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Two Arrested in Connection With Sunday Shootings in Soperton
On Sunday, October 5, 2025, at approximately 3:40PM, the Soperton Police Departmentreceived a call in the 100 block of New Street in reference to shots fired. The responding officer located a 15-year-old male in the area with multiple gunshot wounds. Unfortunately, the teen succumbed to his
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- Newsbreak | | 06 October 2025 | 14:02
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Hickory Barbeque Company Wins 2025 The Real Squeal Competition
Noel Kay, of Hickory Barbeque Company accepts his winning medal from a KCBS officials at the Overall Winner of The Real Squeal BBQ & Music Festival Saturday afternoon.
Camaraderie and BBQ was on the menu Saturday for the 2025 The Real Squeal BBQ & Music Festival in Partin Park in Lyons and the
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- Newsbreak | | 04 October 2025 | 17:39
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Nipping Litter "In the Bud"
There’s no denying litter is unsightly and it’s become a problem in the Sweet Onion City. But a group of citizens are ready to address the problem but not just by picking it up.
Monday afternoon about a dozen people gathered in the Dr. Mark and Tonya Spivey Library with Natalie Johnston-Russell and
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- Newsbreak | | 02 October 2025 | 15:44
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Candler County Sheriff's Office Receives Highway Safety Grant
The Candler County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce it has received a $26,700.00 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS).
The grant will help establish a GOHS High-Visibility Enforcement Program, focusing on reducing speed-related crashes, injuries, and fatalities, as well as
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- Newsbreak | | 02 October 2025 | 09:08
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Dublin City Clerk, Church Treasurer Arrested
On Tuesday, September 30, 2025, Heather Browning, age 35 of Dublin, GA was arrested and charged with one count of O.C.G.A. 16-8-3 Theft by Deception. Browning was the treasurer for Cedar Grove Methodist Church and the Clerk for the City of Dublin.
On Monday, September 29, 2025, the Laurens County
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- Newsbreak | | 01 October 2025 | 14:59
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Dublin City Schools Superintendent Announces Retirement
Amidst heavy financial issues, Dublin City Schools Superintendent Dr. Fredrick Williams has announced his retirement from the system effective Friday, October 3.
In his resignation letter, Williams first expressed his appreciation to the staff and Board of Education and shared his pride in the
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- Newsbreak | | 01 October 2025 | 14:57
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Sally D. Meadows Students of the Month
Sally D. Meadows Elementary School celebrates the Students of the Month for September. These students have shown pride in Sally Meadows and model how to Walk the Brave Way. Each does a great job of representing the school motto and schoolwide Expections of Be Respectful and Value Everyone.
Back Row
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- Newsbreak | | 01 October 2025 | 14:11
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STC Honors Broughan on Her Retirement
Twan Broughan and STC President Larry Calhoun
After more than two decades of dedicated service, Southeastern Technical College (STC) is celebrating Twan Broughan, Administrative Assistant to the President, on her retirement, effective September 30, 2025.
Broughan began her career with STC in the
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- Newsbreak | | 01 October 2025 | 13:12
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VHS Sets New Graduation Rate Record at 96.8%
Vidalia High School has achieved a historic milestone, posting a graduation rate of 96.8 percent for the most recent academic year—the highest in the school’s history. This achievement not only demonstrates the dedication of students and staff but also surpasses the Georgia state average
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- Newsbreak | | 01 October 2025 | 09:20
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J.D. Dickerson Students of the Month
Congratulations to the September Students of the Month for J. D. Dickerson Primary School! We are so proud of each of you! Thank you for showing the JDD Pride and always being the V, by being kind, safe, and well each and every day!
Back Row (left to right): Elizabeth Oxlaj Chavez, Ashton Hodge,
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- Newsbreak | | 30 September 2025 | 14:54
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Woman Sentenced for Stealing Vehicle from Courthouse
The woman who stole a SUV belonging to The Refuge from the Toombs County Courthouse on June 27 of this year as she was waiting to be heard on other legal matters was sentenced to 30 years in court last Thursday with 12 of those years incarcerated. The sentence on the stolen vehicle will run with
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- Newsbreak | | 30 September 2025 | 14:42
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
William, Benjamin Jeffery George – Ailey – Possession of Firearm/Knife During Commission; Attempt to Commit Crime; Unlawful Possession of Firearm/Weapon; Possession of Controlled Substance; Possession of Marijuana With Intent; Fleeing;
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- Newsbreak | | 29 September 2025 | 15:21
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Evans County Sheriff Initiations Operation "You Can't Have Claxton"
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is again assisting the Evans County Sheriff’s Office with a recent shooting..
A press release from the GBI states that Sunday afternoon, the Evans County Sheriff’s Office responding to a shooting near Church Street and Jones Street in Claxton, and when officers
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- Newsbreak | | 29 September 2025 | 14:51
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Suspect Leads Multiple Agencies in Traffic Pursuit Sunday
Candler County Sheriff's Office K-9 Kazi ready to go to work to catch the suspect.
The Candler County Sheriff’s Office reports that a deputy patrolling Highway 46 East Sunday afternoon clocked a vehicle traveling in excess of 100 miles per hour. When the deputy attempted to make a traffic stop,
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- Newsbreak | | 29 September 2025 | 13:14
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Mayor NeSmith Named Lyons Citizen of the Year
Fifty-two weeks ago last Thursday night, Hurricane Helene did her best to devastate our communities, but the storms ravage only showed how resilient and strong Toombs County, and its municipalities are thanks for true leadership.
Early this year, Vidalia showed its appreciation by honoring Mayor
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- Newsbreak | | 26 September 2025 | 14:40
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BPCU President's Gala Features Jay McSwain
Jay McSwain
On September 23, 2025, members of the community came together for the annual Brewton-Parker Christian University (BPCU) President’s Gala. This year’s special guest was Jay McSwain, Chaplain for the Atlanta Braves and Founder of PLACE Ministries. The funds raised during this event will be
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- Newsbreak | | 26 September 2025 | 13:44
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Walls, Glenn Cash – Vidalia – Warrant Served (Vidalia Police Department; Possession of Controlled substance; Possession of Drug-Related Objects.
Mills, Timothy Antino – Vidalia – Theft by Shoplifting; Warrant Served (Vidalia Police
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- Newsbreak | | 26 September 2025 | 10:00
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United Way Kicks Off 2026 Fundraising Campaign
Luther Wardlaw performs the song he wrote especially for the 2026 United Way campaign, entitled "Yes We Can!"
The United Way of Toombs, Montgomery, and Wheeler Counties is “Building Hope” and officially kicked off its 2026 campaign Thursday at The Dahlia.
Michael Lane is the 2026 Campaign Chair,
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- Newsbreak | | 25 September 2025 | 15:23
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