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  • Jefferson County Teacher Charged With School Thefts

    A 23-year-veteran educator at Jefferson County High School was arrested last week after allegedly taking school equipment and vehicles.

    Mitchell Vaughn, a special education teacher, has been charged with 3 counts of felony burglary in the second degree, and 3 counts of felony theft by taking.

    On

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 13 February 2026 | 14:38
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  • Jeff Davis County Schools React to Threatening Social Media Post

    Following a social media post of a threatening nature Thursday, the Jeff Davis County Schools created one of their own to let the public know the situation had been properly and effectively managed.

    The school system said that a student posted a message on social media after school hours, and as

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 13 February 2026 | 14:36
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  • Sen. Tillery's Plan to Cut Georgia's Income Tax Passes Senate

    This week, Sen. Blake Tillery’s (R–Vidalia) plan to eliminate the state income tax for two-thirds of Georgians, reduce the tax rate for the other third by over $5,000, and eventually eliminate the state income tax for everyone passed the Georgia Senate.  Georgia families and small businesses will get tax

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 13 February 2026 | 10:29
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  • Businesses Recognized for "Keep It Clean Vidalia" Dedication

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    Vidalia Mayor Doug Roper and representatives of Handy Andy Home Warehouse and Popeye's restaurant 

    For several months, a group of concerned citizens in Vidalia has been working hard to draw attention to the unsightliness of litter in the Sweet Onion City. In addition to physically picking up trash

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 12 February 2026 | 14:50
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  • Tillery Tops $3 Million in Bid for Lt. Governor

    Tax-Cutting Conservative Trounces His Republican Opponents in Recent fundraising Reports

    Conservative Republican Blake Tillery has emerged as the clear frontrunner for Lt. Governor with the latest fundraising data. Tillery raised more than $2.1 million during this most recent cycle, bringing his

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 11 February 2026 | 14:52
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  • Emanuel County Grand Jury Returns Indictments

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    The Emanuel County Grand Jury returned several true bills of indictment on Monday of this week and among those indicted was  a former Swainsboro High School teacher for having inappropriate contact with a student or students. Angel Oliver was arrested in November of last year on

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 11 February 2026 | 14:50
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  • Former Johnson County Coach Sentenced to Prison

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    The former Johnson County high school and middle school coach that was arrested on November 16, 2024, at his residence in Laurens County and charged with multiple counts of improper sexual conduct had his day in court Wednesday and was given a long sentence to serve in confinement and an even

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 11 February 2026 | 14:43
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  • Altamaha EMC Scam Alert

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    SCAM ALERT FROM ALTAMAHA EMC:
     
     
    "We have received several reports of individuals going door-to-door in our service area falsely claiming to represent Altamaha EMC. These individuals are telling members that Altamaha EMC does not have enough generation to supply electricity to the area and that members
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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 11 February 2026 | 11:32
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  • Swainsboro Council Back to Work

    by John Wagner, RadioJones, LLC

    The snow day last Monday delayed the Swainsboro City Council meeting to last Thursday.

    In Old Business Mayor Lilly Brown assigned three council members to each of the committees that oversee city departments. She also assigned members to the citizen advisory boards

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 11 February 2026 | 09:18
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Sportsbreak

  • Barons Split Day Two vs Titans

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    The Brewton-Parker Christian University Barons split their doubleheader against the Titans of Indiana University South Bend on February 14, 2026, at home. The Barons started strong and took game one 15-6 after a surge in the fourth inning, but were unable to stop the Titans late in the second

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 15 February 2026 | 10:30
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  • Lady Barons Down Fillies

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    The Brewton-Parker Christian University Lady Barons downed the Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Fillies in a thrilling Southern States Athletic Conference showdown on February 12, 2026, taking down the Fillies 85-72. 

    The Lady Barons seized control with a 30-14 opening quarter, led by hot

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 13 February 2026 | 08:18
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  • Bulldogs Battle in Hard-Fought Pitchers’ Duel with Dublin

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    The Toombs County Varsity Bulldogs put together a strong, competitive performance Tuesday night in a tight 3–1 pitchers’ duel against Dublin. In a game defined by outstanding pitching on both sides, the Bulldogs stayed within striking distance until the final inning.

    Ty Hutchinson turned in an

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 13 February 2026 | 08:14
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  • Lady Indians Secure Top Seed

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    The Vidalia Lady Indians have officially claimed the top spot in the region, improving to a spectacular regular season run with a perfect 10-0 region record and a 16-6 overall standing. The team’s recent momentum began on February 3rd with a gritty come-from-behind victory against Tattnall County.

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 12 February 2026 | 08:33
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  • Indians Clinch with Rivalry Win Over Toombs County

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    The Vidalia Indians delivered when it mattered most Tuesday night, defeating rival Toombs County 46-39 to secure their 20th win of the season and claim the Regular Season Region Title.

    In a physical, defensive battle that lived up to the rivalry, the Indians relied on toughness, rebounding, and

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 12 February 2026 | 08:20
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  • Former VHS Lady Indians off to Great Starts to Softball Season

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    Starr Nabs SoCon Pitcher Of The Week Honors

    By: Todd Anderson, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 10 February 2026 | 16:15
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  • Three VHS Wrestlers Qualify for GHSA State Tournament

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    Three wrestlers have earned their place on the biggest stage in Georgia high school wrestling.

    Messiah Salem (130 lbs), Alexander Muzafaraov (157 lbs), and Cayleb Sanford (165 lbs) have officially qualified for the GHSA State Wrestling Tournament, an achievement that reflects months of

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 09 February 2026 | 14:18
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  • Barons Win Two of Three of Inaugural Season Home Opener

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    The Brewton-Parker Christian University Barons women’s flag football team opened its inaugural season by hosting three teams on February 7, 2026. The Barons grabbed two wins, taking down LaGrange University with a dominating 26-0 performance, and followed it up with another massive win over Andrew

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 09 February 2026 | 14:04
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  • Sports & Scores This Week (2-9-26)

    February 9- Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.

    Monday, February 9

    Baseball: Vidalia 12, Dodge County 2 

    Basketball: Brantley County 57, Montgomery County 47 Boys 

    Soccer: Vidalia 10, Johnson 0 Girls & Johnson 3, Vidalia 2 Boys 

    Tuesday, February 10

    Basketball: Vidalia 61, Toombs

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 09 February 2026 | 08:29
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Community Calendar

Obituaries

  • Mr. Ronnie C. Still, Vidalia

    Ronnie Still Mr. Ronnie C. Still, age 66, of Vidalia, died Friday, February 13, 2026, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia after brief illness. He was a native of Toombs County, living in Vidalia most of his life, and was a 1977 graduate of Vidalia High School. Soon after high school, Ronnie began a...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 15 February 2026 | 11:36
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  • Mrs. Uldine “Kinkie” Sammons Moseley, Five Points Community

    Uldine Mosley Mrs. Uldine “Kinkie” Sammons Moseley, age 93, of the Five Points Community in Emanuel County, died Friday, February 13, 2026, at Meadows Park Heath & Rehab in Vidalia following an extended illness. She was a native of Toombs County, briefly lived in Millen, and returned to Vidalia where she lived...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 14 February 2026 | 16:42
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  • Mrs. Virginia Hopkins Hobbs, Douglas

    Virginia Hobbs Mrs. Virginia Hopkins Hobbs, age 93, of Douglas, died Friday, February 6, 2026, at The Manor House in Douglas, following an extended illness. She was a native of Wilkes County, Georgia, and grew up near Washington, Georgia. She was a 1949 graduate of Wilkes County High School and also a graduate of...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 14 February 2026 | 09:42
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  • Mrs. Kay Kaiser, Statesboro

    obit Kaiser Mrs. Kay Kaiser, age 67, of Statesboro, died Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at her home following an extended illness. She was a native of Montgomery County, growing up in Higgston, and she attended Montgomery County High School. She briefly lived in Savannah before moving to Statesboro forty years...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 12 February 2026 | 12:52
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  • Mr. Gilbert Y. Anderson, English Eddy Community

    obit Anderson Mr. Gilbert Y. Anderson, age 99, of the English Eddy Community, died Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Meadows Park Health & Rehab in Vidalia after a brief illness. He was a native of Toombs County, grew up in the Toombs Central Community, and attended Johnson Corner School. He was a U.S. Army...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 11 February 2026 | 14:04
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  • Mrs. Frankie "Fran" Phillips Sharpe, Vidalia

    Fran Sharpe Mrs. Frankie "Fran" Phillips Sharpe, age 87, of Vidalia, died Monday, February 9, 2026, at Community Hospice House in Vidalia following a brief illness. She was a native of Treutlen County and was a graduate of Soperton High School, Class of 1957. She moved to Liberty County in 1986 and then to...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 10 February 2026 | 07:04
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  • Mrs. Glenda Register August, Vidalia

    Glenda Register Mrs. Glenda Register August, age 83, of Vidalia, died Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia. She was a native of Toombs County and a 1961 graduate of Vidalia High School. She lived in Vidalia until moving to Bibb County in 1986, returning to Vidalia in 2010...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 09 February 2026 | 07:38
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  • Shelby Jean Mimbs Miller, Uvalda

    Shelby Jean Miller Shelby Jean Mimbs Miller, age 80, of Uvalda, died Friday, February 6, 2026, at Hazlehurst Court Care and Rehab Center in Hazlehurst following as extended illness. She was born on February 22, 1945 in Treutlen County. Her father was a sharecropper, and she grew up in and around Treutlen County. She later...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 08 February 2026 | 14:00
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  • Mr. Charles Wayne Gladden

    Charles Gladden Mr. Charles Wayne Gladden, age 78, died Friday, February 6, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia after an extended illness. He was born on November 17, 1947 in Konawa, Oklahoma  and was a 1965 graduate Konawa High School where he played football did track and field. He worked many years in...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 07 February 2026 | 12:48
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Church Calendar

  • March 15--Women's Day Program in Vidalia

    womans day program   March 15--East Park Church of God in Christ, 711 4th & Washington Street in Vidalia, invites you to their Women's Day Program, March 15th at 3:00 with guest speaker Apostle Dr. Cynthia Reynolds of New Church in Prayer in Glennville. Theme: Planted in God's Word. Rooted to Grow. (Colossians 2:6-7) Colors: White or Ivory attire. Host Pastor Supt. James & Lady Monique McRae.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 11 February 2026 | 12:07
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  • February 22--Church Celebration

    February 22--The First African Missionary Baptist Church family cordially invites you to a Church Celebration, Sunday February 22nd at 3:00 with special guest Dr. Carl Anthony Wardlaw and the Green Grove Missionary Baptist Church family of Dublin. Dinner served. Come and be Blessed. Pastor and Sister Carl Wardlaw, Jr.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 11 February 2026 | 11:57
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  • February 21--Women's Day Program in Vidalia

    Church Event   February 21--New Life in Christ Ministries Church, 208 Meadowbrook Street in Vidalia, invites you to their Annual Women’s Day Program, Saturday February 21st at 10:00 with speaker Minister Lataureus Ryals. Theme: “Her Story, God’s Glory” If you would like you can wear red clothing.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 09 February 2026 | 09:47
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  • February 28--Gospel Sing in Glenwood

    gospel sing   February 28--Snowhill Community Church in Glenwood would like you to come to their Gospel Sing, Saturday February 28th at 7:00 featuring Dwayne Hudson & Revival. Come expecting a blessing.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 03 February 2026 | 09:39
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  • February 22--Men's Day in Vidalia

    Blue And Yellow fix   February 22--East Park Church of God in Christ, 711 4th & Washington Streets in Vidalia, would like you to come to their Men's Day Service, February 22nd at 3:00 with guest speaker Elder James McRae Jr of Living Waters Full Gospel Ministries in Macon. Host pastor Supt. James & Lady Monique McRae.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 26 January 2026 | 12:20
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  • Pass it along with...CHURCH NEWS!

    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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