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  • Leaders Focus on Education at Chamber Forum

    Supers

    The State of Education in Toombs and Montgomery counties was the topic of discussion last week at a gathering hosted by the Greater Vidalia Chamber of Commerce, and superintendents, a head of schools and the CEO of the Southeastern Early College and Career Academy are mutually in agreement that the area

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 06 December 2024 | 15:11
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  • TCHS Hosts HEO State Competition

    HEO TCHS

    Toombs County High School made history by hosting the first Georgia Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) State Championship at the Toombs County Ag Center on December 2-3. The event brought together 25 counties and teams from across the state, showcasing the skill and precision of students in the

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 06 December 2024 | 10:42
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  • Area Police Blotter

    Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:

    Smith, Donald Eugene – Wrightsville – Impeding Flow of Traffic; DUI.

    Brownlee, Ernest Maurice – Vidalia – DUI; DUI Child Engagement; Open Container; Child Restraint Violation Under 8.

    Collins, Sabrina Marie – Dexter – Theft by Shoplifting.

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 06 December 2024 | 09:30
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  • No Jurors Needed Monday

    No Jurors will need to appear in Toombs County court Monday,  December 9, as all cases have been settled or continued according to Toombs County Clerk of Courts Nancy Pittman. 

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 05 December 2024 | 16:34
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  • Gideon Bringing Special Cheer to Vidalia Christmas Parade

    Doug and Gideon

     

    Gideon

    The Vidalia Christmas Parade is this Saturday morning, and in addition to the floats, bands, marchers and that Jolly Ol’ Elf, this year’s parade will have another special guest.

    In 2022, Vidalia Mayor Doug Roper met Gideon, a young man from Uganda, who has ties to the Waller family in Vidalia.

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 05 December 2024 | 16:07
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  • Salter, Medina Indicted by Grand Jury

    Wendy

    WENDY POWELL SALTER

    Medina

    EZEQUIEL MEDINA

    The November term of the Toombs County Grand Jury convened recently and returned indictments on all the cases presented to them by Middle Judicial Circuit District Attorney Tripp Fitzner’s Office. Among those individuals indicted were two in which allegations

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 03 December 2024 | 15:09
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  • STC Holds Annual College Legislative Breakfast

    STC Blake

    Sen Blake Tillery sharing legislative updates at the Legislative Breakfast at STC.

    STC Larry

    STC President Larry Calhoun presenting the State of the college presentation at the Legislative Breakfast at STC.

    With Southeastern Technical College (STC) board members, trustees, and colleagues and board members from the

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 03 December 2024 | 10:39
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  • Four Arrested in Sunday Manhunt in Candler County

    Four men thought they could outrun law enforcement Sunday in a motor vehicle chase that began on Interstate 16 and ended in Candler County, but they were wrong.

    According to reports, a Georgia State Patrol trooper attempted to make a traffic stop of red Dodge Challenger that was clocked at 87 mph in

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 02 December 2024 | 14:54
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  • VHS One Act Play wins GHSA State Championship

    VHS State Champions

    For the first time since the GHSA split One Act Play from its State Literary Competition, the Vidalia One Act Play Team has captured a State Championship. The victory, earned through their compelling portrayal of the Region 3-1A Championship play “Bad Axe,” unfolded late Saturday evening, November 23rd, at

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 02 December 2024 | 12:08
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Sportsbreak

  • GHSA Football 3-A Division I All Region Team

    Region 3-A Division I

    Player of the year: QB TJ Stanley, Toombs County, Sr.

    Offensive player of the year: RB Zo Smalls, Savannah Christian, Sr.

    Defensive player of the year: DL Elijah Griffin, Savannah Christian, Sr.

    Athlete of the year: RB/WR Kenry Wall, Savannah Christian, Sr.

    First-team offense

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 04 December 2024 | 08:06
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  • MatDawgs Shine Against Georgia’s Best at Social Circle Scramble and Grappler Invitational

    12 2 24 Wrestling at Grappler

    The Toombs County MatDawgs continue to prove they are a force to be reckoned with in Georgia wrestling, taking on some of the state’s toughest competition in recent events.

    Social Circle Scramble

    Last Friday, the MatDawgs traveled north to face off against Social Circle, one of the top wrestling

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 02 December 2024 | 12:41
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  • #1 Ranked Toombs County Bulldogs Dominate Elbert County to Advance to the GHSA Semifinals

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    The Toombs County Bulldogs overcame an early deficit to rout the Elbert County Blue Devils 56-17 in The Pit on Friday night during Round 3 of the GHSA State Playoffs. With the win, the Bulldogs advance to the semifinals for the first time in school history.

    Elbert County, riding momentum from a

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 02 December 2024 | 12:21
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  • Vidalia High School Game Day Team Set to Compete at State Championship!

    12 2 24 Game Day Champs 2023

    Vidalia High School’s Game Day team is gearing up to compete in the GHSA State Competition this Thursday, December 5th, at the Columbus Civic Center in Columbus, Georgia. The 2024 competition will be the largest in the event’s history since its inception, reflecting the growing interest and

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 02 December 2024 | 12:07
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  • Sports & Scores This Week (12-2-24)

    December 2--Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.

    Monday, December 2

    Tuesday, December 3

    Basketball: Ware County 60, Vidalia 41 Girls & Ware County 69, Vidalia 60 Boys

    Claxton 37, Montgomery County 33 & Claxton 79, Montgomery County 46 Boys

    RTCA 57, Edmund Burke Academy 51 Girls &

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 02 December 2024 | 07:56
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  • Toombs County Softball Shines in GHSA A Division 1 Region 3 Awards with Multiple Honors and Coach of the Year Recognition

    11 27 24 Softball Awards Article

    The Toombs County softball team has plenty to celebrate with the recent announcement of the GHSA A Division 1 Region 3 awards. Several Lady Dawgs have earned well-deserved recognition for their exceptional performances this season, reflecting the talent and dedication that have driven the team’s

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 27 November 2024 | 08:01
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  • #1 Toombs County Sets New School Record in Big Win Over #7 Commerce in Round 2 of GHSA State Playoffs

    11 27 24 Football vs Commerce Website

    On Friday night, the Toombs County Bulldogs continued their historic season with a dominant performance against the #7-ranked Commerce Tigers in Round 2 of the GHSA State Playoffs. Utilizing a potent running game and an aggressive air attack, the Bulldogs punched their ticket to the Quarterfinals for

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 27 November 2024 | 07:58
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  • Six Indians Named To ALL REGION TEAM

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    Six Vidalia Indians Softball players were named to the Region 3A D-1 All Region Team for the 2024 Season based on their performance during the the Indians’ 2nd place finish in Region play.

    Senior Gabriella Royal was named 1st Team All Region for the second straight year. Royal batted .387 in

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 26 November 2024 | 16:23
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  • Durden Signs With GMC

    11 25 24 Durden Signs

    (L-R) Front Row: Jared Durden (Brother), Alicia Durden (Mother), Meredith Durden, Brian Durden (Father).Coach Britt Tabor. Back Row: RTCA AD Coach Adam Callaway, Head Coach Brain Fitzgerald, Head of School Scott Tuck.

    Congratulations to senior standout athlete Meredith Durden who signed her letter

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 25 November 2024 | 12:45
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Community Calendar

Obituaries

  • Mrs. Janet M. Hamilton, Kibbee Community

    Janet Hamilton Mrs. Janet M. Hamilton, age 80, of the Kibbee Community, died Saturday, December 7, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family, following a brief illness.  She was born in Indiana, living in Connersville, Indiana, for many years before moving to Vidalia in the mid 1990s, later moving to Montgomery...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 08 December 2024 | 12:41
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  • Mr. William James “Bill” Peterson III, Soperton

    Bill Peterson Mr. William James “Bill” Peterson III, age 74, of Soperton, died Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Treutlen Health & Rehab in Soperton, following an extended illness.  He was a lifelong resident of Treutlen County, a 1968 graduate of Soperton High School, and attended Middle Georgia College.  Bill...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 08 December 2024 | 12:28
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  • Mr. James K. “Jimmy” Hall, Lyons

    Jimmy Hall Mr. James K. “Jimmy” Hall, age 87, of Lyons, died Friday, December 6, 2024, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia, after a brief illness.  He was a native Toombs County and grew up in Johnson Corner.  He was a 1956 graduate of Toombs Central School and a U.S. Army veteran.  He lived in Jesup...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 07 December 2024 | 20:30
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  • Mr. David Batay

    obit Batay Mr. David Batay, age 74, of Montgomery County, died Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro, after a sudden illness.  He was a native of Toombs County and lived there and Montgomery County most of his life.  Earlier in his life, he worked at Piggly Wiggly...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 06 December 2024 | 09:30
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  • Mrs. Jackie Adams Jones, Lyons

    obit jackie Mrs. Jackie Adams Jones, age 71, of Lyons, died Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Candler County Hospital.  She was a native of Toombs County, living most of her life in Lyons and Vidalia, and she attended Vidalia High School.  She was manager at McDonald’s Restaurant in Vidalia for fifteen years and...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 05 December 2024 | 13:45
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  • Mrs. Elaine Wilkes McSwain, Vidalia

    obit McSwain Mrs. Elaine Wilkes McSwain, age 85, of Vidalia, died Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at her home in Gainesville, Georgia.  She was a native of Lyons and a 1957 graduate of Lyons High School.  She attended South Georgia College in Douglas where she was chosen as Homecoming Queen.  Elaine worked at Darby...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 05 December 2024 | 10:37
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  • Corey Fernandes Brazell

    Corey Brazell 2 Corey Fernandes Brazell transitioned from life to eternal life on November 28, 2024, at Memorial Health in Savannah, Georgia. He was born on June 18, 1984, to Ceressa Dixon and the late Willie Dixon, Jr. Corey attended Montgomery County High School and graduated from Turner Job Corp in Albany,...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 04 December 2024 | 17:10
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  • Ms. Rosa Mae Thomas

    Rosa Mae Thomas Cover 002 Ms. Rosa Mae Thomas was born December 28, 1940, to the parentage of Willie and Tommie Johnson Thomas in Alston, GA.  She attended school in the Montgomery County School System.  She worked for Oxford Industries for many years. She entered eternal rest on November 26, 2024. Rosa was a devoted mother and...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 04 December 2024 | 17:08
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  • Mrs. Connie Rountree Jones, Vidalia

    obit Jones Mrs. Connie Rountree Jones, age 72, of Vidalia, died Monday, December 2, 2024, at The Oaks Bethany  Vidalia, after a sudden illness. She was a native of Toombs County and grew up in the Center Community.  She lived in San Bernardino, California for ten years before returning to Vidalia in 1986.  She was...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 04 December 2024 | 10:25
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Church Calendar

  • December 15--Christmas Cantata in Lyons

    December 15--The Choir of Lyons Community Church (formerly Lyons United Methodist Church Choir), 126 East Wesley Avenue, is presenting a Christmas Cantata "THE THRILL OF HOPE", Sunday December 15th at 5:00 in the sanctuary. A reception in the social hall follows.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 04 December 2024 | 09:53
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  • December 15--Pastoral Anniversary in Vidalia

    December 15--Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 515 East Jenkins Street in Vidalia, would like you to come celebrate the 2nd Pastoral Anniversary of Rev. Frank & First Lady Jean Williams, December 15th at 2:00.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 02 December 2024 | 12:06
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  • December 14--Merry Christmas Concert in Lyons

    Christmas concert   December 14--You're invited to The Heartfelt Quartet's Merry Christmas Concert, December 14th at 6:00 at Blue Marquee Theater, 121 North State Street in Lyons. Special guest the Toombs County High School Chorus. Info 912-293-6716
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 02 December 2024 | 11:53
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  • December 15--Christmas Candlelight Service in Vidalia

    FBC Candlelight Service December 15--Vidalia First Baptist Church would like you to join them for their special Christmas Candlelight Service, Sunday December 15th at 6:00. The warmth and joy of the season celebrating the birth of Christ with beautiful music, inspiring messages, and the candlelight tradition. Hot chocolate and cookies after.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 21 November 2024 | 09:50
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    LET US GET YOUR MESSAGE TO THE PUBLIC WITH CHURCH NEWS!    Your Church Speaks   Thank you for using Church News on News-Talk WVOP 970 AM and 105.3 FM, and southeastgeorgiatoday.com. Submit your church events to us at least 2 weeks ahead of time for the greatest coverage and best results. Include the name of the church, the church address, name of the event, date & time of the event, location of the event if other than the church, and any special speakers involved.  ** When including an image or images please send it as an attachment.  Use the jpg format for all images **   Send it to JIM PERRY! Email jperry @ radiojones.com ---Please note that FAX is no longer available.  Use email. 
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 03 November 2021 | 12:30
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