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  • VHS Alum Giving Back to Alma Mater

    Maggie Beach Matlin Mead w Shellie Cleghorn

    Two recent graduates of Vidalia High School have returned to Vidalia High School to give back to their Alma Mater. Maggie Beach, a former VHS student and HOSA officer, recently donated blood at the Annual VHS Sports Booster Blood Drive. At this blood drive, McLendon Enterprises donates $20 to the

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 08 December 2023 | 10:15
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  • 'Tis the Season for Scams

    Not even the holidays can keep scammers from trying to intimidate people and steal their money. In fact, on Thursday, the Toombs County Sheriff’s Office noted that would-be thieves are burning up the telephone lines preying on citizens with lies and threats.

    According to Sheriff Alvie Kight, Jr.,

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 07 December 2023 | 14:43
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  • Area Police Blotter

    Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:

    Newton, Christopher - Vidalia - Warrant served (Claxton PD)

    Jones, Jordan – Vidalia – Financial Transaction Card Theft/Financial Card Transaction Fraud.

    Adams, Joi-E’Lania – Vidalia – Warrant Served (Toombs County Warrant).

    Hagood, Jessica –

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 06 December 2023 | 09:49
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  • Lauren Alaina to Perform At 2024 Vidalia Festival Concert

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    The Vidalia Onion Festival Committee is excited to announce the 2024 Vidalia Onion Festival Friday Night Concert, headlined by Georgia's own country sensation and Grand Ole Opry member, Lauren Alaina! The multi-platinum artist is all set to dazzle with an unforgettable performance, featuring her

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 06 December 2023 | 09:12
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  • One-Way Entry Into New Courthouse

    The Toombs County Commissioners have advised that due to on-going construction there will be NO ACCESS on State Route 292 to the Toombs County Government Center at 100 Courthouse Square. All access will be from the existing entrance located on State Route 280. The expected completion date is May

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 05 December 2023 | 11:59
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  • Kemp Proposes Acceleration of Largest Income Tax Cut in State History

    Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, Speaker Jon Burns, and members of the General Assembly announced Monday their shared priority of introducing and passing legislation in the upcoming regular session of the General Assembly that will accelerate a

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 04 December 2023 | 14:26
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  • GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Dubin

    The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting in Dublin, Laurens County, Georgia. The Dublin Police Department asked the GBI to conduct an independent investigation on December 03, 2023, at around 12:10 a.m. No officers were injured in this incident.

    The preliminary information indicates on

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 04 December 2023 | 14:24
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  • Area Police Blotter

    Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests.

    Jordan, Shemika - Vidalia - Simple battery

    Dann, Steven - Vidalia - Simple battery

    Smith, Jayden Qortez - Reidsville - Obstruction

    Smith Justin Quatez - Reidsville - Obstruction/possession of marijuana/possession of a controlled

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    Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 01 December 2023 | 08:13
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  • Ring A Bell; Change A Life

    ‘Tis the season for lights, cheer, and bells ringing and for some in our community, the bells that ring from volunteers standing at the familiar red kettles at major shopping outlet is not only a sign of Christmas, but a sign of hope throughout the year.

    Janet Bryant is the coordinator for the

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 30 November 2023 | 15:31
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  • J.D. Dickerson Students of the Month

    JDD Students

    J.D. Dickerson Primary School Students of the Month for November have been recognized and include (back row, L to R):(back row, L to R): Rayson Fountain, Alex Hudson, Gary Robinson, Kinsley Johnson, Wynn Shirley, Alayah Roberts, Emma Downie, Jaycee Lowther, Georgia Mims; (middle row, L to R);

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 30 November 2023 | 09:39
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  • Sally D. Meadows Elementary School Students of the Month

    NOV SOTM

    Sally D. Meadows Elementary School Students of the Month for November are: (L to R, back row):: Blayke Sasser, Zoey Achenbach, Hayes Carter, Brylee Hardee, Melina Cano, Dovie Croft, Mecarly Powell, Joshua Walton, Camila Herrera Herrera, Dani Lynn Williams, and Alex Brown; (Middle Row): Dalyon

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 30 November 2023 | 00:00
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  • Blue Angels Make Prefestival Visit

    Blues with jet

    Did you hear “the buzz” around town Wednesday morning? Yes, that was one of the F-18 Hornets operated by the Blue Angels!

    Lt. Conner O’Donnell and Lcdr.  Brian Vaught landed the jet at the Vidalia Regional Airport to meet with officials and Vidalia Onion Air Show Committee members in preparation for

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 29 November 2023 | 15:59
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  • Former Toombs County Courthouse Fully Vacated

    Toombs County residents having business at the Toombs County Courthouse should be aware that ALL county government offices and personnel have relocated to the new facility and there is no activity being conducted  in the former courthouse.

    While the new building is much larger and unfamiliar to

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 29 November 2023 | 12:53
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  • At Least 23 Die on Georgia Highways Over Thanksgiving Weekend

    It was a deadly Thanksgiving holiday weekend on Georgia roadways according to the Georgia Department of Public Safety. From 6:00 Wednesday night through Sunday night at 11:59, Georgia State Troopers and other law enforcement agencies reported 23 fatalities on Georgia roads including one in Toombs

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 28 November 2023 | 16:12
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  • Vidalia City School Announce REACH Scholarship Winners

    VC Reach

    For the 6th year, Vidalia City Schools has presented $50,000 of needs-based scholarships to five J.R. Trippe 8th graders. In a recent ceremony held at Vidalia High School, Zakyria Williams, Eion Ryals, Charlotte Powell, Lauren Hardnett, and Madisyn Corbett received $10,000 in REACH Scholarships to gain

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 28 November 2023 | 11:22
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  • Suspect Wanted in 5 Points Store Break-in

    5 Points Redone

    5 points Burglar

    (Photo from Emanuel County Sheriff's Office Facebook page)

    On Wednesday morning of last week, the Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office responded to a small rural convenience store in the southern part of the county, but that store has a Lyons address. According to the office, a person entered the 5

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 27 November 2023 | 14:09
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  • Single Vehicle Accident Claims Life of Toombs County Woman

    On Saturday night around 7:43, Toombs County 911 dispatch received a call about a vehicle that had wrecked on GA Hwy 147 just east of the intersection and Lilliot Road.  On arrival Deputies found a burgundy Chevrolet Captive on the northside of the roadway. A preliminary investigation supports that the

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 27 November 2023 | 14:02
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  • Toombs County Middle School REACH Scholarship Signing

    REACH SIGNING

    (Left to right) Luis Valentin-Gonzalez, Ella Oliver, Antonio Garcia, Joanie Fowler, and Eleria Frazier

    Toombs County Middle School hosted its 6th annual REACH Scholarship signing on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. REACH Georgia is Georgia's needs-based mentorship and college scholarship program that begins in 8th

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 27 November 2023 | 11:05
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