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Newsbreak

  • Heavy Rains Friday Causes Flooding in Vidalia

    Vidalia, GA Alert: MAJOR FLOODING ISSUES IN VIDALIA:

    The following areas are being monitored closely: Broadfoot/280; Pete Phillips/280; Loop Road/Green Acres; all Green Acres; Julie Drive/Adams; Virginia Way/Perryman; Meadows Lane/N Cheney; N Cheney/Rigsbee; Bay near 7th Street; All of 7th Street

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    Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 29 May 2026 | 21:17
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  • Runoff Elections Quickly Approaching

    Toombs County Election Supervisor Carey Alligood reminds voters that early voting in the runoff is approaching, and those who wish to vote by absentee ballot must make their request by Friday, June 5.

    In person early voting begins on Monday, June 8 through Friday June 12 at the Toombs County

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 29 May 2026 | 14:40
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  • Area Police Blotter

    Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:

    No arrests provided.

    Toombs County Sheriff’s Office reports the following arrests:

    No report provided.

    The Lyons Police Department reports the following arrests:

    No report provided.

    Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reports the following

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 29 May 2026 | 11:23
    1060 hit(s) |
  • Toombs County Grand Jury Return True Bills of Indictments

    The Toombs County Grand Jury convened Tuesday and returned true bills on all the 10 cases presented to them by Middle Judicial Circuit District Attorney Tripp Fitzner’s Office.

    Drugs and firearms-related charges were predominant in the indictments, but three cases stood separately from those

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 28 May 2026 | 14:52
    2129 hit(s) |
  • Reidsville Man Facing Federal Prison for Cashing Social Security Checks of Deceased Relative

    A Tattnall County man is awaiting sentencing on federal charges after pleading guilty to cashing checks that weren’t intended for his use.

    Meg Heap, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia reported last week that Danny Alan Guyton, age 53, of Reidsville, admitted to receiving

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 27 May 2026 | 14:26
    1848 hit(s) |
  • Brewton-Parker Christian University Celebrates 120th Commencement with First Master of Education Graduates

    BPCU 2026 Commencement Graduates Wide

    Brewton-Parker Christian University (BPCU) celebrated its 120th graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 9, marking the institution’s first commencement since establishing university status. The ceremony honored the achievements of the Classes of 2025 and 2026, including graduates from December, May,

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    Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 27 May 2026 | 07:36
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  • Two Class of 2026 Swainsboro High School Graduates Die in Accident

    Just days after reaching one of life’s biggest milestones, two recent graduates of Swainsboro High School lost their lives in a tragic automobile accident in Burke County.

    The Burke County Sheriff’s Office reports that Saturday night Nykeria Johnson and Kencerio Walker, both members of the  Class

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 26 May 2026 | 14:43
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  • GBI Investigating Death in Telfair County

    Rhine, Georgia (May 26, 2026) – The GBI is investigating a shooting in Rhine, GA, involving Corey Jake Conley, age 34, of Rhine, GA.

    Preliminary information indicates that on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at about 2:50 p.m., Telfair County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a home on Studstill Road

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 26 May 2026 | 13:58
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  • 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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Sportsbreak

  • Driggers Headed To University of West Georgia

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    Congratulations to Cash Driggers on signing a letter of intent for a scholarship in Track & Field at the University of West Georgia in Carrollton. 

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 01 June 2026 | 08:23
    78 hit(s) |
  • Sports & Scores This Week (6-1-26)

    June 1 -- Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.

    Monday, June 1

    Tuesday, June 2

    Baseball: Blue Jays at Braves 7:15pm (News Talk Sports WVOP-FM 105.3) 

    Wednesday, June 3

    Baseball: Blue Jays at Braves 7:15pm (News Talk Sports WVOP-FM 105.3) 

    Thursday, June 4

    Baseball: Blue Jays at

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 01 June 2026 | 07:26
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  • Durden Signs to Play ESports at BPCU

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    Congratulations to Blake Durden at RTCA on signing a letter of intent for a scholarship to play ESports for the Barons at Brewton Parker Christian University in Mt Vernon. 

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 29 May 2026 | 08:22
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  • TCHS Golf Team Places 3rd in State

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    The Toombs County High School golf teams wrapped up their seasons this past week by competing in the GHSA Class A-Division I State Tournament at Arrowhead Pointe Golf Course in Elberton, with the Bulldogs delivering a historic performance on the boys’ side.

    The Toombs County men’s team finished

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 29 May 2026 | 08:13
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  • 33rd Annual United Way Golf Tournament Held

    The 33rd Annual United Way Golf Tournament for Toombs, Montgomery and Wheeler counties was held on Thursday, May 21st hosted by the Swainsboro Country Club. Eighteen holes of sunny and thankfully  a little breezy weather for nine teams in the morning rounds and sixteen teams in the afternoon.

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 28 May 2026 | 08:20
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  • Wolfe Signs Letter of Intent to Cheer at GSU

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    Congratulations to RTCA Lady Crusader Madaline Wolfe on signing a letter of intent for a scholarship to Cheer for the Eagles at  Georgia Southern  University,

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 27 May 2026 | 07:58
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  • Three Peat for Lanier ends ECI Season

    To paraphrase our broadcast team… it was a sad way to end such a great season. E-C-I lost game two in their Championship series while tied in the final inning, to a walk-off, walk to a bases loaded field of opponents… giving Lanier County a 4 to 3 win and a three-peat at the top of Class A

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 26 May 2026 | 08:22
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  • Sports & Scores This Week (5-25-26)

    May 25-- Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.

    Monday, May 25

    Tuesday, May 26

    Baseball: Braves 7, Red Sox 6 

    Wednesday, May 27

    Baseball: Red Sox 8, Braves 0 

    Thursday, May 28

    Baseball: Braves 10, Red Sox 2 

    Friday, May 29

    Baseball: Braves 8, Reds 3 

    Saturday, May 30

    Baseball: Braves 5,

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 25 May 2026 | 08:06
    919 hit(s) |
  • 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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Community Calendar

Obituaries

  • Mr. Hal G. Adams, Sr., Glenwood

    Mr. Hal G. Adams Sr., age 69, beloved husband of Rosalee Smith Adams of Glenwood passed away on Thursday morning, May 28, 2026 at Community Hospice in Vidalia. Born in Lyons, he was the third of four children born to Pearl Mercer Adams and the late Homer Wiley Adams.  He grew up in Montgomery County...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 01 June 2026 | 10:03
    129 hit(s) |
  • Mr. Paul L. Joyner, Johnson Corner Community

    obit Paul Joiner Mr. Paul L. Joyner, age 65, of the Johnson Corner Community, died Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia after brief illness.  He was born on June 18, 1960, in Toombs County to the late C.L. Joyner and Alice Wood Joyner, and he lived in Johnson Corner all of his life. He...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 29 May 2026 | 12:58
    818 hit(s) |
  • Mr. Malchus Robinson

    obit Malchus Robinson Malchus Robinson was born on October 11, 1958, to the Late Louise T. Robinson and Hughlet Robinson in Montgomery County, Georgia. He entered Heaven's Gates on May 22, 2026. He was a graduate of the Montgomery County School System. After high school, he enlisted into the National Reserve at the age...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 29 May 2026 | 08:56
    806 hit(s) |
  • Mrs. Louise Sharpe Blair, Vidalia

    obit Louise Blair Mrs. Louise Sharpe Blair, age 83, of Vidalia, died Tuesday, 26, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia following an extended illness. She was a native of Toombs County, living in Newnan for ten years, Montgomery, Alabama for thirty-two years before returning to Toombs County in 2008. She...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 26 May 2026 | 14:13
    1186 hit(s) |
  • Ms. Beverly Ann Wiggins

    obit Beverly Wiggins Beverly Ann Wiggins, who left this world at the age of 64, a devoted daughter and loving sister-cousin to family, was a light and joy to all who knew her. Born in Vidalia,  Bell grew up with a spirit of resilience and compassion that carried her through every stage of life. She built a career...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 26 May 2026 | 13:21
    1676 hit(s) |
  • Mr. Jerry W. Hartley, Glenwood

    Jerry Hartley Mr. Jerry W. Hartley, age 56, of Glenwood, died Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia following an extended illness. During the time his father was serving in the U.S. Army, Jerry was born on June 29, 1969, in Frankfurt, Germany, to the late Raymond D. Hartley and Silvia...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 26 May 2026 | 07:58
    1258 hit(s) |
  • 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
    1934 hit(s) |
  • 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
    3177 hit(s) |
  • 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
    3200 hit(s) |

Church Calendar

  • June 15-19--VBS in Stilmore

    June 15-19--Stillmore Missionary Baptist Church in Stillmore Georgia invites all ages from 4 to adult to their Vacation Bible School, June 15th through June 19th at 6:30 each night. With registration June 13th from 11:00 to 12:00. THEME: "EMERALD CROSSING", an Irish Adventure through Psalm 23 Singing, Bible study, crafts and food A competition between the boys and the girls to benefit the "Children's Hunger Fund"
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 29 May 2026 | 09:26
    590 hit(s) |
  • June 21--107th Church Anniversary in Alston

    June 21--Mt. Calvary Baptist Church of Alston invites you to their 107th Church Anniversary, June 21st at 11:00 with guest speaker Rev. Paul McLeod of Scotland, GA. Assistant Pastor of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in McRae. Pastor Lehmon Smith
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 28 May 2026 | 11:48
    758 hit(s) |
  • June 27-Gospel Sing in Glenwood

    2026 0527 church event June 27--Snowhill Community Church, 864 Snowhill Church Road in Glenwood, invite everyone to a Gospel Sing, June 27th at 7:00 with guests The Pope Family. Come expecting a blessing!
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 27 May 2026 | 09:14
    1058 hit(s) |
  • June 11-13--Vacation Bible School in Glenwood

    2026 0526 VBS 1 June 11-13--Snowhill Community Church, 864 Snowhill Road in Glenwood, invites you to bring your friends to Kids Crusade 2026 "Made for This/Let's Get Wild!", June 11th through June 13th at 6:00 each night. A fun and meaningful time for kids of all ages. Games, laughter and learning about Jesus. Dinner served.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 26 May 2026 | 12:28
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  • June 14--136th Church Anniversary in Lyons

    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 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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  • 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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  • June 6--Worship & Fellowship BBQ in Vidalia

    BBQ   June 6--Cornerstone Pentecostal Church, 377 South Thompson Road in Vidalia, invites men of all ages to their Worship & Fellowship BBQ, Saturday June 6th from 10:00 to 2:00 with special speaker Bro Johnathan Fortner. RSVP by calling Pastor Matthew Lamb at 912-253-5030
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 28 April 2026 | 12:07
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  • June 8-13--VBS in Vidalia

    2026 0420 VBS   June 8-13--North Thompson Baptist Church, 404 N Thompson Pond Road in Vidalia, invites everyone to Vacation Bible School "Learn to Follow Jesus", June 8th through June 12th from 6:30 to 8:00 each evening. Registration is June 8th at 6:00. Games, crafts, food and Lessons. Director 912-246-3129. norththompsonbapistchurch @ gmail.com
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 13 April 2026 | 09:26
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Meet The Staff

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