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Newsbreak

  • State Settles Lawsuit In Death of Area GDC Inmate

    A lawsuit filed by the family of a man killed while serving time in a nearby prison ended this week for $4 million settlement with the state after David Henegar was killed by his cellmate at the Johnson State Prison in Wrightsville. The settlement was agreed upon just a little over a week before a federal

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 08 April 2026 | 14:50
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  • Area Police Blotter

    Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:

    Mitchem, Michael – Lyons – Warrant Served; Obstruction.

    Richards Suspended License; Headlight Requirement; Drugs Not in Original Container.

    Walker, Daisy Miranda – Ailey – DUI; Open Container; Suspended License; Improper Stopping on Roadway;

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 08 April 2026 | 13:27
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  • Skye Estroff to Host This Year's Vidalia's Cooking Experience

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    It’s hard to believe, but the 49th Vidalia Onion Festival is just a couple of weeks away, and one of the most anticipated events is watching a professional demonstrate how to use the Vidalia onion in various ways and be entertaining at the same time. This year, that’s sure to be true as Skye

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 07 April 2026 | 15:00
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  • Sally D. Meadows Students of the Month

    SDM March Students of the Month

    Sally D. Meadows Elementary School celebrates the Students of the Month for March. These students have shown pride at Sally Meadows and model how to Walk the Brave Way. They do a great job of representing the motto: Be Respectful and Value Everyone.

    (Back Row, L to R): Rayson Fountain, Joshua

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 07 April 2026 | 11:22
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  • DDA to Transform Downtown Vidalia Vacant Building

    The Georgia Main Street Program has announced that the Vidalia Downtown Development Authority has been awarded $250,000 through the Georgia Department of Community Affairs’ Downtown Development Revolving Loan Fund for a renovation project at 110 East First Street. The funds will help in

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 06 April 2026 | 14:53
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  • Multiple Agencies Search for Wanted Suspect

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    A lot of time, effort,  and manpower went into a search Saturday night in Toombs County but as of Monday afternoon, the suspect remains at large.

    Toombs County Sheriff Jordan Kight said a heavy presence of law enforcement around Falcon Drive in the Quail Ridge Subdivision were

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 06 April 2026 | 14:51
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  • Candler Co. Deputies Respond to Unfounded Homicide Call

    The Candler County Sheriff’s Office reports that a false report of a crime had deputies and other law enforcement in the county responding to serious allegation. Capt. Justin Wells of the Candler County Sheriff’s Office reports Tuesday afternoon to Bluebird Road in reference to a stabbing that had

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 01 April 2026 | 14:57
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  • VPD Closes Case in Alleged Kidnapping Attempt

    The Vidalia Police Department has concluded its investigation into a reported incident involving a juvenile at the Vidalia Recreation Department this past Friday.

    When officers were initially dispatched, investigators treated the situation as a potential attempted kidnapping and responded

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 01 April 2026 | 14:28
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  • TCHS Students Place in GA Farm Bureau Art Contest

    STUDENTS RECOGNIZED

    Toombs County High School is proud to recognize talented student artists who placed at the county level in the 2026 Georgia Farm Bureau Art Contest.

    Earning awards are Tony Lopez, 1st Place; Marissa Balderas, 2nd Place; and Natalie Ornelas, 3rd Place.

    These students have done an outstanding job

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 01 April 2026 | 08:59
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Sportsbreak

  • Barons Down Knights 

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    The Brewton-Parker Christian University (BPCU) Barons baseball team traveled to Cochran, Ga., to take on the Knights of Middle Georgia State University in a mid-week non-conference showdown. The Barons rallied from trailing 3-1 late in the game before a three-run bomb from Fred Guzman-Diaz broke

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 08 April 2026 | 08:14
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  • Indians Dominate Hornets

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    The Vidalia Indians hit the road to open a three-game series against the Savannah Country Day Hornets, and they made a loud statement in Game 1 with a commanding 14-0 victory.

    On the mound, Veer Patel was nothing short of dominant. The right-hander carved through the Hornets’ lineup, racking up 13

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 08 April 2026 | 08:04
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  • Barons Split Doubleheader with Skyhawks 

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    The Brewton-Parker Christian University (BPCU) Barons baseball team split a conference doubleheader on the road on April 4, 2026, against the Skyhawks of Point University. The Barons took the early game, 9-6, in the seven-inning contest and lost game two, 18-17. 

    The Barons controlled the opener

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 06 April 2026 | 08:38
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  • Sports & Scores This Week (4-6-26)

    April 6-- Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.

    Monday, April 6

    Basketball: Michigan 69, UConn 63 

    Baseball: Angels 6, Braves 2 

    Atkinson County 20, Montgomery County 8 

    Tuesday, April 7

    Baseball: Braves 7, Angels 2

    Vidalia 14, Savannah Country Day 0 F/6 

    Toombs County 8, Swainsboro 7 

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 06 April 2026 | 08:03
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  • Barons Take Down Eagles 

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    The Brewton-Parker Christian University (BPCU) Barons flag football team traveled to Waleska, Ga., to take on the Eagles of Reinhardt University on April 2, 2026. The Barons rallied in the final minute to stun the Eagles at the buzzer and win the game 13-12.

    The Eagles opened the scoring in the

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 03 April 2026 | 08:42
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  • TCHS Lake Dawgs Hook 3rd Place Finish at GA Bass Nation Tournament  

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    (Left to right: AJ Bagby, 11th Grader, and Lane Bagby 8th Grader,)

    Toombs County High School students, AJ Bagby, 11th Grader, and Lane Bagby, 8th Grader, finished 3rd with 19.87 pounds in the GA Bass Nation fishing tournament on Saturday March 21st, 2026. They competed against 128 other Georgia

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 01 April 2026 | 07:56
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  • Barons Split with Fillies 

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    The Brewton-Parker Christian University (BPCU) Barons softball team hosted the Fillies of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) on March 28, 2026, in a conference doubleheader. The Barons rallied late in game one to win 2-1, but were shut out in a pitchers’ duel in game two, dropping the

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 30 March 2026 | 08:24
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  • The Lady Indians Win a hard fought battle at the Bleckley County Invitational.

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    The Lady Indians Indians rallied to score 159 points while Bleckley County scored 150 and Heard County's 142.  The Lady's were well prepared to face off with the number 1 team in the state, Bleckley County as they persevered throughout the evening winning multiple events. Takaiyah Bacon,
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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 30 March 2026 | 08:13
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  • Sports & Scores This Week (3-30-26)

    March 30-- Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.

    Monday, March 30

    Baseball: Braves 4, Athletics 0 

    Savannah Christian 15, Toombs County 0 

    Treutlen 10, Jenkins 0 

    Soccer: Toombs County 10, Bacon County 0 Girls & Toombs County 10, Bacon County 0 Boys 

    Golf: Vidalia at Invitational River

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 30 March 2026 | 07:22
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Community Calendar

  • National Day of Prayer May 7th

    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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    Community Event | Kathy Hilt | 07 April 2026 | 13:46
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  • Greater Vidalia Chamber Ribbon Cutting

    Ribbon Cutting AWC 2026

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    Community Event | Jeff Raiford | 31 March 2026 | 15:12
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  • Town Hall Meeting

    Ward 3 Meeting

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    Community Event | Kathy Hilt | 27 March 2026 | 15:29
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  • Spring Time Clean-Up

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    Community Event | Kathy Hilt | 27 March 2026 | 15:25
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  • Blessing of the Crops

    Blessing of the Crops

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    Community Event | Kathy Hilt | 25 March 2026 | 13:17
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  • Rotary Golf Tourney

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    Community Event | Kathy Hilt | 23 March 2026 | 12:55
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  • DVA Tasty Tuesday

    Tasty Tuesday

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    Community Event | Jeff Raiford | 13 March 2026 | 13:55
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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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Obituaries

  • Ms. Leola Mann, Vidalia

    obit Leola Pearls Leola Mann of Vidalia, GA, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on January 10, 1939, in Alston, GA to the late Henry and Corena Mann. Leola was a graduate of Montgomery County High School. Leola was a faithful member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 09 April 2026 | 13:48
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  • Ms. Carlene "Corky" Keyes, Vidalia

    obit Corky Keyes Carlene “Corky” Keyes, age 75, of Vidalia, died Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Memorial Health in Savannah after an extended illness. She was born on June 21, 1950, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and grew up there and Waterloo, Iowa. She was a 1968 graduate of Kennedy High School and Kirkwood Community...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 09 April 2026 | 10:10
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  • Mrs. Princess Fawn "Angie" Butts, Vidalia

    obit Angie Butts Mrs. Princess Fawn “Angie” Butts, age 76, of Vidalia, Georgia, died Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Select Specialty Hospital in Savannah. She was born on October 2, 1949, in Montour Falls, New York as the only child of the late Raymond Dewey and Frances Stanko Dewey. She lived in New York most of her...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 09 April 2026 | 09:06
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  • Elizabeth Mary Ann McKenzie

    Elizabeth McKenzie Graveside services for Elizabeth Mary Ann McKenzie will be held Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM in Westview Cemetery in Soperton, GA. The family will receive friends beginning at 12:30 in the cemetery. Elizabeth Mary Ann McKenzie was born September 23, 1988 in Austell, Ga to Laura A. Miller McKenzie...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 07 April 2026 | 15:22
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  • John A. Bennett

    John Bennett pic 002 John A. Bennett passed away at his home in Treutlen County on April 5, 2026.  He was born in Savannah, GA on September 2, 1953 to the late Margie and Paul Mincey. He was adopted as a child by the late James and Johnny Bennett of Twin City, GA. He graduated from Emanuel County Institute after which...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 06 April 2026 | 16:49
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  • Mr. Willie Otis "Pete" Williams, Vidalia

    obit Willie Williams Willie Otis “Pete” Williams was born on July 23, 1952, in Vidalia, Georgia, to the late Mae Francis Singleton and James Otis “Buddy” Powell. He departed this earthly life for eternity on March 30, 2026, with his family by his side. Pete was a member of the last segregated graduating class of J.D...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 06 April 2026 | 14:56
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  • Mrs. Katherine B. McLendon, Soperton

    obit Katherine McLendon Mrs. Katherine B. McLendon, age 87, beloved wife of the late George L. McLendon of Soperton passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, April 1, 2026 at Treutlen County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Soperton, with her family by her side. Born in Treutlen County, she was the only child of...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 06 April 2026 | 09:12
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  • Ms. Alma Brantley McDonald

    obit Alma McDonald Funeral services for Ms. Alma Brantley McDonald will be held Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Treutlen County with Reverend Marty Beacham officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Ms. McDonald died Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at her home. Ms...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 03 April 2026 | 09:06
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  • Ms. Deborah Louise Stephens Hughes

    obit Deborah Hughes Ms. Deborah Louise Stephens Hughes died Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at Glenwood Health/Rehab after an extended illness. Ms. Hughes, 69, was the daughter of the late R. L. and Gladys Barnes Stephens. She was born in Dunwoody, GA on August 12, 1956, was a housewife and homemaker and later became an...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 03 April 2026 | 09:03
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Church Calendar

  • April 19--Special Service featuring Veteran in Glenwood

    April 19--Snowhill Community Church, 864 Snowhill Church Road in Glenwood, would like you to come to a Special Service, Sunday April 19th at 11:00 and 6:00. Featured will be Rev. Mark Sikes of Athens. Rev Sikes is a veteran who who got hurt in Iran.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 09 April 2026 | 12:34
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  • April 11--Cancer Benefit in Lyons

    April 11--New Life in Christ Ministries, 208 Meadowbrook Street in Vidalia, needs your help for a Cancer Benefit For Cynthia Outler Cook, Saturday April 11 at 4:00. Cynthia is battling Angiosarcoma Cancer. Wear yellow, a symbol of Hope & Cancer Awareness. Hosted by Pastor Germain Williams. 
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 06 April 2026 | 11:51
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  • Special Notice: Lyons Pastoral Position Announcement

    Pastor needed ED
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 06 April 2026 | 11:42
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  • April 11--Gospel Sing in Lyons

    gospel sing    April 11--Come enjoy a free Gospel Sing featuring The Heartfelt Quartet, April 11th 6:00 pm in historic downtown Lyons at The Blue Marquee Theater, 121 N State Street in Lyons. Very special guest The Hall Sisters!
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 01 April 2026 | 12:21
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  • April 6-12--Vidalia District Meeting

    2026 0330 church event   April 6-12--East park Church of God in Christ, 711 4th and Washington Streets in Vidalia, is hosting the Vidalia District Meeting each day at 3:00, Monday April 6th with speaker Bishop Tommy Lee Snell Sr, Tuesday April 7th with Pastor Richard Williams, Wednesday April 8th Pastor Henry Knox, Thursday April 9th with Overseer Sarah Mims, Friday April 10th with Bishop Benjamin Hagan and Sunday April 12th with Supt. Winton Phillips. Theme: Preserving the Heart of Worship. Pastor Supt James and lady Monique McRae
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 30 March 2026 | 11:57
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  • April 6-12--Vidalia District Meeting

    Gold Black and White   April 6-10--East Part Church of God in Christ, 711 4th & Washington Streets in Vidalia, invites you to their Vidalia District Meeting, April 6th through April 10th at 7:30 each night. Also, April 12th at 3:00. Special guest speakers each day. Host Pastor Supt James and Lady Monique McRae.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 12 March 2026 | 12:24
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    LET US GET YOUR MESSAGE TO THE PUBLIC WITH CHURCH NEWS!    Your Church Speaks   Thank you for using Church News on News-Talk WVOP 970 AM and 105.3 FM, and southeastgeorgiatoday.com. Submit your church events to us at least 2 weeks ahead of time for the greatest coverage and best results. Include the name of the church, the church address, name of the event, date & time of the event, location of the event if other than the church, and any special speakers involved.  ** When including an image or images please send it as an attachment.  Use the jpg format for all images **   Send it to JIM PERRY! Email jperry @ radiojones.com ---Please note that FAX is no longer available.  Use email. 
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 03 November 2021 | 12:30
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