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Former VPD Officer Under Investigation for Misuse of Flock Camera System
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested and charged former Vidalia Department Sergeant Sanantonio Wilcher with two counts of misuse of a License Plate Ready System and Violation of Oath of Office following an investigation regarding the Flock Safety System.
The Vidalia Police Department asked the
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- Newsbreak | | 20 October 2026 | 14:14
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Suspect Charged in Double Murder in Toombs County Monday
Two people are dead, one is receiving medical treatment, and another had been arrested in Toombs County following a shooting County Monday afternoon.
Toombs County Sheriff Jordan Kight said 911 received a call around 2:19 that three people had been shot at a residence on McNatt Falls Road.
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- Newsbreak | | 20 October 2026 | 14:12
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VPD Looking for Missing Juvenile
The Vidalia Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Zaydian Damarion Jacobs, a 15-year-old runaway juvenile who was last seen on October 13, 2026.
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Jacobs was last seen walking on foot in the area of North Street in Vidalia, Georgia.
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- Newsbreak | | 20 October 2026 | 14:07
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Operation Phantom Thread Results in Five Arrests
by John Wagner, RadioJones, LLC
Emanuel County Sheriff Jeffrey Brewer calls it a success. The three-day Operation Phantom Thread, aimed at discovering child predators, wrapped up Sunday, October 18, with five arrests.
According to Sheriff Brewer, out of 500 contacts through Internet and cellular apps,
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- Newsbreak | | 20 October 2026 | 11:34
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Homicide Investigation Underway in Toombs County
The following press release was issued by the Toombs County Sheriff's Office regarding a homicide investigation.
On Monday, October 19, 2026 at approximately 2:19 PM, the sheriff's office initiated a homicide investigation at 188 McNatt Falls Road in Toombs County. At this time, two people are
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- Newsbreak | | 19 October 2026 | 18:08
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Amanda Lively Recognized with Southeastern Tech’s Student Impact Award
Southeastern Technical College (STC) Registrar Amanda Lively was selected to represent the College as its nominee for the Technical College System of Georgia’s (TCSG) 2026 Student Impact Award.
The Student Impact Award recognizes employees whose service, leadership, and commitment make a
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- Newsbreak | | 19 October 2026 | 15:48
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Kirsten's Crew Rally for Breast Cancer Patient
If you enter the Toombs County Courthouse, you’ll most likely be greeted by Toombs County Sheriff’s Officer Sgt. Derek Powell at the security check. Recently Sgt. Powell and his family learned they were facing a devastating crisis and the entire staff of Toombs County employees at the Center of
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- Newsbreak | | 19 October 2026 | 14:47
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Local First Responders Recognized at Red, White and Blue Dinner
First Responders including law enforcement, firefighters and others filled the Vidalia Community Center Thursday evening and although the colors they were wearing differed, they were all there for the same reasons: to break bread together, fellowship, and to be honored as honorees at the Red,
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- Newsbreak | | 16 October 2026 | 14:16
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Lyons Holds First Public Hearing on Proposed Property Tax Increase
The first of three public hearings on the proposed property tax increase in the City of Lyons was held Thursday at noon with about a dozen citizens attending and leaving the hearing with a better understanding of how the tax system works and why it is necessary for the City Council to be
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- Newsbreak | | 15 October 2026 | 15:18
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Sportsbreak
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Indian Cross Country wraps up the Regular season at Richmond Hill
(Courtesy of Vidalia Athletics) (Greg Taylor and Wyatt Vassey)
The Vidalia High School Cross Country team closed out its 2026 regular season slate on Saturday, October 17, competing at the Richmond Hill Invitational. Facing a competitive field on a fast coastal course, the Indians utilized the
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- Sportsbreak | | 20 October 2026 | 09:27
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No. 1 Toombs County Improves to 7-0 With Dominant 76-0 Shutout of Islands
The top-ranked Toombs County Bulldogs continued their unbeaten march through the 2026 season Friday night, overwhelming the Islands Sharks in a 76-0 rout to improve to a perfect 7-0.
The Bulldogs wasted absolutely no time making a statement, scoring five first-quarter touchdowns on just eight
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- Sportsbreak | | 20 October 2026 | 09:17
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Sports & Scores This Week (10-19-26)
October 19-- Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.
Monday, October 19
Softball: Vidalia 8, Bremen 0 F/5 & Vidalia 8, Bremen 4 (GHSA Class AA State Playoffs Second Round)
Toombs County 7, Stephens County 6 & Toombs County 12, Stephens County 5 (GHSA Class AAA State Playoffs Second
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- Sportsbreak | | 19 October 2026 | 08:18
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Quick Start Leads Vikings Over Bobcats
The Treutlen Vikings put up 21 points in the first quarter and cruised to a 28-14 victory over the Dooly County Bobcats Thursday night at Bobby Driggers Stadium in Soperton. It was the Vikings third win in a row over the Bobcats.
The Vikings took the opening drive and pounded out 60 yards on 10 plays,
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- Sportsbreak | | 16 October 2026 | 13:06
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Georgia's Friday Night Lights High School Scoreboard
High School Scoreboard – October 16th
Class AAA
76 Toombs Co. "Bulldogs" @ Islands "Sharks" 0 F
Off – Appling Co., Pierce Co., Tattnall Co., Beach, Johnson Sav.
Class AA
21 East Laurens "Falcons" @ Vidalia "Indians" 19 F
60 Dublin "Fighting Irish" @ ACE Charter "Gryphon" 14 F
28 Bleckley Co.
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- Sportsbreak | | 16 October 2026 | 10:17
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ECI Bulldogs Down Tigers
Emanuel County Institute opened region football play last night with a victory on a rare Thursday night game: 42 to 8 playing in Twin City against the Claxton Tigers. The Bulldogs led at the half 42 to zero and came back to a running clock with a team of young players to rest the starters for the two...- Information
- Sportsbreak | | 16 October 2026 | 09:31
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Toombs County Sweeps Ringgold, Advances to Second Round of State Playoffs
Toombs County advanced to the second round of the state playoffs Monday, October 12, sweeping Ringgold at Toombs County High School. The Bulldogs opened the series with a dramatic 1-0 walk-off victory in nine innings before using a seven-run first inning to take control of a 12-2 win in game two.
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- Sportsbreak | | 15 October 2026 | 09:27
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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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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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Cornerstone Movie Under The Stars
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- Community Event | | 17 September 2026 | 11:13
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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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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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Mr. Ernest Allen McCorkle, Midway
Mr. Ernest Allen McCorkle, age 83, of Midway, Georgia, died Friday, October 16, 2026, at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton following an extended illness. He was a native of Toombs County, growing up in Vidalia, living in Savannah most of his life and had made Midway his home since 2022. He was a... - Information
- Obituary | | 20 October 2026 | 17:12
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Ms. Anne Francis
In Loving Memory of Anne Francis “A beautiful soul, a loving mother, a compassionate advocate, and a legacy of love and service that will live on forever.” With profound sadness and everlasting love, we announce the passing of our beloved Anne P. Francis, who departed this earthly life on October 12,... - Information
- Obituary | | 20 October 2026 | 11:30
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William "Howard" Rogers, Sr.
William “Howard” Rogers, Sr., age 91, passed into the presence of his Lord on October 16, 2026. As a disciple of Jesus Christ, a husband, a father, a church member, an uncle, a cousin, a friend, a co-worker, a man of honor, he will be missed by many whose lives he touched. After being the first... - Information
- Obituary | | 18 October 2026 | 10:49
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Mr. Bobby Ray Smith
Deacon Bobby Ray Smith was born on October 24, 1952, in Toombs County, Georgia, to Helen Jones and John Smith. Raised in Vidalia by his mother and grandmother, Mary Lizzie Jones, he graduated from Vidalia High School, where he met his first wife, Issabell. As a young man, Bobby worked for... - Information
- Obituary | | 15 October 2026 | 07:17
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Mrs. Levonia "Bonnie" Brantley McCoy, Vidalia
Mrs. Levonia “Bonnie” Brantley McCoy, age 88, of Vidalia, died Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Memorial Health in Savannah following an extended illness. She was a native of Toombs County and has lived near Vidalia in Montgomery County since 1958. She was a 1955 graduate of Vidalia High School and... - Information
- Obituary | | 14 October 2026 | 13:02
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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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Church Calendar
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November 1--Ushers Anniverary in Ailey
November 1--The Usher's Ministry of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church cordially invite you to their 63rd Usher's Anniversary, Sunday November 1st at 11:30. Message from Rev. Carl Wardlaw III.- Information
- Church Event | | 19 October 2026 | 12:30
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October 25--Gospel Sing in Ailey
October 25--The Missionary Department of 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 | | 19 October 2026 | 12:25
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October 25--145th Church Anniversary
October 25--Center United Methodist Church would like you to come help Celebrate their 145th Anniversary, Sunday October 25th at 10:30 with Pastor Mike Brown delivering the message. Special singers The Hudsons of Aline. Lunch served.- Information
- Church Event | | 19 October 2026 | 12:14
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October 28--Truck or Treat!
October 28--Cedar Crossing Baptist Church wants all kids to come out for a safe and spooky good time at their Truck or Treat, Wednesday October 28th from 5:30 to 6:45. Special note: all costumes and decor should be fun, friendly and family appropriate. No witches, devils, ghosts or evil themes. - Information
- Church Event | | 19 October 2026 | 09:44
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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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