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Early In-Person Voting Begins Tuesday
Early in-person voting for the November 3 General Election begins Tuesday with advanced voting. Voters in Toombs County must vote in the Election's Office at the Toombs County Courthouse in Lyons between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. Voting can also be done on two Saturday, October
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- Newsbreak | | 09 October 2026 | 14:36
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Laurens County Inmate Has Short Run of Freedom
A Laurens County inmate escaped from the courthouse Thursday, but his brief run from the law didn’t last long
Laurens County Sheriff Larry Deen said the inmate fled on foot, but thanks to the quick response and coordinated efforts of local law enforcement officers, he was soon back in custody.
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- Newsbreak | | 09 October 2026 | 14:32
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Tropical Weather Statement For Toombs County And Surrounding Areas - Updated 1 PM Friday
Issued By
Atlanta - GA, US, National Weather Service
Affected Area
Toombs County
Description
This product covers North and Central Georgia
**TROPICAL STORM WARNINGS ISSUED FOR WEST-CENTRAL GEORGIA*
NEW INFORMATION --------------- CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - The Tropical Storm Watch has been
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- Newsbreak | | 09 October 2026 | 13:02
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Flood Watch Issued For Our Area
Issued By
Atlanta - GA, US, National Weather Service
Affected Area
Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, southeast, and west central Georgia, including the following areas, in central Georgia, Baldwin, Bibb, Bleckley, Butts, Crawford, Crisp, Dodge, Dooly, Houston,
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- Newsbreak | | 09 October 2026 | 09:15
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Emanuel County Launches New Notification System
Emanuel County is launching a new public alert system, and officials are asking every resident to sign up, including anyone who was already signed up with the county’s previous provider.
The county’s former system, CodeRED, failed during Hurricane Helene and remained unreliable in the months that
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- Newsbreak | | 08 October 2026 | 14:07
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VHS CTAE Spotlight: Early Childhood Education
Opportunities abound at VHS, and CTAE is a critical part of preparing our students for what comes next. Whether their path leads to Employment, Enlistment, or Enrollment, the Three E’s, we are equipping students with the skills, knowledge, and experiences they need to succeed beyond graduation.
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- Newsbreak | | 07 October 2026 | 13:40
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VHS Celebrates Class of 2026 Graduation Rate and Decade of Excellence
Vidalia High School is celebrating another year of strong student achievement as the Class of 2026 posted a 95.7% graduation rate, continuing a decade-long tradition of high graduation rates at VHS.
While the success of the Class of 2026 is worthy of celebration on its own, school leaders say the
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- Newsbreak | | 07 October 2026 | 13:35
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Multiple Agencies Work Together to Make Illegal Drug Arrests
A joint effort between multiple law enforcement agencies proved to take drugs and guns off the streets Tuesday morning and put four suspects behind bars.
The Candler County Sheriff’s Office, Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office, Swainsboro Police Department, and other supporting agencies executed a search
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- Newsbreak | | 07 October 2026 | 12:14
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Lyons Hosts The Real Squeal Barbecue & Music Festival 2026
The 2026 The Real Squeal Lyons Barbeque & Music Festival is in the books, and despite threatening weather and some changes, this year’s event was deemed another successful festival!
One of the changes was that there were no professional teams competing at the park on Saturday. Instead, amateur
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- Newsbreak | | 06 October 2026 | 14:46
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Georgia's Friday Night Lights High School Scoreboard
High School Scoreboard – October 9th
Class AAA
Tattnall Co. 17 @ Pierce Co. 56 F (Thurs)
Beach 0 @ Appling Co. 45 F (Thurs)
Brantley Co. @ Johnson, Savannah
Off – Toombs Co., Islands
Class AA
Swainsboro @ Dublin
Dodge Co. @ East Laurens
ACE Charter 15 @ Bleckley Co. 45 F (Thurs)
Metter @ Savannah
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- Sportsbreak | | 09 October 2026 | 07:13
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26th Annual Sweet Onion Cheer Classic
The 26th Annual Sweet Onion Cheer Classic, sponsored by Paul Thigpen Automotive, is being held this Saturday, October 10th at Parson-Reid Gymnasium.
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Vidalia High School is excited to welcome 30 teams from across the state for a great day of competition!
The Middle School event begins at 9:00 a.m.,- Information
- Sportsbreak | | 09 October 2026 | 06:39
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Vikings Fall To Rival Bulldogs
The Treutlen Vikings traveled to Alamo on Thursday night and lost a tough battle to the Wheeler County Bulldogs 28-16. It was the Bulldogs 3rd win in a row over the Vikings in the series.
Treutlen mishandled the opening kickoff from Wheeler County that was recovered by the Bulldogs putting them
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- Sportsbreak | | 09 October 2026 | 04:43
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Londyn Johnson’s Grand Slam Powers Toombs County to 22-0 Senior Night Win
Toombs County put together another dominant offensive performance on Senior Night Tuesday, cruising past Savannah Christian 22-0 behind a grand slam and four RBIs from Londyn Johnson.
The Bulldogs wasted no time taking control, scoring 13 runs in the bottom of the first inning. Toombs County took
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- Sportsbreak | | 08 October 2026 | 09:02
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Cheer Dawgs Earn Season-High 92 at Blueberry Cheer Classic
Toombs County Competition Cheerleading traveled to Bacon County High School on Saturday to compete in the Blueberry Cheer Classic. In their third competition of the season, the Cheer Dawgs faced their toughest competition yet. Their division included Pierce County and KIPP Atlanta, two highly
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- Sportsbreak | | 07 October 2026 | 08:32
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No. 1 Toombs County Rolls Past Brantley County 71-7, Improves to 6-0
The No. 1-ranked Toombs County Bulldogs marched into Nahunta on a mission Friday night and wasted no time taking control, overwhelming the Brantley County Herons 71-7 to remain unbeaten at 6-0.
Toombs County delivered an explosive performance in all three phases, scoring on offense, defense and
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- Sportsbreak | | 07 October 2026 | 08:28
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Barons Stun No. 3 Tennessee Southern for First Win of Season
The Barons picked the perfect time to break into the win column. The Barons delivered their biggest result of the season, knocking off No. 3-ranked and previously unbeaten Tennessee Southern, 5-4. The victory marked BPCU's first win of the 2026 campaign and improved the Barons to 1-12-1 overall and
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- Sportsbreak | | 06 October 2026 | 09:43
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Vidalia Softball Continues Winning Tradition, Reaches 20 Wins and Eyes Region Championship
The tradition of success surrounding Vidalia High School softball continues to grow.
Over a challenging stretch that included four games in two days against top-ranked Irwin County and rival Jeff Davis, followed by a shutout victory over Johnson County, the Indians showed the pitching, offense,
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- Sportsbreak | | 06 October 2026 | 08:08
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Indians Continue Strong Season at Bleckley County Invitational
(Brennan Hammock, Michael Mitchell, Kartel Lane, Teagan Guin, Wyatt Vassey, Simon Collins, Adrian Brewton, Greg Taylor, Marvin Onate)
The Vidalia High School Indians Cross Country teams continued their strong 2026 season Thursday at the Bleckley County Invitational, with both the boys and girls
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- Sportsbreak | | 05 October 2026 | 12:19
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Community Calendar
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Million Pines Arts & Crafts Is Coming!
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- Community Event | | 02 October 2026 | 09:24
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Downtown Spooktacular - Trick Or Treat Night
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- Community Event | | 25 September 2026 | 12:47
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Vidalia Christmas Parade
This year’s Christmas Parade application is now available: https://downtownvidalia.org/events/christmas-parade/ Application deadline is November 20th.
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- Community Event | | 23 September 2026 | 13:50
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Greater Vidalia Chamber Capitol Drive
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- Community Event | | 18 September 2026 | 12:52
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Cornerstone Movie Under The Stars
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- Community Event | | 17 September 2026 | 11:13
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Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Out
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- Community Event | | 11 September 2026 | 10:37
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Vidalia All-Sports Booster Golf Tournament
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- Community Event | | 02 September 2026 | 10:57
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Obituaries
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Mrs. Linda A. Jarrell, Glenwood
Mrs. Linda A. Jarrell, age 83, of Glenwood, died Thursday afternoon, October 8th, 2026, at Community Hospice House in Vidalia after an extended illness. She was a native of Wheeler County, living there until moving to several different places before eventually moving back to Glenwood in 2006. She... - Information
- Obituary | | 09 October 2026 | 16:02
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Mrs. Mary Anne Smith Tyson, Vidalia
Mrs. Mary Anne Smith Tyson, age 85, of Vidalia, died Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at her home following an extended illness. She was born in Juliette, Georgia, and grew up in Jones County. She graduated from Jones County High School in 1959. As a senior in high school, Mary Anne played on the state... - Information
- Obituary | | 08 October 2026 | 16:01
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Mrs. Dwilene N. Morris, Vidalia
Mrs. Dwilene N. Morris, age 79, of Vidalia, died Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Oxley Park Health & Rehab in Lyons following an extended illness. She was born in Milledgeville, but she lived in a few other places in north Georgia as her father was a Methodist minister and the family traveled as he... - Information
- Obituary | | 05 October 2026 | 14:44
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Andrew Tucker Hodges
Andrew Tucker Hodges, age 21, gave up the cares of this earth on Saturday, October 3, 2026. He was much loved and will be missed by his friends and family. Andrew loved anything pertaining to the outdoors. He also had a special bond with animals, initially calming their fears. Andrew lived most of... - Information
- Obituary | | 04 October 2026 | 14:52
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Mrs. Sherry Ennis Chavis, Vidalia
Mrs. Sherry Ennis Chavis, age 58, of Vidalia, died Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia following an extended illness. She was a lifelong resident of Toombs County and attended Lyons Senior High School, later earning her GED. She was a commercial and residential... - Information
- Obituary | | 04 October 2026 | 14:10
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James Kenneth Moore II
Kenny was born on January 29, 1958, in Kansas City, Missouri, to James Kenneth Moore and Vivian Lucille Moore. He passed peacefully on September 30, 2026. He was the only son among five children and grew up alongside his four sisters, Leslie, Diane, Mary, and Kathy. From an early age, he developed a love... - Information
- Obituary | | 03 October 2026 | 19:08
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Mrs. Rita Marie Cates, Eatonton
Mrs. Rita Marie Cates, age 68, of Eatonton, died Thursday, October 1, 2026, at her home following an extended illness. She was a native of Guilford County, North Carolina, and in the early 1970s, the family moved to Savannah. She was a graduate of Savannah Tech and became a licensed practical... - Information
- Obituary | | 02 October 2026 | 14:40
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Mrs. Sara Lu Thompson Register, Vidalia
Mrs. Sara Lu Thompson Register, age 94, of Vidalia, died Thursday, October 1st, 2026, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia after a brief illness. She was born in Vidalia, living there most of her life, and was a 1949 graduate of Vidalia High School. She was a homemaker and helped her... - Information
- Obituary | | 02 October 2026 | 13:41
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Mrs. Lanette McCaw Turner, Vidalia
Mrs. Lanette McCaw Turner, age 87, of Vidalia, died Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at Oxley Park Health &Rehab in Lyons following an extended illness. She was a native of Montgomery County and attended Kibbee School. She was a 1957 graduate of Montgomery County High School and has lived in Vidalia... - Information
- Obituary | | 01 October 2026 | 15:21
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Church Calendar
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October 10--UPDATED: Church Health Fair in Ailey has been canceled
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- Church Event | | 09 October 2026 | 12:14
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October 10--Gospel Sing in Lyons
October 10--You're invited to a free Gospel Sing featuring The Heartfelt Quartet and The Belles of Harmony, Saturday October 10th at 6:00 at The Blue Marquee Theatre, 121 North State Street in Lyons. - Information
- Church Event | | 09 October 2026 | 11:49
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October 26-30, November 1--Pastor's Anniversary in Vidalia
October 26-30--East Park Church of God in Christ in Vidalia would like you to come to their 36th Pastor Anniversary Program for Pastor James McRae and Lady Monique McRae, October 26th through the 30th at 7:30 each night with different guest speakers. Also, November 1 at 3:00 for the close out service. - Information
- Church Event | | 07 October 2026 | 11:56
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October 25--Gospel Sing in Mt. Vernon
October 25--Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Ailey would like you to come to their Annual Gospel Sing, Sunday October 25th at 4:00. - Information
- Church Event | | 07 October 2026 | 11:51
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October 11--Breast Cancer Awareness in Ailey
October 11--Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Ailey invites you to Pink Out Sunday, October 11st for Breast Cancer Awareness. Come honor survivors and those who have been lost. Wear PINK. - Information
- Church Event | | 07 October 2026 | 11:48
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October 25--Domestic Awareness in Ailey
October 25--Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Ailey invites you to their Purple Out Sunday in Honor of Domestic Violence Awareness, Sunday October 25th. Wear purple. - Information
- Church Event | | 07 October 2026 | 11:44
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November 1--Church & Founder's Day Anniversary in Vidalia
November 1--New Life in Christ Ministries, 208 Meadowbrook Street in Vidalia,would like you to come to their 27th Church & Founders Day Anniversary, Sunday November 1st at 12:30 with guest speaker Rev. Lehmon Smith. - Information
- Church Event | | 05 October 2026 | 12:31
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October 26--ELICE Monthly Meeting in Vidalia
October 26--New Vision Missionary Baptist Church, 301 Smith Street in Vidalia, invite you to the ELICE month meeting, October 26th at 6:30. - Information
- Church Event | | 05 October 2026 | 12:22
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October 10--Cemetery Cleaning
October 10--You're needed to help beautiful the rest place of loved ones at East Park Cemetery for the Monthly Cemetery Cleaning, Saturday October 10th starting at 10:00. - Information
- Church Event | | 05 October 2026 | 12:17
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