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Balkcom Only Candidate to Qualify for Reidsville City Council
Voters of Ward 2 Post 3 in the City of Reidsville won’t have to cast a ballot in November for who will represent them on the city council. Mayor Vickie Nail said Wednesday that after qualifying ended, only one candidate, Nicole Gibbs Balkcom, had tossed her proverbial hat into the ring and has no
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- Newsbreak | | 27 August 2026 | 13:28
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Candler County Industrial Authority Issues Statement Regarding Data Center
Recently, Candler County Administrator Bryan Aasheim issued a statement that the Commissioners had not been approached or approved any deal to rezone or construct a data center in the county, and now the Candler County Industrial Authority has weighed in on the issue.
In a written statement,
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- Newsbreak | | 27 August 2026 | 13:18
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Bomb Threat to School System Traced Back to Telfair State Prison Inmate
An inmate at Telfair State Prison drew the attention of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation on August 21st after he allegedly made a call from inside the prison to the Atkinson County School District saying that there was a bomb.
The GBI says Kendall Alfonzo Stevens, age 37, made the call around
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- Newsbreak | | 26 August 2026 | 14:25
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Brantley, Alicia Kay – DUI Refusal; Driving While License Suspended or Revoked; Suspended Registration; Warrant Served.
Bush, Kimberly Shiree – Vidalia – Theft by Shoplifting.
Conner, Dominick Marquis – Vidalia - Trafficking in
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- Newsbreak | | 25 August 2026 | 09:50
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Candler County Board of Commissioners Addresses Social Media Fabrication
The Candler County Commissioners are attempting to squash rumors about a data center being built in the county.
County Administrator Bryan Aasheim issued an official statement Friday noting that information being passed around on social media regarding the development of any data center and the potential
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- Newsbreak | | 24 August 2026 | 15:02
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Appling County Deputy Struck by Fleeing Vehicle
Appling County Sheriff Mark Melton says that a deputy was struck by a vehicle Friday morning after responding to the call of a stolen vehicle.
Sheriff Melton said deputies were called to Wood Folsom Automotive Group in Baxley about a possible stolen vehicle. When they arrived, the suspects fled,
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- Newsbreak | | 24 August 2026 | 14:57
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Nominating Committee Looking for Temporary Dublin City BOE Members
If you live in the City of Dublin and want to be a member of the Dublin City Board of Education, now is the time to let your desire be known.
The Governor-appointed nominating committee is accepting self-nominations to determine who will serve on a temporary basis to fill the seven seats of the
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- Newsbreak | | 21 August 2026 | 14:39
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Vidaia Man Arrested for Sexual Exploitaton of Children
The GBI has arrested and charged Stewart Jon Reaves, age 33, of Vidalia, Toombs County, GA, with one count of Sexual Exploitation of Children.
In April of 2025, the GBI’s Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes (CEACC) Unit began an investigation into Reaves’ online activity after receiving a Cyber
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- Newsbreak | | 21 August 2026 | 14:37
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Toombs Family Connection Holds Mentor Training
Mentor Toombs trainings, hosted by Toombs County Schools in partnership with Toombs Family Connection, were held on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. The Mentor Toombs program is continuing to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young students across Toombs County Schools as the
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- Newsbreak | | 20 August 2026 | 16:05
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Sportsbreak
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Peyton Bland Powers Toombs County Past Liberty County, 11-0
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- Sportsbreak | | 26 August 2026 | 07:52
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Toombs County Cross Country Competes at Clash of Classes
The Toombs County cross country teams traveled to Cochran on Saturday to compete in the Clash of Classes. The event featured a two-mile race rather than the traditional 5K distance for high school runners.
On another hot morning, the Toombs County runners performed well. Head Coach Jeremy Moore
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- Sportsbreak | | 25 August 2026 | 08:29
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J.R. Trippe Chiefs are Furlow Fast Feet Invitational Champions
(L-R) Abigail Vassey, Ginny Meredith, Zoey Achenbach, Adriana Achenbach, Laney Martin, Ellie Wall, and Janie Beck
In their second meet of the season, the J.R. Trippe Chiefs girls cross country team captured the championship at the 2026 Furlow Fast Feet Invitational in Americus on Saturday, August
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- Sportsbreak | | 25 August 2026 | 08:25
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VHA Cross Country Runs Well at Meet
This past Saturday, the VHA Cross Country teams were back on the trails! Our middle and high school teams competed in their second meet of the season, while our elementary opened their season with a fantastic first race. We had strong performances across the board and plenty to be proud of.
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- Sportsbreak | | 25 August 2026 | 08:19
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Netdogs Earn First Region Win, JV Wins at Tattnall County
Toombs County enjoyed a strong night at Tattnall County on Thursday, August 20, as the junior varsity team won in three sets and the varsity Netdogs earned their first region victory of the season before falling to Liberty County.
Junior Varsity
The JV team defeated Tattnall County 25-23, 18-25,
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- Sportsbreak | | 24 August 2026 | 08:51
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Vidalia Cross Country Delivers Strong Showing at Furlow Fast Feet Invitational
The Vidalia High School cross country team made a powerful statement early in the season with an impressive overall performance at the Furlow Fast Feet Invitational on Saturday, August 22. Highlighted by a runner-up finish for the boys and a top-five placement for the girls, the Indians proved
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- Sportsbreak | | 24 August 2026 | 08:48
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Third-Inning Surge Powers Toombs County Past Montgomery County, 9-1
Toombs County took control with a six-run third inning and never looked back, defeating Montgomery County 9-1 on Thursday at Toombs County High School.
After the teams played to a 1-1 tie through two innings, Toombs County erupted in the third. Kylah Gay drew a bases-loaded walk to score a run, a
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- Sportsbreak | | 24 August 2026 | 08:43
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Toombs County Shocks Benedictine in Savannah, 58-21
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- Sportsbreak | | 24 August 2026 | 08:39
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Indians Regroup After Shutout, Get Set for Underdog Battle Against No. 1 Toombs
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- Sportsbreak | | 24 August 2026 | 08:36
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Community Calendar
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Lyons Citizen of the Year Nominations and Banquet Announced
The Lyons Citizen of the Year Banquet will be held September 24, 2026, in the Lyons First Baptist Church. The program will begin at 6:30 with a meal, patriotic speaker and music, and the announcement of this year's Lyons top citizen.
Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased at Peoples Bank in
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- Community Event | | 11 August 2026 | 09:06
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Freebird - The Ultimate Lynyrd Skynrd Experience
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- Community Event | | 07 August 2026 | 11:22
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Sons of the American Revolution Meeting
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.
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- Community Event | | 26 December 2024 | 11:36
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Toombs GOP Meetings
The Toombs County GOP meetings are held each second Tuesday of every month at Hardware Pizza in Lyons beginning at 6:00 p.m.
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- Community Event | | 08 May 2023 | 09:56
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Sexual Assault Support Group Every Thursday
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- Community Event | | 31 December 2019 | 16:07
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Obituaries
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Mrs. Jammie Meeks Hutto, Lyons
Mrs. Jammie Meeks Hutto, age 73, of Lyons, died Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Meadows Park Health & Rehab in Vidalia following an extended illness. She was a native of Toombs County, growing up in the Kibbee Community in Montgomery County and was a 1971 graduate of Vidalia High School. She was... - Information
- Obituary | | 25 August 2026 | 10:08
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Mrs. Elaine Phillips Strange, Oak Park
Mrs. Elaine Phillips Strange, age 76, of Oak Park, died Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia after a brief illness. She was a native of Chatham County, growing up in Savannah and was a 1967 graduate of Savannah High School. She moved to Oak Park in 1973, and she and... - Information
- Obituary | | 24 August 2026 | 17:11
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Mr. James "Darwin" Murray, Lyons
Mr. James “Darwin” Murray, age 85, of Lyons, died Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Community Hospice House in Vidalia after a brief illness. He was a native of Toombs County and lived in Vidalia all of his life until moving to Lyons in 2004. He worked as a heavy equipment mechanic most of his life... - Information
- Obituary | | 21 August 2026 | 10:53
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Christian McKenley Medders, Gray's Landing Community
Christian McKenley Medders, age 25, of the Gray’s landing Community, died Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Toombs County, living in Lyons all of his life until recently moving to Gray’s Landing. He attended Toombs County High School... - Information
- Obituary | | 20 August 2026 | 16:22
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Mrs. Ruth H. Stewart, Mt. Vernon
Mrs. Ruth H. Stewart, age 89, of Mt. Vernon, died Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia following an extended illness. She was born on April 17, 1937, in Montgomery, Alabama, to Lawrence Milton Hollingsworth and Myrtle Jordan Hollingsworth. In the mid-1940’s, the... - Information
- Obituary | | 20 August 2026 | 12:26
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Mary Johnson, Lyons
Mary Johnson, 85, of Lyons, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 17, 2026, at Community Hospice House in Vidalia following a brief illness. Born in Tattnall County, Mary spent her childhood in the Mendes Community before moving with her family to West Orange, New Jersey, where she... - Information
- Obituary | | 19 August 2026 | 16:06
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Mr. Andy J. Barfield, III, Vidalia
Mr. Andy J. Barfield III, age 81, of Vidalia, died Sunday, August 16, 2026, at The Oaks Bethany in Vidalia after an extended illness. His father was in the military and he was born in Montgomery, Alabama. He later lived in Albany, Georgia, three years in Maine before returning to Albany in 1962... - Information
- Obituary | | 19 August 2026 | 14:44
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Mrs. Dorothy Mosley Calhoun, Vidalia
Mrs. Dorothy Mosley Calhoun, age 96, of Vidalia, died Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Oxley Park Health & Rehab in Lyons after a brief illness. She was a native of Montgomery County and grew up in Ailey. She lived in San Diego, California, for thirteen years, later in Laurens County, Georgia, and La... - Information
- Obituary | | 18 August 2026 | 07:03
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Mr. Archie Graham, Charlotteville Community
Mr. Archie Graham, age 74, of the Charlotteville Community, died Sunday, August 16, 2026, at his home following an extended illness. He was a native of Montgomery County, living in Charlotteville most of his life. He was a 1970 graduate of Montgomery County High School. He worked with Amercord in Lumber... - Information
- Obituary | | 18 August 2026 | 07:01
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Church Calendar
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September 12--Love Thy Neighbor Outreach in Glenwood
September 12--Everyone is welcome in Glenwood Park for a Love Thy Neighbor Outreach, September 12th from 10:00 to 2:00. Food: Hamburgers, Hot dogs, chips and drinks. Bounce House. Plus, Free Bibles. Prayer. Love like Jesus. Serve like Jesus. - Information
- Church Event | | 25 August 2026 | 09:37
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August 30-September 2--Summer Revival in Glenwood
August 30-September 2--Snowhill Community Church, 864 Snowhill Church Road in Glenwood, invites you to their Summer Revival with Rev. Tracy Swanson from Fitzgerald, Sunday August 30th at 6:00. Also, Monday August 31st through Wednesday September 2nd at 7:30 each nightly. - Information
- Church Event | | 25 August 2026 | 09:22
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September 12--14th Pastoral Anniversary in Mt. Vernon
September 12--Better Together Christian Community Church, 202 West Church Street in Mt. Vernon, would like you to come give thanks to God and celebrate the 14th Pastoral Anniversary for their beloved Pastor Rev. Craig B. Snead Sr. and First Lady Latoya Snead, Saturday September 12th at 2:00 with guest speaker Rev. Arthur Gordon of Macon. Fellowship follows in the Fellowship Hall. Pastor, Rev Craig B. Snead Sr- Information
- Church Event | | 11 August 2026 | 12:26
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August 30--Gospel Sing in Vidalia
August 30--North Thompson Baptist Church, 404 North Thompson Church Road in Vidalia, would like you to invite someone and come to a Gospel Sing, Sunday August 30th at 10:30 with singing until 12:00 featuring Glory Road. Covered dish lunch follows.- Information
- Church Event | | 10 August 2026 | 12:34
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