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  • SDM Students of the Month

    Sally D. Meadows Elementary School has selected its Students of the Month of April . These students do a great job of representing our PBIS motto and schoolwide expectations: Be Respectful and Value Everyone! and are examples of how to Walk the Brave Way!

    SDM Studs

    Back Row (left to right): Waylon Coleman,

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 04 May 2026 | 12:12
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  • Toombs County Development Authority Announces Donation Award to SECCA

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    The Toombs County Development Authority was pleased to award a $10,000 donation to Southeastern Early College and Career Academy (SECCA) in recognition of SECCA as an outstanding partner in community economic development in general, and of SECCA’s positive impact on local workforce development

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  • Today's Top Stories From ABC News - May 4th

    SHIP IS ATTACKED NEAR STRAIT OF HORMUZ AS IRAN SAYS IT'S PREPARED TO CREATE A "GRAVEYARD" OF AMERICAN MILITARY VESSELS
    A cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz said it was attacked by multiple small craft, the British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center reported on Sunday, the

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    Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 04 May 2026 | 07:29
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  • 34th Annual Southeast Georgia Soapbox Derby Held

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    May 3rd—After rain postponed the races on Saturday, the 34th Annual Southeast Georgia Soap Box Derby was held Sunday at Derby Hill at Partin Park in Lyons. A total of 30 cars competed in the Stock, Super Stock and the Masters Divisions for an opportunity to race in the Soap Box Derby World

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    Newsbreak | Bob Roberts | 03 May 2026 | 17:31
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  • Area Police Blotter

    Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:

    Parker, Dashunta Amhad – Lyons – Battery.

    Florez, Ramiro – Vidalia – Theft by Shoplifting.

    Ricks, Monica Cheneak – Vidalia – Criminal Trespass; Obstruction.

    Flores Betancourt, David – Mount Vernon – Expired Driver’s License; Driving Without License on

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 01 May 2026 | 09:54
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  • Laurens County Man Sentenced to Life Without Parole in Wife's Murder

    A Laurens County nurse will spend the rest of his life for killing his wife just shy of two months after the couple married.

    WMAZ in Macon reports that Benjamin Whitaker of Dublin was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole Wednesday after a Morgan County Jury found him guilty. The trial

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 30 April 2026 | 14:55
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  • GBI Adds Charges in Death of Tattnall County Woman

    The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has added additional charges to the man accused in the death of 46-year-old Kimberly Sanders King and the injury to another woman and a child on Saturday, April 26.

    Late Wednesday afternoon the GBI charged Jordan Austin Young with one count of Felony Murder, three

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 30 April 2026 | 09:01
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  • GBI Arrests Swainsboro Man in Tattnall County Death

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    A Tattnall County woman died Saturday after being hit by a truck, and a Swainsboro man is in custody and charged in her death.

    The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said 46-year-old Kimberly Sanders King was at the river when the incident occurred. Tattnall County Deputies were dispatched around

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 29 April 2026 | 14:25
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  • Level 1 Drought Response Declared – What It Means for Vidalia Residents

    THE CITY OF VIDALIA ISSUED THE FOLLOWING PRESS RELEASE WEDNESDAY MORNING:

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    The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) has issued a statewide Level 1 Drought Response, which includes the City of Vidalia.

    At this time, there are no new restrictions on

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 29 April 2026 | 10:01
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  • Domestic Standoff in McRae-Helena Draws GSP SWAT Team

    The McRae-Helena Police Department is reporting that a standoff Sunday night required assistance from the Georgia State Patrol Swat Team before being resolved. Officers responded to a domestic-related incident where the standoff occurred. Law enforcement secured the scene and brought their

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 28 April 2026 | 15:05
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  • EPD Declares Level 1 Drought Response

    Closely monitoring climatic indicators and water supply conditions, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division issued a statewide Level 1 Drought Response to public water systems Monday that utilize surface and/or groundwater.

    EPD Director Jeffrey W. Cown said, “The entire state is under

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 28 April 2026 | 15:04
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  • STC Instructor Named Top Nine in Georgia for Rick Perkins Award

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    (Back Row, L to R): Stephanie Grant, Savannah Technical College, Early childhood Care and Education Instructor; Linda Hairr, Southeastern Technical College, Master Cosmetology; Penny DiLorenzo, Coastal Pines Technical College, Surgical Technology Instructor; Erika Bongart, Lanier Technical

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 28 April 2026 | 13:06
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  • Counts Added to Indictment of Man Charged in Toombs County Child Murder

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    The Toombs County Grand Jury convened last week, and among the 15 true bills returned was another indictment against a man who was initially indicted one year ago and has been incarcerated in the Toombs County Detention Center since March 15, 2025.

    Seth Hunter Brown had been indicted on April 24,

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 27 April 2026 | 15:00
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  • Early Voting in May 19th General Primary Has Begun

    Early voting began Monday for the May 19th General Primary. Early voting will continue through May 15. with statewide voting on Saturday May 2nd and May 9th.

    In Toombs County early voting can be done at the Elections Office in Toombs County Courthouse during regular business hours and registered voters

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 27 April 2026 | 14:47
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  • Lyons Lions Club Recognizes Local Students

    The Lyons Lions Club Student of the Month program recognizes outstanding students for their dedication, commitment, and service to others.

    For March, this honor was awarded to Madaline Wolfe of Robert Toombs Christian Academy and Arianna Hill of Toombs County High School.

    RTCA Madeline Wolfe

    RTCA  photo (left to

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 27 April 2026 | 12:47
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  • 50th Annual Onion Run Held

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    April 25- The 50th Annual Vidalia Onion Run sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Vidalia was held Saturday morning. The overall winner of the 10K was Robert Maugham from Raleigh, NC with a time of 38:53. .

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    The Female Winner of the 10K was Macy Todd of Vidalia at 51:38.

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    The 5K winner was John Buxton of

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    Newsbreak | Bob Roberts | 26 April 2026 | 08:30
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  • World Famous Vidalia Onion Eating Contest Draws National Contenders

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    Joshua Sweeney (R) chows down on another onion to win this year's World Famous Vidalia Onion Eating Contest in the 17 and Older category.

    The World-Famous Vidalia Onion Eating Contest brought contenders from all over the U.S. to the stage Saturday afternoon at the Arts & Crafts event when the

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 25 April 2026 | 17:52
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  • Receipe Contest Draws Large Crowd

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    Kim Fiskes, Overall Winner

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    Taylor Kate Brown, Youth Winner

    From soup to nuts: That’s what was on the menu at this year’s Vidalia Onion Festival Recipe Contest, and from the number of people who ca

    me to the Vidalia Community Center Saturday around noon to sample those delectable dishes, the annual event

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 25 April 2026 | 13:46
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