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Montgomery County Man Sentenced to Prison and Probation
Oconee District Superior Court Judge Howard Kaufold convened court in Montgomery County Wednesday morning to impose sentencing on Hunter Kersey, who was found not guilty earlier this month on one count of Malice Murder and one count of Felony Murder in the death of Mason McCarty on June 4, 2023.
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- Newsbreak | | 25 February 2026 | 14:49
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Today's Top Stories From ABC News - February 25th
NUCLEAR DEAL 'WITHIN REACH, IF DIPLOMACY PRIORITIZED,' IRANIAN FM SAYS
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A nuclear deal between the US and Iran is "within reach, but only if diplomacy is given priority," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi wrote on X/Twitter on Tuesday evening. Araghchi reiterated Iran’s position in the thread on- Information
- Newsbreak | | 25 February 2026 | 07:51
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VPD Officers Complete Specialized Training
Lt. Kelsey Coursey and K9 Crypto
The Vidalia Police Department announced this month that they now have a new K9 and handler who have successfully completed a four-week Basic Narcotic Handlers Course at the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office.
Lt. Kelsey Coursey and her partner K9 Crypto trained to
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- Newsbreak | | 23 February 2026 | 14:19
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Candler County Sheriff's Office Receives Grant for Inboard Computers
The Candler County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce it has received a $17,000 Grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) in partnership with the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police (GACP).
The grant will fund the purchase of five ruggedized mobile data computers for use
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- Newsbreak | | 23 February 2026 | 14:12
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The People's House: Week 6
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVOCATES: (L to R) Heather Williams and Betty Dell Williams, The Refuge Domestic Violence Shelter; State Rep. Leesa Hagan; Heather Girtman, The Haven Battered Women shelter and Rape Crisis Center; and Jamie Bormann, Safe House of Central Georgia.
The Georgia House reconvened
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- Newsbreak | | 23 February 2026 | 09:13
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Sally D. Meadows Elementary Pays Tribute to the Wall of Fame
(L to R): Coach Sam Sapp, Scott Strickland (Vidalia Recreation Department Director), Dr. Sandy Reid, Superintendent of Schools for City of Vidalia, and SDM Principal Brandon Boston.
The staff at Sally Meadows Elementary School believes it is important to celebrate students not only for their
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- Newsbreak | | 23 February 2026 | 09:01
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Citizens Address Commissioners About Dangerous School Intersection
The new traffic pattern on U.S. 1 near Toombs Central Elementary School has raised concern to some residents and a group brought those issues to the Toombs County Board of Commissioners last Tuesday night.
“It’s a very dangerous intersection,” a spokesperson for the group said. “We’re just coming
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- Newsbreak | | 23 February 2026 | 00:00
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Vidalia Rotary Club Donates to VHS Soundtribe
Steven Arnold (L), Director of Bands at VHS, and Garrett Wilcox, Vidalia Rotary Club
The Vidalia Rotary Club recently presented the VHS Soundtribe Marching Band with a $1500 contribution to help offset the band’s cost while attending and participating in the 2026 Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day
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- Newsbreak | | 20 February 2026 | 09:16
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Special Election May 19th to Fill Toombs County Board of Commissioners Seats
Now that the Chairman of the Toombs County Commission and District 4 Commissioner Tommy Rollins have announced their resignations to seek other political offices, there will be two vacancies that need to be filled. That action will call for a special election that will be held on May 19.
“I’m in my
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- Newsbreak | | 19 February 2026 | 14:28
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Sportsbreak
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Vidalia Celebrates All-Region Honors, With Brown Leading the Way
Vidalia’s basketball program continues to shine after a stellar regular season, with both the Indians and Lady Indians making a major impact on the Div. 1A Region 3 All-Region Teams.
Senior Rashad Brown has been named Region 3 Player of the Year, capping off a remarkable campaign in which he led
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- Sportsbreak | | 25 February 2026 | 08:25
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Lady Bulldogs Earn All-Region Basketball Honors
Multiple Toombs County Lady Bulldogs earned All-Region recognition for their performance on the court.
Makenna Gardisser and Emerson Powell were both named Honorable Mention All-Region selections after consistently contributing to the Lady Bulldogs’ success throughout the season. Their effort,
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- Sportsbreak | | 25 February 2026 | 08:04
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VHS TRACK AND FIELD OPENS 2026 SEASON
...The Vidalia Indians Track and Field team kicked off their 2026 season in strong fashion at the Statesboro High Pre-season Invitational on February 21 in Statesboro, Georgia. Competing against a competitive field of 20 teams, the Vidalia boys secured an impressive 2nd place overall finish, narrowly
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- Sportsbreak | | 23 February 2026 | 15:05
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Toombs County Baseball Picks Up Two Wins
(Brody Benton)
Pitching Powers Toombs County to 2-1 Win Over Statesboro
The Toombs County Varsity Bulldogs relied on dominant pitching and timely hitting to secure a 2-1 victory over the Statesboro Blue Devils on Friday night (2-20-26).
In a tightly contested matchup defined by strong performances on
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- Sportsbreak | | 23 February 2026 | 15:00
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Sports & Scores This Week (2-23-26)
February 23- Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.
Monday, February 23
Baseball: Wayne County 11, Vidalia 3
Treutlen 6, Hawkinsville 5
Golf: Vidalia at Southern Hills & Golf Club Invitational Hawkinsville 11:00am
Tuesday, February 24
Basketball: Vidalia 52, Southwest 41 Girls (GHSA Class A
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- Sportsbreak | | 23 February 2026 | 07:19
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Barons Fall to Timberwolves
The Brewton-Parker Christian University Barons flag football team hosted the Timberwolves of Florida Gateway College on February 18, 2026. Despite their best efforts, the Barons were outclassed and lost 6-35.
Florida Gateway seized control in the first quarter, capitalizing on a Barons’ turnover to open
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- Sportsbreak | | 19 February 2026 | 08:29
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Barons Fall to RoadRunners
The Brewton-Parker Christian University Barons men's basketball team hosted the Dalton State College Roadrunners on February 16, 2026, at Gillis Gymnasium, but despite their best efforts, they fell 81-68.
Brewton-Parker opened the night with energy as Abraham Garjah scored the game’s first basket, an
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- Sportsbreak | | 17 February 2026 | 14:57
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Indians Compete at State Wrestling Championship Tournaments & History Made!
History made. Hardware earned. Pride secured.The Vidalia High School wrestling program continues to rise — and this season proved once again that Tribe wrestling is built different.Competing at the prestigious GHSA State Championship, Vidalia sent three qualifiers to the biggest stage in Georgia...- Information
- Sportsbreak | | 16 February 2026 | 08:34
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Barons Sweep Coca-Cola Classic
The Brewton-Parker Christian University Barons swept the Coca-Cola Classic hosted by Columbia International University (S.C.), winning both games on February 14, 2026. The Barons won game one against Kentucky Christian University 9-6 and later beat the hosting CIU Rams 7-4 to go undefeated at the
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- Sportsbreak | | 16 February 2026 | 08:21
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Community Calendar
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Ohoopee River Conservation District Poster Contest
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- Community Event | | 29 January 2026 | 10:16
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Sons of the American Revolution Meeting
Sons of the American Revolution meet the 3rd Thursday of every month in the backroom of Chatters in Lyons. Dinner is at 6:15 and at 7:00 there is a historical presentation.
Please come and visit with us and we will help you find your Revolutionary War Ancestor.
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- Community Event | | 26 December 2024 | 11:36
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Toombs GOP Meetings
The Toombs County GOP meetings are held each second Tuesday of every month at Hardware Pizza in Lyons beginning at 6:00 p.m.
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- Community Event | | 08 May 2023 | 09:56
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Sexual Assault Support Group Every Thursday
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- Community Event | | 31 December 2019 | 16:07
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Obituaries
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Mr. Timothy Blake King, Vidalia
Mr. Timothy Blake King, 55, of Vidalia, GA, went to be with his Savior on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, at Memorial Health Hospital in Savannah, GA. He was born April 3, 1970, in Winston-Salem to Wade Harding and Mildred Conner King. Tim graduated from Davie High School in 1988. He earned a bachelor’s... - Information
- Obituary | | 25 February 2026 | 10:32
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George “Robert” Perry, Jr
George “Robert” Perry, Jr. passed away on February 19, 2026, in Appling, Georgia, at the age of 88. Born on May 18, 1937, in McDonough, Georgia. Robert was a devoted father and Papa who cherished time spent with his family. He led a life marked by dedication and service. He proudly served in the... - Information
- Obituary | | 24 February 2026 | 14:48
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Mr. Bobby Felton Warnock
Funeral services for Mr. Bobby Felton Warnock will be held Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM in the First Baptist Church, Soperton with Reverend Chad Cofield and Reverend Gilbert Posey officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery in Montgomery County. Mr. Warnock died... - Information
- Obituary | | 24 February 2026 | 08:04
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Mr. Kevin Julian Braddy
Funeral services for Mr. Kevin Julian Braddy will be held Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM in the Anchor of Hope Worship Center in Soperton with burial to follow in the Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery. Reverend Gilbert Posey will officiate. Mr. Braddy died Friday, February 20, 2026. Mr... - Information
- Obituary | | 24 February 2026 | 08:02
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Ms. Elizabeth Ulrich, Hilton Head
Ms. Elizabeth G. Ulrich, age 95, of Hilton Head, passed away on February 10, 2026, at her home. She was born on March 27, 1930, in Belgium to the late Lajos and Teres Polgar Gurdon. She spent most of her life between Schulenburg and Weimar in Texas, while living on a sixty-five-acre ranch where... - Information
- Obituary | | 23 February 2026 | 09:37
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Mr. Joseph “Carlton” Kirkland, Lyons
Mr. Joseph “Carlton” Kirkland, age 90, of Lyons, died Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia after a brief illness. He was a native of Evans County, growing up in Hagan and Bryan County before moving to Toombs County in the late 1950s. He worked in pulpwood; he was a... - Information
- Obituary | | 23 February 2026 | 07:54
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Mrs. Mina Lou Lyle, Lyons
Mrs. Mina Lou Lyle, age 81, of Lyons, died Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia after a brief illness. She was born in Keaton, Kentucky on June 15, 1944, to the late Robert Tincher and Lucy Mae Owens Tincher. Growing up, she lived in several places in Kentucky,... - Information
- Obituary | | 23 February 2026 | 07:53
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Mrs. Marie S. Samples, Lyons
Mrs. Marie S. Samples, age 92, of Lyons, died Friday, February 20, 2026, at her home following an extended illness. She was a native of Montgomery County, living in Treutlen County and in Telfair County for many years before moving to Lyons in 1962. She was dedicated to Foskey Tire in Vidalia and... - Information
- Obituary | | 20 February 2026 | 13:48
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Drexel Andrew Atkins
Drexel Andrew Atkins was born to Alice Faye Atkins and Lee Andrew Wright on June 4, 1963. Affectionately known as Peten, he attended Treutlen County School. His earthly journey ended on February 12, 2026. Drexel was a wonderful carpenter who loved walking, fishing, and raising dogs. He is preceded... - Information
- Obituary | | 19 February 2026 | 19:11
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Church Calendar
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March 15--Women's Day Program in Vidalia
March 15--East Park Church of God in Christ, 711 4th & Washington Street in Vidalia, invites you to their Women's Day Program, March 15th at 3:00 with guest speaker Apostle Dr. Cynthia Reynolds of New Church in Prayer in Glennville. Theme: Planted in God's Word. Rooted to Grow. (Colossians 2:6-7) Colors: White or Ivory attire. Host Pastor Supt. James & Lady Monique McRae. - Information
- Church Event | | 11 February 2026 | 12:07
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February 28--Gospel Sing in Glenwood
February 28--Snowhill Community Church in Glenwood would like you to come to their Gospel Sing, Saturday February 28th at 7:00 featuring Dwayne Hudson & Revival. Come expecting a blessing. - Information
- Church Event | | 03 February 2026 | 09:39
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- Church Event | | 03 November 2021 | 12:30
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