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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Harden, Bernard- Vidalia – Theft by Receiving; No Driver’s License; Obstruction.
Patel, Dharmin – Swainsboro – Disorderly Conduct.
Nunes, Alex, Cobbtown – Theft by Shoplifting.
Toombs County Sheriff’s Office reports the following arrests:
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- Newsbreak | | 29 April 2024 | 13:07
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Metter Youth Pastor Arrested for Obscene Contact With A Minor
A youth pastor at a Metter church has been arrested and charged with a felony after a month-long investigation by local law enforcement and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, who is the lead agency in the investigation.
Benjamin Dalton Houser, of Glennville, was taken into custody on Friday,
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- Newsbreak | | 29 April 2024 | 12:49
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Flowers Retains His Title At the World Famous Vidalia Onion Eating Contest
Kylin Miller, the 2024 Miss Vidalia Onion Festival, was the "Official Counter" as reigning champion Jonathan Flowers "chews" his way to his 5th victory as the Onion Eating Champion.
He’s still the reigning champion! For the five consecutive years, Jonathan Flowers takes the title of this year’s
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- Newsbreak | | 27 April 2024 | 18:02
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Annual Vidalia Onion Run Held Saturday
April 27-- The Annual Vidalia Onion Run sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Vidalia was held Saturday morning. The overall winner of the Half Marathon was Kip Burdette from Dublin and the Head Football Coach at West Laurens High School at 1:34.
The female winner of the Half Marathon was Izzy Catron
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- Newsbreak | | 27 April 2024 | 18:00
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Recipe Contest Draws Huge Gathering; First Time Entrant Wins Top Prize
(L to R): Pam Bishop, Overall Recipe Contest winner; Denise Parson, volunteer; Sabrina Toole, Contest Coordinator; and Connie Toole, volunteer
A first-time entrant into the Vidalia Onion Recipe Contest Saturday earned the top prize overall for her dish she submitted in the miscellaneous category.
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- Newsbreak | | 27 April 2024 | 13:27
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New Traffic Plan For 47th Vidalia Onion Festival
If you’re planning to go to the Vidalia Onion Festival Air Show, Arts and Crafts, or carnival this weekend, you should know that extra steps have been taken this year to minimize the traffic congestion that in the past has been an issue.
Brian Scott is the Safety and Security Coordinator for this
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- Newsbreak | | 27 April 2024 | 07:15
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Vidalia Onion Festival Schedule of Events
Below is a complete list of events for this week's 47th Annual Vidalia Onion Festival. More info is available at www.vidaliaonionfestival.com or you can download the Vidalia Onion Festival app.
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- Newsbreak | | 25 April 2024 | 07:55
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Doleman, Charles – Vidalia – Theft by Shoplifting.
Stokes, Derrick – Vidalia – DI; Failure to Maintain Lane.
Harmon, Michael – Vidalia – Criminal Damage to Property.
Toombs County Sheriff’s Office reports the following arrests:
Cesar,
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- Newsbreak | | 23 April 2024 | 11:43
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Driver in Friday Morning Accident Charged With Homicides by Vehicle
The driver of a pickup truck that was involved in an accident Friday morning on Loop Road and Old Normantown Road has been charged with two counts of homicide by vehicle, driving while unlicensed, and stop signs and yield signs violation.
Freddy Jose Suarez Juarez was behind the wheel of the truck
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- Newsbreak | | 23 April 2024 | 11:35
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Korn Resigns as Vidalia Baseball Coach
The Vidalia High School Baseball program will be under new leadership next spring when it takes the field. Citing the need to “move the baseball program in a different direction,” Vidalia Principal Bruce Mulkey announced the resignation of Vidalia Head Coach Brent Korn this afternoon.
“I have the
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- Sportsbreak | | 29 April 2024 | 16:43
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Toombs County Track Athletes Shine at GHSA Region 3 AA Meet
Toombs County High School athletes left their mark on the GHSA Region 3 AA Track Meet held on April 23rd and 24th in Blackshear, GA. The event, which brought together the best talent in the region, saw Toombs County emerge with several champions and a host of sectional qualifiers.
Leading the
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- Sportsbreak | | 29 April 2024 | 09:08
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Bulldogs Advance to Elite 8 with 9-0 Victory Over Berrien County
The Toombs County High School’s boys’ soccer team has secured their spot in the Elite 8 after a resounding victory, showcasing an explosive offense that netted a total of 9 goals against Berrien County. Leading the charge was Osvaldo Tinoco with a thrilling hat trick, setting the pace for a
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- Sportsbreak | | 29 April 2024 | 09:06
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Vidalia High School sweeps region in track and field
Vidalia High School track and field traveled to Pierce County for the AA Region 3 championship and came home with the win for the boys and girls team. According to the Milesplit rankings, the girls were projected to win, but the boys were the underdogs and had their work cut out for themselves. At the end
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- Sportsbreak | | 29 April 2024 | 08:57
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Barons Close Season with Split Against Middle Georgia
MOUNT VERNON, Ga. – Brewton-Parker Baseball continued with the final series of the season with a doubleheader versus Middle Georgia on Friday.
The Barons (19-28, 11-19 SSAC) dropped game one in a 19-12 defeat but took game two with a 16-6 run-rule victory to split with the Knights (24-23, 15-15
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- Sportsbreak | | 29 April 2024 | 08:42
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Sports & Scores This Week (4-29-24)
April 29-- Here are the latest sports schedules and scores for the week.
Monday, April 29
Baseball: Braves at Mariners 9:40pm (News Talk WVOP-FM 105.3)
Crawford County at Metter (DH) 4:00pm (GHSA Class A Division I Second Round State Playoffs) (WHCG-FM 105.9)
Swainsboro at Heard County (DH) 4:00pm
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- Sportsbreak | | 29 April 2024 | 08:33
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Vidalia Heritage Academy Boys Soccer are State Champions!
Vidalia Heritage Academy Middle School Boys won the GAPPS State Championship this past Tuesday in Lagrange, GA.The Eagles defeated Lafayette Christian School 2-0 to claim the program’s first state championship.
The Eagles earned a spot in the finals last week against Peachtree Academy by a score
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- Sportsbreak | | 29 April 2024 | 08:32
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Crusaders Compete at Region Golf Tournament
The RTCA Crusaders Boys High School Golf Team recently competed in the GIAA Golf Region 6AA Tournament. RTCA Boys Golfers finished 3rd in the region.Team members include: Ryan Wiggins, Mitchell Fulmer III, Hunter Ennis, Chandler Achenbach, Caleb Coley, and Hayden Meeks.
Congratulations to our
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- Sportsbreak | | 29 April 2024 | 08:19
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The 2024 Toombs County High Football Schedule Introduces New Challenges
The 2024 football schedule for Toombs County High looks a bit different from previous years, featuring four Region 3-A D1 games. We are set to host Swainsboro and Vidalia at home, while we’ll hit the road to face Savannah Country Day and Savannah Christian in Savannah. Notably, Swainsboro was the
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- Sportsbreak | | 27 April 2024 | 13:19
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Community Calendar
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Mercy Ministries 15th Year Celebration
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- Community Event | | 29 April 2024 | 13:47
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Ohoopee Soil and Water Conservation District Meeting
The Ohoppee Soil and Water Conservation District will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in the Treutlen County Library, 585 Second Street, Soperton.
Please RSVP by April 29 to NancyAnne Conner at 706-612-4020 (This email address is being protected from spambots.
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- Community Event | | 24 April 2024 | 15:33
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Vidalia Onion Festival and Technology
To stay in-the-know during the 2024 Vidalia Onion Festival, you can use this QR code to scan and go to the Vidalia Onion Festival website, or you can download the VOF app from your phone's app store. Either way, it's quick, easy, and you'll have all the latest info on the festival literally within the
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- Community Event | | 16 April 2024 | 14:23
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Obituaries
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Mr. Thomas Edward “Ed” Rowland, Vidalia
Mr. Thomas Edward “Ed” Rowland, age 84, of Vidalia, died Sunday, April 28, 2024, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia, after a brief illness. He was a native of Toombs County, a 1957 graduate of Lyons High School and served seven years in the U.S. Army. He began a career in the convenience store... - Information
- Obituary | | 29 April 2024 | 16:30
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Mr. Doyle D. NeeSmith, Lyons
Mr. Doyle D. NeeSmith, age 72, of Lyons, died Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia, after a sudden illness. He was a native of Toombs County and lived in Lyons most of his life. He was a 1970 graduate of Lyons High School and served three years in the U.S. Army... - Information
- Obituary | | 29 April 2024 | 07:10
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Mr. Melmoth “Mel” Garlington Rivers, Jr. Tarrytown
Mr. Melmoth “Mel” Garlington Rivers, Jr. age 69, of Tarrytown, died Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at his residence after a brief illness under the care of Affinis Hospice. He was a native of Treutlen County and lived there most of his life. He graduated from Robert Toombs Christian Academy in 1973... - Information
- Obituary | | 27 April 2024 | 18:37
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Mr. Josh Cliff
Mr. Josh Cliff, age 23, of Villa Rica, Georgia, died Sunday, April 21, 2024, at his residence. Josh was a native of Douglasville and lived most of his life in Douglasville. He was employed with Fortner Communications and in his spare time he enjoyed fishing and spending time with family and...- Information
- Obituary | | 27 April 2024 | 17:02
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Mrs. Sylvia Meeks Hall, Vidalia
Mrs. Sylvia Meeks Hall, age 82, of Vidalia, died Thursday, April 25, 2024, at her home, following an extended illness. She was a native of Toombs County, living in Jacksonville, Florida for seven years and in Toombs County most of her life. She worked private duty at Meadows Memorial Hospital and... - Information
- Obituary | | 27 April 2024 | 09:05
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Louise Page Selph, McRae-Helena
Louise Page Selph, age 80, of McRae-Helena, died Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home in Eastman, following an extended illness. She was a native of Appling County, and she lived there and in Montgomery and Dodge Counties most of her life. She was a homemaker and a member of New... - Information
- Obituary | | 26 April 2024 | 14:30
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Mr. J.T. Helms, Vidalia
Mr. JT Helms, age 85 of Vidalia, died Friday, April 25, 2024, at Oxley Park Health & Rehab in Lyons, following a brief illness. He was a native of Vidalia, living in Savannah for fourteen years, and in Vidalia and Montgomery County most of his life. He served three years in the U.S. Army. He... - Information
- Obituary | | 26 April 2024 | 13:20
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Mr. Jamaal Ellis
Mr. Jamaal Earnest “Ernie” Ellis was born on February 28, 2001 to the parentage of Roshell Phillips and Lintae Ellis. Jamaal lived such a carefree life. He didn’t live to do things the way we thought he should but instead wasn’t bothered by the cares of this world. If we didn’t know anything else, we knew... - Information
- Obituary | | 26 April 2024 | 13:08
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Mr. Larry Bright
Larry Gene Bright was born on August 1, 1950 in Vidalia, Georgia to the late Doreatha Jones Bright and Braddy Bright, Sr. He departed this life surrounded by those he loved to join his heavenly Father on April 20, 2024 after a brief illness. Larry received his education at Lyons Industrial High... - Information
- Obituary | | 25 April 2024 | 10:05
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Church Calendar
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May 5--Family & Friends Day in Lyons
May 5--The House of God Church, 164 North Monroe Street in Lyons, invite you to their Family & Friends Day, May 5th at 12:00. Refreshments after. Pastor, Rev. Bobbie Ann Sharp- Information
- Church Event | | 29 April 2024 | 12:16
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May 11--Saturday Night Gospel Sing in Lyons
May 11--Time for another Gospel Sing, May 11th at 6:00 at The Blue Marquee, 121 North State Street in Lyons, with Heartfelt Quartet and the Mercy Road Band ("Don't That Sound Like Heaven"). - Information
- Church Event | | 29 April 2024 | 09:52
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May 4--The Barber Family in Vidalia
May 4--Cornerstone Pentecostal Church, 377 South Thompson Road in Vidalia, would like you to join them for A Night of Worship with The Barber Family, Saturday May 4th at 6:00. - Information
- Church Event | | 09 April 2024 | 11:59
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LET US GET YOUR MESSAGE TO THE PUBLIC WITH CHURCH NEWS! Thank you for using Church News on News-Talk WVOP 970 AM and 105.3 FM, and southeastgeorgiatoday.com. Submit your church events to us at least 2 weeks ahead of time for the greatest coverage and best results. Include the name of the church, the church address, name of the event, date & time of the event, location of the event if other than the church, and any special speakers involved. ** When including an image or images please send it as an attachment. Use the jpg format for all images ** Send it to JIM PERRY! Email jperry @ radiojones.com ---Please note that FAX is no longer available. Use email. - Information
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