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  • 2027 United Way Campaign Off and Running

    For some volunteers in Toombs, Montgomery and Wheeler counties, there’s not going to be much rest for the weary for next couple of months as they get up early and go to bed late all in an effort to help raise money for local citizens in need.

    The 2027 fundraising campaign of the United Way of

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 14 September 2026 | 14:52
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  • Remembering 9-11-01; We Will Not Forget

    A quarter of a century ago, America changed. Terrorist had waged an attack on American soil, and the shockwaves reach far across the nation.

    But Americans who witnessed the tragedy have not forgotten, and Friday morning, dozens of First Responders and civilians gathered at the Ronnie A. Dixon City

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 11 September 2026 | 11:10
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  • 150 Pounds of Marijuana, Plus Guns and Money Seized

    by John Wagner, RadioJones, LLC

    Tuesday the Effingham Sheriff released information on a drug bust from August 31st and thanked the Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office and the Swainsboro Police for their assistance.

    At the raid in Guyton, a warranted search turned up 150 pounds of marijuana;

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 10 September 2026 | 10:32
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  • Death of Teen in Laurens County Have Parents Petitioning for Tougher Driving Laws

    The tragic death of a teenager earlier this year in Laurens County have his parents urging state leaders to consider putting strong penalties into law when it comes to distracting driving.

    Brayden Wilson of Houston County was just 15 when he died from a brain hemorrhage after the SUV in which he

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 09 September 2026 | 14:37
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  • Scrap Tire Amnesty Week September 21 - 25

    The Scrap Tire Amnesty Day is to prevent illegal dumping of scrap tires on residential and commercial properties, city right-of-ways and county right-of-ways.

    The Scrap Tire Amnesty Day for Toombs County will take place beginning Monday, September 21, 2026 to Friday, September 25, 2026. This event

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 09 September 2026 | 14:00
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  • Area Police Blotter

    Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:

    Baker, Nathaniel Terralle – Vidalia – Warrant Executed.

    Driggers, William Keith – Lyons – Theft by Taking.

    Edwards, Susan L. – Warner Robins – Warrant Executed.

    Harden, Bobby Darien – Vidalia – Possession of Controlled Substance.

    Jackson,

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 09 September 2026 | 11:13
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  • Applications Now Being Accepted for Absentee Ballots in November General Election

    If you’re planning on voting by absentee ballot in the November 3rd General Election in Toombs County, it’s now time to submit your request to the Toombs County Board of Elections and Registration.  

    Applications will be accepted by in person presentation, by mail, by email or online at

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 07 September 2026 | 18:02
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  • Tattnall County Head Football Coach Resigns Amidst Allegations

    Just hours before the Battle Creek Warriors of Tattnall County High School were to take the field against the Treutlen County Vikings Friday night, the Tattnall County Board of Education issued a statement that the head football coach of the Warriors had resigned his position.

    According to the

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 07 September 2026 | 18:01
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  • Area Police Blotter

    Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:

    Dykes, Joseph Alan – Hinesville – Theft of Services (Felony).

    Jackson, Christopher – Vidalia – Marijuana: Purchase, Possession, Manufacture, Distribution, of Sale (Felony); Possession of Controlled Substance.

    Jenkins, Beverly Michelle –

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 04 September 2026 | 10:15
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  • SDM Students of the Month

    Sally D. Meadows Elementary School has announced its Students of the Month. These students have shown pride in their school and modeled how to Walk the Brave  Way.

    Students of the Month for August are Back Row (left to right): Addilyn Williamson, Nimsy Perez, Ellie Champion, Bailey Brown, Rayson

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 04 September 2026 | 10:07
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  • Gov. Appoints Temporary Dublin City Board of Education Members

    On Wednesday Gov. Brian Kemp announced that appointments had been made for the temporary replacement of the elected members of the Dublin City Board of Education. The sitting members were suspended following a hearing before the Georgia Department of Education on August 12 after a full day of

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 03 September 2026 | 14:27
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  • First Hearing Held in Yurezz Bankruptcy Case

    The adage is “everyone has their day in court” and for the owners of Yurezz Mobile Home Center in Baxley those court appearances began Tuesday in their bankruptcy the case.

    Sources say Heather Altman, the self-proclaimed Vice President and Secretary of Yurezz Mobile Home Center  was fielded with

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 02 September 2026 | 14:53
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  • GBI Issues Statewide Alert

    UPDATE FROM THE GBI: 

    At about 11:39 a.m., the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office stopped a car in Anderson, SC. Steverson was a passenger in the car
    When law enforcement made contact with the car, they discovered Steverson injured from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Steverson was taken to a
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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 02 September 2026 | 11:08
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  • City of Hazlehurst Investigating Following Cemetery "Clean-up"

    The City of Hazlehurst is looking into an action from Friday that had family members of loved ones buried in a cemetery in the city searching for answers.

    It was reported that personal items were removed from graves and not replaced during the cleanup that may have been initiated by city workers.

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 31 August 2026 | 15:14
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  • Tattnall County BOE Issues Statement Regarding Social Media Post

    Attempts at disrupting schools are no laughing matter, and officials aren’t taking them as pranks or errors any longer.

    Recently, a call was made from inside the prison at Telfair State Prison to Atkinson County, and over the weekend, a similar concern was dealt with by the Tattnall County School

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 31 August 2026 | 15:03
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  • Arrest Made in Dublin Shooting

    The GBI has arrested and charged Darius Frazier, age 16, of Dublin, GA, with Aggravated Battery, Aggravated Assault, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, and Possession of a Firearm by Minor, in connection with the shooting that left two people injured in Dublin, GA, on

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    Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 29 August 2026 | 14:09
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  • Balkcom Only Candidate to Qualify for Reidsville City Council

    Voters of Ward 2 Post 3 in the City of Reidsville won’t have to cast a ballot in November for who will represent them on the city council. Mayor Vickie Nail said Wednesday that after qualifying ended, only one candidate, Nicole Gibbs Balkcom, had tossed her proverbial hat into the ring and has no

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 27 August 2026 | 13:28
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  • Candler County Industrial Authority Issues Statement Regarding Data Center

    Recently, Candler County Administrator Bryan Aasheim issued a statement that the Commissioners had not been approached or approved any deal to rezone or construct a data center in the county, and now the Candler County Industrial Authority has weighed in on the issue.

    In a written statement,

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 27 August 2026 | 13:18
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Meet The Staff

  • General Manager

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    Jeff Raiford

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    Jim Perry, WYUM

    912-538-1017
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    Kathy Hilt

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