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Protest Erupts Over Sentence of Man Convicted of Shooting Swainsboro Officer
The sentencing of an Emanuel County man last week is causing an outcry by some residents.
On February 11, an Emanuel County jury convicted Me’elle Merrion of aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, according to Middle Judicial Circuit District Attorney Tripp
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- Newsbreak | | 17 February 2026 | 14:50
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Burch, Tony Orlando – Uvalda – Driving While License Suspended or Revoked.
Long, Tyler Austin – Chauncey, GA – Theft by Receiving Stolen Property; Seatbelt; Suspended License; Possession of Drugs; Possession of Drug-Related Object; Giving False
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- Newsbreak | | 17 February 2026 | 11:58
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Today's Top Stories From ABC News - February 17th
THE 2026 WINTER OLYMPICS
Team USA had a big weekend in Italy, including wins in Women's Hockey, Women's Bobsled and Figure Skating. As of this writing, the US holds 19 total medals, including 6 gold.
The rest of Monday's headlines:- Curling controversy!
- Figure skating, freestyle skiing, and
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- Newsbreak | | 17 February 2026 | 08:26
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Montgomery County Man Acquitted of Murder Charges; Aggravated Assault Sentencing Pending
A Montgomery County jury returned not guilty verdicts Friday afternoon of malice murder and felony murder against Hunter Kersey who was charged with June 4, 2023, death of Mason McCarty.
The trial began on Tuesday of last week with witnesses from the GBI, Kersey’s estranged wife, and others who
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- Newsbreak | | 16 February 2026 | 14:32
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Fire Claims Lives of Two Sandersville Children
Two Sandersville children lost their lives early Saturday morning in a fire at their mobile home on Oak Meadows Circle.
Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran said the siblings are seven-year-old Christian Jackson and his four-year-old sister Maliyah Russell.
The exact cause of the fire is
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- Newsbreak | | 16 February 2026 | 14:30
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Under the Gold Dome: Weeks Four & Five
by Sen. Blake Tillery
Crossover Day is coming up, and things are moving quickly under the Gold Dome.
In addition to passing bills on the floor, I’ve spent most of this week in Appropriations subcommittee meetings, going line by line through the House’s changes to the budget. That’s the part most
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- Newsbreak | | 16 February 2026 | 12:21
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The People's House: Week 5
by Rep. Leesa Hagan
My colleagues and I returned to the State Capitol last Monday to kick off the fifth week of the legislative session. The week was marked by the passage of over 20 bills, visits by many constituents from the 156th district, the Georgia Chamber’s Rural Day at the Capitol, and a
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- Newsbreak | | 16 February 2026 | 09:50
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Jefferson County Teacher Charged With School Thefts
A 23-year-veteran educator at Jefferson County High School was arrested last week after allegedly taking school equipment and vehicles.
Mitchell Vaughn, a special education teacher, has been charged with 3 counts of felony burglary in the second degree, and 3 counts of felony theft by taking.
On
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- Newsbreak | | 13 February 2026 | 14:38
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Jeff Davis County Schools React to Threatening Social Media Post
Following a social media post of a threatening nature Thursday, the Jeff Davis County Schools created one of their own to let the public know the situation had been properly and effectively managed.
The school system said that a student posted a message on social media after school hours, and as
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- Newsbreak | | 13 February 2026 | 14:36
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Sportsbreak
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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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Barons Sweep Coca-Cola Classic
The Brewton-Parker Christian University Barons swept the Coca-Cola Classic hosted by Columbia International University (S.C.), winning both games on February 14, 2026. The Barons won game one against Kentucky Christian University 9-6 and later beat the hosting CIU Rams 7-4 to go undefeated at the
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- Sportsbreak | | 16 February 2026 | 08:21
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Vidalia Indians Close Regular Season at 21-2, Set to Host Region Tournament
The Vidalia Indians put an exclamation point on an outstanding regular season Friday night, defeating Savannah Country Day to finish the year with an impressive 21-2 overall record.
With the win, the Indians carry strong momentum into postseason play and have officially secured the #1 seed in the
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- Sportsbreak | | 16 February 2026 | 07:54
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Sports & Scores This Week (2-16-26)
February 16- Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.
Monday, February 16
Basketball: Toombs County 54, Savannah Christian 40 Girls (GHSA Class A Division 1 Region 3 Tournament-Play in Game)
Baseball: Vidalia 3, Appling County 2
Toombs County at Statesboro 6:00pm (Postponed Until
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- Sportsbreak | | 16 February 2026 | 07:24
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Barons Split Day Two vs Titans
The Brewton-Parker Christian University Barons split their doubleheader against the Titans of Indiana University South Bend on February 14, 2026, at home. The Barons started strong and took game one 15-6 after a surge in the fourth inning, but were unable to stop the Titans late in the second
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- Sportsbreak | | 15 February 2026 | 10:30
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Indians Sweep Two-Game Series Against Islands High School
Two-Game Series Recap: Vidalia vs. Islands
Day One
The Vidalia High School Indians traveled to Islands High School to open the two-game series against the Islands Sharks and earned a 23–3 road victory. Ryan Brantley made the start on the mound and delivered a strong outing, pitching four innings
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- Sportsbreak | | 14 February 2026 | 07:58
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Lady Barons Down Fillies
The Brewton-Parker Christian University Lady Barons downed the Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Fillies in a thrilling Southern States Athletic Conference showdown on February 12, 2026, taking down the Fillies 85-72.
The Lady Barons seized control with a 30-14 opening quarter, led by hot
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- Sportsbreak | | 13 February 2026 | 08:18
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Bulldogs Battle in Hard-Fought Pitchers’ Duel with Dublin
The Toombs County Varsity Bulldogs put together a strong, competitive performance Tuesday night in a tight 3–1 pitchers’ duel against Dublin. In a game defined by outstanding pitching on both sides, the Bulldogs stayed within striking distance until the final inning.
Ty Hutchinson turned in an
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- Sportsbreak | | 13 February 2026 | 08:14
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Community Calendar
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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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Sweet Onion Animal Protection Annual Fundraiser
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- Community Event | | 28 January 2026 | 09:35
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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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Mr. Ray E. Phillips, Lyons
Mr. Ray E. Phillips, age 62, of Lyons, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home, on February 16, 2026, after an extended illness. He was born on December 5, 1963, in Jesup, Georgia. He lived his life in Toombs County and was a truck driver for over 40 years. He was a mechanic, a carpenter, and a... - Information
- Obituary | | 17 February 2026 | 13:19
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Mrs. Jill Claxton Reese, Kibbee Community
Mrs. Jill Claxton Reese, age 54, of the Kibbee Community, died Monday, February 16, 2026, at her home with her husband by her side. She was a native ofMontgomery County and lived in Kibbee all of her life. She was a 1989 graduate of Montgomery County High School, a 1991 graduate of cosmetology school in... - Information
- Obituary | | 17 February 2026 | 10:42
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Mrs. Bettye W. George
Mrs. Bettye W. George was born on March 16, 1940, to the late Sidney Lando Wellington and Jessie Elizabeth Hester Wellington in Russellville, Alabama and died on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia following an extended illness. She was a 1960 graduate of... - Information
- Obituary | | 17 February 2026 | 07:36
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Mr. Ronnie C. Still, Vidalia
Mr. Ronnie C. Still, age 66, of Vidalia, died Friday, February 13, 2026, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia after brief illness. He was a native of Toombs County, living in Vidalia most of his life, and was a 1977 graduate of Vidalia High School. Soon after high school, Ronnie began a... - Information
- Obituary | | 15 February 2026 | 11:36
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Mrs. Uldine “Kinkie” Sammons Moseley, Five Points Community
Mrs. Uldine “Kinkie” Sammons Moseley, age 93, of the Five Points Community in Emanuel County, died Friday, February 13, 2026, at Meadows Park Heath & Rehab in Vidalia following an extended illness. She was a native of Toombs County, briefly lived in Millen, and returned to Vidalia where she lived... - Information
- Obituary | | 14 February 2026 | 16:42
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Mrs. Virginia Hopkins Hobbs, Douglas
Mrs. Virginia Hopkins Hobbs, age 93, of Douglas, died Friday, February 6, 2026, at The Manor House in Douglas, following an extended illness. She was a native of Wilkes County, Georgia, and grew up near Washington, Georgia. She was a 1949 graduate of Wilkes County High School and also a graduate of... - Information
- Obituary | | 14 February 2026 | 09:42
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Mrs. Kay Kaiser, Statesboro
Mrs. Kay Kaiser, age 67, of Statesboro, died Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at her home following an extended illness. She was a native of Montgomery County, growing up in Higgston, and she attended Montgomery County High School. She briefly lived in Savannah before moving to Statesboro forty years... - Information
- Obituary | | 12 February 2026 | 12:52
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Mr. Gilbert Y. Anderson, English Eddy Community
Mr. Gilbert Y. Anderson, age 99, of the English Eddy Community, died Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Meadows Park Health & Rehab in Vidalia after a brief illness. He was a native of Toombs County, grew up in the Toombs Central Community, and attended Johnson Corner School. He was a U.S. Army... - Information
- Obituary | | 11 February 2026 | 14:04
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Mrs. Frankie "Fran" Phillips Sharpe, Vidalia
Mrs. Frankie "Fran" Phillips Sharpe, age 87, of Vidalia, died Monday, February 9, 2026, at Community Hospice House in Vidalia following a brief illness. She was a native of Treutlen County and was a graduate of Soperton High School, Class of 1957. She moved to Liberty County in 1986 and then to... - Information
- Obituary | | 10 February 2026 | 07:04
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Church Calendar
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February 22--Church Anniversary Celebration in Vidalia
February 22--St. Paul AME Church, 304 Martin Luther King Avenue in Vidalia, invites you to their Anniversary Celebration "122 Years of Faithfulness", February 22nd at 10:00 with speaker Connie F. Williams. Pastor Rev. Ronald Miller - Information
- Church Event | | 17 February 2026 | 09:28
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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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February 22--Church Celebration
February 22--The First African Missionary Baptist Church family cordially invites you to a Church Celebration, Sunday February 22nd at 3:00 with special guest Dr. Carl Anthony Wardlaw and the Green Grove Missionary Baptist Church family of Dublin. Dinner served. Come and be Blessed. Pastor and Sister Carl Wardlaw, Jr.- Information
- Church Event | | 11 February 2026 | 11:57
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February 21--Women's Day Program in Vidalia
February 21--New Life in Christ Ministries Church, 208 Meadowbrook Street in Vidalia, invites you to their Annual Women’s Day Program, Saturday February 21st at 10:00 with speaker Minister Lataureus Ryals. Theme: “Her Story, God’s Glory” If you would like you can wear red clothing. - Information
- Church Event | | 09 February 2026 | 09:47
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February 28--Gospel Sing in Glenwood
February 28--Snowhill Community Church in Glenwood would like you to come to their Gospel Sing, Saturday February 28th at 7:00 featuring Dwayne Hudson & Revival. Come expecting a blessing. - Information
- Church Event | | 03 February 2026 | 09:39
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February 22--Men's Day in Vidalia
February 22--East Park Church of God in Christ, 711 4th & Washington Streets in Vidalia, would like you to come to their Men's Day Service, February 22nd at 3:00 with guest speaker Elder James McRae Jr of Living Waters Full Gospel Ministries in Macon. Host pastor Supt. James & Lady Monique McRae. - Information
- Church Event | | 26 January 2026 | 12:20
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