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Lyons Bypass to Open Next Week
The Georgia Department of Transportation announced Tuesday that beginning next week, the US #1 Bypass on the west side of Lyons will open to traffic next week which is about one month ahead of schedule.
The newly constructed four-lane highway extends approximately 8 miles beginning south of Santa
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- Newsbreak | | 16 September 2026 | 12:58
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Toombs County BOE Lowers Millage Rate
(Seated): Board Chair Clint Williams and Vice Chair Russ Benton; (Standing) Trent Akins, Josh Dixon, Stephen Hutchinson, Superintendent Barry Waller, Michael Grimes, and Mitch Bellflower
The Toombs County Board of Education has voted to lower the district’s millage rate from 13.99 to 13.5 mills
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- Newsbreak | | 16 September 2026 | 12:53
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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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Tattnall County Head Football Coach Resigns Amidst Allegations
Just hours before the Battle Creek Warriors of Tattnall County High School were to take the field against the Treutlen County Vikings Friday night, the Tattnall County Board of Education issued a statement that the head football coach of the Warriors had resigned his position.
According to the
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- Newsbreak | | 07 September 2026 | 18:01
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Dykes, Joseph Alan – Hinesville – Theft of Services (Felony).
Jackson, Christopher – Vidalia – Marijuana: Purchase, Possession, Manufacture, Distribution, of Sale (Felony); Possession of Controlled Substance.
Jenkins, Beverly Michelle –
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- Newsbreak | | 04 September 2026 | 10:15
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SDM Students of the Month
Sally D. Meadows Elementary School has announced its Students of the Month. These students have shown pride in their school and modeled how to Walk the Brave Way.
Students of the Month for August are Back Row (left to right): Addilyn Williamson, Nimsy Perez, Ellie Champion, Bailey Brown, Rayson
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- Newsbreak | | 04 September 2026 | 10:07
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Gov. Appoints Temporary Dublin City Board of Education Members
On Wednesday Gov. Brian Kemp announced that appointments had been made for the temporary replacement of the elected members of the Dublin City Board of Education. The sitting members were suspended following a hearing before the Georgia Department of Education on August 12 after a full day of
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- Newsbreak | | 03 September 2026 | 14:27
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First Hearing Held in Yurezz Bankruptcy Case
The adage is “everyone has their day in court” and for the owners of Yurezz Mobile Home Center in Baxley those court appearances began Tuesday in their bankruptcy the case.
Sources say Heather Altman, the self-proclaimed Vice President and Secretary of Yurezz Mobile Home Center was fielded with
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- Newsbreak | | 02 September 2026 | 14:53
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GBI Issues Statewide Alert
UPDATE FROM THE GBI:
At about 11:39 a.m., the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office stopped a car in Anderson, SC. Steverson was a passenger in the car...When law enforcement made contact with the car, they discovered Steverson injured from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Steverson was taken to a- Information
- Newsbreak | | 02 September 2026 | 11:08
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City of Hazlehurst Investigating Following Cemetery "Clean-up"
The City of Hazlehurst is looking into an action from Friday that had family members of loved ones buried in a cemetery in the city searching for answers.
It was reported that personal items were removed from graves and not replaced during the cleanup that may have been initiated by city workers.
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- Newsbreak | | 31 August 2026 | 15:14
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