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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Allen, Justin Edgar – Forsyth, GA – Aggravated Assault; False Imprisonment.
Ellison, Sherman – Vidalia – Warrant Executed.
Gwin, William Dean – Vidalia – Cruelty to Children in the 2nd Degree – Negligently Causing Excessive Physical or
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- Newsbreak | | 05 October 2026 | 12:13
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McRae Couple Sentenced in Federal Court for Illegal Transportation of Minor
A Telfair County man and woman have been sentenced in federal court for the roles they played in the illegal transportation and other offenses regarding a minor.
Meg Heap, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia, said Noah Zachery Cason, 25, of McRae entered a guilty plea in
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- Newsbreak | | 02 October 2026 | 14:42
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Interstate-16 Accident Claims Lives of Twin City Family Members
Three members of an Emanuel County family and a fourth extended family member tragically lost their lives Tuesday afternoon in an accident on Interstate 16 in Bryan County.
The family from Twin City have been identified as Tim Roundtree, his wife Kelsey, and one of their children Orion. The fourth
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- Newsbreak | | 01 October 2026 | 14:52
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No Jurors Needed for October 5th Toombs County Court
Toombs County Clerk of Courts Nancy Pittman advises that jurors summoned for duty on Monday, October 5th in Toombs County need not report.
All cases have been settled.
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- Newsbreak | | 01 October 2026 | 14:17
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Settlement Reached in EEOC Case Against Hazlehurst Grocery Store
A Hazlehurst chain grocery store has settled a claim filed against it by the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission (EEOC) on behalf of a former employee of the store.
On Tuesday, the EEOC issued a press release stating that Reynolds IGA Foodliner, a Piggly Wiggly franchisee, had agreed to pay
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- Newsbreak | | 30 September 2026 | 14:53
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Burns, Jaylin Shuquan – Vidlaia – Terroristic Threats and Act.
Daniels, Michael – Vidalia – Simple Battery (Family Violence).
Daniels, Brunson Sherria – Reidsville – Theft by Shoplifting.
Edmond, Donnie Ray – Vidalia – Warrant Executed.
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- Newsbreak | | 30 September 2026 | 13:50
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K-9 Ferry: Proving Again You Can Run But You Cannot Hide!
Candler County Sheriff's Office Deputy Womack and K-9 Ferry
Candler County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Ferry is being credited with the apprehension of a suspect Monday afternoon.
The Candler County Sheriff’s Office says first responders had been dispatched to a motor vehicle crash on Excelsior Church
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- Newsbreak | | 29 September 2026 | 14:40
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Brewton-Parker Student Dies in Sunday Crash
Brewton-Parker Christian University is mourning the death of on one of its students.
Ella Jenkins, age 18, of Gray, was a passenger in a small pickup truck Sunday when she was ejected and killed at the intersection of Springhaven Road and Georgia Highway 31.
Georgia State Patrol reports that the
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- Newsbreak | | 29 September 2026 | 14:34
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Historic Graduation Rate at Toombs County High School
The milestone continues a strong record of student success at Toombs County High School, which has maintained a graduation rate above 93% for seven consecutive years. This year’s 96.4% rate also exceeds Georgia’s 2026 statewide graduation rate of 88.5% by 7.9 percentage points.
“Achieving a 96.4%
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- Newsbreak | | 29 September 2026 | 13:00
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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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Sports & Scores This Week (10-5-26)
October 5-- Here is the schedule sports and scores this week.
Monday, October 5
Football: Falcons at Saints 8:15pm (News Talk Sports WVOP-FM 105.3)
Softball: Toombs County at Liberty County 5:00pm
VHA at Montgomery County 5:30pm (Cancelled)
Treutlen at Metter 5:30pm
Tuesday, October 6
Baseball:
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- Sportsbreak | | 05 October 2026 | 08:17
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Vikings Drown Titans, Move to 5-1
The Treutlen Vikings traveled to Ashburn Friday night for the first time in 19 years and got back on the winning track by downing the Turner County Titans 33-6 on a rainy night. With the victory, the Vikings moved to 1-1 in the region and 5-1 overall. It was the first victory for the Vikings in
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- Sportsbreak | | 03 October 2026 | 20:09
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Georgia's Friday Night Lights High School Scoreboard
High School Scoreboard – October 2nd
Class AAA
71 Toombs Co. "Bulldogs" @ Brantley Co. "Herons" 7 F
6 Johnson Savannah "Atom Smashers" @ Appling Co. "Pirates" 50 F
20 Beach "Bulldogs" @ Pierce Co. "Bears" 65 F
31 Tattnall Co. "Battle Creek Warriors" @ Islands "Sharks" 14 F
Class AA
13 Vidalia
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- Sportsbreak | | 02 October 2026 | 10:04
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Toombs Softball Recaps (Fall to Appling & Win over Sav Christian)
Ennis Leads Toombs County to 19-0 Win Over Savannah Christian
...Cyleigh Ennis drove in four runs on three hits Monday as Toombs County rolled past Savannah Christian 19-0.
Ennis set the tone early with an RBI single in the first inning before adding a two-run double in the second. She added another RBI
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- Sportsbreak | | 01 October 2026 | 08:13
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Chiefs Bring Home Two Individual Titles at League Championship
The JR Trippe Middle School Chiefs Cross Country teams turned in a strong performance Tuesday at the SE Georgia Middle School League Championship at Jeff Davis Middle School, with both teams finishing runner-up and two Chiefs claiming individual championships.
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- Sportsbreak | | 30 September 2026 | 09:17
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Indians Softball Improves to 10-1 in Region 2AA
The Indians Softball team improved to 10-1 in region play and 17-6 overall with a 6-0 defeat of Dodge County Tuesday in Vidalia.
Tori Polke allowed just 2 hits and no runs on the day while striking out 10.
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- Sportsbreak | | 30 September 2026 | 09:08
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Cheer Dawgs Win AAA Division at Better in Metter, Improve Score to 91
Toombs County Competition Cheerleading earned first place in the AAA division at Saturday’s Better in Metter Cheer Competition at Metter High School. The Cheer Dawgs scored 91, a four-point improvement from their season opener.
Scoring in this range in each of their first two competitions is a
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- Sportsbreak | | 29 September 2026 | 08:30
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No. 1 Toombs County Stands Tall in Victory Over No. 2 Pierce County
Booster Stadium was packed to capacity Friday night as fans poured in to witness a showdown between the top two teams in Class AAA. When the final horn sounded, the No. 1 Toombs County Bulldogs had made their statement, pulling away from No. 2 Pierce County for a 28-7 victory.
Pierce County
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- Sportsbreak | | 28 September 2026 | 12:42
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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 Business Fall Festival
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- Community Event | | 18 September 2026 | 12:54
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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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Obituaries
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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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Mr. Roy Lee Loyd, Uvalda
Mr. Roy Lee Loyd, age 76, of Uvalda, died Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia after a sudden illness at home. He was a lifelong resident of Montgomery County. Roy grew up near Mt. Vernon and had lived in Uvalda since 1958. He was a 1968 graduate of Montgomery... - Information
- Obituary | | 01 October 2026 | 06:58
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Mrs. Natalie Jones Mosley, Vidalia
Mrs. Natalie Jones Mosley, age 53, of Vidalia, died Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Memorial Health in Savannah. She was a native of Toombs County, living in Vidalia most of her life and graduated from Vidalia High School in 1991. She began a career in postal service in 2006, starting in Lyons as a... - Information
- Obituary | | 30 September 2026 | 10:17
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Church Calendar
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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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November 14--Fall Festival in Ailey
November 14--Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church in Ailey invites you to their Fall Festival: Falling For Jesus, November 14th from 10:00 to 2:00 with activities for the whole family. Pastor Carl Wardlaw III. - Information
- Church Event | | 05 October 2026 | 12:07
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October 18--Celebrating Homecoming in Lyons
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- Church Event | | 01 October 2026 | 12:44
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October 18--Church Anniversary in Vidalia
October 18--Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 515 East Jenkins Street in Vidalia, would like you to come to their 134th Church Anniversary, Sunday October 18th at 2:00 with guest speaker Rev. Ronald Miller. Pastor Rev. Frank Williams- Information
- Church Event | | 28 September 2026 | 12:20
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October 10--Church Health Fair in Ailey
October 10--The Sisters in Christ of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, 1855 Sawmill Road in Ailey, invites you to join them for their Annual Health Fair, Breast Cancer & Domestic Violence Awareness, Saturday October 10th from 10:00 to 2:00. On site will be East Georgia Health Care of Swainsboro, Medicare/Medicaid, Domestic Violence Awareness, Skin Care, Serenity Hospice, Sickle Awareness, Higgston Fire Department on Safety, and other vendors. Refreshments will be served. - Information
- Church Event | | 28 September 2026 | 12:14
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October 5-8--99th Annual Session
October 5-8—Oconee Zion Missionary Baptist Church invite all churches, members, families and friends to their 99th Annual Session, Monday October 5th with First African Baptist Church, 6:30 Executive Board Meeting and 7:30 a Musical. Tuesday October 6th at 7:00 the Dawsie Love Scholarship Banquet with Poplar Spring Missionary Baptist Church and guest speaker Rev. Elijah Toney. Wednesday October 7th and Thursday October 8th 6:30 with First African Baptist Church. - Information
- Church Event | | 24 September 2026 | 12:28
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