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Former Day Care Worker Indicted for Cruelty to Children
A former Lyons daycare worker was indicted by a Toombs County Grand Jury last week on charges dating back to 2023.
Nicole Kathleen Cabrera worked for the Step by Step Child Care and Learning Center when an investigation against her was opened by the Lyons Police Department in November 2023 after
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- Newsbreak | | 28 April 2025 | 09:11
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49th Annual Vidalia Onion Run Held Saturday
April 27-- The 49th Annual Vidalia Onion Run sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Vidalia was held Saturday morning. The overall winner of the Half Marathon was Seth Weprin from Dallas, Texas, now living in Atlanta, Ga. with a new record time of 1:13:38.
The female winner of the Half Marathon was Carlee
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- Newsbreak | | 27 April 2025 | 14:05
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First-Time Festival Goer Wins World Famous Vidalia Onion Eating Contest
Brandon LaMone from El Paso, Texas, downs his 6th onion to win this year's World Famous Vidalia Onion Eating Contest.
For the first time in seven years, there’s a new champion in the 17 and up age group of the World Famous Vidalia Onion Eating Contest.
Precisely at 4:00 Saturday afternoon, Vidalia
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- Newsbreak | | 26 April 2025 | 17:42
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Vidalia Onion Recipe Contest Winner "Pleases the Crowd"
A family tradition continued Saturday morning in the annual Vidalia Onion Recipe Contest when Josh Allen walked away with the overall prize of $500 for his entry in the miscellaneous category with his entry of Bacon Wrapped Onions Rings.
For many years, his mother Elaine has been entering the
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- Newsbreak | | 26 April 2025 | 13:29
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It's Onion Festival Time!
Listed above is the latest schedule of events for this week's 48th Annual Vidalia Onion Festival. Please check this page throughout the week for any updated information that will be released. As always, get all your festival info at the official Vidalia Onion Festival website,
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- Newsbreak | | 25 April 2025 | 13:13
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Taylor Named CEO of Memorial Health Meadows Hospital
Memorial Health Meadows Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of W. Wesley (Wes) Taylor, FACHE, CPPS, as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective May 1. Taylor brings nearly 20 years of healthcare leadership experience across both large academic medical centers and rural
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- Newsbreak | | 25 April 2025 | 12:24
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Juveniles Arrested for Stealing Vehicle
The Vidalia Police Department Patrol Services Division responded to a 911 call Monday around 11:30 in reference to a vehicle stolen at the Enmarket convenience store at 1401 E. First Street.
The victim reported that while she was inside the store, four juveniles entered her vehicle and fled using
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- Newsbreak | | 25 April 2025 | 10:07
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Summerset, Joseph Edward, Jr. – Vidalia- Possession of Marijuana.
Wise, Anthony Rodriquez – Savannah – Possession of Marijuana.
Stone, Cornelius Devante – Thomson, GA – Criminal Trespass.
Braddy, Mason Robert – Vidalia – Possession of
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- Newsbreak | | 25 April 2025 | 09:55
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Onion Festival Ticket Scam Alert
Vidalia Onion Festival officials have been made aware of fraudulent concert tickets being sold through unauthorized third-party websites and individuals. These tickets are likely fake and will not be accepted at the gate—no exceptions. The only valid tickets must be purchased through:
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- Newsbreak | | 25 April 2025 | 07:11
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Sports & Scores This Week (4-28-25)
April 28--Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.
Monday, April 28
Baseball: Braves at Rockies 8:40pm (News Talk WVOP-FM 105.3)
Tennis: Vidalia at ACE Charter Boys (GHSA Class A Division 1 Second Round State Playoffs-Macon)
Golf: Vidalia & Toombs County at Area Tournament Double Oak
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- Sportsbreak | | 28 April 2025 | 08:16
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Boys’ Tennis Defeat Dublin in State Playoff Opener, Advance to Sweet Sixteen
The Vidalia High School Boys’ Tennis Team came out strong in the first round of the GHSA State Playoffs, securing a 3-1 victory over the Dublin Fighting Irish on Wednesday afternoon. With dominant performances across the board, the Indians clinched the win early and now set their sights on the Sweet
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- Sportsbreak | | 27 April 2025 | 15:10
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Appling County Football To Vacate 10 Wins From 2024 Season
Appling County High School will forfeit 10 games from the 2024 football season after the school lost its final appeal to the GHSA last week, leaving its record for the year at 0-14. Before the ruling, the Pirates 2024 record was 10-4. Last season, the team had an impressive run, reaching the
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- Sportsbreak | | 24 April 2025 | 12:54
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Toombs County Golf Secures Ryder Cup Victory Over Vidalia
In a thrilling two-day showdown, the Toombs County men’s and women’s golf teams went head-to-head with rival Vidalia High School in the second annual Toombs/Vidalia Ryder Cup. The match-play format featured competitive, high-stakes golf from start to finish, highlighting the talent and
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- Sportsbreak | | 24 April 2025 | 08:01
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Barons Take Down Pioneers
The Brewton-Parker Barons soared to an impressive victory against the Spartanburg Methodist Pioneers on April 22, 2025, in Spartanburg, S.C., dominating the field with a final score of 11-2.
From the opening inning, the Barons showed their strength and coordination. Key players like Lexi Bradshaw,
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- Sportsbreak | | 24 April 2025 | 07:56
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TrackDawgs Qualify Multiple Athletes for Sectionals at Region Meet
The Toombs County Track & Field teams put together strong performances at the Region Championship on April 21, 2025, with both the boys' and girls' teams earning third-place finishes. Competing against Swainsboro, Vidalia, and Woodville-Tompkins, the TrackDawgs showed their depth and determination
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- Sportsbreak | | 24 April 2025 | 07:52
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Vidalia Onion Festival Golf Classic Held
The First Annual Vidalia Onion Festival Golf Classic hosted by the Rotary Club of Vidalia was held at the Swainsboro Country Club on Thursday, April 17th, 2025. Eighteen teams took part in the Four-Man Scramble Tournament. All proceeds raised at the tournament help the Rotary Club of Vidalia and
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- Sportsbreak | | 23 April 2025 | 09:58
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Indians and Lady Indians Sweep the Region Championship
The VHS Indians and Lady Indians Sweep the A Region 3 Championships Monday bringing home several individual champions and High Point Award winners. Takaiyah Bacon and Georgia Meredith both won 3 individual events and were members of winning relays and after tallying up their points they tied for...- Information
- Sportsbreak | | 23 April 2025 | 08:34
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Lady Indians Tennis Advance in State Playoffs with 3-0 Win Over Social Circle
The Vidalia Lady Indians kicked off the first round of the state playoffs with a commanding 3-0 victory over the Social Circle Lady Redskins yesterday afternoon, securing their spot in the next round of postseason play.
Traveling into unfamiliar territory didn’t faze the Lady Indians, who came out strong and
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- Sportsbreak | | 23 April 2025 | 08:28
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Community Calendar
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Greater Vidalia Chamber Ribbon Cutting
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- Community Event | | 28 April 2025 | 14:17
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(Updated) 2025 Lyons Recreation Dept. 62nd Annual Youth Tournament
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- Community Event | | 16 April 2025 | 08:51
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National Day of Prayer
The National Day of Prayer will be observed on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 6:30 p.. at the Toombs County Courthouse.
Everyone is invited to attend this nondenominational event to pray for our leaders and our country.
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- Community Event | | 14 April 2025 | 12:41
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Ohoopee Soil and Water Conservation District Meeting
The Ohooee soil and Water Conservation District will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the Treutlen County Library, 585 Second Street in Soperton.
Please RSVP by Aprl 23 to NancyAnne Conner at 706-612-4020 (This email address is being protected from spambots. You
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- Community Event | | 11 April 2025 | 13:23
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Obituaries
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Mr. Preston Osborne, Jr., Dublin
Mr. Preston Osborne, Jr., age 77, of Dublin, died Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia. He was born in Treutlen County, living in Higgston and Vidalia most of his life, and has made Dublin his home since 2000. He was a 1965 graduate of Vidalia High School. He worked... - Information
- Obituary | | 28 April 2025 | 07:16
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Mr. John William Waldrep, Ailey
Mr. John William Waldrep, age 87, of Ailey, died Saturday, April 26, 2025, at The Oak Bethany in Vidalia following a brief illness. He was born on March 19, 1938 in Dexter, Georgia in Laurens County to the late Hugh Douglas “Bot” Waldrep and Gertrude Estes Waldrep. He grew up in Dexter and was a... - Information
- Obituary | | 28 April 2025 | 07:14
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Mrs. Carolyn Williams Foskey, Uvalda
Mrs. Carolyn Williams Foskey, age 95, of Uvalda, died Friday, April 25, 2025, at Meadows Park Health & Rehab in Vidalia following an extended illness. She was a native of Toombs County and lived there until moving to Montgomery County in 1977. She attended Toombs Central School and worked Ailey... - Information
- Obituary | | 28 April 2025 | 07:13
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Ms. Kimberly Gale Oglesby
Kimberly Gale Oglesby, age 57, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025, at home in Alston after battling a brief illness. She was surrounded by family, friends, and loved ones during her time of passing. Kim was a native of Montgomery County, raised in Alston and was a 1985 graduate of Montgomery... - Information
- Obituary | | 23 April 2025 | 14:03
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Mr. Aaron Shane Conner
Mr. Aaron Shane Conner, age 38, formerly of Soperton passed away on Friday evening, April 18, 2025 at Memorial Health, Savannah. Born in Dublin, he was the youngest of two sons born to the late William Aaron Conner and Barbara Ann Siddens Conner. Shane grew up in Soperton and was a graduate of... - Information
- Obituary | | 23 April 2025 | 12:34
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Mr. Calvin L. Smith, Lyons
Mr. Calvin L. Smith, age 83, of Lyons, died Sunday, April 20, 2025, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia following an extended illness. He was a native of Soperton and lived in Toombs County most of his life. He was a carpenter and retired from the Georgia Department of Corrections. He enjoyed... - Information
- Obituary | | 21 April 2025 | 14:03
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Mrs. Donna Hester Swain, Lyons
Mrs. Donna Hester Swain, age, 75, of Lyons, died Saturday, April 19, 2025, at her home following an extended illness. She was a native of Miami, Florida and was a 1966 graduate of Miami Edison High School. She moved to Collins in 1968 and to Lyons in 1982. She worked at Toombs County Manufacturing for... - Information
- Obituary | | 21 April 2025 | 11:42
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Mr. John David Jones
John David Jones made his transition peacefully, with his wife by his side, on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia, GA after an extended illness. He was born on December 4, 1952, to the late Sam and Mary Jones. After the death of his parents, he was raised with... - Information
- Obituary | | 21 April 2025 | 08:58
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Mrs. Brenda S. Young, Alamo
Mrs. Brenda S. Young, age 77, of Alamo, died Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Atrium Health Navicent Medical Center in Macon following a brief illness. She was a native of Jeff Davis, growing up in Snipesville Community, and she attended Hazlehurst High School. She moved to Mt. Vernon in 1983 and... - Information
- Obituary | | 19 April 2025 | 07:12
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Church Calendar
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May 5-7--Spring Revival in Vidalia
May 5-7--Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, 1855 Sawmill Road in Ailey, would like you to come to their Spring Revival, Monday May 5th through Wednesday May 7th at 7:00 each night. Different speakers and churches each night.- Information
- Church Event | | 25 April 2025 | 09:52
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May 4--149th Church Anniversary in Ailey
May 4--Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, 1855 Sawmill Road in Ailey, cordially invites you to their 149th Church Anniversary, Sunday May 4th with Sunday School at 10:30 and morning worship at 11:30 with Pastor Carl Anthony Wardlaw of Green Grove Baptist Church in Dublin. Dinner served.- Information
- Church Event | | 25 April 2025 | 09:50
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May 4-7--Revival in Stillmore
May 4-7--Stillmore Missionary Baptist Church would like you to come to their Revival Services, Sunday May 4th at 6:00. Also, Monday May 5th to Wednesday May 7th at 7:00. The guest speaker is Rev. Mark Wiggins of Vidalia. Pastor George Archer- Information
- Church Event | | 23 April 2025 | 12:01
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