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Toombs County Commissioners Update Ordinance on Data Centers
Toombs County resident Ricky Mitchell addresses Commissioners regarding Data Center Ordinance.
Every municipality and county in Georgia seems to be debating the future of data centers in their community, and the Toombs County Commissioners are proactively taking an initiative approach when it
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- Newsbreak | | 15 September 2026 | 15:24
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Bellamy, Damion Lashawn – Vidalia – Obstruction of Law Enforcement Officers; Possession of Controlled Substance; Possession of Drug-Related Objects; Possession of Marijuana; Possession of Firearm or Knife During Commission or Attempt to
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- Newsbreak | | 15 September 2026 | 11:36
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2027 United Way Campaign Off and Running
For some volunteers in Toombs, Montgomery and Wheeler counties, there’s not going to be much rest for the weary for next couple of months as they get up early and go to bed late all in an effort to help raise money for local citizens in need.
The 2027 fundraising campaign of the United Way of
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- Newsbreak | | 14 September 2026 | 14:52
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Remembering 9-11-01; We Will Not Forget
A quarter of a century ago, America changed. Terrorist had waged an attack on American soil, and the shockwaves reach far across the nation.
But Americans who witnessed the tragedy have not forgotten, and Friday morning, dozens of First Responders and civilians gathered at the Ronnie A. Dixon City
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- Newsbreak | | 11 September 2026 | 11:10
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150 Pounds of Marijuana, Plus Guns and Money Seized
by John Wagner, RadioJones, LLC
Tuesday the Effingham Sheriff released information on a drug bust from August 31st and thanked the Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office and the Swainsboro Police for their assistance.
At the raid in Guyton, a warranted search turned up 150 pounds of marijuana;
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- Newsbreak | | 10 September 2026 | 10:32
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Death of Teen in Laurens County Have Parents Petitioning for Tougher Driving Laws
The tragic death of a teenager earlier this year in Laurens County have his parents urging state leaders to consider putting strong penalties into law when it comes to distracting driving.
Brayden Wilson of Houston County was just 15 when he died from a brain hemorrhage after the SUV in which he
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- Newsbreak | | 09 September 2026 | 14:37
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Scrap Tire Amnesty Week September 21 - 25
The Scrap Tire Amnesty Day is to prevent illegal dumping of scrap tires on residential and commercial properties, city right-of-ways and county right-of-ways.
The Scrap Tire Amnesty Day for Toombs County will take place beginning Monday, September 21, 2026 to Friday, September 25, 2026. This event
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- Newsbreak | | 09 September 2026 | 14:00
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Baker, Nathaniel Terralle – Vidalia – Warrant Executed.
Driggers, William Keith – Lyons – Theft by Taking.
Edwards, Susan L. – Warner Robins – Warrant Executed.
Harden, Bobby Darien – Vidalia – Possession of Controlled Substance.
Jackson,
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- Newsbreak | | 09 September 2026 | 11:13
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Applications Now Being Accepted for Absentee Ballots in November General Election
If you’re planning on voting by absentee ballot in the November 3rd General Election in Toombs County, it’s now time to submit your request to the Toombs County Board of Elections and Registration.
Applications will be accepted by in person presentation, by mail, by email or online at
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- Newsbreak | | 07 September 2026 | 18:02
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Toombs County Softball Recaps
Toombs County Rolls Past Tattnall County Behind 16-Hit Attack
Toombs County collected 16 hits in a 16-1 road victory over Tattnall County on Thursday.
Lindy Morris led the offense with a 3-for-3 performance that included two doubles and three RBIs. She singled in the first inning before adding
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- Sportsbreak | | 15 September 2026 | 13:11
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Varsity Netdogs Earn Two Wins in Savannah
Toombs County varsity volleyball earned two victories Tuesday in Savannah, rallying past Savannah Classical in three sets before defeating First Preparatory Christian Academy in straight sets.
The JV Netdogs played well despite falling to Savannah Classical 25-20, 25-17. Lilah Garbutt, Lizbeth
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- Sportsbreak | | 15 September 2026 | 12:48
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Sports & Scores This Week (9-14-26)
September 14-- Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.
Monday, September 14
Baseball:: Cubs 7, Braves 3
Softball: Wheeler County 11, Vidalia 7
Toombs County 12, Tattnall County 10
Warner Robins at Treutlen (DH) 4:00pm
Windsor Academy 12, RTCA 2
Twiggs Academy 6, VHA 5
Tuesday,
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- Sportsbreak | | 14 September 2026 | 07:47
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Vikings Shutout Bulldogs; Remain Undefeated
Back at their home stadium for the first time this season, the Treutlen Vikings took advantage by shutting out the Lanier County Bulldogs 36 – 0 in dominating fashion. It was the Vikings first shutout since 2024.
The Vikings took the opening kickoff and drove 53 yards, capped by a 5-yard touchdown
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- Sportsbreak | | 13 September 2026 | 13:21
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Chiefs Compete in South Georgia Championship
(Ginny Meredith, and Ellie Wall)
The J.R. Trippe Middle School Chiefs Cross Country teams competed in the South Georgia Championship at Jeff Davis Middle School on September 10, turning in strong performances against some of the top middle school runners in the region. The Lady Chiefs were led by
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- Sportsbreak | | 13 September 2026 | 11:35
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Georgia's Friday Night Lights High School Scoreboard
High School Scoreboard – September 11th
Class AAA
7 Wayne Co. "Yellow Jackets" @ Appling Co. "Pirates" 56 F
7 Swainsboro "Tigers" @ Pierce Co. "Bears" 35 F
0 Savannah "Blue Jackets" @ Tattnall Co. "Battle Creek Warriors" 31 F
Off – Toombs Co.
Class AA
20 Vidalia "Indians" @ Metter "Tigers" 7 F
33 Dublin
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- Sportsbreak | | 11 September 2026 | 10:20
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Indians Snap Streak Earn First Win of 2026!
On a night honoring the 2003 Semifinal team and coach Sid Fritts, the Vidalia Indians earned their first win of the 2026 season Friday night, defeating Bacon County 28-14. The win gave Indian Head Coach Zach Grage his first win at the helm and snapped an 8-game losing streak dating back to last
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- Sportsbreak | | 09 September 2026 | 08:10
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No. 1 Toombs County Rallies Past No. 8 Swainsboro, 49-21
The No. 1-ranked Toombs County Bulldogs overcame an early 14-point deficit Friday night, scoring 49 unanswered points on the way to a 49-21 victory over No. 8 Swainsboro.
Swainsboro jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the opening quarter, putting Toombs County in unfamiliar territory. The Bulldogs
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- Sportsbreak | | 08 September 2026 | 12:48
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Vidalia Indians Cross Country Teams Bring Home Team Championships
(Adrian Brewton, Wyatt Vassey and Simon Collins)
The Vidalia Indians Cross Country teams turned in an outstanding performance this weekend, with both the boys and girls teams bringing home team championship victories in the Blue Tide Invitational at Long County High School. The Indians showed
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- Sportsbreak | | 08 September 2026 | 09:51
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Community Calendar
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Swainsboro-Emanuel County Chamber Golf Outing
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- Community Event | | 15 September 2026 | 12:49
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Ohoopee Soil & Water Conservation Meeting
The Ohoopee Soil & Water Conservation District will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 29, at 10:00 a.m. in the Treutlen County Library, 585 Second Street in Soperton.
If you have an item you would like to be placed on the agenda, please notify NancyAnne Conner at 706-612-4020 (This
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- Community Event | | 15 September 2026 | 09:06
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2026 Gopher Tortoise Festival in Douglas
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- Community Event | | 14 September 2026 | 15:15
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Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Out
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- Community Event | | 11 September 2026 | 10:37
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Greater Vidalia Chamber Ribbon Cutting
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- Community Event | | 08 September 2026 | 13:47
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September 21--Town Hall Meeting in Vidalia
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- Community Event | | 03 September 2026 | 09:47
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Vidalia All-Sports Booster Golf Tournament
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- Community Event | | 02 September 2026 | 10:57
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Obituaries
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Mr. Duel Davis, Vidalia
Mr. Duel Davis, age 82, of Vidalia, died Monday, September 14, 2026, at his home following an extended illness. He was a lifelong resident of Montgomery County and was a 1962 graduate of Montgomery County High School. He worked in high line construction for several years and retired from Bell... - Information
- Obituary | | 15 September 2026 | 18:59
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Mrs. Betty Jane Boyett Meeks, Vidalia
Mrs. Betty Jane Boyett Meeks, age 86, of Vidalia, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Manassas, in Tattnall County to the late Lucious Boyett and Melrose Collins Boyett. She was a 1960 graduate of... - Information
- Obituary | | 15 September 2026 | 17:02
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Miss Ollie Jean Page, Vidalia
Miss Ollie Jean Page, age 87, of Vidalia, died Sunday, September 13, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia following an extended illness. She was a native of Toombs County and a 1957 graduate of Vidalia High School. She worked at Brewton-Parker College for a few years and later moved to... - Information
- Obituary | | 14 September 2026 | 11:21
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Lennie Cox Banks
“Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies.” Proverbs 31:10 KJV Lennie Cox Banks, age 93, is now safe in the Arms of her Savior! On September 11, 2026, in the presence of her family, went to her eternal heavenly home. Lennie was born in Lyons, Toombs County, GA on June 14th 1933,... - Information
- Obituary | | 12 September 2026 | 20:20
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Mr. Woodrow Powell, Lyons
Mr. Woodrow Powell, age 90, of Lyons, died Thursday, September 10, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia following an extended illness. He was a lifelong resident of Toombs County and lived near Lyons all of his life. He was a 1953 graduate of Lyons High School, and served two years in... - Information
- Obituary | | 12 September 2026 | 06:50
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Mrs. Shirley Ann Sellers White
Funeral services for Mrs. Shirley Ann Sellers White will be held Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Higgs Funeral Home. Burial will be in Westview Cemetery in Soperton. Reverend Paul Mulling and Brother Greg Martin will officiate. Mrs. White died Thursday, September 10, 2026. Mrs... - Information
- Obituary | | 11 September 2026 | 15:31
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Mrs. Patricia Ann Criswell Rushton, Vidalia
Mrs. Patricia Ann Criswell Rushton, age 72, of Vidalia, died Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia after sudden illness. She was born in Macon, moved to Vidalia in 1965, and attended Vidalia High School. She lived in Atlanta and the Atlanta area from 1970... - Information
- Obituary | | 10 September 2026 | 15:04
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Jimmy W. Hattaway
Jimmy W. Hattaway, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. The lifelong Tattnall County resident was born in Metter on August 8, 1943, to Cleo A. "Red" and Evelyn Hattaway. A 1961 graduate of Reidsville High School, Jimmy built a life marked... - Information
- Obituary | | 10 September 2026 | 08:57
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Mr. Anthony Jordan Owsley, Higgston
Mr. Anthony Jordan Owsley, age 73, of Higgston, died Sunday, September 6, 2026, at his home following an extended illness. He was born in Burlington, Colorado on November 4, 1952, to the late Thomas Owsley and Eva Grimley Owsley. He lived in Oklahoma and Florida for several years and in the... - Information
- Obituary | | 09 September 2026 | 15:23
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Church Calendar
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September 27--Homecoming near Soperton
September 27--Zaidee Advent Christian Church, 5327 Old Louisville Road off Highway 46, five miles east of Soperton, would like you to come celebrate Homecoming, Sunday September 27th at 11:00 with speaker Brother John Herndon. No Sunday School. Lunch served in the social hall. Singing in the afternoon at 1:30pm with The Kramer Family.- Information
- Church Event | | 14 September 2026 | 12:19
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September 21-23--Fall Revival near Soperton
September 21-23--Zaidee Advent Christian Church, 5327 Old Louisville Road off Highway 46, five miles east of Soperton, invite you to their Fall Revival, September 21st through the 23rd at 7:30 each night. Speakers include Brother M.L.Barber Monday, Brother Clint Hutcheson of The Vidalia Advent Christian Church for Tuesday night and Brother Morris Brantley of Holton Chapel Advent Christian Church on Wednesday night.- Information
- Church Event | | 14 September 2026 | 12:17
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Special Note: Pastor search in Montgomery county
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- Church Event | | 14 September 2026 | 09:45
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September 26--Gospel Sing in Glenwood
September 26--Snowhill Community Church, 864 Snowhill Church Road in Glenwood, cordially invites to a Gospel Sing, September 26th at 7:00 with guest singers The Holcombe Family Ministry. Come expecting a blessing! - Information
- Church Event | | 08 September 2026 | 09:14
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September 28--ELICE Monthly Meeting in Vidalia
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- Church Event | | 03 September 2026 | 09:44
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September 22--Gospel Concert
September 22--Cedar Crossing Baptist Church has quite a Concert for you featuring Legacy 5 Quartet, Saturday September 12th at 6:00. It's free! You'll hear "What King of Man", "What a Day" and "Hello After Goodbye". Bring a friend! - Information
- Church Event | | 01 September 2026 | 07:59
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September 16-18,20--Annual Revival and Homecoming Services in Alston
September 16-18,20--Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 4590 Highway 135 in Alston invites you to their Annual Revival and Homecoming Services, September 16th through the 18th at 7:00 each evening. Also, September 20th at 11:00. Guest ministers include Rev. Clint McLeod Sr, Rev. William Renfroe, Rev. Paul McLeod, and Rev. Donald Way. "Oh come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation." (Psalm 95:1) Pastor, Rev. Lehmon Smith - Information
- Church Event | | 28 August 2026 | 19:02
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