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Tattnall County High School and Authorities Respond to Message Left on Bathroom Wall
A message scripted on the wall in a bathroom stall Thursday brought concern to the staff at Tattnall County High School in Reidsville and had the administration and law enforcement taking the writing seriously.
Tattnall County High School issued an alert Thursday afternoon confirming that the
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- Newsbreak | | 27 February 2026 | 15:00
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City of Vidalia Lifts Outdoor Burn Ban
Effective immediately, the City of Vidalia has lifted the Open Burning Ban, allowing limited outdoor burning under strict safety conditions. Residents may now burn small piles of natural debris, provided they adhere to fire safety guidelines.
Permitted Burning Activities – Individuals may burn a
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- Newsbreak | | 27 February 2026 | 11:07
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SDM Students of the Month
Sally D. Meadows Elementary School had announced its February Students of the Month. These students do a great job of representing the school motto and schoolwide expectations of "Be Respectful and Value Everyone!
(Back row, L to R): Quinton Dasher, Jordan Jackson, Catie Ramsey, Blaze Boston, Treasure
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- Newsbreak | | 27 February 2026 | 10:56
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Sloan, Paricia Ann – Vidalia – DUI.
Horne, Buffine – Vidalia – Loitering or Prowling.
St. John, Timothy – Vidalia – Warrant Served (Reidsville Police Department);
Toombs County Sheriff’s Office reports the following arrests:
No report
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- Newsbreak | | 27 February 2026 | 08:51
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Contractor Nurse Arrested for Giving Inmates Prohibited Items
ERIN EVERETT
A former contractor with the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office was arrested last week and charged with two counts of crossing guard lines with intoxicants, and two counts of giving inmates prohibited items.
Johnson County Sheriff Greg Rowland said at the time of the arrest, Erin
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- Newsbreak | | 26 February 2026 | 14:36
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GSP Investigates Pedestrian Death in Evans County
A pedestrian died Tuesday in Evans County after being struck by Chevrolet Pickup truck.
The Georgia State Patrol said the accident occurred around 4:00 on Georgia Highway 280 near the Old Metter Highway at the city limits of Claxton and Hagan. The pedestrian was transported to the hospital but was
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- Newsbreak | | 26 February 2026 | 14:34
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Montgomery County Man Sentenced to Prison and Probation
Oconee District Superior Court Judge Howard Kaufold convened court in Montgomery County Wednesday morning to impose sentencing on Hunter Kersey, who was found not guilty earlier this month on one count of Malice Murder and one count of Felony Murder in the death of Mason McCarty on June 4, 2023.
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- Newsbreak | | 25 February 2026 | 14:49
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VPD Officers Complete Specialized Training
Lt. Kelsey Coursey and K9 Crypto
The Vidalia Police Department announced this month that they now have a new K9 and handler who have successfully completed a four-week Basic Narcotic Handlers Course at the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office.
Lt. Kelsey Coursey and her partner K9 Crypto trained to
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- Newsbreak | | 23 February 2026 | 14:19
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Candler County Sheriff's Office Receives Grant for Inboard Computers
The Candler County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce it has received a $17,000 Grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) in partnership with the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police (GACP).
The grant will fund the purchase of five ruggedized mobile data computers for use
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- Newsbreak | | 23 February 2026 | 14:12
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Sportsbreak
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Barons Swept by Mariners
The Brewton-Parker Christian University softball team struggled in a doubleheader against the College of Coastal Georgia, getting swept. The Barons dropped game one 8-0 in six innings before battling back late in game two but falling short 8-4.
Game one started as a struggle for the Barons, who could
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- Sportsbreak | | 26 February 2026 | 08:07
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Vidalia Celebrates All-Region Honors, With Brown Leading the Way
Vidalia’s basketball program continues to shine after a stellar regular season, with both the Indians and Lady Indians making a major impact on the Div. 1A Region 3 All-Region Teams.
Senior Rashad Brown has been named Region 3 Player of the Year, capping off a remarkable campaign in which he led
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- Sportsbreak | | 25 February 2026 | 08:25
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Lady Bulldogs Earn All-Region Basketball Honors
Multiple Toombs County Lady Bulldogs earned All-Region recognition for their performance on the court.
Makenna Gardisser and Emerson Powell were both named Honorable Mention All-Region selections after consistently contributing to the Lady Bulldogs’ success throughout the season. Their effort,
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- Sportsbreak | | 25 February 2026 | 08:04
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VHS TRACK AND FIELD OPENS 2026 SEASON
...The Vidalia Indians Track and Field team kicked off their 2026 season in strong fashion at the Statesboro High Pre-season Invitational on February 21 in Statesboro, Georgia. Competing against a competitive field of 20 teams, the Vidalia boys secured an impressive 2nd place overall finish, narrowly
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- Sportsbreak | | 23 February 2026 | 15:05
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Toombs County Baseball Picks Up Two Wins
(Brody Benton)
Pitching Powers Toombs County to 2-1 Win Over Statesboro
The Toombs County Varsity Bulldogs relied on dominant pitching and timely hitting to secure a 2-1 victory over the Statesboro Blue Devils on Friday night (2-20-26).
In a tightly contested matchup defined by strong performances on
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- Sportsbreak | | 23 February 2026 | 15:00
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Sports & Scores This Week (2-23-26)
February 23- Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.
Monday, February 23
Baseball: Wayne County 11, Vidalia 3
Treutlen 6, Hawkinsville 5
Golf: Vidalia at Southern Hills & Golf Club Invitational Hawkinsville 11:00am
Tuesday, February 24
Basketball: Vidalia 52, Southwest 41 Girls (GHSA Class A
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- Sportsbreak | | 23 February 2026 | 07:19
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Barons Fall to Timberwolves
The Brewton-Parker Christian University Barons flag football team hosted the Timberwolves of Florida Gateway College on February 18, 2026. Despite their best efforts, the Barons were outclassed and lost 6-35.
Florida Gateway seized control in the first quarter, capitalizing on a Barons’ turnover to open
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- Sportsbreak | | 19 February 2026 | 08:29
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Barons Fall to RoadRunners
The Brewton-Parker Christian University Barons men's basketball team hosted the Dalton State College Roadrunners on February 16, 2026, at Gillis Gymnasium, but despite their best efforts, they fell 81-68.
Brewton-Parker opened the night with energy as Abraham Garjah scored the game’s first basket, an
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- Sportsbreak | | 17 February 2026 | 14:57
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Indians Compete at State Wrestling Championship Tournaments & History Made!
History made. Hardware earned. Pride secured.The Vidalia High School wrestling program continues to rise — and this season proved once again that Tribe wrestling is built different.Competing at the prestigious GHSA State Championship, Vidalia sent three qualifiers to the biggest stage in Georgia...- Information
- Sportsbreak | | 16 February 2026 | 08:34
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Community Calendar
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Toombs County Retired Educators Association Meeting
Toombs County Retired Educators will meet Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the Dr. mark and tonya Spivey Library in Vidalia at 10:30 a.m.
Featured speaker will be Dementia Care specialist Lynn Joiner.
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- Community Event | | 26 February 2026 | 09:12
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Ohoopee River Conservation District Poster Contest
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- Community Event | | 29 January 2026 | 10:16
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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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Miss Amanda Clements, Swainsboro
Miss Amanda L. Clements, age 44, of Swainsboro, died Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia following a courageous battle with cancer since the age of thirteen. She was a native of Emanuel County and was a 2000 graduate of David Emanuel Academy in Stillmore. Amanda... - Information
- Obituary | | 27 February 2026 | 13:07
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Mrs. Debbie Kay Hutcheson, Vidalia
Mrs. Debbie Kay Hutcheson, age 63, of Vidalia, died Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia following an extended illness. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri and grew up in Malden, Missouri. She was a 1980 graduate of Malden High School and later earned an... - Information
- Obituary | | 27 February 2026 | 12:03
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Mr. Ronald Keith Ward, Uvalda
Ronald Keith Ward, age 74, ascended on Monday, February 23, 2026, at his home in Uvalda, Georgia. He was born January 13, 1952, in Atlanta, Georgia. Ron was a passionate man and a prolific storyteller who spent much of his life in Greenville, South Carolina. He was preceded in death by his... - Information
- Obituary | | 26 February 2026 | 14:16
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Overseer Elder Howard Lee mcArthur
Overseer Elder Howard Lee McArthur passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Jeff Davis Hospital in Hazlehurst. He is survived by one son, Kelvin L. Jackson of Surrency, GA; two sisters, Mary McArthur, of Uvalda, and Frostine McArthur of Savannah; three brothers, Robert McArthur, of Uvalda,...- Information
- Obituary | | 26 February 2026 | 11:32
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Mr. Timothy Blake King, Vidalia
Mr. Timothy Blake King, 55, of Vidalia, GA, went to be with his Savior on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, at Memorial Health Hospital in Savannah, GA. He was born April 3, 1970, in Winston-Salem to Wade Harding and Mildred Conner King. Tim graduated from Davie High School in 1988. He earned a bachelor’s... - Information
- Obituary | | 25 February 2026 | 10:32
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George “Robert” Perry, Jr
George “Robert” Perry, Jr. passed away on February 19, 2026, in Appling, Georgia, at the age of 88. Born on May 18, 1937, in McDonough, Georgia. Robert was a devoted father and Papa who cherished time spent with his family. He led a life marked by dedication and service. He proudly served in the... - Information
- Obituary | | 24 February 2026 | 14:48
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Mr. Bobby Felton Warnock
Funeral services for Mr. Bobby Felton Warnock will be held Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM in the First Baptist Church, Soperton with Reverend Chad Cofield and Reverend Gilbert Posey officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery in Montgomery County. Mr. Warnock died... - Information
- Obituary | | 24 February 2026 | 08:04
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Mr. Kevin Julian Braddy
Funeral services for Mr. Kevin Julian Braddy will be held Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM in the Anchor of Hope Worship Center in Soperton with burial to follow in the Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery. Reverend Gilbert Posey will officiate. Mr. Braddy died Friday, February 20, 2026. Mr... - Information
- Obituary | | 24 February 2026 | 08:02
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Ms. Elizabeth Ulrich, Hilton Head
Ms. Elizabeth G. Ulrich, age 95, of Hilton Head, passed away on February 10, 2026, at her home. She was born on March 27, 1930, in Belgium to the late Lajos and Teres Polgar Gurdon. She spent most of her life between Schulenburg and Weimar in Texas, while living on a sixty-five-acre ranch where... - Information
- Obituary | | 23 February 2026 | 09:37
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Church Calendar
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March 15--Women's Day Program in Vidalia
March 15--East Park Church of God in Christ, 711 4th & Washington Street in Vidalia, invites you to their Women's Day Program, March 15th at 3:00 with guest speaker Apostle Dr. Cynthia Reynolds of New Church in Prayer in Glennville. Theme: Planted in God's Word. Rooted to Grow. (Colossians 2:6-7) Colors: White or Ivory attire. Host Pastor Supt. James & Lady Monique McRae. - Information
- Church Event | | 11 February 2026 | 12:07
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- Church Event | | 03 November 2021 | 12:30
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