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Severe Weather Hits; Fire Chief Issues Warning
Vidalia Fire Chief Brian Sikes reports significant damage has occurred because of severe weather that passed through Thursday afternoon. According to the Chief, roofs have been destroyed in the area, and significant damage has been reported.
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- Newsbreak | | 09 May 2024 | 14:46
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Today's Top Stories From ABC News - May 9th
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Former President Trump's criminal hush money trial resumes Thursday in New York, with more testimony from porn star Stormy Daniels. Trump's defense team is seeking to fast-track a challenge to the constitutionality of the limited gag order imposed on the former President by the judge- Information
- Newsbreak | | 09 May 2024 | 07:05
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Newly Formed Candler County Special Response Goes Into Action
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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- Newsbreak | | 08 May 2024 | 15:07
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Grand Jurors Inspect County Offices
In addition to the Grand being tasked with determining if cases presented to them by the District Attorney’s Office for indictment, the men and women periodically also make visits to county Constitutional Officers’ departments and make reports and recommendations if necessary.
Within the last few
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- Newsbreak | | 08 May 2024 | 12:19
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Monjaraz, Ricardo – Twin City – No Driver’s License; Hands-Free Violation.
Ambrosis, Agustin – No Driver's License; Hands-Free Violation.
Pittman, Amy – Lyons – Warrant Served (Bulloch County).
Meeks, Audra – Collins – Obstruction.
Wright,
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- Newsbreak | | 08 May 2024 | 09:04
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These Guys Can!
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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- Newsbreak | | 07 May 2024 | 12:00
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32nd Annual Southeast Georgia Soap Box Derby
May 4—The 32nd Annual Southeast Georgia Soap Box Derby was held Saturday at Derby Hill at Partin Park in Lyons. A total of just over 40 cars competed in the Stock, Super Stock, and the Masters Divisions for an opportunity to race in the Soap Box Derby World Championships this July in Akron, Ohio.
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- Newsbreak | | 04 May 2024 | 21:17
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Important Announcement About Absentee Ballots
Toombs County Election Supervisor Carey Alligood has an important message about absentee ballots.
"The Toombs County Board of Elections started mailing absentee ballots on 04/22/2024. We are getting calls from individuals whose ballot was mailed on 04/22/2024 but still has not received it. If you
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- Newsbreak | | 03 May 2024 | 08:35
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J.D. Dickerson Students of the Month
April Students of the Month at J.D. Dickerson Primary School have been selected based on being Respectful, Responsible, and Safe everywhere they go. April Students of the Month are (Back row, L to R): Jordan Jackson, Jru Brown, Abby Kate Ellis, Aamira Hawkins, Hilton Kight, Alayna Cathcart, Harper
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- Newsbreak | | 03 May 2024 | 00:00
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Toombs County Baseball Concludes Season with Elite Eight Playoff Series Against Rockmart
The Toombs County Bulldogs wrapped up their 2024 baseball season with a challenging playoff series against Rockmart, which concluded their campaign. Despite their efforts, the Bulldogs were unable to secure a win in the series, closing the season with a record of 21-11 overall and a 10-5 mark in
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- Sportsbreak | | 09 May 2024 | 13:32
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Toombs County Lake Dawgs Compete at GHSA State Fishing Championships
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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- Sportsbreak | | 09 May 2024 | 13:29
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VHS Track Team Heads to State With High Hopes!
The Vidalia High School Track Teams made an outstanding showing at the GHSA AA State Sectional held at East Jackson High School last weekend. Seven Girls, along with four Girls Relay Teams, qualified for this week’s State Championships, which will also be held at East Jackson.
On the Boy’s side,
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- Sportsbreak | | 08 May 2024 | 15:34
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Toombs County High Celebrates Six Student-Athletes Signing to Colleges
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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- Sportsbreak | | 07 May 2024 | 08:58
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Toombs County Bulldogs Head to GHSA State Championship with 3-1 Victory Over Fellowship Christian
The Toombs County Bulldogs are advancing to the GHSA state championship after a compelling 3-1 victory over Fellowship Christian. The match was marked by a strong first-half goal from Alejandro Tinoco and solidified by second-half goals from Axcel Barbosa and Yovanny Zamorano, propelling the
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- Sportsbreak | | 06 May 2024 | 08:30
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Sports & Scores This Week (5-6-24)
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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- Sportsbreak | | 06 May 2024 | 08:07
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Toombs County Bulldogs Esports Team Claims Third Place at GHSA State Championships for Second Consecutive Year
The Toombs County Bulldogs Esports Splatoon 3 team concluded their impressive run to the GHSA Esports State Championships with a third-place finish, falling short to Brookwood High School of Snellville, Georgia, in a hard-fought battle that ended 3-1.
The Bulldogs kicked off the match with a
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- Sportsbreak | | 05 May 2024 | 08:25
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Toombs County Advances to Elite Eight, Prepares for Rockmart
The Toombs County Varsity Bulldogs swept the Washington County Varsity Golden Hawks in their playoff series, winning 6-1 and 7-0, to advance to the elite eight of the GHSA state playoffs. Their next challenge is a series against Rockmart that begins on Monday, May 6, 2024.
In the first game,
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- Sportsbreak | | 04 May 2024 | 08:27
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Lady Barons Fall in Pair of Losses at SSAC Tournament
DECATUR, Ala. – Postseason play began on Thursday afternoon for Brewton-Parker Softball at the 2024 SSAC Softball Championship in Decatur, Ala.
The No. 6-seeded Lady Barons challenged the No. 3-seeded Rams of Mobile (Ala.) to open the tournament. After falling to the Rams in an extra-inning 2-1
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- Sportsbreak | | 03 May 2024 | 08:22
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Community Calendar
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Lasseter Tractor Company Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting
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- Community Event | | 02 May 2024 | 10:21
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50th-Year VHS Class Reunion
Plans for the Vidalia High School Class of 1974 50th Reunion are underway and classmates should mark their calendars for October 12 for this special event!
For more information, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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- Community Event | | 26 March 2024 | 12:40
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Obituaries
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Mr. John Ware, Dublin
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...- Information
- Obituary | | 09 May 2024 | 12:29
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Mr. Jerry Gene Morris, Nunez
Mr. Jerry Gene Morris, Sr., age 77 of the Nunez Community of Swainsboro passed away on Monday morning, May 6, 2024 at his home. Born in Laurens County, he was the youngest of two sons born to the late Thomas Ralph Morris and Dorothy Hazel Hall Morris. He grew up in Adrian and was a 1965 graduate of... - Information
- Obituary | | 07 May 2024 | 13:46
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Mrs. Amelia McLain McCombs, Blue Ridge Community
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... - Information
- Obituary | | 07 May 2024 | 07:20
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Mrs. Beverly Conner Thigpen, McGregor Community
Mrs. Beverly Conner Thigpen, age 82, of the McGregor Community in Montgomery County, died Sunday, May 5, 2024, at Meadows Park Health & Rehab in Vidalia, following an extended illness. She was born in Montgomery County on February 11, 1942, to the late Mart B Conner and Odessa Town Conner. She... - Information
- Obituary | | 06 May 2024 | 07:16
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Debra Elaine “Debbie” Angel, Vidalia
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... - Information
- Obituary | | 04 May 2024 | 17:03
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Mrs. Linda Raby Hood, Lyons
Mrs. Linda Raby Hood, age 75, of Lyons, died Friday, May 3, 2024, at her home, after a sudden illness. She was born in Abbeville, South Carolina, grew up in Cocoa Beach, Florida, living in West Palm Beach, Florida for several years before moving to Toombs County in 1979. She worked in the garment... - Information
- Obituary | | 04 May 2024 | 17:01
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Mr. Timothy "Tim" Mixon, Vidalia
Mr. Timothy Watson “Tim” Mixon, age 70, of Vidalia, died Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Oxley Park in Lyons, after an extended illness. He was a lifelong resident of Vidalia, and he attended Vidalia schools and Toombs Training Center. He worked at Handy Andy in Vidalia for several years and attended... - Information
- Obituary | | 02 May 2024 | 10:59
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Mr. Anthony “Tony” Williamson, Vidalia
Mr. Anthony “Tony” Williamson, age 64, of Vidalia, died Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Candler County Hospital in Metter, following a brief illness. He was a native of Toombs County, living in Vidalia all of his life, and he was a 1978 graduate of Vidalia High School. He was a graduate of Swainsboro... - Information
- Obituary | | 02 May 2024 | 07:03
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Ms. Lynelle "Nellie" Geiger, Lyons
Lynelle “Nellie” Geiger, age 53, of Lyons, died Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia, after a brief illness. She was a lifelong resident of Toombs County and a 1989 graduate of Toombs County High School. She was owner/operator of L.A. Geiger Insurance and Tax. She was... - Information
- Obituary | | 01 May 2024 | 15:25
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Church Calendar
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May 26--134th Church Anniversary in Lyons
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. - Information
- Church Event | | 08 May 2024 | 11:44
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June 6-8--Faith-based Summer Camp for girls!
June 6-8--All girls are invited to Camp Soar 2024, a free faith-based Summer Camp, June 6th through the 8th from 8:00 to 3:00 each day at Southeastern Technical College in Vidalia. Indoor and outdoor activities. Register today at campsoar2024.com or call 912 386-1040 - Information
- Church Event | | 07 May 2024 | 12:27
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June 13-14--Revival in Vidalia
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.- Information
- Church Event | | 06 May 2024 | 12:25
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June 16--40th Church Anniversary in Vidalia
June 16--Hall Tabernacle Church, 2100 McIntosh Street in Vidalia, invites you to their 40th Church Anniversary, Sunday June 16th at 1:00 with speaker Pastor Tony McEady.- Information
- Church Event | | 06 May 2024 | 12:21
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June 1--Annual Men's BBQ in Mt. Vernon
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.- Information
- Church Event | | 06 May 2024 | 12:20
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June 1--Annual Ladies Tea in Mt. Vernon
June 1--Mt. Vernon Pentecostal Church, 1802 North Railroad Avenue in Mt.Vernon, wants ladies of all ages to join them for their Annual Ladies Tea, Saturday June 1st from 10:00 to 2:00 with special speaker Sis. Sheena Lamb.- Information
- Church Event | | 06 May 2024 | 12:18
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May 11--Saturday Night Gospel Sing in Lyons
May 11--Time for another Gospel Sing, May 11th at 6:00 at The Blue Marquee, 121 North State Street in Lyons, with Heartfelt Quartet and the Mercy Road Band ("Don't That Sound Like Heaven"). - Information
- Church Event | | 29 April 2024 | 09:52
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