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Blue Angels Arrive for Vidalia Onion Festival
Did you hear the buzz around town on Wednesday morning? That roar in the sky may sound familiar to those who’ve heard the Blue Angels before during Onion Festival week and Wednesday, the #7 jet and only two-seater was greeted at the Vidalia Regional Airport by dozens of citizens along with three very
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- Newsbreak | | 22 April 2026 | 15:28
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Candler County Sheriff's Office Reaches to Kentucky to Arrest Suspect
In March 2026, the Candler County Sheriff’s Office received a report involving the sexual exploitation of a child under the age of 10 within Candler County.
CCSO Investigators opened an investigation and began working to identify those responsible. Through investigative efforts, including the use
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- Newsbreak | | 21 April 2026 | 15:40
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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 Thursday, April 23rd at 8:05 am on Newstalk WVOP 105.3 FM. Wilson's guest this week will be Toombs County Boys and Girls Club CEO Marcy Lane.
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- Newsbreak | | 21 April 2026 | 06:36
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More Arrests Made in Contraband to Inmate Attempts
It seems would-be suppliers of contraband to Georgia Department of Corrections inmates are still willing to risk getting friends and family members arrested who themselves are brazen enough to try and drop items over the fence.
Two Sheriff’s Offices in the area thwarted deliveries and contraband to
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- Newsbreak | | 20 April 2026 | 16:15
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Unauthorized Block Party Results in Multiple Shootings
A block party that occurred in McRae-Helena Saturday night resulted in multiple individuals shot. The McRae-Helena Police Department said the party was unauthorized and there have been no reports of any deaths from the shootings.
According to reports by the McRae-Helena Police Department one
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- Newsbreak | | 20 April 2026 | 16:13
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Keep It Clean, Vidalia Project Winners at Sally D. Meadows
Our Brave Minds students at Sally D. Meadows Elementary have been hard at work on their Keep It Clean, Vidalia projects! Students chose to showcase their learning through a Canva presentation, tri-fold board, or essay, all focused on the importance of keeping our community clean.
Last week, judges
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- Newsbreak | | 19 April 2026 | 06:00
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OPEN BURNING BAN IN EFFECT FOR THE CITY OF VIDALIA
Due to high fire danger conditions, including dry fuel sources, low humidity levels, and increased wind conditions, the City of Vidalia has issued an Open Burning Ban effective immediately.
The Open Burning Ban applies to all residents and businesses and prohibits the burning of:
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- Newsbreak | | 17 April 2026 | 18:58
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Wright Headed to BPCU
Last Thursday, senior Emma Wright signed with Brewton Parker Christian University to continue her soccer career. "Emma has been a 4 year starter for us, but she has also evolved into a leader in our program, and she sets the standard for hard work for the other girls. Emma has played numerous
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- Sportsbreak | | 22 April 2026 | 10:03
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Vidalia Track and Field Dominates at West Laurens: Boys and Girls Take First Place
The Vidalia High School Track and Field teams turned in a powerhouse performance at the West Laurens meet, with both the boys’ and girls’ teams capturing first place overall. The Indians showcased depth, speed, and grit across the board — highlighted by two new school records that electrified the
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- Sportsbreak | | 21 April 2026 | 09:03
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Lady Indians Shine in Region Tournament, Advance to Sweet 16 in State Tournament
The Vidalia High School Lady Indians tennis team delivered an impressive performance at last week’s Region 3A-1 Tournament, finishing third overall behind strong private school programs, Savannah Country Day and St. Vincent’s Academy.
Despite the stiff competition, the Lady Indians showcased
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- Sportsbreak | | 21 April 2026 | 07:04
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Vidalia Rotary Hosts Successful 2nd Annual Vidalia Onion Festival Golf Classic
The Rotary Club of Vidalia successfully hosted its 2nd Annual Vidalia Onion Festival Golf Classic on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Swainsboro Country Club. The event brought together 22 teams and 88 golfers for a day of friendly competition, fellowship, and community support.
The tournament raised more
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- Sportsbreak | | 20 April 2026 | 09:14
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Barons Split with Night Hawks
The Brewton-Parker Christian University (BPCU) Barons softball team hosted the Night Hawks of Thomas University in a SSAC doubleheader on April 18, 2026. The Barons took game one 5-4 and dropped game two 9-5.
Game one saw the Barons build an early lead with timely extra-base hitting. Madisyn
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- Sportsbreak | | 20 April 2026 | 09:11
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Sports & Scores This Week (4-20-26)
April 20-- Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.
Monday, April 20
Baseball: Braves 9, Nationals 4
VHA 5, FPCA 4
Soccer: FPCA 1, RTCA 0 Girls & FPCA 6, RTCA 0 Boys
Tennis: Vidalia 4, Fitzgerald 0 Girls (GHSA Class A Division 1 State Playoffs)
Track: GHSA Class A Division 2 Region 4 Meet
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- Sportsbreak | | 20 April 2026 | 08:35
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Warmouth Sands Opens Driving Range & Practice Facility
The City of Vidalia is proud to announce the opening of the Driving Range and Practice Facility at the new golf course in Vidalia, Warmouth Sands, Friday, April 17th.
Chairman of the Sweet Onion Golf Authority, Andy Woodruff. “We're opening Friday at 12 o'clock, and we'll open until 8 o'clock that night,
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- Sportsbreak | | 17 April 2026 | 10:12
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Atlanta Braves to Induct Brian Snitker into the Braves Hall of Fame
ATLANTA (Thursday, April 16, 2026) – The Atlanta Braves will induct long-time coach and manager Brian Snitker into the Braves Hall of Fame in a special pregame ceremony at Truist Park on Saturday, April 25, before the Braves take on the Philadelphia Phillies at 7:15 p.m ET. Braves Hall of Famers
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- Sportsbreak | | 16 April 2026 | 10:16
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Indians Defeat Toombs 10-0
The Vidalia Indians kicked off their final regular season series against the Toombs County Bulldogs in impressive fashion, earning a 10-0 victory at Greg James Field on a special night for the program.
Before the game, the Indians recognized the middle school baseball team for their outstanding
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- Sportsbreak | | 16 April 2026 | 09:20
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Community Calendar
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Greater Vidalia Chamber Ribbon Cutting
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- Community Event | | 20 April 2026 | 13:19
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Ohoopee Soil and Water Conservation District Meeting
The Ohoopee Soil and Water Conservation District will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Conjunction with the GACD Group IV Meeting.
The meeting will be held at Dawson Farms, 305 Dawson Farms Road SE., Allenhurst, GA.
The GACD Group IV Meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. with the
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- Community Event | | 15 April 2026 | 11:11
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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 | | 07 April 2026 | 13:46
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Greater Vidalia Chamber Ribbon Cutting
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- Community Event | | 31 March 2026 | 15:12
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Obituaries
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Mrs. Brenda Mock Jackson, Cedar Crossing
Mrs. Brenda Mock Jackson, age 67, of Cedar Crossing, died Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia after a brief illness. She was born on October 19, 1958, in Toombs County, growing up in Johnson Corner, and she lived in the Vidalia area most of her life. She earned... - Information
- Obituary | | 22 April 2026 | 08:07
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Mrs. Donnell Collins Cartrette, Vidalia
Mrs. Donnell Collins Cartrette, age 87, of Vidalia, died Friday, April 17, 2026, at Meadows Park Health & Rehab in Vidalia following an extended illness. She was a native of Toombs County and lived in Lyons and Vidalia all of her life. She attended Lyons High School. She worked in the garment... - Information
- Obituary | | 18 April 2026 | 12:21
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Mr. Brian Yale Steptoe, Higgston
Mr. Brian Yale Steptoe, age 57, of Higgston, died Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at his home after a sudden illness. He was born in Treutlen County and was raised there and in Montgomery County. Later, he attended Adrian School and Swainsboro High School. He worked as a carpenter and builder for more... - Information
- Obituary | | 17 April 2026 | 07:24
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Mr. Frank Edwin “Ed” Smith, Vidalia
Mr. Frank Edwin “Ed” Smith, age 95, of Vidalia, Georgia, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, at Community Hospice House following an extended illness. Coach Smith was born on February 25, 1931, in Bulloch County, Georgia, to the late Virgie and Emory Smith. He was one of four children and... - Information
- Obituary | | 16 April 2026 | 17:00
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Miss Felicia Denise Day
Felicia Denise Day was born on September 29, 1976, to the late Minister Billy Matthews and Annie Laura Day. She attended the Tattnall and Toombs County Public School Systems. Felicia was employed with Shuman Cleaners and Papa Buck’s of Vidalia, Georgia, until her health declined. She had a deep... - Information
- Obituary | | 16 April 2026 | 09:58
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Mr. Bryan Dewayne Cronan
Bryan Dewayne Cronan, affectionately known as “Peanut,” age 53, was born on April 3, 1973, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and uncle. If you were fortunate enough to be called his friend, you were truly blessed. Bryan was a man who stood firm in what he... - Information
- Obituary | | 16 April 2026 | 09:55
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Mrs. Patricia McLemore Usher, New Branch Community
Mrs. Patricia McLemore Usher, age 90, of the New Branch Community, died Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia after a brief illness. She was a native of Toombs County, growing up in Vidalia, and was a 1954 graduate of Vidalia High School. She married her husband, and they... - Information
- Obituary | | 15 April 2026 | 07:31
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Mr. Henry "Bud" Brady White, Tarrytown
Mr. Henry “Bud” Brady White, age 72, of Tarrytown, died Monday, April 13, 2026, at his home following an extended illness. He was born on August 20, 1953, in Candler County to the late Henry Brady White and Mary Emma Collins White. The family returned to Tarrytown in 1959, and he graduated from... - Information
- Obituary | | 14 April 2026 | 12:26
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Mrs. Mae "Audrey" Williamson, Vidalia
Mrs. Mae “Audrey” Joyce Williamson, age 88, of Vidalia, died Friday, April 10, 2026, at her home after a brief illness. She was a native of Montgomery County and had lived in Vidalia for the past 30 years. She was a graduate of Montgomery County High School and was a homemaker. Audrey was a member of... - Information
- Obituary | | 13 April 2026 | 13:54
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Church Calendar
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May 2--Clothes Closet Giveaway in Vidalia
May 2--New Life In Christ Ministries, 208 Meadowbrook Street in Vidalia, invites you to their Outreach Ministry's Clothes Closet Giveaway, Saturday May 2nd from 8:00 to 12:00. Clothing and shoes for men, women & children. Also, accessories & other home good items available.- Information
- Church Event | | 20 April 2026 | 11:54
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May 24--80th Church Anniversary in Vidalia
May 24--Solomon Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, 902 Thompson Street Ext in Vidalia, is Growing in Faith, Family & Fellowship with in their 80th Anniversary, May 24th at 2:30 with special guest Pastor Freddie Hodge of New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. Host Pastor Joel Chamblis. - Information
- Church Event | | 20 April 2026 | 11:46
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April 22-24--It's Revival Time in Vidalia
April 22-24--House of God Church, 625 5th Avenue in Vidalia, would like you to know It's Revival Time, Wednesday April 22nd through Friday April 24th at 7:00. The revivalist is Rev. Evelyn Stephens Theme: Repentance, Reconciliation and Restoration - Information
- Church Event | | 20 April 2026 | 11:44
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April 22-23--Youth Revival in Alston
April 22-23--Mt. Calvary of Alston is hosting a 2-Night Youth Revival, Wednesday April 22nd with Rev. Nathan Martin from Lyons and Thursday April 23rd with Rev. Isaiah J. McLeod of Elizabeth Baptist Church in Hazlehurst. - Information
- Church Event | | 16 April 2026 | 11:42
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April 25--Gospel Sing in Glenwood
April 25--Snowhill Community Church, 864 Snowhill Church Road in Glenwood, invites everyone to their Gospel Sing, April 25th at 7:00. Special guests will be Heaven's Tradition from Douglas. Come expecting a blessing. - Information
- Church Event | | 14 April 2026 | 07:41
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April 26--Homecoming in Uvalda
April 26--Cedar Crossing Baptist Church, 2926 Cedar Crossing Road in Uvalda, invites you to come celebrate, reconnect and enjoy Homecoming in Worship, Food & Fellowship, Sunday April 26th at 10:30. Special Guests "Great Visioner" sharing their Message through song and testimony. Dinner on the grounds. Meat furnished, just bring your favorite dish to share. No Sunday School. - Information
- Church Event | | 13 April 2026 | 09:21
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Special Notice: Lyons Pastoral Position Announcement
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- Church Event | | 06 April 2026 | 11:42
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