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Lyons Proposes Increase in Millage Rate; Public Hearings to be Held
The cost of doing business is going up everywhere and that includes within the local municipal governments.
The City of Lyons has issued a notice that residents in the city may be facing a hike in their property taxes.
Lyons has tentative adopted a millage rate that would require an increase in
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- Newsbreak | | 13 October 2026 | 14:41
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STC, South Georgia State College Partner to Create Seamless Pathway for Future Educators
(Front, L to R): Southeastern Technical College Interim President Teresa Coleman; South Georgia State College President Dr. Greg Tanner; (Back Row, L to R): Southeastern Technical College Dean of Business Technologies and Human Service Gina Robison; South Georgia State College VP of Enrollment
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- Newsbreak | | 13 October 2026 | 00:00
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Chamber's Annual Business Expo Held
One of the most anticipated events of the Greater Vidalia Chamber of Commerce was held last Thursday evening in the Vidalia Community Center and as always, the public showed up with lofty expectations and local businesses and professionals did not disappoint.
Dana Brown, Director of Member
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- Newsbreak | | 12 October 2026 | 14:59
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Early In-Person Voting Begins Tuesday
Early in-person voting for the November 3 General Election begins Tuesday with advanced voting. Voters in Toombs County must vote in the Election's Office at the Toombs County Courthouse in Lyons between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. Voting can also be done on two Saturday, October
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- Newsbreak | | 09 October 2026 | 14:36
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Laurens County Inmate Has Short Run of Freedom
A Laurens County inmate escaped from the courthouse Thursday, but his brief run from the law didn’t last long
Laurens County Sheriff Larry Deen said the inmate fled on foot, but thanks to the quick response and coordinated efforts of local law enforcement officers, he was soon back in custody.
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- Newsbreak | | 09 October 2026 | 14:32
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Tropical Weather Statement For Toombs County And Surrounding Areas - Updated 1 PM Friday
Issued By
Atlanta - GA, US, National Weather Service
Affected Area
Toombs County
Description
This product covers North and Central Georgia
**TROPICAL STORM WARNINGS ISSUED FOR WEST-CENTRAL GEORGIA*
NEW INFORMATION --------------- CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - The Tropical Storm Watch has been
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- Newsbreak | | 09 October 2026 | 13:02
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Flood Watch Issued For Our Area
Issued By
Atlanta - GA, US, National Weather Service
Affected Area
Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, southeast, and west central Georgia, including the following areas, in central Georgia, Baldwin, Bibb, Bleckley, Butts, Crawford, Crisp, Dodge, Dooly, Houston,
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- Newsbreak | | 09 October 2026 | 09:15
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Emanuel County Launches New Notification System
Emanuel County is launching a new public alert system, and officials are asking every resident to sign up, including anyone who was already signed up with the county’s previous provider.
The county’s former system, CodeRED, failed during Hurricane Helene and remained unreliable in the months that
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- Newsbreak | | 08 October 2026 | 14:07
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VHS CTAE Spotlight: Early Childhood Education
Opportunities abound at VHS, and CTAE is a critical part of preparing our students for what comes next. Whether their path leads to Employment, Enlistment, or Enrollment, the Three E’s, we are equipping students with the skills, knowledge, and experiences they need to succeed beyond graduation.
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- Newsbreak | | 07 October 2026 | 13:40
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Sportsbreak
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Chiefs Cross Country Teams Shine at State Meet
The J.R. Trippe Chiefs cross country teams saved their best performance for last, delivering an outstanding showing at the Georgia Middle School State Cross Country Championships on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Bleckley County. Despite heavy rain and a muddy, challenging course, the Chiefs rose to
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- Sportsbreak | | 13 October 2026 | 08:43
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Sports & Scores This Week (10-12-26)
October 12--Here is the schedule of sports and scores for this week.
Monday, October 12
Softball: Vidalia 14, Rabun County 2 & Vidalia 11, Rabun County 0 (GHSA Class AA State Playoffs First Round)
Toombs County 1, Ringgold 0 & Toombs County 12, Ringgold 2 (GHSA Class AAA State Playoffs First
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- Sportsbreak | | 12 October 2026 | 07:44
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Georgia's Friday Night Lights High School Scoreboard
High School Scoreboard – October 9th
Class AAA
17 Tattnall Co. "Battle Creek Warriors" @ Pierce Co. "Bears" 56 F (Thurs)
0 Beach "Bulldogs" @ Appling Co. "Pirates" 45 F (Thurs)
27 Brantley Co. "Herons" @ Johnson, Savannah "Atom Smashers" 14 F
Off – Toombs Co., Islands
Class AA
12 Swainsboro
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- Sportsbreak | | 09 October 2026 | 07:13
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26th Annual Sweet Onion Cheer Classic
The 26th Annual Sweet Onion Cheer Classic, sponsored by Paul Thigpen Automotive, is being held this Saturday, October 10th at Parson-Reid Gymnasium.
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Vidalia High School is excited to welcome 30 teams from across the state for a great day of competition!
The Middle School event begins at 9:00 a.m.,- Information
- Sportsbreak | | 09 October 2026 | 06:39
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Vikings Fall To Rival Bulldogs
The Treutlen Vikings traveled to Alamo on Thursday night and lost a tough battle to the Wheeler County Bulldogs 28-16. It was the Bulldogs 3rd win in a row over the Vikings in the series.
Treutlen mishandled the opening kickoff from Wheeler County that was recovered by the Bulldogs putting them
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- Sportsbreak | | 09 October 2026 | 04:43
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Londyn Johnson’s Grand Slam Powers Toombs County to 22-0 Senior Night Win
Toombs County put together another dominant offensive performance on Senior Night Tuesday, cruising past Savannah Christian 22-0 behind a grand slam and four RBIs from Londyn Johnson.
The Bulldogs wasted no time taking control, scoring 13 runs in the bottom of the first inning. Toombs County took
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- Sportsbreak | | 08 October 2026 | 09:02
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Cheer Dawgs Earn Season-High 92 at Blueberry Cheer Classic
Toombs County Competition Cheerleading traveled to Bacon County High School on Saturday to compete in the Blueberry Cheer Classic. In their third competition of the season, the Cheer Dawgs faced their toughest competition yet. Their division included Pierce County and KIPP Atlanta, two highly
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- Sportsbreak | | 07 October 2026 | 08:32
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No. 1 Toombs County Rolls Past Brantley County 71-7, Improves to 6-0
The No. 1-ranked Toombs County Bulldogs marched into Nahunta on a mission Friday night and wasted no time taking control, overwhelming the Brantley County Herons 71-7 to remain unbeaten at 6-0.
Toombs County delivered an explosive performance in all three phases, scoring on offense, defense and
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- Sportsbreak | | 07 October 2026 | 08:28
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Barons Stun No. 3 Tennessee Southern for First Win of Season
The Barons picked the perfect time to break into the win column. The Barons delivered their biggest result of the season, knocking off No. 3-ranked and previously unbeaten Tennessee Southern, 5-4. The victory marked BPCU's first win of the 2026 campaign and improved the Barons to 1-12-1 overall and
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- Sportsbreak | | 06 October 2026 | 09:43
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Community Calendar
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Million Pines Arts & Crafts Is Coming!
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- Community Event | | 02 October 2026 | 09:24
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Downtown Spooktacular - Trick Or Treat Night
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- Community Event | | 25 September 2026 | 12:47
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Vidalia Christmas Parade
This year’s Christmas Parade application is now available: https://downtownvidalia.org/events/christmas-parade/ Application deadline is November 20th.
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- Community Event | | 23 September 2026 | 13:50
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Greater Vidalia Chamber Capitol Drive
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- Community Event | | 18 September 2026 | 12:52
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Cornerstone Movie Under The Stars
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- Community Event | | 17 September 2026 | 11:13
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Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Out
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- Community Event | | 11 September 2026 | 10:37
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Obituaries
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Mr. Jerry Jerome Silvers
Funeral services for Mr. Jerry Jerome “J J” Silvers will be held Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Higgs Funeral Home in Soperton with Reverend Don Carroll officiating. Burial will be in the Tarrytown Cemetery in Montgomery County. Mr. Silvers died Monday, October 12, 2026. Mr... - Information
- Obituary | | 13 October 2026 | 07:08
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Mr. Lane Seidel, Tarrytown
Mr. Lane Seidel, age 65, of Tarrytown, died Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at his home after a sudden illness. Lane was born in San Diego, California while his father was serving in the U.S. Navy. He later lived in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Jacksonville, Florida, before moving to Vidalia in 1976... - Information
- Obituary | | 13 October 2026 | 07:06
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Ms. Glinda Conaway
On October 4, 2026, our hearts were saddened as we said earthly goodbye to our beloved mother at the Community Hospice House of Vidalia. Although our hearts are heavy with grief, we find comfort in knowing that she is now resting peacefully in the arms of her Heavenly Father. Glinda was born on... - Information
- Obituary | | 12 October 2026 | 13:28
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Mr. Thurloe J. Duncan, Lyons
Mr. Thurloe J. Duncan age 85, of Lyons, died Saturday, October 10, 2026, at his daughter’s home in Bulloch County, following an extended illness. He was a native of Gastonia, North Carolina and after high school, he served in the Marines, Navy, and Coast Guard. Following his military service, he... - Information
- Obituary | | 10 October 2026 | 17:37
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Mrs. Linda A. Jarrell, Glenwood
Mrs. Linda A. Jarrell, age 83, of Glenwood, died Thursday afternoon, October 8th, 2026, at Community Hospice House in Vidalia after an extended illness. She was a native of Wheeler County, living there until moving to several different places before eventually moving back to Glenwood in 2006. She... - Information
- Obituary | | 09 October 2026 | 16:02
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Mrs. Mary Anne Smith Tyson, Vidalia
Mrs. Mary Anne Smith Tyson, age 85, of Vidalia, died Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at her home following an extended illness. She was born in Juliette, Georgia, and grew up in Jones County. She graduated from Jones County High School in 1959. As a senior in high school, Mary Anne played on the state... - Information
- Obituary | | 08 October 2026 | 16:01
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Mrs. Dwilene N. Morris, Vidalia
Mrs. Dwilene N. Morris, age 79, of Vidalia, died Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Oxley Park Health & Rehab in Lyons following an extended illness. She was born in Milledgeville, but she lived in a few other places in north Georgia as her father was a Methodist minister and the family traveled as he... - Information
- Obituary | | 05 October 2026 | 14:44
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Andrew Tucker Hodges
Andrew Tucker Hodges, age 21, gave up the cares of this earth on Saturday, October 3, 2026. He was much loved and will be missed by his friends and family. Andrew loved anything pertaining to the outdoors. He also had a special bond with animals, initially calming their fears. Andrew lived most of... - Information
- Obituary | | 04 October 2026 | 14:52
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Mrs. Sherry Ennis Chavis, Vidalia
Mrs. Sherry Ennis Chavis, age 58, of Vidalia, died Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia following an extended illness. She was a lifelong resident of Toombs County and attended Lyons Senior High School, later earning her GED. She was a commercial and residential... - Information
- Obituary | | 04 October 2026 | 14:10
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Church Calendar
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October 25--Pastor's Anniversary in Alston
October 25--Mt. Calvary Baptist Church of Alston would like you to join them in Celebrating Pastor Rev. Lehmon Smith's 22nd Anniversary, October 25th at 11:00 with special guests Rev. Randy Salem and the members of Lovely Hill Baptist Church of Soperton. - Information
- Church Event | | 13 October 2026 | 08:49
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October 25--Homecoming services near Uvalda
October 25--Charlotte Church, 911 Charlotteville Road near Uvalda, would like you to come to their Homecoming services, Sunday October 25th at 10:30 with guest speaker Jordan Robins, a lifetime member of Charlotte church. Special music from Heartfelt Quartet. Dinner after.- Information
- Church Event | | 13 October 2026 | 08:36
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October 24--Gospel Sing in Glenwood
October 24--Snowhill Community Church, 864 Snowhill Church Road in Glenwood, cordially invites you to their Gospel Sing, October 24th at 7:00 featuring Jennifer Warren from McRae. Come expecting a blessing! - Information
- Church Event | | 13 October 2026 | 08:32
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October 26-30, November 1--Pastor's Anniversary in Vidalia
October 26-30--East Park Church of God in Christ in Vidalia would like you to come to their 36th Pastor Anniversary Program for Pastor James McRae and Lady Monique McRae, October 26th through the 30th at 7:30 each night with different guest speakers. Also, November 1 at 3:00 for the close out service. - Information
- Church Event | | 07 October 2026 | 11:56
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October 25--Gospel Sing in Mt. Vernon
October 25--Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Ailey would like you to come to their Annual Gospel Sing, Sunday October 25th at 4:00. - Information
- Church Event | | 07 October 2026 | 11:51
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October 25--Domestic Awareness in Ailey
October 25--Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Ailey invites you to their Purple Out Sunday in Honor of Domestic Violence Awareness, Sunday October 25th. Wear purple. - Information
- Church Event | | 07 October 2026 | 11:44
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November 1--Church & Founder's Day Anniversary in Vidalia
November 1--New Life in Christ Ministries, 208 Meadowbrook Street in Vidalia,would like you to come to their 27th Church & Founders Day Anniversary, Sunday November 1st at 12:30 with guest speaker Rev. Lehmon Smith. - Information
- Church Event | | 05 October 2026 | 12:31
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October 26--ELICE Monthly Meeting in Vidalia
October 26--New Vision Missionary Baptist Church, 301 Smith Street in Vidalia, invite you to the ELICE month meeting, October 26th at 6:30. - Information
- Church Event | | 05 October 2026 | 12:22
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November 14--Fall Festival in Ailey
November 14--Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church in Ailey invites you to their Fall Festival: Falling For Jesus, November 14th from 10:00 to 2:00 with activities for the whole family. Pastor Carl Wardlaw III. - Information
- Church Event | | 05 October 2026 | 12:07
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Meet The Staff
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General Manager
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Program Director
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Traffic/News Director
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