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Gov. Kemp Signs Off to Suspend Dublin City BOE Members
After a daylong hearing regarding the Dublin City Board of Education before the Georgia Department of Education last week where the state department unanimously voted to suspend all members of Dublin Board of Eduation, Gov. Brian Kemp has concurred with the Georgia Department of Education and
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- Newsbreak | | 17 August 2026 | 15:30
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Wilcox to Chair Chamber's 2027 REACH Campaign
The Greater Vidalia® Chamber is pleased to announce that Blythe Wilcox, Executive Director of the Southeastern Technical College Foundation, will serve as Chair of the Chamber’s 2027 REACH program.REACH is the Greater Vidalia® Chamber’s annual opportunity campaign, designed to help Chamber
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- Newsbreak | | 17 August 2026 | 12:37
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Berry, Phillips Michael – Hephzibah, GA – Possession of Controlled Substance; Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon or First Offender; Possession of Firearm or Knife During Commission of or Attempt to Commit Certain Felonies; Trafficking
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- Newsbreak | | 14 August 2026 | 10:59
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GaDOE Votes Unanimously to Suspend Dublin City Board of Education Members
The future of the members of the Dublin City School Board is now in the hands of Governor Kemp after a full-day hearing Wednesday in Atlanta where the Georgia Department of Education voted unanimously to suspend the current members.
In the hearing, both sides were allowed to present their cases,
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- Newsbreak | | 13 August 2026 | 18:06
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Lyons Primary School Administration Confiscates Toy Gun on Campus
The Toombs County School System is consistently looking after the safety of students and staff, as well as provide transparency. With that in mind, Thursday morning the Lyons Primary School issued an announcement that school staff had been aware that a student brought a toy weapon to school, and
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- Newsbreak | | 13 August 2026 | 10:25
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Arrest Made In Vidalia Independence Day Murder
The GBI has arrested and charged Joel Anton-Jamaal Brown, age 25, of Savannah, GA, with Felony Murder, Malice Murder, Aggravated Assault, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, and False Statements and Writings in connection with the death of Rashad Lamar Lumpkin on July 4, 2026.
At the
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- Newsbreak | | 12 August 2026 | 17:12
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Brewton-Parker Christian University Dedicates George W Strickland, Jr. Nursing Education Building
(L to R): Dr. Steve Echols, President of Brewton-Parker Christian University; Mr. Tommy Strickland, Board Member of the George W. Strickland, Jr. Foundation; and Mrs. Sharon DeLoach, Board Member of the George W. Strickland, Jr. Foundation, stand outside the newly dedicated George W. Strickland,
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- Newsbreak | | 12 August 2026 | 13:19
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GBI Arrests Two Teens in Hazlehurst Homicide
The GBI has arrested and charged Tyzhawn Corouthers, age 17, and Donaven Smith, age 18, both of Hazlehurst, GA, with Murder, Aggravated Assault, and two counts of Violation of the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act. These charges stem from the homicide of Terrance McCoy, age 16, of
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- Newsbreak | | 11 August 2026 | 14:40
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Former Washington State Prison Officer Terminated and Charged With Contact With Inmate
While the Washington County Sheriff's Office and Georgia Department of Corrections are working diligently to keep drugs and contraband from being delivered by drones and other outside sources to inmates at Washington State Prison, one of the prison’s own has been arrested on similar charges plus
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- Newsbreak | | 10 August 2026 | 15:27
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Sportsbreak
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Toombs County Shuts Out Dodge County 29-0 in Preseason Tune-Up
Toombs County controlled all three phases Friday night, shutting out Dodge County 29-0 as the Bulldogs completed their preparations for the 2026 regular season.
The Bulldogs wasted little time getting on the scoreboard. On Toombs County’s opening possession, junior Jace Pittman capped the drive
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- Sportsbreak | | 17 August 2026 | 12:55
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VHS Cross Country begins season at the Peach State Preview
What a statement opener for Vidalia High School at the Peach State Preview in Hazlehurst! August openers in South Georgia are pure gut-check races, and battling through that oppressive heat at Jeff Davis Middle School took incredible mental and physical toughness.
Our varsity runners didn't just
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- Sportsbreak | | 17 August 2026 | 12:53
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Eagles Walk Off the Trojans in Thrilling 5-4 Victory
Photo courtesy Addyson O'Brien.
The Vidalia Heritage Academy Eagles Softball Team picked up an exciting 5-4 victory over the Twiggs Academy Trojans in Vidalia, battling all the way to the final out before securing the thrilling win.
The Eagles’ victory came in dramatic fashion in the bottom of the
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- Sportsbreak | | 17 August 2026 | 09:08
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Sports & Scores This Week (8-17-26)
August 17-- Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.
Monday, August 17
Baseball: Braves at Twins 7:40pm (News Talk Sports WVOP-FM 105.3)
Softball: Toombs County at Swainsboro 6:00pm
Wheeler County at Montgomery County 5:30pm
Tuesday, August 18
Baseball: Braves at Twins 7:40pm (News
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- Sportsbreak | | 17 August 2026 | 07:42
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Bland’s Walk-Off Home Run Lifts Toombs County to Dramatic Victory
Toombs County delivered another memorable finish Monday night, earning a dramatic 1-0 walk-off victory at home.
With the game scoreless entering the bottom of the eighth inning, Taylor Bland sent a solo home run over the center-field fence to give Toombs County the win.
Bland also delivered a dominant
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- Sportsbreak | | 12 August 2026 | 08:20
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Eagles Dominate First Preparatory Christian Academy, 19–0, in First Home Game
The Vidalia Heritage Academy Eagles made their first home game of the season a memorable one, cruising to a commanding 19–0 victory over First Preparatory Christian Academy.
The Eagles controlled the game from the opening pitch, combining a dominant performance in the circle with a powerful
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- Sportsbreak | | 11 August 2026 | 12:59
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Sports & Scores This Week (8-10-26)
August 10--Here is the schedule for sports and scores for the week.
Monday, August 10
Baseball: Mets 8, Braves 5
Softball: Toombs County 1, Treutlen 0
Fitzgerald 23, Montgomery County 8
Thomas Jefferson Academy 8, RTCA 0
VHA 19, FPCA 0
Tuesday, August 11
Baseball: Braves 4, Mets 0
Softball: Toombs
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- Sportsbreak | | 10 August 2026 | 08:32
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Toombs 2026 Volleyball Season Begins at Long County Tri-Match
The 2026 volleyball season has begun! On Tuesday, we traveled to Long County High School for a tri-match against Brantley County and Long County.
We opened with the region match, falling to Brantley County in straight sets, 25-15 and 25-13. We then faced Long County and lost in straight sets,
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- Sportsbreak | | 07 August 2026 | 09:11
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Built Different: Vidalia Cheerleaders Continue a Legacy of Excellence
(L-R) Haidyn Zachary, Journey Clements, Coach Toole, Nylah Harvey, and Madisyn Corbett
Vidalia High School seniorsJourney Clements andNylah Harvey proudly represented Vidalia High School at the 2026 Georgia Cheer Coaches Association (GCCA) Cheerleader of the Year Competition on Saturday, August 1, at
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- Sportsbreak | | 04 August 2026 | 14:33
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Community Calendar
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Greater Vidalia Chamber Groundbreaking
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- Community Event | | 11 August 2026 | 13:08
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Lyons Citizen of the Year Nominations and Banquet Announced
The Lyons Citizen of the Year Banquet will be held September 24, 2026, in the Lyons First Baptist Church. The program will begin at 6:30 with a meal, patriotic speaker and music, and the announcement of this year's Lyons top citizen.
Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased at Peoples Bank in
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- Community Event | | 11 August 2026 | 09:06
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Freebird - The Ultimate Lynyrd Skynrd Experience
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- Community Event | | 07 August 2026 | 11:22
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Youth Service Opportunity
Blood Cancer United (formerly the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society) is now accepting applications for Student Visionaries of the Year, a leadership development program for high school students in our region.
Students who take part spend seven (7) weeks building real world skills like entrepreneurship,
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- Community Event | | 05 August 2026 | 13:47
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Greater Vidalia Chamber Idea Bootcamp
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- Community Event | | 22 May 2026 | 10:44
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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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Mrs. Betty Jo Copeland Rauton, South Thompson Community
Mrs. Betty Jo Copeland Rauton, age 87, of the South Thompson Community, died Sunday, August 16, 2026, at her home after an extended illness. She was born in Montgomery County, growing up in the South Thompson Community where she lived all of her life. She worked in the lunchroom for eleven years... - Information
- Obituary | | 17 August 2026 | 11:08
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Mr. Billie Rhodes, Vidalia
Mr. Billy Rhodes, age 77, of Vidalia and Brunswick, died Sunday, August 9, 2026, at his home in Brunswick, surround by his family. He was a native of Toombs County, growing up in Vidalia and was a graduate of Vidalia High School, Class of 1966. While in high school, Billy started working in the... - Information
- Obituary | | 17 August 2026 | 09:04
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Mr. John Henry Morris, Johnson Corner Community
Mr. John Henry Morris, age 48, of the Johnson Corner Community, died Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia after a sudden illness. He was a native of Toombs County, living ten years in Augusta, two years in Linden, Tennessee, and in Johnson Corner most of his... - Information
- Obituary | | 16 August 2026 | 17:49
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Mrs. Margaret Vaughn Crews, Vidalia
Mrs. Margaret Vaughn Burton Crews, age 86, of Vidalia, died Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia following an extended illness. She was a native of Emanuel County, growing up in Oak Park and was a 1957 graduate of Oak Park High School. She lived in Lyons and Vidalia... - Information
- Obituary | | 16 August 2026 | 12:01
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Mrs. Sue Fowler Beasley Santrock, Cedar Crossing Community
Mrs. Linda Sue Fowler Beasley Santrock, age 69, of the Cedar Crossing Community, died Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Memorial Health in Savannah following an extended illness. She was a native of Toombs County, growing up in Cedar Crossing where she lived most of her life. She was a 1975 graduate... - Information
- Obituary | | 15 August 2026 | 09:34
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Mrs. Claire Dean Helms, Lyons
Mrs. Claire Dean Helms, age 97, of Lyons, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Meadows Park Health & Rehab in Vidalia after an extended illness, surrounded by her family. She was a native of Toombs County and lived in Lyons most of her life. In her early years, she worked at Lyons... - Information
- Obituary | | 14 August 2026 | 12:57
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Mrs. Janice Morris Johnston, Vidalia
Mrs. Janice Morris Johnston of Vidalia, died Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at her home following an extended illness. She was a native of Toombs County, growing up in Lyons and attended Lyons High School. She moved to Shelby, North Carolina and later to Fernandina Beach, Florida where she lived many... - Information
- Obituary | | 14 August 2026 | 10:23
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Mr. Alvin Hitchcock, Cedar Crossing Community
Mr. Alvin Hitchcock, age 75, of the Cedar Crossing Community, died Tuesday, August 11, 2026, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident in Hawkinsville. He was a native of Toombs County, living in Cedar Crossing all of his life and was a 1969 graduate of Toombs Central School. Early his... - Information
- Obituary | | 13 August 2026 | 13:17
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Mr. Bobby Wendell "Bob" Braddy, Vidalia
Mr. Bobby Wendell “Bob” Braddy, age 90, of Vidalia, died Friday, August 7, 2026, at his home after a brief illness. He was a native of Toombs County, growing up in the New Branch Community, and was a 1954 graduate of Lyons High School where he played football and basketball. He served in the U.S... - Information
- Obituary | | 13 August 2026 | 12:38
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Church Calendar
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August 23--Dance Ministry Anniversary in Ailey
August 23--Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, 1855 Sawmill Road in Ailey, would like you to come help Celebrate the Anniversary of Dusty Trails, Destined for Greatness "Dazzling" Second Dance Ministry, Sunday August 23rd at 3:00. WANTED All Youth Praise Dance Teams and Choirs! Western Attire is encouraged but not mandatory! "David danced before the Lord with all his might" (II Samuel 6:14) For info: Jill Haynes at 912-481-3575 Pastor, Rev. Carl Wardlaw III- Information
- Church Event | | 17 August 2026 | 11:47
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September 12--14th Pastoral Anniversary in Mt. Vernon
September 12--Better Together Christian Community Church, 202 West Church Street in Mt. Vernon, would like you to come give thanks to God and celebrate the 14th Pastoral Anniversary for their beloved Pastor Rev. Craig B. Snead Sr. and First Lady Latoya Snead, Saturday September 12th at 2:00 with guest speaker Rev. Arthur Gordon of Macon. Fellowship follows in the Fellowship Hall. Pastor, Rev Craig B. Snead Sr- Information
- Church Event | | 11 August 2026 | 12:26
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August 30--Gospel Sing in Vidalia
August 30--North Thompson Baptist Church, 404 North Thompson Church Road in Vidalia, would like you to invite someone and come to a Gospel Sing, Sunday August 30th at 10:30 with singing until 12:00 featuring Glory Road. Covered dish lunch follows.- Information
- Church Event | | 10 August 2026 | 12:34
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August 22--Fun Water Day in Vidalia!
August 22--North Thompson Baptist Church, 404 North Thompson Church Road in Vidalia, invites all kids to grab a friend and come to a Fun Water Day, August 22nd from 10:00 to 2:00. Waterslide, kiddie pool, dunking booth, hot dogs!- Information
- Church Event | | 10 August 2026 | 12:32
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August 22--Gospel Concert in Glenwood
August 22--Snowhill Community Church, 864 Snowhill Church Road in Glenwood, invites you to their Gospel Concert, Saturday 22nd at 7:00 with Andrew & Susie Nelms. For more info 912-245-2319 - Information
- Church Event | | 07 August 2026 | 12:24
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- Church Event | | 03 November 2021 | 12:30
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