Meteorologists were accurate in their prediction that severe weather would hit the area Thursday afternoon, and the city of Vidalia and the contiguous area of Montgomery County saw just how quickly the weather can become violent.

Vidalia Fire Chief Brian Sikes reported that trees were down from

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Candler County Sheriff John Miles with K9s Thunder and Daxx, two new tools in the CCSO Special Response Team.

The Candler County Sheriff's Office now has new ways to serve the community; from four-legged trackers to aerial assistance, the Special Response Team is already proving to be an asset for the

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On Thursday, May 2, Southeastern Technical College (STC), along with Toombs County Family Connection, co-hosted the third annual This Guy Can graduation.

This Guy Can is a workforce development program created in collaboration with Toombs County Development Authority and Greater Vidalia Chamber.

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Seven Vidalia High School Athletes signed Letters of Intent to carry on their athletic careers on Tuesday in the Vidalia High School Auditorium. “We are so excited for these young men and women who have made a commitment to play at the next level,” said Vidalia Athletic director and Boys

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The TCHS Lake Dawgs completed their season on May 4, 2024 at Clarks Hill Lake in Appling, GA at the GHSA State Championship Tournament.

Six team members battled severe weather most of the day that involved heavy rains and strong lightning that cost them time on the water. Overall the teams

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Toombs County High School is proud to announce that six of its student-athletes have signed letters of intent to continue their academic and athletic careers at various colleges across the nation. These signings mark a significant milestone for the athletes, who have excelled in their respective

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May 6-- Here are the latest sports schedules and scores for the week. 

Monday, May 6

Baseball: Rockmart 9, Toombs County 1 & Rockmart 9, Toombs County 0 (GHSA Class AA Third Round State Playoffs)

Swainsboro at Tallulah Falls 2:00pm & 4:00pm (If Necessary Game 3) (GHSA Class A Division I State

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Mrs. Susan Wilkes Anthony, age 73, of Oak Park, passed away to her Heavenly home on Thursday, May 9, 2024.  She was born in Toombs County on October 7, 1950, and was a 1968 graduate of Swainsboro High School.  She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Master’s degree in Reading from...

Mr.  John Charles Ware, age 66, of Dublin passed away on Tuesday, May 7 after valiantly battling an extended illness.  Mr. Ware was born in Treutlen County and was the son of the late Woodrow and Frankie Calhoun Ware.  He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Robert Ware.  John was known...

Mrs. Amelia McLain McCombs, age 78, of the Blue Ridge Community, Lyons, died Sunday, May 5, 2024, at Memorial Health in Savannah, after a brief illness.  She was born in Savannah, lived in Toombs County most of her life and was Salutatorian of the Class of 1964 at Lyons High School.  She worked as a...

Debra Elaine “Debbie” Angel, age 68 of Vidalia passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, May 1, 2024 at Community Hospice in Vidalia. Born in Pahokee, Florida, she was of Cherokee Indian heritage and one of four children born to the late Willie Paul Mills and Sina Ann Martin Mills.  She grew up in...

May 26--First African Missionary Baptist Church, 274 East Liberty Avenue in Lyons, would love you to come help Celebrate their 134th Church Anniversary, Sunday May 26th at 11:30 with guest speaker Rev. Gerard Hart of New Bible Believers Missionary Baptist Church in Dublin. Host Pastor Rev. Ralph Goethe Jr.

June 13-14--Hall Tabernacle Church, 2100 McIntosh Street in Vidalia, would like you to come to their Two Night Revival, June 13th and June 14th at 7:30 with Revivalist Bishop Tommy L. Snell Sr.

June 1--Cornerstone Pentecostal Church, 377 South Thompson Road in Vidalia, invites men of all ages to their Annual Men's BBQ, Saturday June 1st from 10:00 to 2:00 with guest speaker will be Bro. Mitchell Nelms.

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