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Emanuel County School Closure
Because Emanuel County is under a Winter Storm Warning for this weekend and extremely cold temperatures are expected to linger into next week, Emanuel County Schools will be closed on Monday due to ongoing weather impacts.
At this time, we anticipate schools will be open on Tuesday. We will
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- Newsbreak | | 30 January 2026 | 18:58
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Winter Weather Expected This Weekend in Area
The area is expected to see unusual weather this weekend, and Toombs County EMA Director Lynn Moore says it’s going to make some people happy and others not so much.
“Let’s go ahead and make the kids happy,” Moore said. “The weather experts are telling us that we can expect to see 1-inch of snow in
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- Newsbreak | | 30 January 2026 | 10:19
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Robinson, Jackie Rogers, Jr. - Vidalia - Aggravated Assault ; Obstruction; Unlawful Possession of Firearm; Possible Firearm During Commission of or Attempt to Commit Crime.
Reese, Jermaine Devonta - Vidalia - Warrant Served.
Toombs County
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- Newsbreak | | 30 January 2026 | 10:14
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Dublin City Schools Begins Nationwide Search for New Superintendent
As Dublin City Schools work diligently on overcoming various obstacles, the Board of Education is focusing on the future of the school system.
WMAZ News in Macon reports that Dublin City Schools have begun a nationwide search to fill the position of permanent Superintendent. Strapped with
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- Newsbreak | | 29 January 2026 | 15:10
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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 January, this honor was awarded to Sarah Ellis Walker of Toombs County High School and Josie Kight of Robert Toombs Christian Academy.
Lyons Lions Club
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- Newsbreak | | 29 January 2026 | 10:13
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Warming Bodies and Hearts
As the frigid weather threatens this weekend, RadioJones is compiling a list of places in the area where those in need of warmth and food can find relief. If you know of places (i.e., churches, nonprofit organizations) and would like them added to the list, please call our office at 912-537-9202 or
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- Newsbreak | | 29 January 2026 | 08:57
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Southeastern Tech Names 2026 Rick Perkins and GOAL Winners

Southeastern Technical College (STC) announces Linda Hairr, Cosmetology Instructor, as its Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year and Jessica Martinez-Ramos, an Associate of Science in Nursing Bridge Pathway student from Toombs County, as the College’s Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL)
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- Newsbreak | | 29 January 2026 | 07:27
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Jury Duty Canceled
Toombs County Jurors summoned for Friday, January 30th at 9AM do not need to appear. The cases for superior court have settled. Please spread the word!
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- Newsbreak | | 28 January 2026 | 16:51
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Glennville Fire Chief Arrested on Child Molestation Charges
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested the Glennville Fire Department Chief and charged him with crimes against children.According to reports, Dale Barnard was arrested by the GBI Region Five Statesboro Office on Tuesday. He is charged with two counts of Child Molestation, one count of
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- Newsbreak | | 28 January 2026 | 14:41
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Candler County Deputy Charged With Animal Cruelty
A Candler County deputy and K-9 handler was arrested in Bulloch County and charged with 8 counts of misdemeanor cruelty to animals Tuesday.
Candler County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Justin Wells said once the Candler County department became aware of the incident. Deputy James Michel Duncan was
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- Newsbreak | | 28 January 2026 | 14:38
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The People's House: Week 2
by Rep. Leesa Hagan
Budget Week is in the Books
Last week, I returned to the State Capitol with other members of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees for the second week of the 2026 legislative session commonly known as budget week. It’s an important few days focused on reviewing state
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- Newsbreak | | 28 January 2026 | 10:07
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Reidsville Man Arrested For Social Media Predator Solicitation

A Reidsville man invited the person he thought was a 13-year-old female to church last Sunday, but the invitation wasn’t because he was concerned about her soul.
Reidsville Chief of Police Matt Lynn said around 11:46 Sunday morning, Reidsville police officers were called to the Reidsville Church
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- Newsbreak | | 27 January 2026 | 14:47
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Vidalia Man Charged in Murder of Brother in Twin City
The GBI has arrested and charged LaMarkius Tiwaun White, age 44, of Vidalia, Georgia, with Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony in connection with the death of LaCorey White, age 35, of Twin City, Georgia.
Preliminary information
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- Newsbreak | | 27 January 2026 | 09:21
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Alamo Shooting Under Investigation
An investigation is underway in Alamo after a man was found deceased from a gunshot early Saturday morning.
The Wheeler County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched near the railroad near Hole Spur Road around 3:00 a.m. where they found the man.
At this time, his identity is not being released, and the
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- Newsbreak | | 26 January 2026 | 14:51
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Grand Jurors Indict Toombs County Woman Four Years After Incident
It’s been over four years since a woman is believed to have intentionally driven her vehicle through the front of a busy restaurant on a Friday night in Vidalia, but she will now have to face the consequences of her action.
This month a Toombs County Grand Jury returned a true bill of indictment on
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- Newsbreak | | 26 January 2026 | 14:50
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VFD Says Be Prepared for the Cold
The following is a message from the Vidalia Fire Department and Chief Brian Sikes as the area faces extreme cold this week:

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- Newsbreak | | 26 January 2026 | 11:16
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Toombs County State Court Canceled
Toombs County Clerk of Courts has issued a release stating that jurors summoned for State Court on Tuesday January 27, need not report as all cases have been continued or settled.
This is for Sate Court ONLY. Jurors called for jury duty on Friday are to still report unless notified otherwise.
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- Newsbreak | | 26 January 2026 | 11:00
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Telfair County Magistrate Judge Resigns After JQC Investigation
Telfair County Magistrate Judge Bryan Selph tendered his resignation from office this month to Governor Brian Kemp, and on January 14, the Governor accepted his resignation.
Selph’s departure from office comes after an investigation was launched by the Investigative Panel of the Judicial
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- Newsbreak | | 23 January 2026 | 14:23
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