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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 | Kathy Hilt | 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 | Kathy Hilt | 08 May 2024 | 09:04
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  • Today's Top Stories From ABC News - May 8th

    ISRAEL/HAMAS
    The Biden administration opted to pause a shipment of some 3,500 bombs to Israel last week because of concerns the weapons could be used in Rafah where more than one million civilians are sheltering "with nowhere else to go," a senior administration official tells ABC News. Other

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    Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 08 May 2024 | 07:07
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  • These Guys Can!

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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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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 07 May 2024 | 12:00
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  • 32nd Annual Southeast Georgia Soap Box Derby

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    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 | Bob Roberts | 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 | Jeff Raiford | 03 May 2024 | 08:35
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  • J.D. Dickerson Students of the Month

    JDD Studs

    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 | Kathy Hilt | 03 May 2024 | 00:00
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  • Georgia Supreme Court Clears Former Vidalia Chief of Police

    The Georgia Supreme Court has ruled in favor of former Vidalia Chief of Police Brian Scott in a lawsuit filed in Glynn County over four years ago when he was employed there as the Chief of Staff.

    Scott was initially indicted by a Glynn County Grand jury in February 2020, along with former Glynn

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 02 May 2024 | 14:55
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  • Area Police Blotter

    Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:

    Harden, Bernard- Vidalia – Theft by Receiving; No Driver’s License; Obstruction.

    Patel, Dharmin – Swainsboro – Disorderly Conduct.

    Nunes, Alex, Cobbtown – Theft by Shoplifting.

    Oxlajitzep, Diego - Vidalia - No Driver's License.

    Mincey,

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 02 May 2024 | 10:20
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Sportsbreak

  • Toombs County High Celebrates Six Student-Athletes Signing to Colleges

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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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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 07 May 2024 | 08:58
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  • Toombs County Bulldogs Head to GHSA State Championship with 3-1 Victory Over Fellowship Christian

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    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 | Bob Roberts | 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 | Bob Roberts | 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

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    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 | Bob Roberts | 05 May 2024 | 08:25
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  • Toombs County Advances to Elite Eight, Prepares for Rockmart

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    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 | Bob Roberts | 04 May 2024 | 08:27
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  • Lady Barons Fall in Pair of Losses at SSAC Tournament

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    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 | Bob Roberts | 03 May 2024 | 08:22
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  • Toombs County Men’s Soccer Reaches GHSA Final Four for the First Time in Program History

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    For the first time in school history, the Toombs County Men’s Soccer team has advanced to the GHSA Final Four after securing a victory in their playoff match. The team’s win was highlighted by strong performances on both offense and defense, including their third shutout of the playoffs.

    Miguel

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 02 May 2024 | 15:41
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  • Lady Crusader Competes at GIAA Girls Golf Tournament

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    RTCA Lady Crusaders Girls' Golfer Ronnie Thompson recently qualified and competed in the GIAA Girls' State Golf Tournament. This was the second consecutive year that Ronnie competed at the state level.  
    Congratulations and best wishes for continued success to our Lady Crusader Girls' Golfer Ronnie

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 02 May 2024 | 09:14
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  • Sports & Scores This Week (4-29-24)

    April 29-- Here are the latest sports schedules and scores for the week. 

    Monday, April 29

    Baseball: Mariners 2, Braves 1

    Crawford County 8, Metter 5 & Crawford County 2, Metter 0 (GHSA Class A Division I Second Round State Playoffs)

    Swainsboro 6, Heard County 3 & Heard County 11, Swainsboro 1

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 02 May 2024 | 08:33
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Community Calendar

Obituaries

  • Mr. Jerry Gene Morris, Nunez

    MorrisJerryPIC1 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...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 07 May 2024 | 13:46
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  • Mrs. Amelia McLain McCombs, Blue Ridge Community

    Amelia McCombs 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...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 07 May 2024 | 07:20
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  • Mrs. Beverly Conner Thigpen, McGregor Community

    Beverly Thigpen 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...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 06 May 2024 | 07:16
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  • Debra Elaine “Debbie” Angel, Vidalia

    AngelDebbiePIC 002 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...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 04 May 2024 | 17:03
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  • Mrs. Linda Raby Hood, Lyons

    Linda Hood 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...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 04 May 2024 | 17:01
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  • Mr. Timothy "Tim" Mixon, Vidalia

    obit Mixon 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...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 02 May 2024 | 10:59
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  • Mr. Anthony “Tony” Williamson, Vidalia

    Tony Williamson 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...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 02 May 2024 | 07:03
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  • Ms. Lynelle "Nellie" Geiger, Lyons

    obit Geiger 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...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 01 May 2024 | 15:25
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  • Mr. Sergio Benedicto Maldonado, Hazlehurst

    obit Sergio Mr. Sergio Benedicto Maldonado, Sr., age 55, of Hazlehurst, died Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia. He was a native of Guatemala and had lived the last 30 years of his life in Florida and Georgia. He worked in a variety of trades and wore many hats from construction...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 01 May 2024 | 15:00
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Church Calendar

  • May 26--134th Church Anniversary in Lyons

    Church Anniversary 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.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 08 May 2024 | 11:44
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  • June 6-8--Faith-based Summer Camp for girls!

    Camp Soar 2024   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
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 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.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 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.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 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.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 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.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 06 May 2024 | 12:18
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  • May 11--Saturday Night Gospel Sing in Lyons

    Saturday Night Gospel Sing   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").
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 29 April 2024 | 09:52
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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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