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Hood Enters Plea on Kidnapping Charges; Sentenced to Prison
The man who attempted to kidnap two children in Lyons in the spring of this year entered a plea of guilty Monday morning in Toombs County Court and was given 30 years in prison with 10 of those years behind bars.
On May 5, Kelton Lynn and his younger sister Kamryn Lynn were playing outside around
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- Newsbreak | | 17 November 2025 | 14:43
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Straight Talk With Wilson Johnson
To find out what's going on in the community and beyond, listen to Straight Talk with Wilson Johnson this Wednesday, November 19th at 8:05 am on Newstalk WVOP 105.3 FM. Wilson's guests this week will be administrators from Vidalia High School.
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- Newsbreak | | 17 November 2025 | 06:36
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Hall, Edriumtae Shemar – Vidalia – Armed Robbery.
Page, Mark – Vidalia – Pedestrian Under the Influence; Willful Obstruction of Police Officer.
Matthews, Gary Alexander – Vidalia – Willful Obstruction of Police Officer; Tampering With
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- Newsbreak | | 14 November 2025 | 11:10
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United Way Exceeds the Goal for Another Campaign
CRUNCHING THE FINAL NUMBERS - Even as guests were preparing their plates at the Victory Luncheon, United Way Executive Director Patricia Dixon (seated), and her financial team including Julia Toole along with her daughter AnnaLeigh Toole and Brent Sammons continue to calculate up-to-the-minute
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- Newsbreak | | 13 November 2025 | 15:43
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Reward Offered for Information on Destruction at Golf Course
UPDATE: The guilty party has been identified.
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The City of Vidalia says sometime Wednesday night, an individuals or individuals caused significant damage to the fairway the the Warmouth Sands Golf Course currently under construction.
A reward of $1,000 cash is being
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- Newsbreak | | 13 November 2025 | 14:52
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Vidalia Lions Club Supports Local Public Library
LIONS GIVE TO THE LIBRARY - The Vidalia Lyons Club made a $5,000 donation to the Dr. Mark and Tonya Spivey Library this week. The proceeds will be used to support the services provided to patrons of the public library. (L to R): Josh Beck, Jeff Raiford, Lance Helms, Hannah Parker (Regional Office
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- Newsbreak | | 12 November 2025 | 15:22
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Arrests Made in Area Child Pornography Case
Middle Judicial Circuit District Attorney Tripp Fitzner and Emanuel County Sheriff Jeffrey Brewer announced this week that multiple arrests were made in a child exploitation and trafficking case. In all four individuals were taken into custody and are facing federal charges, as the Federal Bureau of
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- Newsbreak | | 12 November 2025 | 15:00
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Vidalia Honors All Military on Veterans Day
Marcus Smalley, USN, Ret.
At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the veterans of the area were guests of honor at the annual Veterans Luncheon sponsored by
the Downtown Vidalia Association, and this year, the turnout was the best it had been in years.
Marcus Smalley, a local Navy
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- Newsbreak | | 11 November 2025 | 15:22
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Two Area Sheriff Offices Work Together on Child Molestation Arrest
Teamwork between the Johnson County and Emanuel County Sheriffs’ Offices resulted in the arrest of a Swainsboro man last week. A warrant was issued for Melvin “Shotgun” Holder on November 7 and he was charged with two counts of felony child molestation and one count of felony burglary.
The warrant was
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- Newsbreak | | 10 November 2025 | 16:08
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Vidalia Wrestling Opens Season at Battle at the Bay, Prioritizing Mat Time and Early Growth
The Vidalia High School Wrestling Program, including girls, boys, and JV, opened the 2025–2026 season this weekend at Battle at the Bay at Brantley County High School. With mid-November marking the true start of competition, Vidalia’s focus for this tournament was simple: give every wrestler as
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- Sportsbreak | | 17 November 2025 | 12:51
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Barons Compete at Liberty Duals
The Brewton-Parker Christian University Barons competed at the Liberty Duals on November 15, 2025. The Barons faced off against six teams and went 5-1 on the day. The Barons kicked off the day by taking on Montreat College, followed by Southern Virginia University, Liberty University, Greensboro
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- Sportsbreak | | 17 November 2025 | 12:48
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MatDawgs Have Strong Showing at Battle at the Bay: Toombs County Claims Four Gold Medals in Dominant Display
The Toombs County High School MatDawgs stormed into the Battle at the Bay tournament, crowning four individual champions and piling up runner-up finishes throughout the lineup. Hosted at Brantley County High School and featuring a loaded field of 12 teams from Southeast Georgia, the MatDawgs
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- Sportsbreak | | 17 November 2025 | 12:43
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Sports & Scores This Week (11-17-25)
November 17-Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week
Monday, November 17
Tuesday, November 18
Basketball: Toombs County at Tattnall County 6:00pm
Wednesday, November 19
Thursday, November 20
Football: Bulldogs Live 7:06pm (WTCQ-FM, 97.7, Classic Hits, 98Q)
Basketball: Metter at Toombs
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- Sportsbreak | | 17 November 2025 | 08:27
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Georgia's Friday Night Lights High School Scoreboard
High School Scoreboard – November 21st
GHSA State Playoffs
Round 1
Class A – Division I
6 Temple "Tigers" @ Toombs Co. "Bulldogs" 50 F
0 East Laurens "Falcons" @ Heard Co. "Braves" 49 F
7 Washington Co. "Golden Hawks" @ Dublin "Fighting Irish" 40 F
21 Bacon Co. "Red Raiders" @ Swainsboro "Tigers"
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- Sportsbreak | | 14 November 2025 | 10:41
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Barons Compete at Cross Country Conference Championships
The Barons Men's and Women's Cross Country teams ran at the SSAC Conference Championships on November 7, 2025. Both teams brought their best efforts and saw several excellent individual performances. The women's team placed 8th and the men's team placed 7th in the team score.
Lillie Brown broke a
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- Sportsbreak | | 11 November 2025 | 08:26
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MatDawgs Run Wild at Michael Rhodes Memorial: Five Varsity Champs, 168 Points, Total Domination
The Toombs County High School MatDawgs turned the Michael Rhodes Memorial into their personal highlight reel Saturday, storm-cruising to the team title with 168 points and an eye-popping FIVE individual varsity champions.
Lukas Young (120), Samson Dobbs (144), Tyson Brantley (165), and Lucas Coley
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- Sportsbreak | | 11 November 2025 | 08:18
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GHSA places schools in regions
This story is courtesy of Georgia High School Football Daily and written by Todd Holcomb.
The Georgia High School Association placed its 454 member schools into regions for the 2026-28 academic years Monday.
Schools have one week to request a move into a different region in the same
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- Sportsbreak | | 11 November 2025 | 07:34
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Garvin Announces Retirement
Vidalia High School Head Football Coach Rodney Garvin announced his retirement Monday morning, stepping down after three years in the position. Garvin, who has been coaching for 31 years, said in a statement, “It is time.”
Garvin, who served on the Vidalia staff as defensive coordinator under Lee
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Ohoopee Soil and Water Conservation District Meeting
The Ohoopee Soil and Water Conservation District will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the Treutlen County Extension Office, 5032 S. Third Street, Soperton.
Please RSVP by October 22 to NancyAnne Conner at 706-612-4020 (This email address is being protected
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- Community Event | | 15 October 2025 | 09:11
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Obituaries
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Mr. Samuel Lopez Cruz, Lyons
Mr. Samuel Lopez Cruz Lyons, Georgia January 9, 1947 - November 15, 2025 Today, our family’s world has grown heavier as we say goodbye to Samuel Lopez Cruz, a man whose laughter filled rooms, whose strength built generations, and whose love held this family together in ways words can barely... - Information
- Obituary | | 18 November 2025 | 13:01
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Billie June Boyd, St. Simons Island, Ga
Billie June Boyd, formerly of St. Simons Island, Ga., died in Duluth, Ga. November 15, 2025 at the age of 83. Born July 19, 1942, Billie June grew up in Lyons, Ga. As a teen, Billie June loved Elvis Presley and wore her mother’s home-made dresses (unless she was helping her father on their small... - Information
- Obituary | | 18 November 2025 | 07:26
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Mr. Joseph Samuel Dickey, III
Mr. Joseph Samuel Dickey, III passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the age of 76 in Dover, Florida. Joe was born April 18, 1949, in West Palm Beach, FL and was the son of the late Joseph Samuel Dickey and Ethel Scramlin Dickey. Joe graduated from Lyons High School in Lyons, GA in 1967 and... - Information
- Obituary | | 17 November 2025 | 14:08
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Mr. Jumahn Ramar Tolbert
Jumahn Ramar Tolbert was the third born of three children to the parentage of Ronnie Tolbert Sr. and Regenia Phillips Tolbert on June 2, 1998, in Vidalia, GA. He passed away on November 7, 2025 in South Carolina. Jumahn attended Vidalia City Schools before the family moved to South Carolina, and he... - Information
- Obituary | | 17 November 2025 | 14:02
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Mr. Earl Mitchum, Lyons
Mr. Earl Mitchum, age 79, of Lyons, died Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia after a brief illness. He was a native of Toombs County, living there most of his life and attended Lyons High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving one tour of duty in Vietnam... - Information
- Obituary | | 17 November 2025 | 07:49
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Mrs. Kathryn "Kitty" Louise Summerlin Nickel
Mrs. Kathryn “Kitty” Louise Summerlin Nickel, age 77, passed peacefully Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at her home, surrounded by family after an extended illness. Mrs. Nickel was a native of Vidalia and attended Tabernacle Baptist Church. Mrs. Nickel worked for many years at the Vidalia Housing... - Information
- Obituary | | 14 November 2025 | 12:27
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Mr. Ronald Stephens
Ronald Stephens, beloved husband, father, and Papa, passed away on November 13, 2025, at home under the care of Community Hospice after an extended illness. He was born on February 23, 1945, to Lent and Annie Pearl Atkins Stephens. He lived all his life in Toombs County and was a 1963 graduate of... - Information
- Obituary | | 14 November 2025 | 11:22
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Mr. James "Ike" Edward Atkins, Sr., Vidalia
On Thursday morning, November 6, 2025, the Angel of Love came and silenced the lips of James “Ike” Edward Atkins, Sr. He was born to the late Joseph Atkins, Sr. and the late Margaret Robinson-Atkins on August 11, 1952, in Vidalia, Georgia. James was an avid fisherman who found peace and purpose on the water... - Information
- Obituary | | 14 November 2025 | 11:07
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Mr. Bobby K. Connell, Lyons
Mr. Bobby K. Connell, age 81, of Lyons, died Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia after a sudden illness. He was born on May 5, 1944, in Thomas County, Georgia to the late Arizona Connell and Claudie Bell Braddy Connell. As a child, he moved to Toombs County... - Information
- Obituary | | 13 November 2025 | 13:35
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Church Calendar
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November 30--Old Fashioned Homecoming Sing in Vidalia
November 30--North Thompson Baptist Church, 404 North Thompson Church Road in Vidalia, wants you to get out your best old fashioned attire and join them for their Old Fashioned Homecoming Sing & Celebration, November 30th at 11:00. Potluck lunch afterwards.- Information
- Church Event | | 11 November 2025 | 09:43
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SPECIAL NOTE from New Life in Christ Ministries Outreach
Greetings from the New Life In Christ Ministries Outreach Ministry, We extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous and repeated donations to our Clothes Closet Giveaway. Your unwavering support has played a vital role in making this initiative a true success within our community. Because of your kindness, countless individuals and families have been blessed with essential clothing and other homegood items and renewed hope. Your contributions reflect the spirit of compassion and service that drives our mission forward. Thank you for being a beacon of generosity. We are deeply grateful for all that you’ve done. We sincerely appreciate you, New Life In Christ Ministries Outreach Ministry Germain A. Williams, Pastor- Information
- Church Event | | 11 November 2025 | 09:38
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January 17--Gospel Explosion in Vidalia
January 17--New Vision Baptist Church, 301 Smith Street in Vidalia, would like you to come to their New Year Gospel Explosion, Saturday January 17th at 6:00 featuring Pat & the Gurlz of Tallahassee Florida, Redemption of Alston, The Golden Echos of Southeast Georgia, Kingdom Minded of Glennville, and The Chosen Vessels of Glennville. Donation $10 at the door - Information
- Church Event | | 10 November 2025 | 09:53
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November 20--Unity Night of Worship in Vidalia
November 20--You're invited to a free Unity Night of Worship, Thursday November 20th at 6:30 at STC Auditorium, 3001 East 1st Street in Vidalia featuring local pastors and worship leaders. Presented by Luther Wardlaw - Information
- Church Event | | 10 November 2025 | 09:46
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November 25--Free Thanksgiving Dinners in Lyons
November 25--Calvary Way Church, 545 Northwest Broad Street in Lyons, invites you to enjoy a Thanksgiving Dinner, Tuesday November 25th. 100 dinners will be provided by Honey Bunny's Baked Goods and can be picked up at the church between 12:00 and 5:00. Info: Pastor Cynthia 912-246-0196 - Information
- Church Event | | 04 November 2025 | 09:43
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