar

  • Lyons Trick or Treat

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    Community Event | Jeff Raiford | 13 October 2026 | 14:28
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  • Million Pines Arts & Crafts Is Coming!

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    Community Event | Jeff Raiford | 02 October 2026 | 09:24
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  • Free Notary Service

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    Community Event | Kathy Hilt | 30 September 2026 | 14:54
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  • Downtown Spooktacular - Trick Or Treat Night

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    Community Event | Jeff Raiford | 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 | Jeff Raiford | 23 September 2026 | 13:50
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  • Lyons Citizen of the Year Nominations and Banquet Announced

    The Lyons Citizen of the Year Banquet will be held September 24, 2026, in the Lyons First Baptist Church. The program will begin at 6:30 with a meal, patriotic speaker and music, and the announcement of this year's Lyons top citizen.

    Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased at Peoples Bank in

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    Community Event | Kathy Hilt | 11 August 2026 | 09:06
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  • Sons of the American Revolution Meeting

    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.

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    Community Event | Kathy Hilt | 26 December 2024 | 11:36
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  • Need to Talk?

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    Community Event | Kathy Hilt | 05 November 2024 | 10:37
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  • Toombs GOP Meetings

    The Toombs County GOP meetings are held each second Tuesday of every month at Hardware Pizza in Lyons beginning at 6:00 p.m.

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    Community Event | Kathy Hilt | 08 May 2023 | 09:56
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Obituaries

  • Ms. Pamela Lynn Cook, Gray's Landing

    Pamela Lynn Cook, age 40, of the Gray’s Landing Community, died Monday, October 19, 2026. She was a native of Toombs County, living in Gray’s Landing most of her life before moving to McNatt Falls one year ago. She attended Toombs County High School and Jeff Davis High School. She is preceded in...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 26 October 2026 | 09:57
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  • Mr. Truman Edge, McNatt Falls Community

    Mr. Truman Edge, age 75, of the McNatt Falls Community, died Monday, October 19, 2026. He was a native of Treutlen County, growing up in Soperton and was a U.S. Army veteran. He lived in Dublin and Macon for a few years, but most of his life in the Uvalda area. He farmed with Gillman Jones for...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 26 October 2026 | 07:09
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  • Mrs. Juanita Taylor Wilson, Higgston

    Mrs. Juanita Taylor Wilson, age 87, of Higgston, died Friday, October 23, 2026, at her home following an extended illness. She was born on November 4, 1938 in Toombs County to the late Horace T. Taylor and Tempie Caraway Taylor. She was a 1956 graduate of Lyons High School. She and her late...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 25 October 2026 | 11:06
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  • Mr. Lyle Dean Baird, Lyons

    Lyle Dean Baird of Lyons went home to be with the Lord on October 18, 2026, after a brief illness, at the blessed age of 95. We know he was welcomed home by his wife, Mary, who preceded him in death a few years previously, and his son-in-law Tony, who passed a few months before him.  Lyle leaves...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 23 October 2026 | 12:07
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  • Mr. Charles Ernest "Ernie" Patrick, Lyons

    Mr. Charles Ernest “Ernie” Patrick, age 68, of Lyons, died Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia following an extended illness. He was a native of Toombs County and lived there and Jeff Davis County all of his life. He attended Lyons Senior High School, he was a...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 23 October 2026 | 11:02
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  • Mrs. Lynn Helms, Vidalia

    Mrs. Lynn Helms, age 65, of Vidalia, died Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Memorial Health in Savannah. She was a native of Toombs County and was a graduate of Lyons Senior High School where she was President of the Class of 1979 and was a cheerleader. She lived in Hilton Head, South Carolina for a...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 21 October 2026 | 16:53
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  • Ms. Bridget Elaine Anderson Buckholts, Hinesville

    Bridget Elaine Anderson Buckholts, age 52, of Hinesville, died Monday, October 19, 2026, at Memorial Health in Savannah after an extended illness.  She was a native of Toombs County and grew up in Lyons. She was a 1992 graduate of Toombs County High School where she played softball and was on the...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 21 October 2026 | 14:41
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  • Lillie Ruth Byrd Reese, Vidalia

    Lillie Ruth Byrd Reese, age 83, of Vidalia died Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at her home following an extended illness. She was a native of Toombs County and lived in Vidalia most of her life. She attended J.D. Dickerson High School and was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 21 October 2026 | 07:10
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  • Mr. Ernest Allen McCorkle, Midway

    Mr. Ernest Allen McCorkle, age 83, of Midway, Georgia, died Friday, October 16, 2026, at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton following an extended illness. He was a native of Toombs County, growing up in Vidalia, living in Savannah most of his life and had made Midway his home since 2022. He was a...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 20 October 2026 | 17:12
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Church Calendar

  • November 8--Family & Friends

    November 8--Missionary Department of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church cordially invite you to their Annual Family and Friends Program, November 8th at 4:00.  
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 26 October 2026 | 12:27
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  • November 7--Community Health Fair

    November 7--The Sister in Christ Ministry of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church invites you their Community Health Fair, Saturday November 7th from 10:00 to 2:00. Featuring East Georgia Healthcare of Swainsboro, Domestic Violence Representatives, Safe Kids and more.  Ask about free car seats and phones for those with hearing loss. Other vendors on site. Snacks served.  
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 26 October 2026 | 12:26
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  • November 1--Fall Festival time!

    November 1--Cedar Crossing Baptist Church invites you to their Fall Festival, Sunday November 1st from 4:00 to 7:00.  Bring your friends and family for a time of great fellowship, fun activities and food!  
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 22 October 2026 | 12:02
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  • November 15--Family & Friends Day in Vidalia

    November 15--East Park Church of God in Christ, 711 4th and Washington Streets in Vidalia, would like you to come to Family & Friends Day Services, November 15th at 3:00 with guest speaker Elder James McRae Jr of Living Waters Full gospel Ministries in Macon.  
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 21 October 2026 | 11:36
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  • November 1--Ushers Anniverary in Ailey

    November 1--The Usher's Ministry of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church cordially invite you to their 63rd Usher's Anniversary, Sunday November 1st at 11:30.  Message from Rev. Carl Wardlaw III.  
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 19 October 2026 | 12:30
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  • October 28--Truck or Treat!

    October 28--Cedar Crossing Baptist Church wants all kids to come out for a safe and spooky good time at their Truck or Treat, Wednesday October 28th from 5:30 to 6:45.  Special note: all costumes and decor should be fun, friendly and family appropriate. No witches, devils, ghosts or evil themes.  
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 19 October 2026 | 09:44
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  • October 26-30, November 1--Pastor's Anniversary in Vidalia

    October 26-30--East Park Church of God in Christ in Vidalia would like you to come to their 36th Pastor Anniversary Program for Pastor James McRae and Lady Monique McRae, October 26th through the 30th at 7:30 each night with different guest speakers. Also, November 1 at 3:00 for the close out service.  
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 07 October 2026 | 11:56
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  • November 1--Church & Founder's Day Anniversary in Vidalia

    November 1--New Life in Christ Ministries, 208 Meadowbrook Street in Vidalia,would like you to come to their 27th Church & Founders Day Anniversary, Sunday November 1st at 12:30 with guest speaker Rev. Lehmon Smith.  
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 05 October 2026 | 12:31
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  • November 14--Fall Festival in Ailey

    November 14--Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church in Ailey invites you to their Fall Festival: Falling For Jesus, November 14th from 10:00 to 2:00 with activities for the whole family.  Pastor Carl Wardlaw III.  
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 05 October 2026 | 12:07
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Meet The Staff

  • General Manager

    Listen to WVOP

    Jeff Raiford

    912-537-9202
  • Program Director

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    Bob Roberts, WTCQ

    912-538-9898
  • Program Director

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    Jim Perry, WYUM

    912-538-1017
  • Traffic/News Director

    Kathy Hilt

    912-537-9202