HOME
Get the latest weather forecast!

Search

Contact Information

OFFICE: (912) 537-9203
FAX: (912) 537-4477
WVOP: (912) 537-9202
WTCQ: (912) 538-9898
WYUM: (912) 538-1017

Newsbreak

  • One-Way Entry Into New Courthouse

    The Toombs County Commissioners have advised that due to on-going construction there will be NO ACCESS on State Route 292 to the Toombs County Government Center at 100 Courthouse Square. All access will be from the existing entrance located on State Route 280. The expected completion date is May

    ...
    Information
    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 05 December 2023 | 11:59
    269 hit(s) |
  • Kemp Proposes Acceleration of Largest Income Tax Cut in State History

    Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, Speaker Jon Burns, and members of the General Assembly announced Monday their shared priority of introducing and passing legislation in the upcoming regular session of the General Assembly that will accelerate a

    ...
    Information
    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 04 December 2023 | 14:26
    691 hit(s) |
  • GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Dubin

    The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting in Dublin, Laurens County, Georgia. The Dublin Police Department asked the GBI to conduct an independent investigation on December 03, 2023, at around 12:10 a.m. No officers were injured in this incident.

    The preliminary information indicates on

    ...
    Information
    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 04 December 2023 | 14:24
    554 hit(s) |
  • Area Police Blotter

    Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests.

    Jordan, Shemika - Vidalia - Simple battery

    Dann, Steven - Vidalia - Simple battery

    Smith, Jayden Qortez - Reidsville - Obstruction

    Smith Justin Quatez - Reidsville - Obstruction/possession of marijuana/possession of a controlled

    ...
    Information
    Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 01 December 2023 | 08:13
    3825 hit(s) |
  • Ring A Bell; Change A Life

    ‘Tis the season for lights, cheer, and bells ringing and for some in our community, the bells that ring from volunteers standing at the familiar red kettles at major shopping outlet is not only a sign of Christmas, but a sign of hope throughout the year.

    Janet Bryant is the coordinator for the

    ...
    Information
    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 30 November 2023 | 15:31
    354 hit(s) |
  • J.D. Dickerson Students of the Month

    JDD Students

    J.D. Dickerson Primary School Students of the Month for November have been recognized and include (back row, L to R):(back row, L to R): Rayson Fountain, Alex Hudson, Gary Robinson, Kinsley Johnson, Wynn Shirley, Alayah Roberts, Emma Downie, Jaycee Lowther, Georgia Mims; (middle row, L to R);

    ...
    Information
    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 30 November 2023 | 09:39
    529 hit(s) |
  • Sally D. Meadows Elementary School Students of the Month

    NOV SOTM

    Sally D. Meadows Elementary School Students of the Month for November are: (L to R, back row):: Blayke Sasser, Zoey Achenbach, Hayes Carter, Brylee Hardee, Melina Cano, Dovie Croft, Mecarly Powell, Joshua Walton, Camila Herrera Herrera, Dani Lynn Williams, and Alex Brown; (Middle Row): Dalyon

    ...
    Information
    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 30 November 2023 | 00:00
    251 hit(s) |
  • Blue Angels Make Prefestival Visit

    Blues with jet

    Did you hear “the buzz” around town Wednesday morning? Yes, that was one of the F-18 Hornets operated by the Blue Angels!

    Lt. Conner O’Donnell and Lcdr.  Brian Vaught landed the jet at the Vidalia Regional Airport to meet with officials and Vidalia Onion Air Show Committee members in preparation for

    ...
    Information
    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 29 November 2023 | 15:59
    1331 hit(s) |
  • Former Toombs County Courthouse Fully Vacated

    Toombs County residents having business at the Toombs County Courthouse should be aware that ALL county government offices and personnel have relocated to the new facility and there is no activity being conducted  in the former courthouse.

    While the new building is much larger and unfamiliar to

    ...
    Information
    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 29 November 2023 | 12:53
    1304 hit(s) |

Sportsbreak

  • Lady Barons Hold Off Keiser in Double-Overtime Thriller

    12 5 23 120423 WBB Recap A. McRae

    MOUNT VERNON, Ga. – Brewton-Parker Women’s Basketball welcomed Keiser (Fla.) to Mount Vernon, Ga. for a non-conference matchup on Monday night.

    The Lady Barons (11-1) defeated the Seahawks (5-4) in a double-overtime thriller, 93-87 in front of an electric crowd in Gillis Gymnasium.

    “Today was a

    ...
    Information
    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 05 December 2023 | 08:26
    51 hit(s) |
  • Four Lady Indians Named to GACA All-State Team!

    12 4 23 VHS SB GACA

    Last Tuesday, Tymber Harris (Ga. Tech) and Emma Humphrey (ABAC) signed to play college softball before their family, teammates, and friends. On Friday, they and two teammates were named to the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association All-State Team.

    Harris was named the AA State Pitcher of the Year,

    ...
    Information
    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 04 December 2023 | 14:23
    286 hit(s) |
  • Three Barons Take on the California International Marathon

    12 4 23 120423 MXC Runners at CIM

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Three members of the Brewton-Parker Men’s Cross Country team got the opportunity to compete in the Men’s NAIA Division at the California International Marathon in Sacramento, Calif. on Sunday, Dec. 3.

    The Barons competed in a field of 54 runners in the Male NAIA Division. DJ

    ...
    Information
    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 04 December 2023 | 14:20
    99 hit(s) |
  • Vidalia 8U Soccer All-Stars Repeat as District & State Champions

    12 4 23 8u Soccer All Stars

    (Jaxson Snead, Grayson McDade, Brock Page, Chance Woodruff, Brody Boston, Freddy Fondren III, Blaze Boston, Jayden Epps, Gabe Strickland, Collier Davis, Jese Cervantes, Jeremiah Pittman, and Hawk Jernigan. Coaches are Justin Russell, Brandon Boston, and Freddy Fondren).

    The Vidalia 8u Soccer

    ...
    Information
    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 04 December 2023 | 09:09
    307 hit(s) |
  • Sports & Scores This Week (12-4-23)

    December 4-- Here are the latest sports schedules and scores for the week. 

    Monday, December 4

    Basketball: RTCA 54, John Hancock Academy 37 Girls

    RTCA 49, John Hancock Academy 35 Boys 

    Tuesday, December 5

    Basketball: ECI at Vidalia Girls 6:00pm & Boys 7:30pm

    Dublin at Toombs County Girls 6:00pm &

    ...
    Information
    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 04 December 2023 | 07:58
    278 hit(s) |
  • Two VHS Lady Indians Sign For Scholarships

    11 30 23 Tymber Harris11 30 23 Emma Humphrey

    At a signing ceremony at Vidalia High School two outstanding VHS Lady Indians signed letters of intent for scholarships to play softball in college. Tymber Harris signed to play at Georgia Tech and Emma Humphrey will continue her career at ABAC.  

    “Ever since I was four years old, and started

    ...
    Information
    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 01 December 2023 | 09:18
    647 hit(s) |
  • Looking Back at the 2023 Toombs County Football Season

    11 30 23 Toombs Co FB

    If you cried your eyes out or beat your chest with pride on that cold November 24th night, you are a DOG. Proud emotions surged for a team that wasn’t supposed to see that type of success. The hurt was real for the kids who busted it for themselves and each other, only to fall just short of a

    ...
    Information
    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 30 November 2023 | 08:57
    519 hit(s) |
  • Brewton-Parker Athletics: Women’s Basketball Remains in Receiving Votes Section of Latest NAIA Poll

    MOUNT VERNON, Ga. – Brewton-Parker Women’s Basketball remains within the receiving votes section of the latest NAIA Women’s Basketball Coaches’ Ratings, the national office announced on Wednesday morning.

    The Lady Barons continue to hold 10 voting points, landing 11 spots outside of the Top 25

    ...
    Information
    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 30 November 2023 | 07:59
    167 hit(s) |
  • Toombs County Defeats Bacon County with Dominant 76-48 Victory

    The Toombs County Men’s Basketball team continued their strong start to the season with a decisive 76-48 victory over Bacon County, improving their record to an impressive 4-1. The team’s success was spearheaded by Dominic Eason, who put up 27 points and made his presence felt with 3 blocks.

    ...
    Information
    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 30 November 2023 | 07:57
    232 hit(s) |

Community Calendar

The Toombs County Commissioners have advised that due to on-going construction there will be NO ACCESS on State Route 292 to the Toombs County Government Center at 100 Courthouse Square. All access will be from the existing entrance located on State Route 280. The expected completion date is May 2024.

Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, Speaker Jon Burns, and members of the General Assembly announced Monday their shared priority of introducing and passing legislation in the upcoming regular session of the General Assembly that will accelerate a decrease in the state individual income tax rate. This legislation will amend HB 1437, which provides for a step down of 10 basis points in the income tax rate, starting in 2025 and for each taxable year thereafter until the rate reaches 4.99 percent. By accelerating the reduction, the rate for Tax Year 2024 will be 5.39 percent, rather than the 5.49 percent set by HB 1437. This will mark a cut of 36 basis points from the Tax Year 2023 rate of 5.75 percent.

"When I signed the largest income tax cut in state history in 2022, I did so with the understanding we would deliver on this promise in a responsible way," said Governor Brian Kemp. "Now, thanks to our conservative budgeting and strong state economy built on business-friendly policies, we are well-positioned to move the timeline up and put more money where it belongs -- back into Georgians' pockets. I look forward to working with our partners in the legislature to bring this further relief to families still burdened by Bidenomics."

The Office of Planning and Budget estimates savings for Georgia taxpayers of approximately $1.1 billion in calendar year 2024 as a result of the tax cut acceleration and the 26 basis-points reduction provided in HB 1437.

“Today’s announcement is a great step toward ultimately eliminating Georgia’s income tax, a top priority of mine,” said Lt. Governor Burt Jones. “I commend Governor Kemp and members of the legislature for strategically putting our state in the position to give more money back to every Georgian. Along with the announcement today and the work of the Joint Tax Review Panel, I am confident we will identify additional ways to improve our tax structure and keep Georgia the best place to live and work.”

“As conservatives, we’re guided by the principle that tax dollars belong to those who earned them in the first place and that low taxes encourage economic growth," said Speaker of the House Jon Burns. "This approach has resulted in Georgians enjoying not only the No. 1 business climate but also one of the lowest per-capita tax burdens in the country. Today, conservative leadership is once again lowering taxes on working Georgians so they can support their families at a time when inflation has eroded the buying power of their paychecks.”

Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests.

Jordan, Shemika - Vidalia - Simple battery

Dann, Steven - Vidalia - Simple battery

Smith, Jayden Qortez - Reidsville - Obstruction

Smith Justin Quatez - Reidsville - Obstruction/possession of marijuana/possession of a controlled substance/possession of a firearm during a crime

Bethel, Monica - Vidalia - Financial transaction card fraud

Taylor, Johnny Alton - Lyons - Entering auto/simple obstruction

Knowles, Princess - Vidalia - Theft by shoplifting

Pope, James – Vidalia – Criminal trespass

Stewart, Cassandra – Vidalia – Warrant served (Toombs Co. Bench Warrant)

Phillips, Nicolas – Vidalia – Forceful obstruction/shoplifting

Aguilar, Abraham – Portal – No driver’s license/speeding

Gillis, John Jr – Soperton – Suspended license/tailgate tag light requirements

Barwick, Roderick – Rockledge – Disorderly conduct

Toombs County Sheriff’s Office reports the following arrests.

Brack, Ryan – Lyons – DUI/alcohol/less safe, use of multiple-beam road-lighting equipment, turning movements and required signals

Brown, Felton – Vidalia – Open container-alcoholic beverage-passenger, littering, vehicles with unsecured loads, violations

Moody, Robert Jr – Glennville – Probation violation-felony

Pascual, Magdalena – Cobbtown – Open container-alcoholic beverage-passenger, driving while unlicensed, DUI/drugs/less safe, failure to maintain lane

Toro, Arnardo – Lyons – Battery-family violence (1st offense) burglary-1st degree, false imprisonment

Lyons Police Department reports the following arrests.

Ortiz, Jesus Antonio – Lyons – Driving while license suspended or revoked(first)

Nanney, Richard Dewey – Vidalia – DUI-less safe-alcohol, driving while license suspended or revoked(third), expired tag, open container, no proof of insurance

Cotner, Dustin Bryan – Myrtle Beach, SC – Possession of marijuana less than ounce(misd), possession of drug related objects, expired tag

Hallett, Heath Brandon – Metter – Operating a vehicle while registration is suspended, no insurance 1st, driving while unlicensed

Neesmith, Tyrus Irene – Lyons – Driving while license suspended or revoked(first)

Taylor, Matthew Aaron – Lyons – Warrant service

Dawson, Keannual Lashon – Millen – Driving while license suspended or revoked(first), theft by receiving stolen property

Rewis, Linda Diane – Lyons – Exploitation and intimidation of disabled adults, elder persons, and residents

Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reports the following arrests.

Ryan Leejerome Reddish, Reidsville, Possession of Prohibited Item by Inmate

The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting in Dublin, Laurens County, Georgia. The Dublin Police Department asked the GBI to conduct an independent investigation on December 03, 2023, at around 12:10 a.m. No officers were injured in this incident.

The preliminary information indicates on December 2, 2023, at around 11:50 p.m., the Dublin Police Department was dispatched to a shots fired call. When the officer arrived at the location, he found multiple people shooting at each other in a parking lot near Franklin Street in downtown Dublin. The officer fired his gun in response.  At this point, there is no information to indicate that anyone was shot by the officer.  

The Dublin Police Department is investigating the shooting that led up to this incident. 

This investigation is active and ongoing. Once complete, it will be given to the Dublin Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office for review.  

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the GBI Regional Investigative Office in Eastman at 478-374-6988. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477), online at https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online, or by downloading the See Something, Send Something mobile app.

This is the 95th officer involved shooting the GBI has been requested to investigate in 2023.

‘Tis the season for lights, cheer, and bells ringing and for some in our community, the bells that ring from volunteers standing at the familiar red kettles at major shopping outlet is not only a sign of Christmas, but a sign of hope throughout the year.

Janet Bryant is the coordinator for the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Drive this Christmas and says why putting folded money or even coins in the kettle is so important to those in need in which the Salvation Army provides services.

“The Red Kettle Drive is for those in need in three counties,” she said. “The donations we receive are used all year long to help those in need pay utilities, rent, gas, provide food and clothing, help burnout victims, and provide gifts for children through the Angel Tree and gift cards for senior citizens.”

Janet said members of churches, civic organizations, businesses and more are volunteering their time to ring the bell, but there’s always a need for additional bell ringers.

“We started the drive on November 20, and we’ll go through December 23,” she said. “The shifts are usually two-hours long, and you can do this with a friend as long as the kettles are manned. We ring the bells at both entrances to Walmart and at Belk. Our kettles are set up from 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. and rain or shine, we’re there.”

If you have a couple of hours to help you can contact Janet at the local Salvation Army store at 912-538-8203 or email her with the subject line “Kettle” at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

“We know it’s cold outside, but giving and volunteering can warm the hearts for those who serve as well as for those for whom we serve.”

Subcategories

Obituaries

  • Mr. Earl Haynes, Vidalia

    obit Haynes Mr. Earl D. Haynes, age 70 of Vidalia, died Sunday, December 3, 2023, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia.  He was born May 19, 1953 in Brantley County, to the late Vance Bert Haynes and Eunice Pauline Fordham Haynes.  He lived in Vidalia most of his life, and was a member of The Church of...
    Information
    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 04 December 2023 | 12:24
    391 hit(s) |
  • Mr. Alan Smith, Glenwood

    obit Smith Mr. Alan Smith, age 62, beloved husband of Janel Ashley Smith of Glenwood, passed away on Friday evening, December 1, 2023 at Augusta University Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia. Born in Milledgeville, he was the eldest of four children born to Winford and Martha Sue Teal Smith of Soperton. ...
    Information
    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 04 December 2023 | 12:17
    734 hit(s) |
  • Mr. Everett Kelley, Sr., Lyons

    Everette Mr. Everett Kelley, Sr., age 84, of Lyons, died surrounded by his family, on Friday, December 1, 2023, at Candler Hospital in Savannah.  He was born March 10, 1939, to the late David Kelley and Susie “Luna” Cornett Kelley in Anco, Kentucky.  He grew up in Knott County Kentucky and lived there until...
    Information
    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 04 December 2023 | 07:16
    341 hit(s) |
  • Mr. James Tommy Bray, Sr. Vidalia

    Bray Mr. James Tommy Bray, Sr. age 79, of Vidalia, died Saturday, December 2, 2023, in the Community Hospice House in Vidalia after a brief illness.  He was a lifelong resident of Toombs County and grew up in the Toombs Central Community.  Early in his life, he worked at Chickasha Mobile Homes and was...
    Information
    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 04 December 2023 | 07:14
    373 hit(s) |
  • Paul J. "Russ" Harber, Sr., Atlanta

    Harber Paul J. "Russ" Harber, Sr., of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away suddenly on November 30, 2023, at the age of 90.  Born in the Panama Canal Zone in 1933, he was the son of Albert and Catalina Harber - an Army soldier and a teacher who met in Panama. One of six children, Paul followed after his father...
    Information
    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 04 December 2023 | 07:13
    210 hit(s) |
  • Mr. Willie Lee Watkins Jr., Soperton

    WatkinsLeePIC Mr. Willie Lee Watkins Jr., age 51 of Soperton, passed away at Meadows Regional Medical Center in Vidalia on Friday evening, December 1, 2023. Born in Swainsboro, GA, he was the eldest of three children born to Carolyn Sue McCullough Watkins Beecher and the late Willie Lee Watkins Sr.   Lee grew up...
    Information
    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 04 December 2023 | 07:12
    248 hit(s) |
  • Mr. Richard Morris, Uvalda

    obit Morris Mr. Richard DeVon Morris, age 67, of Uvalda, died Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Community Hospice House in Vidalia after a brief illness. He was a native of Miami, Florida, living most of his life in Macon and Uvalda. He worked as a pastor for many years as well as a foreman at Black Point...
    Information
    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 01 December 2023 | 09:12
    661 hit(s) |
  • Mr. John Jackson, Higgston

      obit JacksonMr. John T. Jackson, age 87, of Higgston, died Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Community Hospice House in Vidalia after an extended illness.  He was a native of Montgomery County, living most of his life in Higgston, and was a 1954 graduate of Kibbee High School.  He was a licensed electrician and worked...
    Information
    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 29 November 2023 | 16:03
    559 hit(s) |
  • Mr. James Braddock, Sr., Lyons

    obit Braddock Mr. James C. “Jimmy” Braddock, Sr., age 84, of Lyons, died Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Oxley Park and Rehabilitation in Lyons after an extended illness.  He was a native of Savannah, a 1956 graduate of Commercial High School and served in the Army National Guard.  He worked for Hotpoint, Zenith and...
    Information
    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 29 November 2023 | 14:48
    532 hit(s) |

Church Calendar

  • December 24--Christmas Events in Vidalia

    December 24--The Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 1512 Meadows Lane in Vidalia, invites you to their Christmas Events, Advent Lessons and Hymns December 24th at 10:30. There will be no Eucharist and no 8:00AM service. Candlelight Service, December 24th at 5:00 with Holy Eucharist Rite II. A Youth Christmas Pageant and reception will follow. annunciationvidalia.org facebook.com/Annunciation-Episcopal-Church-Vidalia-GA
    Information
    Church Event | Jim Perry | 30 November 2023 | 12:09
    238 hit(s) |
  • December 9--Christmas Special in Lyons

    Christmas Concert   December 9--The Blue Marquee Theater downtown Lyons would like you to come to their Annual Christmas Special, Saturday December 9th at 6:00 featuring the Sounds of Christmas with Jim Jones from Vidalia, Tracy Conaway from Darien, Georgia, Ingrid Alicia Hill from Richmond Hill, and "New Beginnings" from Brunswick. Hosted by "Heartfelt" with Pat Myers who's back after an illness. If you'd like bring Christmas Cookies & Candy.
    Information
    Church Event | Jim Perry | 30 November 2023 | 12:06
    581 hit(s) |
  • December 24--Christmas Eve Candlelight Service in Vidalia

    Christmas Eve Candletight   December 24--First Baptist Church of Vidalia would like you to come to their Candlelight Communion Service, Christmas Eve Sunday December 24th at 10:30.
    Information
    Church Event | Jim Perry | 28 November 2023 | 12:07
    86 hit(s) |
  • December 10--Christmas Celebration in Vidalia

    Christmas Celebration   December 10--First Baptist Church of Vidalia invites you to join them for their Christmas Celebration, Sunday December 10th at 10:30 featuring their Children’s Choir, Handbells, Worship Choir, Orchestra and Youth Band.
    Information
    Church Event | Jim Perry | 28 November 2023 | 12:04
    96 hit(s) |
  • Holiday Toy Drive

    toy Drive
    Information
    Church Event | Kathy Hilt | 20 November 2023 | 13:22
    99 hit(s) |
  • Pass it along with...CHURCH NEWS!

    LET US GET YOUR MESSAGE TO THE PUBLIC WITH CHURCH NEWS!    Your Church Speaks   Thank you for using Church News on News-Talk WVOP 970 AM and 105.3 FM, and southeastgeorgiatoday.com. Submit your church events to us at least 2 weeks ahead of time for the greatest coverage and best results. Include the name of the church, the church address, name of the event, date & time of the event, location of the event if other than the church, and any special speakers involved.  ** When including an image or images please send it as an attachment.  Use the jpg format for all images **   Send it to JIM PERRY! Email jperry @ radiojones.com ---Please note that FAX is no longer available.  Use email. 
    Information
    Church Event | Jim Perry | 03 November 2021 | 12:30
    6261 hit(s) |

Meet The Staff

  • General Manager

    Listen to WVOP

    Jeff Raiford

    912-537-9202
  • Program Director

    Listen to WTCQ

    Bob Roberts, WTCQ

    912-538-9898
  • Program Director

    Listen to WYUM

    Jim Perry, WYUM

    912-538-1017
  • Traffic / News Director

    Kathy

    Kathy Hilt

    912-537-9202