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Early Voting Begins Strong
Toombs County Election Supervisor Carey Alligood reminds registered Georgia voters that early voting has begun for the May 21 General Primary, and from the numbers reported, Toombs County voters are taking advantage of the opportunity to vote in the first two days.
On Monday, which was the first
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- Newsbreak | | 01 May 2024 | 14:34
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VPD/GBI Investigating Latest Shooting in Vidalia
Vidalia Police and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation are once again working together to solve a shooting in Vidalia. This time, fortunately, the victim is suffering from non-life-threatening injuries.
Early Sunday morning officers from the Vidalia Police Department were dispatched to the 600
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- Newsbreak | | 01 May 2024 | 14:32
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A Reminder From Toombs County Rural Fire Departments
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- Newsbreak | | 01 May 2024 | 10:35
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Vyve Broadband Committed to Bridging the Digital Divide After Federal Affordable Connectivity Program Ends
Shawnee, OK — Vyve Broadband, a leading broadband provider serving 16 states, announces
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its commitment to keeping customers connected and bridging the digital divide in light of the
end of the Federal Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). Understanding the impact the
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- Newsbreak | | 30 April 2024 | 18:26
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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.
Oxlajitzep, Diego - Vidalia - No Driver's License.
Mincey,
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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 with nearly 950 runners. 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
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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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Son Highlights with Second-Team Honors; SSAC Announces 2024 Baseball Awards
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Southern States Athletic Conference announced the 2024 SSAC Baseball Awards on Tuesday evening with Brewton-Parker Baseball earning some recognition.
Michael Son highlighted the awards for BPC by earning Second-Team All-Conference honors. Drew DeMasi was recognized as a member
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- Sportsbreak | | 01 May 2024 | 13:32
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Two VHA Eagles Sign Letters of Intent for Scholarships
(L-R Front): Kristy Price (mother), Dalton Price, Kenny Price (father), Larry Curl (father), Ledger Curl, Marci Curl (mother), and Hudson Curl (brother). (Back): Coach Chad Cofield, and Head Coach Seth Sitzman.
Last Friday morning at Vidalia Heritage Academy two standout student athletes signed
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- Sportsbreak | | 01 May 2024 | 09:34
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Toombs County Men’s Golf Team Secures Spot at GHSA State Championships with Area 1 AA Runner Up Finish
(Pictured left to right: Coach Terry Goodwin, Aidan Barton, Drew Woodruff, Vick Moore, Clay Conner, Noah Anken, Gavin Ward, Coach Matt Helms, Coach Jared Goodwin)
The Toombs County Men’s Golf team showcased their skill and determination at the GHSA Area 1AA Championships on Monday, April 29th,
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- Sportsbreak | | 30 April 2024 | 16:47
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RTCA Competes at State Track & Field Meet
The RTCA Crusaders competed this past weekend at State in Columbus. The meet was held at Brookstone. We had several top 5 finishes and brought home 6 individual State Championships. Our boys finished 3rd overall and our girls finished 4th against all single A and AA schools.
Coach Jake Willkinson
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- Sportsbreak | | 30 April 2024 | 16:43
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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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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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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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Ms. Lynelle "Nellie" Geiger, Lyons
Lynelle “Nellie” Geiger, age 53, of Lyons, died Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia, after a brief illness. She was a lifelong resident of Toombs County and a 1989 graduate of Toombs County High School. She was owner/operator of L.A. Geiger Insurance and Tax. She was... - Information
- Obituary | | 01 May 2024 | 15:25
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Mr. Sergio Benedicto Maldonado, Hazlehurst
Mr. Sergio Benedicto Maldonado, Sr., age 55, of Hazlehurst, died Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia. He was a native of Guatemala and had lived the last 30 years of his life in Florida and Georgia. He worked in a variety of trades and wore many hats from construction... - Information
- Obituary | | 01 May 2024 | 15:00
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Mrs. Louise Moore Weigand, formerly of Soperton
Mrs. Louise Moore Weigand, formerly of Soperton, died Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Twelve Oaks Senior Living in Dublin, GA. A private funeral service is planned by the family. Mrs. Weigand, 84, was the daughter of the late Carl Moore & Ruby Hudson Moore. She was born in Swainsboro, GA on May 16,...- Information
- Obituary | | 01 May 2024 | 14:21
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Ms. Beverly Jennings
Beverly Ann Jennings went to be present with the Lord on April, 22, 2024, she was born to Ernest Williams and Lillian Sharpe on March 31, 1952 in Brunswick GA. Known to family and close friends as “Ann” She was raised by her Grandparents in Johnsons corner until their untimely death at the age of... - Information
- Obituary | | 01 May 2024 | 14:10
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Mr. Larry Clark
Mr. Larry Hoke Clark, age 79, of the McGregor Community in Montgomery County, died Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at his home, after a sudden illness. He was a native of Toombs County, raised in the Mt. Moriah Community and was a 1963 graduate of Lyons High School. He retired fifty years as general... - Information
- Obituary | | 01 May 2024 | 12:04
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Ms. Robie Banks
Ms. Robie Banks was born on August 16, 1916 to the parentage of the late Allean Mason and Gus Wilson. She was raised by her grandparents, the late Charles and Polly Ann Hicks in the Jordan Stream area of Toombs County. Ms. Banks was a member of Jordan Stream Missionary Baptist Church and served as... - Information
- Obituary | | 01 May 2024 | 10:22
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Mrs. Sara Joyce Swain Wilcher, Soperton
Graveside services for Mrs. Sara Joyce Swain Wilcher of Soperton will be held Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00 AM in the Heath Cemetery in Treutlen County. Reverend Paul Beasley will officiate. A “Celebration of Life” service will be held beginning at 2:00 PM Saturday afternoon following the morning... - Information
- Obituary | | 01 May 2024 | 07:07
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John Andrew Logan, Center Community
John Andrew Logan, age 85, of the Center Community, Vidalia, Georgia died Saturday evening, April 27, 2024, at Community Hospice House. He was born on April 20, 1939, the second child to W.R. and Inez Rush Logan in Greenwood, South Carolina. He attended high school in Greenwood, South Carolina. ... - Information
- Obituary | | 30 April 2024 | 07:20
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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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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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