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Ronnie A. Dixon Park Unveiled
Vidalia Mayor Doug Roper announces the renaming of the downtown Vidalia park with the assistance of Mayor Pro-Tem John Raymond Turner, City Manager Nick Overstreet. Looking on is Dublin Mayor and friend to the late Mayor Ronnie Dixon, Phil Best.
Ever since it became a focal point of the downtown
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- Newsbreak | | 19 May 2022 | 19:30
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REP. ALLEN SUPPORTS LEGISLATION TO ADDRESS FORMULA SHORTAGE
Washington - This week, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) took several actions to address the nationwide shortage of baby formula.
On Wednesday, Congressman Allen voted to pass H.R. 7791, the bipartisan Access to Baby Formula Act, which would improve cooperation between federal agencies in
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- Newsbreak | | 19 May 2022 | 16:06
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RTCA Holds Honors Ceremonies
Robert Toombs Christian Academy held its annual High School Honors Day on Monday, May 16th in the RTCA gymnasium. Here's what Mr. Absher, Head of School at RTCA, has to say about Honors Night, "Honors Night is all about celebrating the accomplishments of our students and honoring those that have
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- Newsbreak | | 19 May 2022 | 08:39
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Bus Drivers Request More Pay
At the May meeting of the School Board, Ralph Brantley approached the members regarding certain concerns he and other bus drivers have brought to his attention.
“I’m only here as a representative of the drivers,” Brantley prefaced his comments. He went on to say that the drivers requested that
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- Newsbreak | | 19 May 2022 | 00:00
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Handy Voting Information
Are you looking for a one-stop place to find out everything you need to know about the May 24 Primary? Whether you vote Republican, Democrat, or Non-partisan, there’s one local website that has all you need to know before casting your ballot.
Sample ballots for each party, as well as a list of all the
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- Newsbreak | | 17 May 2022 | 15:07
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests.
Parker, Natalie Williams - Uvalda - Simple obstruction
Pittman, Amy Miranda - Lyons - Driving while license suspended/driving due care hands free
Ransom, Marvin W. – Vidalia – Simple battery
McCray, Brian Marquell – Vidalia – Simple battery
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- Newsbreak | | 17 May 2022 | 05:43
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RTCA Students of the Month for March/April/May
RTCA’S Lower School Student of the Month for May is fifth grader Braylin Pittman. Braylin is the daughter of Mitchell and Becky Pittman. She has two brothers, Tatem and Milo, who also attend RTCA. Braylin was selected by faculty because she is extremely conscientious about her grades. She is a
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- Newsbreak | | 16 May 2022 | 17:37
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Allen Presented Anne sullivan Award by Lions of Georgia
Elaine Allen and Past Lions Clubs International President Al Brandel
Each year Georgia Lions Clubs recognize individuals who have made a difference in their community for their work with disabled children.
The Lions of Georgia presented Lyons resident Mrs. Elaine Allen with the Anne Sullivan Award at
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- Newsbreak | | 16 May 2022 | 10:53
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Toombs Escapee Back in Custody
Just over a week after overpowering a Toombs County jailer and escaping in a Pineland Paper box truck, Robert Lee Presgraves is back in custody.
Capt. Jordan Kight of the Toombs County Sheriff’s Office said Saturday morning around 10:00, a Montgomery County Deputy saw a man matching Presgraves
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- Newsbreak | | 14 May 2022 | 11:01
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Important Game Day Info for Monday’ GHSA Championship Series!
The Vidalia Indians will be making their first trip to the GHSA AA State Championship on Monday at Ga. Southern’s JI Clements Stadium. The series begins with a doubleheader on Monday at 5:00 PM. Game two will follow approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of game one. The if-necessary game
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- Sportsbreak | | 20 May 2022 | 13:15
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McBride & Buggs Sign With Emmanuel College
(L-R Front): Tyrone Stewart (Father), Key McBride (Mother) MK McBride, Zackie Pendergrass (Brother). Back: Coach Glen Birkheimer, and Head Coach Adam Callaway.
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(L-R Front): Chris Pryor (Father), Tyler Buggs, Octavia Pryor (Mother). Back: Coach Glen Birkheimer and Head Coach Adam Callaway.
RTCA
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- Sportsbreak | | 19 May 2022 | 10:01
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Griffin Headed to Savannah State
Ziahya Griffin of the Toombs County Lady Bulldogs has signed her letter of intent for a scholarship to play softball for the Savannah State University Tigers.
"I chose Savannah State because I wanted to play somewhere close to home. I want to thank my family and coaches for supporting me. I want
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- Sportsbreak | | 18 May 2022 | 14:26
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Indians Beat Lovett Punch Ticket To State Championship!
The Vidalia Indians and the Lovett Lions met Tuesday evening May 17 for Game 3 of the state semi-final series at Greg James Field. After splitting a double header on Monday this was the rubber match to see who would move on to face Thomasville for the 2A State Championship. Vidalia came out on top
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- Sportsbreak | | 18 May 2022 | 08:00
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VHA Eagles Win Baseball State Championship!
Vidalia Heritage Academy Eagles Baseball team swept Praise Academy in the State Championship on Friday, May 13, 2022. The Eagles won the first game 5-2. Eagles got the game going with a solo homer by Ledger Curl in the first inning. Hardy Franklin continued to get the ball rolling with a double
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- Sportsbreak | | 17 May 2022 | 14:13
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Indians Finish 2nd at GHSA State Meet!
...At the beginning of the season, the Vidalia Boys Track Team was projected to finish 10th in AA by MileSplit. But two months and a Region Championship later, the Indians just about pulled off one of the great upsets in GHSA Track history. Down just 3 points heading into the last event of the GHSA State- Information
- Sportsbreak | | 17 May 2022 | 09:36
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Jarriel Named to 2021-22 SSAC Women’s Track & Field Scholar-Athlete Team
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Brewton-Parker Women’s Track and Field student-athlete Rachel Jarriel has been named to the Southern States Athlete Conference Women’s Track and Field Scholar-Athlete Team presented by Barnes & Noble College, conference officials announced on Monday.
Jarriel is listed along
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- Sportsbreak | | 17 May 2022 | 08:36
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Indians Split With Lions Force Game 3
The Vidalia Indians hosted the Lovett Lions in a double header state semi-final series at Greg James Field on Monday, May 16. The two teams split a pair of games with the Lions taking game one with a 4-1 score and the Indians taking game two by a 5-3 score. The two teams will meet Tuesday
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- Sportsbreak | | 17 May 2022 | 07:59
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Steele Named to 2021-22 SSAC Men’s Track & Field Scholar-Athlete Team
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Brewton-Parker Men’s Track and Field student-athlete Simon Steele has been named to the Southern States Athlete Conference Men’s Track and Field Scholar-Athlete Team presented by Barnes & Noble College, conference officials announced on Monday.
Steele is listed along with seven
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- Sportsbreak | | 16 May 2022 | 13:44
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Community Calendar
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Toombs County Mobile Food Bank
The Toombs County Mobile Food Bank hosted by the First African Missionary Baptist Church in Lyons will be held on Monday, May 23rd from 10 am til noon at the Old Lyons City Gym at 173 Oglethorpe Avenue in Lyons.
This mini food distribution is first come, first served for 300 households in Toombs
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- Community Event | | 19 May 2022 | 15:16
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Toombs County Kinship Care Meeting
Toombs County Family Connection announces their next Toombs County Kinship Care Support Group meeting on Thursday, May 26 at 6:00 p.m. in the NeSmith Birthday House in Partin Park in Lyons.
If you are a grandparent raising a grandchild or relative raising another relative's child, make plans to
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- Community Event | | 17 May 2022 | 14:03
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Library Summer Reading Program Schedule - June
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- Community Event | | 12 May 2022 | 10:11
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Indian Basketball Camp Announced
The 2022 edition of the VHS Indian Basketball Camp will be held June 6th thru the 8th at Parsons-Reid Gymnasium. Vidalia Head Basketball Coach Tommy Dalley announced Wednesday that registration for the event is now open. The camp, which will provide games, contests, and fundamentals, is open to all
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- Community Event | | 02 May 2022 | 08:55
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Toombs County High School Senior Memory Letters
Please join TCHS in congratulating the class of 2022. We are continuing a tradition that has been enjoyed by seniors and one that they look forward to each year. If you would like to write a letter please visit the Toombs County High Schools website (https://tchs.toombscountyschools.org) for a
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- Community Event | | 28 April 2022 | 08:44
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Obituaries
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Wendy Smith-Arnoldy, Soperton
Wendy Smith-Arnoldy, age 53 of Soperton passed away on Wednesday afternoon, May 18, 2022 at her home. Born in San Antonio, Texas she was the daughter of the late Robert C. Smith and Irene Lumley Smith. With her father and mother's military careers the family relocated frequently before they ended... - Information
- Obituary | | 20 May 2022 | 08:31
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Linda Horton Oxford, East Dublin
Linda Horton Oxford, age 72 of East Dublin passed away at her home on Tuesday afternoon, May 17, 2022. Born in Johnson County, she was one of nine and the last living child born to the late Euthon and Sally Blanch Pullen Horton. She had lived in Scott and Minter for a period of time before... - Information
- Obituary | | 19 May 2022 | 06:46
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Mrs. Mary Jane Campbell
Mrs. Mary Jane Campbell, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at Treutlen County Health and Rehabilitation in Soperton, GA. She was born in Vidalia, GA on October 22, 1941 to the late Marvin and Dovie Mae Scott. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Roy... - Information
- Obituary | | 18 May 2022 | 11:52
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Mrs. Mozelle Cannington Powell, Lyons
Mrs. Mozelle Cannington Powell, age 81, of Lyons, died Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia after an extended illness. She was a native of Rhine and was a 1958 graduate of Dodge County High School in Eastman where she also played basketball. She briefly lived and worked in... - Information
- Obituary | | 16 May 2022 | 13:57
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Mr. Dana Dismuke, Vidalia
Mr. Dana Dismuke, age 46, of Vidalia, died Sunday, May 15, 2022, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia after a sudden illness. He was a native of Oak Park and lived in Vidalia since 1999. He was a 1994 graduate of Toombs County High School attended East Georgia College in Swainsboro and... - Information
- Obituary | | 16 May 2022 | 06:41
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Miss Dee Carter, Vidalia
Miss Dee Carter, age 52, of Vidalia, died Sunday, May 8, 2022, at Emory Healthcare in Decatur after a brief illness. She was a native of Toombs County and lived in Vidalia most of her life. She was a member of the Former Lakeside Baptist Church in Vidalia. Dee enjoyed coloring, shopping, and... - Information
- Obituary | | 10 May 2022 | 16:24
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Willard “Billy” Samuel Wilkes, Jr.
Willard “Billy” Samuel Wilkes, Jr., age 76, passed to his heavenly home on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at Community Hospice of Vidalia, following an extended illness. Mr. Wilkes was a lifelong resident of the Oak Park community and was a 1963 graduate of Swainsboro High School. He received an Associate degree... - Information
- Obituary | | 10 May 2022 | 10:25
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Ms. Ramona Calhoun Stephens, Decatur
Ms. Ramona Calhoun Stephens, age 91, of Decatur, died Saturday, May 7, 2022, at The Oaks Bethany in Vidalia following a lengthy illness. She was a native of Tarrytown, graduated high school there, and earned an Associate degree from Brewton-Parker College. She was a military wife, living in San...- Information
- Obituary | | 09 May 2022 | 13:24
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Patricia Ann Osborne “Pat” Tootle, Lyons
Patricia Ann Osborne “Pat” Tootle, age 76, of Lyons, died Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at Heritage Inn Nursing Facility in Statesboro after an extended illness. She was a lifelong resident of Toombs County. She was a homemaker and Baptist by faith. Early in her life, she enjoyed dancing, traveling and... - Information
- Obituary | | 05 May 2022 | 15:24
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Church Calendar
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Toombs County Mobile Food Bank
The Toombs County Mobile Food Bank hosted by the First African Missionary Baptist Church in Lyons will be held on Monday, May 23rd from 10 am til noon at the Old Lyons City Gym at 173 Oglethorpe Avenue in Lyons. This mini food distribution is first come, first served for 300 households in Toombs County. Please no more than 3 families per vehicle. Parking: use the field across the street from the old Lyons Primary School.- Information
- Church Event | | 19 May 2022 | 15:17
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New Pastor Installation
New Life In Christ Ministries will hold a New Pastor Installation Service for Germain A. Williams this Saturday, May 21, at 3:00 p.m. in the New Life In Christ Worship Center, 208 Meadowsbrook St., in Vidalia. The public is invited. Masks must be worn.- Information
- Church Event | | 19 May 2022 | 15:13
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May 22--131st church anniversary in Vidalia!
May 22--First African Missionary Baptist Church, 206 Martin Luther King Jr Avenue in Vidalia, invites you to help celebrate their 131st Anniversary, May 22nd at 10:00. Dr. Carl Wardlaw Jr will deliver the message. Dinner served after.- Information
- Church Event | | 13 May 2022 | 10:06
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May 22--Friend Day in Vidalia
May 22--Calvery on Aimwell in Vidalia would like you to join them for a great time of worship, food & fellowship at their Friend Day, Sunday May 22nd at 10:00. calvaryonaimwell.com - Information
- Church Event | | 11 May 2022 | 09:25
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July 2--Fellowship Meeting in Vidalia
July 2--Cornerstone Pentecostal Church, 377 South Thompson Road in Vidalia, invites you to their Fellowship Meeting, Saturday July 2nd at 5:00.- Information
- Church Event | | 09 May 2022 | 12:14
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May 22--Bike Service
May 22--Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Ailey invites you to a Bike Service, May 22nd at 9:30 AM at McDonalds 1-16. Kickstands up at 10:30! For more information call 478-998-9273. Bishop A. Tim Chatman. Mask required in sanctuary. - Information
- Church Event | | 06 May 2022 | 12:26
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May 23-27--VBC in Lyons!
May 23-27--Lyons First United Methodist Church, 126 East Wesley Avenue, invites you to "Spark Your Creativity" at their Vacation Bible School, May 23rd through May 27th from 1:00 to 4:00.- Information
- Church Event | | 05 May 2022 | 11:47
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(Updated) June 30-July 1--Breakthrough Fellowship in Mt. Vernon
June 30-July 2--Mt. Vernon Pentecostal Church, 1802 North Railroad Avenue, invites you to the Breakthrough Event, Thursday June 30th and Friday July 1st.- Information
- Church Event | | 03 May 2022 | 09:58
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