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Newsbreak

  • Sandersville Firefighter Arrested; Charged With Crimes Against A Child

    A former Sandersville Firefighter who was once named the Firefighter of the Year, is facing serious charges of sexual crimes against a child. The age of the child has not been released.

    The Washington County Sheriff’s Office says Evan Chambers, age 23, was arrested on May 18 and charged with

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 22 May 2026 | 12:17
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  • Area Police Blotter

    Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:

    Arrests unavailable.

    Toombs County Sheriff’s Office reports the following arrests:

    Atkins, Courtney – Vidalia – Probation Violation (Misdemeanor).

    Blount, Brandon – Vidalia – DUI/Drugs/Less Safe; Probation Violation (Felony).

    Brooker,

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 22 May 2026 | 11:36
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  • Data Center Construction Draws More Complaints

    by John Wagner, RadioJones, LLC

    If you think the local government meetings for the last few months have opened with citizen complaints about data center construction in our area. You’re right, they have. The latest was the Emanuel County Board of Commissioners Meeting Monday (5-18-26). This time

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 22 May 2026 | 09:40
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  • Today's Top Stories From ABC News - May 22nd

    NOAA RELEASES 2026 HURRICANE OUTLOOK
    Federal weather specialists have released their best guess about how many tropical storms and hurricanes to expect over the summer and into the fall. NOAA is predicting below-average activity for the 2026 Atlantic storm season, driven by El Niño, which is

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    Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 22 May 2026 | 07:15
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  • Brown Arraigned on Latest Charges

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    Middle Judicial Circuit District Attorney Tripp Fitzner has confirmed that Seth Hunter  Brown appeared briefly in court Thursday morning for arraignment on the two additional charges in which the Toombs County Grand Jury returned true bills last month.

    In April, the Grand Jury indicted Brown on

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 21 May 2026 | 15:41
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  • Man Sentenced to Federal Prison Had Ties to Local Counties

    A Laurens County man with strong ties to Toombs and Montgomery counties was sentenced to 90 months in federal prison and fined $1,000 last week according to Meg Heap, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia.

    Bobby Akins, 55, of Dublin was sentenced after pleading guilty to Distribution

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 20 May 2026 | 14:16
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  • Busy Election Day Tuesday in Emanuel County

    by John Wagner, RadioJones, LLC

    No changing of the guard at Emanuel County Schools. In Tuesday’s Election: All four incumbent Board members hold their seats. Tanya Lane in District 4 with 559 votes to challenger Phyllis Dixon’s 186. In District 5 Elizabeth DeVane holds off Shonray Brooks, 269 to 242 votes.

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 20 May 2026 | 09:07
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  • Area Election Results

    All results are unofficial until certified by the Georgia Secretary of State.

     

    Toombs County 5/5  Precincts Reporting

    State Senate District 19 - Rep

    Dwayne Gillis - 609

    Travis Hodges - 366

    David Sikes - 2,403

     

    State Senate District 19 - Dem

    Eddy Delgado - 377

    Joshua Wilkerson - 458

     

    U.S. House of

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    Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 19 May 2026 | 19:20
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  • JDD Students of the Month

    Student of Month 34

    JDD students for being Student of the Month for the month of May. are: (Back Row , L to R):  Layla Smith, Zayden Fields, Brentlee Copeland, Scarlett MacDonald, Saylor Powell, Siya Patel, Laila Mai Haynes; (Middle Row, L to R)::Keith Childs, Lily’Mae Driggers, Ra’Shyia Preston, Yahkeem Lewis,

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 19 May 2026 | 09:21
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Sportsbreak

  • Roberson Signs to Cheer at GSU

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    Congratulations to Kalli Jo Roberson who has signed to cheer for the Eagles at Georgia Southern University!

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 21 May 2026 | 08:04
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  • Kicklighter To Cheer For University of West Georgia

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    Congratulations to Emily Kicklighter who signed a letter of Intent for a scholarship to cheer at the University of West Georgia in Carrollton. 

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 20 May 2026 | 08:15
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  • Tabor Signs With South Georgia State College

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    Congratulations to Brittan Tabor on his commitment to continue his academic and baseball career at South Georgia State College!

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 19 May 2026 | 09:17
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  • Wardlaw Headed to BPCU

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    Congratulations to Mischa Wardlaw who has committed to play basketball for the Lady Barons at Brewton Parker Christian University! . 

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 18 May 2026 | 08:39
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  • Sports & Scores This Week (5-18-26)

    May 18-- Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.

    Monday, May 18

    Baseball: Marlins 12, Braves 0 

    Golf: Vidalia & Toombs County at GHSA Class A Division 1 State Championships at Arrow Head Golf Club Elbertton 9:00am 

    Tuesday, May 19

    Baseball: Braves 8, Marlins 4 

    Wednesday, May 20

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 18 May 2026 | 08:10
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  • Vidalia Indians Set for State Championship Series at Synovus Park

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    The Vidalia Indians are set to compete for the Class A Division 1 State Championship this week, marking the program’s quest for their fourth state title in school history and first since 2022.

    After extensive discussions between school officials and the Georgia High School Association (GHSA), it

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 18 May 2026 | 07:30
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  • Brown Signs With BPCU Barons

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    Congratulations to VHS Indian Rashad Brown who has signed his letter of intent to play basketball for the Barons at Brewton Parker Christian University. 

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 14 May 2026 | 08:30
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  • Vidalia High School Track Teams Shine at GHSA State Championships, Both Finish as State Runners-Up

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    The Vidalia High School track and field program delivered one of its most memorable performances in recent history at the GHSA State Championships, with both the boys’ and girls’ teams claiming second-place finishes behind powerhouse Bleckley County. The Indians brought home multiple state titles,

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 13 May 2026 | 16:30
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  • Toombs County's Drew Woodruff Signs with BPCU

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    Recently at Toombs County High School, senior Drew Woodruff signed his letter of intent for a scholarship to play golf with the Barons at Brewton Parker  Christian University. 

    “I just want to thank God and family for pushing me through this and making me work hard and pay off for this golf

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 13 May 2026 | 08:57
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Community Calendar

Obituaries

  • Ms. Mattie Lou Kight Ansley, Vidalia

    obit Mattie Lou Ansley Mattie Lou Kight Ansley, age 99, of Vidalia, died Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at her home following an extended illness. She born in Lyons on December 6, 1926, to the late Romanous Franklin Kight, Sr. and Julia Elizabeth Pittman Kight. She was proudly raised in the Rocky Creek Community. She was a...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 22 May 2026 | 10:10
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  • Mr. Brody Scott Hutto, Toombs County

    obit Brody Hutto Brody Scott Hutto, age 17, of Toombs County, died Sunday, May 10th, 2026, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was a lifelong resident of Toombs County, and he was a sophomore at Toombs County High School where he played football, quarterback and kicker. The last few weeks of his...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 18 May 2026 | 10:09
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  • Mrs. Brenda Lott Williamson, Douglas

    obit Brenda Williamson Mrs. Brenda Lott Williamson, age 67, of Douglas, died Thursday, May 14, 2026, at her sister’s home in Douglas following as extended illness. She was born on March 14, 1959, in Coffee County to the late Alfred Lott, Sr. and Cloteal Hutto Lott. She was a 1977 graduate of Coffee County High School...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 15 May 2026 | 12:40
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  • Mr. Hugh B. NeeSmith, Uvalda

    obit Hugh NeSmith Mr. Hugh B. NeeSmith, age 87, of Uvalda, met his Savior on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia, surrounded by his family. He was a native of Cedar Crossing, attended Hilldale School, and lived in Cedar Crossing until moving to Uvalda in 1960. Early in his life, he was...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 14 May 2026 | 13:53
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  • Mrs. Aldean Wright, Uvalda

    With regret Vidalia Funeral Home announces the death of Aldean Wright of Uvalda, Georgia. Her death occurred on May 5,2026 at her home. She retired from the Post Office. She is survived by her husband James Wright of Uvalda one daughter, Paige Wright of Chicago; one granddaughter, Jaya Robinson of...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 14 May 2026 | 10:03
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  • Mrs. Bonnie C. Petty, Vidalia

    obit Bonnie Petty Mrs. Bonnie C. Petty, age 77, of Vidalia, died Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Oxley Park Health & Rehab in Lyons following an extended illness. She was a native of Richmond County and lived in Augusta until moving to Vidalia in 1987. She was a 1966 graduate of George P. Butler High School in Augusta...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 13 May 2026 | 10:43
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  • Mr. Wendell “Dale” Widner, Cedar Crossing

    Wendell Widner Mr. Wendell “Dale” Widner, age 76, of Cedar Crossing, died Monday, May 11, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia following extended illness. He was a native of Colquitt in Miller County and lived there until enlisting in the U.S. Marines. After his military service, he began a forty-five...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 12 May 2026 | 16:36
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  • Mr. Jesus Alvarez, Lyons

    Jesus Alvarez Mr. Jesus Alvarez, age 75, of Lyons, died Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at his home in Lyons after an extended illness, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 23, 1951, in Jalisco, Mexico to the late Antonio Alvarez and Cruz Martinez Alvarez. As a young man, he moved to Los Angeles, California,...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 12 May 2026 | 07:16
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  • Mr. Archie L. Emanuel, Lyons

    obit Archie Emanuel Mr. Archie L. Emanuel, age 75, of Lyons, died Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Memorial Health in Savannah after a brief illness. He was born in North Carolina, grew up in Cobbtown and has made Lyons his home since 1969. He was a truck driver for many years; Archie could do most anything, he was a...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 11 May 2026 | 12:19
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Church Calendar

  • June 14--136th Church Anniversary in Vidalia

    church event   June 14--First African Missionary Baptist Church, 274 East Liberty Avenue in Lyons, want you to join them for their 136th Church Anniversary (1890-2026), Sunday June 14th at 11:30 with guest speaker Rev. Braddock J. Silver of Sandy Ford Missionary Baptist Church in Dublin. Interim Pastor Rev. Russell Green
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 19 May 2026 | 12:20
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  • June 1-5--VBC in Uvalda

     church event 2   June 1-5--Cedar Crossing Baptist Church in Uvalda wants you to join them for a fun filled week with their Vacation Bible School "Junk Yard Redemption", June 1st through June 5th from 6:30 to 8:30. Games, music, crafts and Bible Lessons. Ages 3 to adult are welcome. See Annette Beasley or Pennf Criswell for more information.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 18 May 2026 | 09:34
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  • May 24--80th Church Anniversary in Vidalia

    Fellowship   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 Chambliss
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 14 May 2026 | 08:42
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  • May 24--135th Church Anniversary in Vidalia

    May 24--First African Missionary Baptist Church, 206 Martin Luther King Jr Avenue in Vidalia, would like you to come Celebrate their 135th Church Anniversary, Sunday May 24th at 10:00 with the churches very own Pastor Dr. Carl Wardlaw Jr. speaking. Dinner on the grounds.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 14 May 2026 | 07:43
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  • May 24--117th Church Anniverary in Ailey

    May 24--St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church, 2038 McGregor Road in Ailey, would like you to come Celebrate their 117th Church Anniversary, May 24th at 11:00 with guest minister Rev Leroy Jordan Jr of Bark Camp MBC in Midville and Mt. Carmel MBC in Millen. Pastor Hubert W. Hodges
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 11 May 2026 | 11:44
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  • June 7--Family & Friends Day in Mt. Vernon

    church event   June 7--Better Together Christian Community Church, 202 West Church Street in Mt. Vernon, invites you to Family & Friends Day 2026, Sunday June 7th at 2:30 with guest speaker Rev. Elijah Toney of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Soperton. Pastor Craig & First Lady Snead
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 04 May 2026 | 12:25
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  • May 23--Gospel Sing in Glenwood

    church event   May 23--Snowhill Community Church, 864 Snowhill Church Road in Glenwood, invites everyone to a Gospel Sing, May 23th at 7:00 with guest singers Mark and Angie Hudson. Come expecting a blessing.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 30 April 2026 | 09:43
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  • May 30--Church Donation Only Yard Sale in Vidalia

    May 30--North Thompson Baptist Church invites you to their Donation Only Yard Sale, May30th from 7:00 AM to 1:00 at 404 North Thompson Church Road in Vidalia.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 29 April 2026 | 09:49
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  • June 6--Worship Service and Ladies Tea in Mt. Vernon

    tea   June 6--Mt. Vernon Pentecostal Church, 1802 North Railroad Avenue in Mt. Vernon, invites women of all ages to their Worship Service and Ladies Tea, June 6th from 10:00 to 2:00 with special speaker Sis. Pam Hulett. Fancy dress/hats appropriate but not required. RSVP by call Sis. Sheena Lamb at 912-403-2409
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 28 April 2026 | 12:12
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