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Today's Top Stories From ABC News - December 29th
UKRAINE/RUSSIA LATEST
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President Trump on Sunday said that teams are "getting a lot closer, maybe very close" to achieving a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia after he spoke to Russian President Putin and had a meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Florida today. "We had a terrific- Information
- Newsbreak | | 29 December 2025 | 06:31
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DCA Allocates Funds for Victims of Recent Severe Weather
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs has allocated $103 million to the Homeowner Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Program and homeowners in most of our listening area are eligible to apply for funds if they were affected by Hurricane Idalia, Tropical Storm Debby and of course, Hurricane
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- Newsbreak | | 24 December 2025 | 10:29
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Candler County Sheriff's Office Concerned About Theft of Road Signs
There are pranks. Then there’s vandalism and then there’s downright endangerment of lives and the latter is what concerns law enforcement in Candler County.
The Candler County Sheriff’s Office said over the past few weeks Candler County Public Works has reported multiple stop signs stolen in the
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- Newsbreak | | 24 December 2025 | 10:28
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Police, Fire Departments Honor Outstanding Leaders
(L to R): Vidalia Fire Chief Brian Sikes, Josh Beck, Recipient of The Wesley Award, and Assistant Fire Chief Robert Tillman.
The Annual Vidalia Public Safety Banquet was recently held where the men and women of the Vidalia Police Department and the Vidalia Fire Department were honored for their
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- Newsbreak | | 23 December 2025 | 14:48
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
McQueen, Michael Anthony – Vidalia – Warrant Served (South Carolina).
Kelley, George Anthony – Vidalia – Warrant Served (Vidalia Police Department).
Smith, Milton Junior – Vidalia – Warrant Served (Toombs County).
Page Mark – Vidalia –
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- Newsbreak | | 23 December 2025 | 11:20
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Law Enforcement Questions Reported Home Invasion
Despite an ongoing investigation into a December 9 home invasion in Uvalda, law enforcement has not been able to determine if the reported crime even occurred.
In an update on the investigation, Toombs County Sheriff Jordan Kight said investigators have continued to work the case but based on the
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- Newsbreak | | 22 December 2025 | 09:07
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BPCU Receives $50,000 from Meadows New Foundation
From Left to Right: Dr. Susan McLendon, Executive Director of Meadows New Foundation; Dr. Steven Echols, BPCU President; Dr. Debbi Bryarly, BPCU Director of Nursing; Brandon Braddy, BPCU Vice President of Advancement; and Reid McArthur, Chairman of Meadows New Foundation.Brewton-Parker Christian
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- Newsbreak | | 19 December 2025 | 08:09
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East Dublin Man Dies in Shed Fire
An East Dublin man lost his life early Wednesday morning in a shed fire. Brian Patrick Neumans, 38, died from smoke inhalation and burns, according to Acting Fire Chief Randy Warren. Based on reports, Neumans was living in the shed with the permission of the occupants of the nearby house.
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- Newsbreak | | 18 December 2025 | 14:20
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Nelson, Eliza – Vidalia – DUI.
Howard, Dasia Anya Layla – Vidalia – Terroristic Threats; Harassing Phone Calls.
Coker, Jackson Ruben – Westminster, SC – Hit & Run; DUI.
Spires, Justin Blake – Vidalia – Obstruct, Hinder law Enforcement
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- Newsbreak | | 18 December 2025 | 09:44
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Toombs MatDawgs at GWCA Invitational recap
The MatDawgs were in a battle this past weekend! They traveled to Jefferson High School to wrestle some of the best the state of Georgia has to offer! The GWCA Invite did not disappoint!
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After 2 long days of wrestling the MatDawgs finished in 2nd place as a team behind perennial powerhouse- Information
- Sportsbreak | | 23 December 2025 | 13:27
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CHS Lake Dawgs Move into 7th Place for Anglers of the Year at Clarks Hill Lake
The Toombs County High School fishing team of AJ Bagby and Lane Bagby weighed in 10.22 pounds to secure a 23rd place finish out of 138 high school fishing teams in the Georgia Bass Nation fishing tournament on Clarks Hill Lake this past Saturday, December 13th. This finish moved the Lake Dawgs up
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- Sportsbreak | | 23 December 2025 | 13:22
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Vidalia Wrestlers Shine in Tough Weekend Competition
The Vidalia Wrestling program had a busy and impressive weekend as both the boys’ and girls’ teams competed in major tournaments across the state.The Lady Indians traveled to Jackson County High School for the Lady Panther Invitational, one of the toughest girls’ wrestling tournaments in Georgia. The
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- Sportsbreak | | 23 December 2025 | 07:51
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Barons Compete at the Battle of the Bluegrass
Brewton-Parker Christian University men’s wrestling team competed in Corbin, Ky., at the Battle of the Bluegrass hosted by the University of the Cumberlands. The Barons had a strong showing against fierce competition, with six wrestlers placing in the top 8 of their weight classes.
Cory Moten took
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- Sportsbreak | | 22 December 2025 | 13:46
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2025 Paul Thigpen Automotive Group Christmas Classic
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- Sportsbreak | | 22 December 2025 | 13:39
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Toombs County Finishes 2025 Season as State Runner-Up
...The Toombs County Bulldogs capped off a historic 2025 season by finishing as State Runner-Up, matching the school record with 13 wins in a single season.
The Bulldogs fell just short in the State Championship game, dropping a hard-fought 17–13 decision to undefeated Worth County on Tuesday night
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- Sportsbreak | | 22 December 2025 | 13:34
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Sports & Scores This Week (12-22-25)
December 22- Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.
Monday, December 22
Basketball: Appling County 65, Vidalia 46 Girls & Vidalia 80, Appling County 46 Boys
Bacon County 57, Montgomery County 19 Girls & Bacon County 61, Montgomery County 60 Boys
Tuesday, December 23
Wednesday,
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- Sportsbreak | | 22 December 2025 | 07:32
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Barons Take Down Warriors
The Brewton-Parker Christian University Barons' men's wrestling team took down the Rochester Christian University Warriors in a thrilling match at Gillis Gymnasium on December 16, 2025. The Barons dominated with terrific wrestling, taking the dual 34-13.
The Barons started the match with a bang,
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- Sportsbreak | | 17 December 2025 | 08:39
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Indians Show Grit in Two-Day Onion City Invitational
Vidalia High School hosted 17 teams over two days of hard-nosed competition at the Onion City Invitational, sponsored by Sweet Onion Roofing, and the Indians rose to the challenge despite battling injuries and an incomplete lineup. Short-handed and with several wrestlers still working to reach
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- Sportsbreak | | 16 December 2025 | 08:36
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Community Calendar
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A Family Holiday Theatrical Event
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- Community Event | | 01 December 2025 | 09:42
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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 | | 26 December 2024 | 11:36
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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 | | 08 May 2023 | 09:56
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Sexual Assault Support Group Every Thursday
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- Community Event | | 31 December 2019 | 16:07
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Obituaries
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Mr. Doug P. Roper, Jr.
Mr. Doug P. Roper, Jr., age 75, passed away after an extended illness on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, living in various South Carolina cities before moving to Tifton, Georgia in 1967. He was a 1968 graduate of Tift... - Information
- Obituary | | 28 December 2025 | 19:29
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Wanda Adams Paulk, Glenwood
Wanda Adams Paulk, age 63, of Glenwood, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia after a sudden illness. She was a lifelong resident of Wheeler County and was a 1980 graduate of Montgomery County High School. She was a member of Glenwood First... - Information
- Obituary | | 28 December 2025 | 07:35
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Patricia Ann “Pat” Williams, Vidalia
Patricia Ann “Pat” Williams, age 72, of Vidalia, died Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at her home after a sudden illness. The Toombs County native was a 1971 graduate of Vidalia High School, earning an associate degree from Brewton-Parker College and a bachelor’s degree in Education from Mercer... - Information
- Obituary | | 26 December 2025 | 18:01
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Mr. David “Kenneth” Kersey
Mr. David “Kenneth” Kersey, 79, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at his home in Vidalia following a sudden illness. Kenneth lived a full, busy, and generous life—one marked by hard work, laughter, and a deep love for people and the outdoors. A native of Emanuel County, Kenneth grew up in... - Information
- Obituary | | 24 December 2025 | 17:02
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Ms. Diane Barbara (Heald) Collins, Vidalia
Diane Barbara (Heald) Collins, age 79, of Vidalia, passed away early Sunday morning, December 14, 2025, at Community Hospice in Vidalia following an extended illness, and just two days shy of her 80th birthday. Her daughter, Shawna Williamson, was her caregiver and was by her side when she passed. Diane... - Information
- Obituary | | 24 December 2025 | 11:43
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Mr. Michael "Minh" Farn, Hazlehurst
Mr. Michael “Minh” Farn, age 67, of Hazlehurst, died Sunday, December 21, 2025, at his home, following an extended illness. He was born in Vietnam on May 12, 1958, and spent most of his life in Guam before moving to Georgia ten years ago. Michael could fix anything his hands could touch. He...- Information
- Obituary | | 23 December 2025 | 13:37
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Mr. Robert "Bobby" Carter, Ailey
Mr. Robert “Bobby” Carter, age 62, of Ailey, died Saturday, December 20, 2025, at his home after a sudden illness. He was a native of Montgomery County, living near Ailey the majority of his life, and he attended Montgomery County High School. He was a log truck driver most of his life, working with... - Information
- Obituary | | 22 December 2025 | 13:00
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Mrs. Carolyn Ann Hammond Burns, Long Pond
Mrs. Carolyn Ann Hammond Burns, age 73, of the Long Pond Community in Montgomery County, died Thursday, December 18, 2025, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro after a brief illness. She was a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, as a child moved to Soperton where she grew up and has... - Information
- Obituary | | 22 December 2025 | 09:41
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Mrs. Joy Rogers Garner, Soperton
Mrs. Joy Rogers Garner, age 88, beloved wife of the late William Clayton Garner passed away on Saturday morning, December 20, 2025 at Dublin Square Health and Rehabilitation Center in Dublin. Born in Soperton, she was the eldest of six children born to the late Curtis Judson Rogers and Mary Lucile... - Information
- Obituary | | 21 December 2025 | 11:38
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Church Calendar
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December 31--Better Together Watch Night Service
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- Church Event | | 24 December 2025 | 09:45
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January 3--Clothing Giveaway in Vidalia
January 3--The Outreach Ministry of New Life In Christ Ministries, 208 Meadowbrook Street in Vidalia, invites you to their "Clothes Closet” Giveaway, Saturday January 3 from 8:00 in the morning to 12:00 noon. Clothing and shoes for men, women & children. Accessories & other home good items available. More info: Sheena Johnson 912-585-4668 or Deacon Saborris Johnson 912-585-3030.- Information
- Church Event | | 23 December 2025 | 09:49
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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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- Church Event | | 03 November 2021 | 12:30
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