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Dublin Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Meth
A Laurens County man with a checkered criminal history has been sentenced to federal prison for distributing methamphetamine.
Bobby Akins, 55, of Dublin, Georgia, was sentenced to 90 months in prison after pleading guilty to Distribution of more than 50 Grams of Methamphetamine, said Margaret E.
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- Newsbreak | | 13 May 2026 | 13:57
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Toombs County Schools Honor Retiring Personnel
Toombs County Schools proudly recognized and honored its retirees for their years of dedicated service, commitment, and lasting impact on the students, staff, and families of the Toombs County school community at the May 12, 2026 Board of Education meeting.
Superintendent Barry Waller said, "Their
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- Newsbreak | | 13 May 2026 | 13:42
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Today's Top Stories From ABC News - May 13th
ISRAEL SENDING IRON DOME WEAPONRY AND PERSONNEL TO UAE
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Kuwait said on Tuesday that Iran launched a failed attack earlier this month on an island where China is helping build a port in the Gulf Arab country. The accusation came just hours before President Trump was to depart for Beijing on a- Information
- Newsbreak | | 13 May 2026 | 07:23
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Swainsboro Applies for Water Infrastructure Improvements
by John Wagner, RadioJones, LLC.
At the regular meeting of the Swainsboro Mayor and City Council Monday: In old business council passed the 2nd reading of the resolution to apply for funding from the State Revolving Fund. This is a federal loan program administered by Georgia Environmental
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- Newsbreak | | 12 May 2026 | 10:55
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Teen Dies in Motorcycle Accident Sunday
On Sunday, May 10, 2026, at approximately 5:02 p.m., Toombs 911 Dispatch received a call for a wreck on I D Galbreath Road in Toombs County. The caller stated that two Off-Road Motorcycles (dirtbikes), driven by Les Sturgis, 18, of Uvalda, and Brody Hutto, 17, of Vidalia, had collided on the dirt
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- Newsbreak | | 11 May 2026 | 12:15
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BURN BAN LIFTED FOR THE CITY OF VIDALIA
Vidalia, Ga – Effective immediately, the City of Vidalia has lifted the Open Burning Ban, allowing limited outdoor burning under strict safety conditions. Residents may now burn small piles of natural debris, provided they adhere to fire safety guidelines.
Permitted Burning Activities –
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- Newsbreak | | 08 May 2026 | 18:31
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Observant Metter Police Officer Spots Unusual Item During Traffic Stop
A seemingly routine traffic stop in Metter in March turned into a significant find for officers. In the early morning hours of March 27 officers with Metter Police Department noticed a vehicle on Interstate 16 speeding, and after initiating chase, the vehicle sped up to more than 135 mph. The
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- Newsbreak | | 07 May 2026 | 14:46
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GBI Makes Arrests in Dexter Murder
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is has made two arrests in Laurens County in a murder investigation from last holiday season.
According to GBI press releases, Jeremiah Terrell Worthen, age 18, and Taze Shaquor Worthen, age 19, both of Dublin, with the abduction and murder of Joseph Burch on
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- Newsbreak | | 07 May 2026 | 14:45
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Gov. Kemp Signs Reduction of Counties in Danger of Wildfire But City Mandate Remains in Effect
Governor Brian Kemp rescinded an executive order Tuesday amending the State of Emergency for Georgia wildfires. On April 22, he had declared 91 counties under the order and that has now reduced it to 17 counties including Appling, Jeff Davis counties in this area and as well as the counties of
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- Newsbreak | | 06 May 2026 | 14:46
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Arrests Made Following Block Party in McRae-Helena
***THE FOLLOWING IS A PRESS RELEASE FROM THE GEORGIA BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION****
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The GBI has arrested and charged Jermaine Lamont Robinson, age 23, of McRae-Helena, GA, and Xavier Noel Johnson Orozco, age 24, of Cochran, GA, in connection with a shooting in McRae-Helena, GA,
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- Newsbreak | | 06 May 2026 | 14:40
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Blount, Dashaun C. – Lyons – Battery.
Lytle, Timothy Eugene – Jackson, GA – Public Drunkenness.
Doyle, Dayon Jamari – Vidalia – Battery; Criminal Trespass.
Toombs County Sheriff’s Office reports the following arrests:
No report provided.
The
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- Newsbreak | | 06 May 2026 | 13:27
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Toombs County Schools receives Award of Distinction
Toombs County Schools has once again been recognized by the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts with the Award of Distinction for Excellent Financial Reporting for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.
This marks the third consecutive year Toombs County Schools has earned the prestigious
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- Newsbreak | | 06 May 2026 | 12:27
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Vehicle Accidents Claim Lives of Multiple Area Residents
Tragedies have struck the area hard the last few days with multiple families grieving after losing loved ones in automobile accidents.
The Georgia State Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle accident in East Dublin that occurred late Sunday night when a vehicle driven by a man from Milan failed to
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- Newsbreak | | 05 May 2026 | 14:49
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SDM Students of the Month
Sally D. Meadows Elementary School has selected its Students of the Month of April . These students do a great job of representing our PBIS motto and schoolwide expectations: Be Respectful and Value Everyone! and are examples of how to Walk the Brave Way!
Back Row (left to right): Waylon Coleman,
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- Newsbreak | | 04 May 2026 | 12:12
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Toombs County Development Authority Announces Donation Award to SECCA
The Toombs County Development Authority was pleased to award a $10,000 donation to Southeastern Early College and Career Academy (SECCA) in recognition of SECCA as an outstanding partner in community economic development in general, and of SECCA’s positive impact on local workforce development
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- Newsbreak | | 04 May 2026 | 08:57
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34th Annual Southeast Georgia Soapbox Derby Held
May 3rd—After rain postponed the races on Saturday, the 34th Annual Southeast Georgia Soap Box Derby was held Sunday at Derby Hill at Partin Park in Lyons. A total of 30 cars competed in the Stock, Super Stock and the Masters Divisions for an opportunity to race in the Soap Box Derby World
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- Newsbreak | | 03 May 2026 | 17:31
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Parker, Dashunta Amhad – Lyons – Battery.
Florez, Ramiro – Vidalia – Theft by Shoplifting.
Ricks, Monica Cheneak – Vidalia – Criminal Trespass; Obstruction.
Flores Betancourt, David – Mount Vernon – Expired Driver’s License; Driving Without License on
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- Newsbreak | | 01 May 2026 | 09:54
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Laurens County Man Sentenced to Life Without Parole in Wife's Murder
A Laurens County nurse will spend the rest of his life for killing his wife just shy of two months after the couple married.
WMAZ in Macon reports that Benjamin Whitaker of Dublin was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole Wednesday after a Morgan County Jury found him guilty. The trial
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- Newsbreak | | 30 April 2026 | 14:55
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