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Toombs County Child Dies After Being Run Over by SUV
A two-year baby died Wednesday afternoon in Vidalia after he was struck and ran over by an SUV.
Toombs County Sheriff Jordan Kight said the 911 dispatch received a call from Memorial Health Meadows Hospital around 5:50 p.m. advising that Zakai Johnson had taken to the hospital where he had been
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- Newsbreak | | 10 April 2026 | 11:53
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Soperton Resident Wins $1 Million on Georgia Lottery Scratcher
A Soperton resident won the $1 million top prize playing the Millionaire Maker scratch-off game from the Georgia Lottery. The lucky ticket was purchased at Flash Foods, 213 N. Marcus Street in Wrightsville. The player claimed their winnings on April 7 and chose the annuity option. Last week,
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- Newsbreak | | 10 April 2026 | 08:57
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9th Annual BPCU Southern Classic Raises $45,000
(Presenting Sponsor, Tim Redding of Metter Ford, pictured with Dr. Steven Echols, President of Brewton-Parker Christian University.)On Friday, March 27, Brewton-Parker Christian University (BPCU) hosted its 9th Annual Southern Classic Golf Tournament, presented by Metter Ford, at Willow Lake Golf
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- Newsbreak | | 10 April 2026 | 07:31
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State Settles Lawsuit In Death of Area GDC Inmate
A lawsuit filed by the family of a man killed while serving time in a nearby prison ended this week for $4 million settlement with the state after David Henegar was killed by his cellmate at the Johnson State Prison in Wrightsville. The settlement was agreed upon just a little over a week before a federal
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- Newsbreak | | 08 April 2026 | 14:50
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Mitchem, Michael – Lyons – Warrant Served; Obstruction.
Richards Suspended License; Headlight Requirement; Drugs Not in Original Container.
Walker, Daisy Miranda – Ailey – DUI; Open Container; Suspended License; Improper Stopping on Roadway;
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- Newsbreak | | 08 April 2026 | 13:27
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Skye Estroff to Host This Year's Vidalia's Cooking Experience
It’s hard to believe, but the 49th Vidalia Onion Festival is just a couple of weeks away, and one of the most anticipated events is watching a professional demonstrate how to use the Vidalia onion in various ways and be entertaining at the same time. This year, that’s sure to be true as Skye
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- Newsbreak | | 07 April 2026 | 15:00
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Sally D. Meadows Students of the Month
Sally D. Meadows Elementary School celebrates the Students of the Month for March. These students have shown pride at Sally Meadows and model how to Walk the Brave Way. They do a great job of representing the motto: Be Respectful and Value Everyone.
(Back Row, L to R): Rayson Fountain, Joshua
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- Newsbreak | | 07 April 2026 | 11:22
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DDA to Transform Downtown Vidalia Vacant Building
The Georgia Main Street Program has announced that the Vidalia Downtown Development Authority has been awarded $250,000 through the Georgia Department of Community Affairs’ Downtown Development Revolving Loan Fund for a renovation project at 110 East First Street. The funds will help in
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- Newsbreak | | 06 April 2026 | 14:53
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Multiple Agencies Search for Wanted Suspect
Franky Banderas
A lot of time, effort, and manpower went into a search Saturday night in Toombs County but as of Monday afternoon, the suspect remains at large.
Toombs County Sheriff Jordan Kight said a heavy presence of law enforcement around Falcon Drive in the Quail Ridge Subdivision were
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- Newsbreak | | 06 April 2026 | 14:51
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Sportsbreak
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Spurlock To Lead Crusaders
... Robert Toombs Christian Academy is proud to announce our new Head Football Coach, Sonny Spurlock. Coach Spurlock brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and leadership to our program, and we are excited about the future under his direction!Originally from Hartwell, Georgia, Coach Spurlock- Information
- Sportsbreak | | 10 April 2026 | 20:00
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Indians Secure Series with Senior Night Victory
The Vidalia Indians returned home to Greg James Field for Game 2 of their three-game series against the Savannah Country Day Hornets, and behind a strong all-around performance, they secured the series with an 11-1 win on a special Senior Night.
Before first pitch, the program honored its seniors,
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- Sportsbreak | | 10 April 2026 | 08:11
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Barons Down Knights
The Brewton-Parker Christian University (BPCU) Barons baseball team traveled to Cochran, Ga., to take on the Knights of Middle Georgia State University in a mid-week non-conference showdown. The Barons rallied from trailing 3-1 late in the game before a three-run bomb from Fred Guzman-Diaz broke
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- Sportsbreak | | 08 April 2026 | 08:14
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Indians Dominate Hornets
The Vidalia Indians hit the road to open a three-game series against the Savannah Country Day Hornets, and they made a loud statement in Game 1 with a commanding 14-0 victory.
On the mound, Veer Patel was nothing short of dominant. The right-hander carved through the Hornets’ lineup, racking up 13
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- Sportsbreak | | 08 April 2026 | 08:04
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Barons Split Doubleheader with Skyhawks
The Brewton-Parker Christian University (BPCU) Barons baseball team split a conference doubleheader on the road on April 4, 2026, against the Skyhawks of Point University. The Barons took the early game, 9-6, in the seven-inning contest and lost game two, 18-17.
The Barons controlled the opener
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- Sportsbreak | | 06 April 2026 | 08:38
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Sports & Scores This Week (4-6-26)
April 6-- Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.
Monday, April 6
Basketball: Michigan 69, UConn 63
Baseball: Angels 6, Braves 2
Atkinson County 20, Montgomery County 8
Tuesday, April 7
Baseball: Braves 7, Angels 2
Vidalia 14, Savannah Country Day 0 F/6
Toombs County 8, Swainsboro 7
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- Sportsbreak | | 06 April 2026 | 08:03
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Barons Take Down Eagles
The Brewton-Parker Christian University (BPCU) Barons flag football team traveled to Waleska, Ga., to take on the Eagles of Reinhardt University on April 2, 2026. The Barons rallied in the final minute to stun the Eagles at the buzzer and win the game 13-12.
The Eagles opened the scoring in the
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- Sportsbreak | | 03 April 2026 | 08:42
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TCHS Lake Dawgs Hook 3rd Place Finish at GA Bass Nation Tournament
(Left to right: AJ Bagby, 11th Grader, and Lane Bagby 8th Grader,)
Toombs County High School students, AJ Bagby, 11th Grader, and Lane Bagby, 8th Grader, finished 3rd with 19.87 pounds in the GA Bass Nation fishing tournament on Saturday March 21st, 2026. They competed against 128 other Georgia
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- Sportsbreak | | 01 April 2026 | 07:56
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Barons Split with Fillies
The Brewton-Parker Christian University (BPCU) Barons softball team hosted the Fillies of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) on March 28, 2026, in a conference doubleheader. The Barons rallied late in game one to win 2-1, but were shut out in a pitchers’ duel in game two, dropping the
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- Sportsbreak | | 30 March 2026 | 08:24
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Community Calendar
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National Day of Prayer May 7th
The National Day of Prayer will be observed on Thursday, May 7, at Connection Church, 1613 Meadows Lane in Vidalia.
This year, there will be three observances: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.; 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.; and 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The Theme for this year's National Day of Prayer is "Glorify God
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- Community Event | | 07 April 2026 | 13:46
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Greater Vidalia Chamber Ribbon Cutting
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- Community Event | | 31 March 2026 | 15:12
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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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Obituaries
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Miss Leslie J. Short, Augusta
Miss Leslie J. Short, age 68, of Augusta, died Monday, April 6, 2026, at The Oak Bethany in Vidalia after an extended illness. She was a native of Richmond County, growing up in Augusta, and lived there until moving to Vidalia in 2025. She was a homemaker, a member of Crawford Avenue Baptist...- Information
- Obituary | | 12 April 2026 | 13:59
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Mrs. Charlotte Ann Mathis, McNatt Falls Community
Mrs. Charlotte Ann Mathis, age 53, of the McNatt Falls Community, died Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia following an extended illness. She was born on March 3, 1973, in Wheeler County to the late Melvin E. Mathis and Elouise Wilkerson Mathis. She grew up in... - Information
- Obituary | | 12 April 2026 | 13:58
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Mrs. Sally Jo Collins Thompson, Vidalia
Mrs. Sally Jo Collins Thompson, age 89, of Vidalia, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at the home of her son and daughter-in-law following a brief illness. She was born and raised in Cobbtown, Georgia, and was a 1955 graduate of Collins High School. She then attended Georgia Southern College... - Information
- Obituary | | 11 April 2026 | 21:12
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Ms. Leola Mann, Vidalia
Leola Mann of Vidalia, GA, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on January 10, 1939, in Alston, GA to the late Henry and Corena Mann. Leola was a graduate of Montgomery County High School. Leola was a faithful member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in... - Information
- Obituary | | 09 April 2026 | 13:48
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Ms. Carlene "Corky" Keyes, Vidalia
Carlene “Corky” Keyes, age 75, of Vidalia, died Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Memorial Health in Savannah after an extended illness. She was born on June 21, 1950, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and grew up there and Waterloo, Iowa. She was a 1968 graduate of Kennedy High School and Kirkwood Community... - Information
- Obituary | | 09 April 2026 | 10:10
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Mrs. Princess Fawn "Angie" Butts, Vidalia
Mrs. Princess Fawn “Angie” Butts, age 76, of Vidalia, Georgia, died Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Select Specialty Hospital in Savannah. She was born on October 2, 1949, in Montour Falls, New York as the only child of the late Raymond Dewey and Frances Stanko Dewey. She lived in New York most of her... - Information
- Obituary | | 09 April 2026 | 09:06
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Elizabeth Mary Ann McKenzie
Graveside services for Elizabeth Mary Ann McKenzie will be held Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM in Westview Cemetery in Soperton, GA. The family will receive friends beginning at 12:30 in the cemetery. Elizabeth Mary Ann McKenzie was born September 23, 1988 in Austell, Ga to Laura A. Miller McKenzie... - Information
- Obituary | | 07 April 2026 | 15:22
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John A. Bennett
John A. Bennett passed away at his home in Treutlen County on April 5, 2026. He was born in Savannah, GA on September 2, 1953 to the late Margie and Paul Mincey. He was adopted as a child by the late James and Johnny Bennett of Twin City, GA. He graduated from Emanuel County Institute after which... - Information
- Obituary | | 06 April 2026 | 16:49
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Mr. Willie Otis "Pete" Williams, Vidalia
Willie Otis “Pete” Williams was born on July 23, 1952, in Vidalia, Georgia, to the late Mae Francis Singleton and James Otis “Buddy” Powell. He departed this earthly life for eternity on March 30, 2026, with his family by his side. Pete was a member of the last segregated graduating class of J.D... - Information
- Obituary | | 06 April 2026 | 14:56
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Church Calendar
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April 19--Special Service featuring Veteran in Glenwood
April 19--Snowhill Community Church, 864 Snowhill Church Road in Glenwood, would like you to come to a Special Service, Sunday April 19th at 11:00 and 6:00. Featured will be Rev. Mark Sikes of Athens. Rev Sikes is a veteran who who got hurt in Iran.- Information
- Church Event | | 09 April 2026 | 12:34
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Special Notice: Lyons Pastoral Position Announcement
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- Church Event | | 06 April 2026 | 11:42
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