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Newsbreak

  • Another Banner Year for United Way!

    The outlook didn’t look favorable a few days ago for this year’s campaign of the United Way of Toombs, wheeler, and Montgomery Counties, but Executive Director Patricia Dixon and 2027 co-Chairs Amanda Higgins and Emily Hart never lost faith that God would provide.

    The celebratory luncheon for the

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 13 November 2026 | 15:13
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  • Public Hearing to be Held in Candler County Regarding Data Center Application

    The Candler County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on December 8 regarding a zoning application submitted by Canoochee River RV Resort, LLC, of Savannah. The applicant Is seeking to change parcels of land from Agricultural to Planned Unit Development, with the intent to develop a

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 12 November 2026 | 16:01
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  • Area Veterans Honored

    Students from Robert Toombs Christian Academy serenade veterans and guests to thank them for their service.

    On the 11th day of the 11th month at the 11th hour each year, the Downtown Vidalia Association hosts veterans of all branches of service and decades at the Veteran’s Day Luncheon, and this

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 11 November 2026 | 15:24
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  • Altamaha EMC/Fiber Earns Prestigious Safety Accreditations for Commitment to Workplace and Public Safety

    (Savannah, GA – November 9, 2026) — Working with electricity is inherently dangerous, but Altamaha EMC/Fiber has set a remarkable example by prioritizing safety and fostering a culture dedicated to protecting employees, members and the public. This commitment to safety excellence has earned

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    Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 11 November 2026 | 08:55
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  • Trial Date Set for Man Charged in the Death of Toombs County Child

    Middle Judicial Circuit District Attorney Tripp Fitzner has confirmed that the murder case against Seth Hunter Brown will go to trial in Toombs County on December 14.

    Brown is charged with the March 14, 2025, death of four-year-old Reese Carter Hughes, the daughter of his then-girlfriend Taylor

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 10 November 2026 | 15:55
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  • U.S. Marshals Apprehend Candler County Fugitive

    A fugitive wanted in Candler County was captured Monday by the United States marshals Service Fugitive Task Force in Cobbtown.

    According to Candler County Sheriff John Miles, law enforcement was looking for the man in relation to a crime that took place on Sunday, November 1, on Olifftown Raod, a

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 10 November 2026 | 15:46
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  • Wanted By Toombs County Sheriff's Office

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 10 November 2026 | 09:37
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  • Cook to Serve on Middle Judicial Circuit Superior Court

    Governor Brian Kemp has appointed the Honorable Paul K. Cook of Vidalia to serve as a Judge on the Superior Court of the Middle Judicial Circuit which satisfied Georgia House Bill 1215 passed in the 2025-26 regular session of the Georgia General Assembly to add a third Superior Court Judge to the

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 09 November 2026 | 15:41
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  • GBI Investigating Death of Dublin Man

    At the request of the Dublin Police Department (DPD), GBI agents are investigating the death of Christian Foskey, age 33, of Dublin, GA.

    Preliminary information indicates that about 9:09 p.m., on Thursday, November 5, 2026, Dublin Police Department officers responded to a report of shots-fired in the area

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 09 November 2026 | 15:39
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Sportsbreak

  • Vikings Get Revenge On A Rival With Historic Victory

    On a cold night in Alamo, the Treutlen Vikings got sweet revenge on one of their biggest rivals as well as a historic victory by winning the school’s first ever state playoff game in football, downing the Wheeler County Bulldogs 35-6.  The Bulldogs had won the last three games in the series,

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    Sportsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 15 November 2026 | 11:35
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  • Georgia's Friday Night Lights HIgh School Scoreboard

    High School Scoreboard – November 13th

     

    Class AAA

    0 Temple "Tigers" @ Toombs Co. "Bulldogs" 88 F

    10 Jackson "Red Devils"  @ Appling Co. "Pirates" 41 F

    18 Westside Augusta "Patriots" @ Pierce Co. "Bears" 41 F

     

    Class AA

    20 Vidalia "Indians" @ Dublin "Fighting Irish" 60 F

    13 East Laurens "Falcons" @

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    Sportsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 13 November 2026 | 09:27
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  • Lady Barons Complete Season Sweep of Wesleyan With Road Victory

    Brewton-Parker Women's volleyball team closed out its regular-season schedule on a high note, earning a 3-0 victory over Wesleyan College.

    The Lady Barons secured the straight-set win with scores of 25-23, 25-17, and 25-13, completing back-to-back sweeps of the Wolves after defeating Wesleyan at

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 11 November 2026 | 12:18
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  • MatDawgs Showed Out at the Packer Classic

    The MatDawgs came ready to compete this past weekend at the Packer Classic in Colquitt County. The first event of the season proved a fruitful one, producing four 1st place finishes and four additional placements for the MatDawgs. The four standouts, Wyatt Bunch (138), Walker Bunch (144), Samson

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 11 November 2026 | 12:08
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  • Metter High School Head Coach to Retire

    Metter High School Head Football Coach Lee Shaw has announced his intention to retire in December 2026.
     
    “Over the past four years, Coach Shaw has been a valued member of the Metter High School football program,” says Superintendent Dr. John Jordan. “We sincerely appreciate his dedication,
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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 11 November 2026 | 08:54
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  • Toombs Cross Country Finish 7th at State, Best Since 2017, as Luna Takes 14th

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    (Courtesy of Toombs County Athletics)

    On Saturday, the Toombs County Cross Country teams competed in the GHSA state championships in Carrollton. For the girls, senior Deanna Gonzalez finished her senior season with a strong run, finishing 44th out of 150 runners. On the boys side, senior Juan

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 10 November 2026 | 08:46
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  • Swainsboro Native Hannah Howard Leads the Golden Eagles to First NAIA Win

    The Georgia Southern-East Georgia Golden Eagles women's team picked up its first victory of the season over ABAC on Thursday night in its home opener.

    Georgia Southern-East Georgia (1-4, 0-0 CAC)
    FG%: 46.9
    3PT%: 38.1
    FT%: 53.6

    ABAC (2-3, 0-0 AAC)
    FG%: 37.5
    3PT%: 23.1
    FT%: 64.7

    The Lady Golden

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 10 November 2026 | 08:31
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  • Lady Barons Celebrate SSAC Postseason Award Recipients

    A standout freshman season from Daria Cwynar highlighted the Brewton-Parker Christian University Women's soccer program, as the Lady Barons earned multiple honors from the Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC) following the 2026 season.


    Daria Cwynar led the way, earning Second Team

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 10 November 2026 | 08:25
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Community Calendar

  • State of Cities And County

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    Community Event | Jeff Raiford | 11 November 2026 | 08:53
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  • Now Hiring! Vidalia Police Department

    Looking for a career with purpose? Answer the Call with the Vidalia Police Department. 

    We're hiring Police Officers and offering competitive pay, excellent benefits, professional training, and opportunities for advancement. Already certified? We'd love to talk to you. Not certified? Qualified

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    Community Event | Jeff Raiford | 11 November 2026 | 08:09
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  • Student Art Exhibit

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    Community Event | Kathy Hilt | 10 November 2026 | 16:02
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  • 2026 Lyons Recreation Department Youth Basketball Registration

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    Community Event | Bob Roberts | 09 November 2026 | 13:21
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  • Vidalia Christmas Parade

    The deadline for Christmas Parade applications is quickly approaching!  Please use this link https://downtownvidalia.org/events/christmas-parade/ All applications must be received by November 20!

     

     

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    Community Event | Jeff Raiford | 09 November 2026 | 12:50
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  • November 16--Ward 3 Town Hall Meeting

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    Community Event | Jim Perry | 04 November 2026 | 09:51
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  • Lyons Citizen of the Year Nominations and Banquet Announced

    The Lyons Citizen of the Year Banquet will be held September 24, 2026, in the Lyons First Baptist Church. The program will begin at 6:30 with a meal, patriotic speaker and music, and the announcement of this year's Lyons top citizen.

    Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased at Peoples Bank in

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    Community Event | Kathy Hilt | 11 August 2026 | 09:06
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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

  • Mr. Ronald Barnes, Alston

    Mr. Ronald Barnes, age 79, of Alston, passed away peacefully at his home,surrounded by his family, following an extended illness on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. He was a native of Montgomery County and was born on February 10, 1947, to the late Troy Franklin Barnes and Cora Ellie Browning Barnes. He...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 11 November 2026 | 12:38
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  • Mr. David R. Stanley, Vidalia

    Mr. David R. Stanley, age 84, of Vidalia, died Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia after a brief illness. He was born in Bibb County, and as a child, moved to Sanford, Florida. He was a 1959 graduate of Seminole High School where he played football and earned a...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 11 November 2026 | 12:16
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  • Mr. Bobby G. Blackburn, Soperton

    Mr. Bobby G. Blackburn, age 75, of Soperton, died Thursday, November 5, 2026, at his home after a sudden illness. He was born and grew up in Pike County, Kentucky, and he lived in several places in Florida and Georgia before settling in Treutlen County in 2011. He retired as a truck driver after...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 07 November 2026 | 12:57
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  • Mr. Howard Wright, Lyons

    Mr. Howard Wright, age 82, of Lyons, died Sunday, November 1, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia after a brief illness. He was a native of Toombs County and lived near Lyons all of his life. He was a 1962 graduate of Lyons High School and was a lifelong member of Hammonds Baptist...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 07 November 2026 | 09:29
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  • Louise Anderson Talley Walsh

    Louise Anderson Talley Walsh went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, November 1, 2026. She was 91 years old.  Our mother was a native of Toombs County.  Raised on a farm in Ohoopee GA, she learned many valuable skills which served her well when she married our father, who...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 07 November 2026 | 09:27
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  • Ms. Brenda Diane Miller Moore

    Brenda Diane Miller Moore was born on May 17, 1960, in Treutlen County, Georgia, to the late George L. Miller and Audrey Jordan Miller. On Tuesday, October 27, 2026, she peacefully departed this earthly life at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia, Georgia. In addition to her parents,...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 04 November 2026 | 11:55
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  • Mr. Gene Tapley

    Gene Tapley passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026. His life was marked by hard work, perseverance, and determination. With God’s help and an unwavering spirit, Gene overcame several serious illnesses and lived a remarkable life. Born on June 27, 1941, in Montgomery County, Georgia, Gene was the...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 03 November 2026 | 11:22
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  • Mrs. Melissa Hart Fernandez, Uvalda

    Mrs. Melissa Hart Fernandez, age 62, of Uvalda, died Monday, November 2, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia after a brief illness. She was   born on July 9, 1964, and was a lifelong resident of Montgomery County. She grew up in Alston and moved to Uvalda in 1989. She was a 1982 graduate...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 03 November 2026 | 07:19
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  • Susan Stephens

    Susan Stephens, beloved wife, mother, and Booshie, passed away on October 31, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia after an extended illness.  She was born on August 11, 1949, to Aaron and Helen Wood Lynn.  She lived all her life in Toombs County and was a 1967 graduate of Vidalia High...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 02 November 2026 | 07:13
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Church Calendar

  • November 22--Sixth Month Church Anniversary

    November 22-God's Holy House of Refuge would like you to come to their Sixth Month Church Anniversary, Sunday November 22nd at 3:00 at Econolodge Banquet Hall, 2507 East First Street in Vidalia.  Guest speaker is Pastor Ralph Carlyle of Mizpah Baptist Church in Baxley.  Pastor Germain A Williams 
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 11 November 2026 | 12:18
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  • November 23--ELICE Monthly Meeting

    November 23--Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Vidalia invites you to the ELICE Monthly Meeting, Monday November 23rd at 6:30.  Facilitator Rev. Ronald Miller.  
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 04 November 2026 | 09:48
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Meet The Staff

  • General Manager

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    Jeff Raiford

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  • Program Director

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    Bob Roberts, WTCQ

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  • Program Director

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    Jim Perry, WYUM

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  • Traffic/News Director

    Kathy Hilt

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