A grocery store in Hazlehurst has had a federal lawsuit filed against it by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleging denial of an employee’s request for Sunday’s off due to religious beliefs. The case was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia, Brunswick
...Former Vidalia Chief of Police Brian Scott along with fellow plaintiff John Powell filed a civil complaint with the United State District Court for the Southern District of Georgia Brunswick Division on June 22 alleging a conspiracy by Glynn County Sheriff Neal Jump, former Glynn County District
...The Toombs County Grand Jury convened Monday and returned true bills on all the 8 cases presented to them by District Attorney Tripp Fitzner’s office.
Charges varied from drug and firearm possessions to burglaries and attempts to flee and elude law enforcement. But there were also crimes
...Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Adams, Jadrien Vashon – Glenwood – Speeding in Excess of Maximum Limits; Theft by Receiving Stolen Property (Felony).
Barwick, John Dilon – Vidalia – Possession of Methamphetamine: Possession and Use of Drug-Related Objects.
Bonner, Bryant - Ailey –
...A settlement has been reached in the death of an inmate at Telfair State Prison who died in July 2023 after being left in a cage in temperatures that registered 105 degrees outside.
WMAZ News in Macon reported Monday that according to court documents filed in the U.S. District Court for the
...A Toombs County pilot lost his life Wednesday afternoon when the small plane he was flying crashed near the Tison community outside of Glennville. Tony Zorn of Lyons was the sole occupant in the aerial vehicle.
The Tattnall County Sheriff’s Office said a call was received by 911 at 5:59 regarding an
...Posting on social media can often become misunderstood or misconstrued and such is the case this week where a Facebook post was picked up and shared under the assumption it pertained to a city in Telfair County.
On Tuesday, McRae-Helena Chief of Police Doug Morrison said that a post claiming that
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The Vidalia Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying the person pictured below. This individual is a person of interest in an ongoing investigation.

Hazlehurst, Jeff Davis County, GA (June 24, 2026)- The GBI has charged Zachary B. Harper, age 47, of Hazlehurst, GA, with one count of Felony Murder and one count of Malice Murder in connection with the 1996 homicide of 54-year-old James Hand.
On June 1, 1996, Jeff Davis County Sheriff’s Office
...Vidalia High School’s athletic program has been recognized as one of the premier programs in Georgia after earning a second-place overall finish in Class A Division I in the inaugural Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) All-Sports Rankings.
The new rankings, introduced by AJC Varsity, measure the overall
...June 29-- Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.
Monday, June 29
Tuesday, June 30
Baseball: Cardinals 5, Braves 3
Wednesday, July 1
Baseball: Cardinals at Braves 7:15pm (News Talk Sports WVOP-FM 105.3)
Thursday, July 2
Baseball: Cardinals at Braves 7:15pm (News Talk Sports WVOP-FM
...At the GRPA state tournaments in Statesboro and Dalton, Georgia, the Vidalia Recreation Department teams are playing well. Thursday, the All-Star teams will try to make it a “Vidalia Kind of Day”, says Coach Scott Strickland. The teams have done a great job so far. Our 8U boys and 10U Boys have both
...The Washington County Board of Elections will conduct a recount from the June 16th runoff in the race for County Commissioner in District 2. The recount was requested by candidate and incumbent Bobby Jackson in the race that showed Barbara Jean Davenport receiving just three more votes than
...Following a very successful baseball season, three members of the Vidalia High School baseball team have been named to the Georgia Dugout Club Class A First Team All-State Team.
Senior standouts Cayden Nance, Veer Patel, and Ryan Brantley were each selected as First Team All-State performers after
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Toombs County High School is proud to recognize three Bulldog baseball players who have been named to the GHSA Class A Division I All-State Team for the 2026 season.
Ty Hutchinson earned First Team All-State honors, while Joseph Owens and Nick Carroll were named Second Team All-State. These
June 22-- Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.
Monday, June 22
Baseball: Padres 1, Braves 0
Tuesday, June 23
Baseball: Padres 7, Braves 6 F/10
Wednesday, June 24
Baseball: Padres 5, Braves 2
Thursday, June 25
Friday, June 26
Baseball: Braves 3, Giants 1
Saturday, June 27
Baseball:
...Paul Anderson Youth Home, a fully accredited and licensed residential recovery program offering a second chance to troubled young men, will host its 21st Annual Paul Anderson Charity Bike Ride this summer.
Four young men from the program will embark on a challenging 500-plus mile journey over seven
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All 159 counties in Georgia will be participating in the 8th Annual Bible Reading on July 14th. Local organizer Vicki Tillery said each county will be reading a passage of scripture in an effort to have the entire Bible read over Georgia on that day.
Anyone, regardless of denomination or church
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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.
Mr. Hubert B. Sowell, age 83, of the Ohoopee Community, died Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia following an extended illness. He was born in Vidalia on August 6, 1942, to the late Jimmie Carroll “J.C.” Sowell and Anna Laura Poole Sowell. He attended Lyons High School...
Tony Patrick Zorn, 66 years of age, of Lyons, Georgia, went home to be with his Savior on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. He leaves behind his wife, Mary, who he has known and loved for 50 years. Together they enjoyed a beautiful family of three children, Chad, Cody and Kathryn; as well as nine...
Affectionately known to his friends and loved ones as, "Bill", Mr. Oliver William Robertson, Jr. passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, June 22, 2026, just as he wished. Son to the late Major Oliver William Robertson, Senior, and Mrs. Edith Marie (LeBlanc) Robertson, Bill was born in...
Mother Lillie Mae Dudley was born on June 26, 1935, to the late Isaac and Carrie Lee McFadden in Bulloch County, Georgia. She departed this life after a lengthy illness on June 16, 2026, at the Little River Nursing and Rehab in Ashdown, Arkansas. Mother Lillie Mae Dudley was preceded in death by her...
Mrs. Maxine Mosley Williams, age 88, of Cedar Crossing, died Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Meadows Park & Rehab in Vidalia following an extended illness. She was a native of Toombs County, living near Cedar Crossing all of her life and was a 1956 graduate of Toombs Central School. She worked at...
Mrs. Cheryl Galbreath Foss, age 74, of Ailey, died Monday, June 22, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia following an extended illness. She was a native of the Sharpespur Community in Montgomery County and was a 1969 graduate of Montgomery County High School. She moved to Augusta where...
Mrs. Etherine “Renee” Wiggins Lollis, age 100, of Pembroke, died Monday, June 23, 2026, at her home following an extended illness. She grew up near in Oak Park and was a 1941 graduate of Oak Park High School. She was a graduate of Georgia Technical Secretarial School in Atlanta. She moved to...
Mrs. Dorothy Allmond Atkins, age 95, of Montgomery County, died Saturday, June 20, 2026, at her daughter’s home, surrounded by her family. She was born in the Kibbee Community on November 14, 1930, to the late Charles Roney Allmond and Lucinda Adams Allmond. She lived in Montgomery County all of...
Melanie Ann Garner McCullars of Soperton died Thursday, June 18, 2026 at Twin City Trails Nursing Home in Twin City, GA. Mrs. McCullars, 54, was born on March 29, 1972 in Lakeland, FL to Charles Hubert and Margie Ann Zipper Garner. She grew up in Bartow, FL and attended Polk County High School...
July 26--East Park Church of God in Christ, 711 4th & Washington Streets in Vidalia, would like you to come Celebrate their 96th Church Anniversary, July 23rd and July 24th at 7:30. Also, the July 26th Close Out service at 3:00. Theme: Built on the Rock: Unshakable Faith. (Matthew 16:18) Pastor Supt. James & Lady Monique McRae
July 11--You're invited to a Free Gospel Sing, Saturday July 11th at 11:00 at Blue Marquee, 121 North State Street in Lyons, featuring The Heartfelt Quartet from Vidalia and special guest New Day Southern Gospel from McRae. Bring someone with you!
July 11--Nepsey-Warren United Methodist Church, 203 North Pine Street in Ailey, invites all kids to come kick off the school year together with a Back to School Bash!, Saturday July 11th from 10:00 to 3:00. Food! Water Slide! School Supply Giveaway! Pastor Uley Robbins
July 23-25--Mt. Vernon Pentecostal Church, 1802 North Railroad Avenue, invites kids to their Vacation Bible School "The Faith Race", July 23rd through July 24th from 6:30 to 8:30. Also, July 25th from 10:00 to 3:00. Note: Children must be signed in by a guardian each service.
July 5--The Choir of Lyons Community Church, 126 E. Wesley Avenue, invites you to come enjoy patriotic music and readings at their Cantata, "SWEET FREEDOM'S SONG", July 5th at 5:00 in the church sanctuary. Reception after in the church social hall. Meet The Staff
