Newsbreak
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Pilot Escapes Injuries in Telfair County Helicopter Crash
A pilot was found unharmed following a helicopter crash in McRae last Friday, but the aircraft received substantial damage.
James Atkins, Chief of the Telfair County Fire and Emergency Management Agency, said around 3:00 last Friday afternoon, Telfair County Fire Department, Telfair County EMS and
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- Newsbreak | | 23 September 2026 | 14:56
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GBI Investigating Swainsboro Death
The GBI is investigating the death of Minh Thanh Phan, age 48, of Swainsboro, GA, following a use-of-force incident. On September 21, 2026, the Swainsboro Police Department requested the GBI to investigate. No officers fired live rounds during the incident.
Preliminary information indicates that at
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- Newsbreak | | 23 September 2026 | 14:53
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Candler County Industrial Authority Present Economic Impact Analysis of Potential Data Center
The discussion about data centers in Candler County continues, with Candler County Administrator Bryan Aasheim issuing a statement Tuesday morning revealing a proposed economic impact statement presented to him by Hannah Mullins, President and CEO of the Candler County Industrial Authority. But
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- Newsbreak | | 22 September 2026 | 15:14
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New Road Construction Now Open to Drivers
Are you ready to take a new drive through some of Toombs County?
Tuesday morning, the orange safety barrels from the Toombs Corporate Center from State Route 130 near the Toombs Corporate Center in Lyons to Green Oak Road near Santa Claus were removed by McLendon Enterprises workers and the news
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- Newsbreak | | 22 September 2026 | 15:03
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Burnam, James Donald – McRae-Helana – Criminal Damage to Property in the 2nd Degree.
Colley, Vincent Dwayne – Vidalia – Warrant Executed.
Gibson, Isaiah Jahaad Malik – Vidalia – Marijuana: Purchase, Possession, Manufacturing, Distribution,
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- Newsbreak | | 22 September 2026 | 11:52
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Jenkins County Inmate Back in Custody
An inmate in custody of the Jenkins County Sheriff's Office didn’t get to spend much time on the run before he was back in handcuffs and back behind bars.
Jenkins County Sheriff Robert L. Oglesby said around 9:00 Sunday night, Jirell Ramon Jones overpowered a jailer by striking the correctional
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- Newsbreak | | 21 September 2026 | 14:45
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MPD Works to Keep Metter Even Better
The Metter Police Department has reported that two separate traffic stops last week resulted in multiple arrests and the removal of over 61 grams of Crystal Methamphetamine off the streets of Metter and the area.
Metter police say that while that may only be a “drop in the bucket,” they are
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- Newsbreak | | 21 September 2026 | 14:43
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Candler County Administrator Approached About Data Center
Recently Candler County Administrator Bryan Aasheim issued a statement that the County Commissioners had not been approached about the construction of a data center in the county, and that remains true. But since that initial declaration the County Administrator has personally been approached by
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- Newsbreak | | 17 September 2026 | 14:49
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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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Sportsbreak
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Cheer Dawgs Open 2026 Season With Score of 87 at Home
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Toombs County Competition Cheerleading opened its 2026 season Saturday, September 19th in their home gym, giving the Cheer Dawgs their first opportunity to perform the routine they have worked on since May.
The athletes prepared throughout the summer with two-hour practices four days a week. Since
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- Sportsbreak | | 23 September 2026 | 14:57
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Toombs County Softball recap (Islands & Vidalia)
Toombs County Rolls Past Islands, 12-1
...Toombs County scored four runs in the first inning Thursday and never looked back, defeating Islands 12-1 on the road.
Cyleigh Ennis opened the scoring with a two-run single, while Lindy Morris and Saige White each drove in a run to give the Bulldogs a 4-0
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- Sportsbreak | | 22 September 2026 | 08:52
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Vidalia Indians Shine at the Wingfoot XC Classic
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The Vidalia cross country program made a statement at Cartersville’s Sam Smith Park during the prestigious Wingfoot XC Classic, showcasing the present and future depth of Indian distance running against top-tier competition from across the region.
Leading the charge for Vidalia were middle
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- Sportsbreak | | 22 September 2026 | 08:42
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Netdogs Rally Past New Hampstead, Battle Appling County and Vidalia
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The Toombs County volleyball team returned from a 12-day break for four varsity matches over two days, earning a comeback victory over New Hampstead before closing the stretch with matches against Appling County and Vidalia.
September 16 — Woodville-Thompkins and New Hampstead
The Netdogs opened
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- Sportsbreak | | 22 September 2026 | 08:09
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No. 1 Toombs County Dominates Home Opener, 76-7 Over Beach
The No. 1-ranked Toombs County Bulldogs gave a packed Booster Stadium plenty to cheer about Friday night, rolling past Beach 76-7 in their home opener.
The Red Bullet defense forced six turnovers, while the Bulldogs’ offense moved the football throughout the night.
Beach received the opening
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- Sportsbreak | | 22 September 2026 | 08:03
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Sports & Scores This Week (9-21-26)
September 21--Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.
Monday, September 21
Softball: Toombs County 14, Brunswick 4
Treutlen 10, Tattnall County 8
RTCA 5, VHA 1
Tuesday, September 22
Baseball: Reds 4, Braves 0
Softball: Vidalia 16, Swainsboro 0
Toombs County at Brantley County 6:00pm
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- Sportsbreak | | 21 September 2026 | 08:33
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Vikings Shoot Down Rival Eagles; Move to Into Top 10
The Treutlen Vikings traveled into rival territory Friday night and shot down the 10th ranked Montgomery County Eagles 21-7 in the 70th meeting between the two rivals. It was the fourth win in a row for Treutlen, extending their overall record against the Eagles to 38-31-1.
It was the first
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- Sportsbreak | | 20 September 2026 | 17:31
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Georgia's Friday Night Lights High School Scoreboard
High School Scoreboard – September 18th
Class AAA
7 Beach "Bulldogs" @ Toombs Co. "Bulldogs" 76 F
13 Tattnall Co. "Battle Creek Warriors" @ Appling Co. "Pirates" 49 F
6 Johnson Savannah "Atom Smashers" @ Pierce Co. "Bears" 48 F
Class AA
28 East Laurens "Falcons" @ Metter "Tigers" 21 F/OT
55 Dodge Co.
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- Sportsbreak | | 18 September 2026 | 10:20
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VHS Lady Indians Take Down West Laurens Improves to 13-5
The Vidalia Indians Softball team improved to 13-5 overall with an 8-4 victory over class 4A 7th ranked West Laurens on Tuesday. Britleigh Sharpton, Chloe Morris, and Ivy Berry combined for four of the team's eight hits in the victory. They scored five runs and drove in two.
West Laurens were the
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- Sportsbreak | | 16 September 2026 | 08:34
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Community Calendar
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Vidalia Christmas Parade
This year’s Christmas Parade application is now available: https://downtownvidalia.org/events/christmas-parade/ Application deadline is November 20th.
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- Community Event | | 23 September 2026 | 13:50
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Greater Vidalia Chamber Business Fall Festival
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- Community Event | | 18 September 2026 | 12:54
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Greater Vidalia Chamber Capitol Drive
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- Community Event | | 18 September 2026 | 12:52
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Cornerstone Movie Under The Stars
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- Community Event | | 17 September 2026 | 11:13
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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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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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Mrs. Cathy Nora Price Meade, Lyons
Mrs. Cathy Nora Price Meade, age 66, of Lyons, died Monday, September 21, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia following an extended illness. She was a native of Toombs County and lived in Lyons most of her life. She was a 1978 graduate of Lyons Senior High School and worked security at... - Information
- Obituary | | 23 September 2026 | 07:02
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Mrs. Bonnie C. Powell, New Branch Community
Mrs. Bonnie C. Powell, age 86, of the New Branch Community, died Monday, September 21, 2026, at her home following an extended illness. She was born in Baxley, but as a child, her family moved to Tattnall County, growing up in Collins. She married her husband, who was serving in the U.S. Navy, and... - Information
- Obituary | | 22 September 2026 | 15:00
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Mr. Bob Meeks, Rackettown Community
Mr. Bob Wayne Meeks, age 81, of the Rackettown Community, Lyons, died Sunday, September 20, 2026, at his home following an extended illness. He was a native of Toombs County, growing up in Vidalia and moved to Liberty County in the late 1950s. He attended Bradwell Institute in Hinesville where he... - Information
- Obituary | | 22 September 2026 | 13:58
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Mr. Jack Steven Val Lance, Soperton
Funeral services for Mr. Jack Steven Val Lance will be held Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Higgs Funeral Home in Soperton. Burial will be in the Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery in Treutlen County. Reverend Jason Corbitt will officiate. Mr. Val Lance died Friday, September 18,... - Information
- Obituary | | 21 September 2026 | 11:38
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Mr. Shannon Moore Phillips, Treutlen County
Mr. Shannon Moore Phillips, age 93, beloved husband of the late Lois Jean McLain Phillips of Treutlen County, released his hands from the plow and passed away peacefully, with his two sons and Granddaughter, Chloe, by his side, at his home on Saturday morning, September 19, 2026. Born in Vidalia,... - Information
- Obituary | | 21 September 2026 | 09:06
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Mrs. Loree Logan Page
Mrs. Loree Logan Page, age 83, died Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Cumming Health & Rehab. The funeral service will be held on Saturday morning, September 26, 2026, at 11:00 in the chapel of Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home with Reverend David R. Page and Ted Logan officiating. Interment will follow at... - Information
- Obituary | | 21 September 2026 | 09:04
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Mr. Charles Davis, Ailey
Mr. Charles Davis, age 84, of Ailey, died Friday, September 18, 2026, at his home following an extended illness. He was a native of Montgomery County, growing up in the Kibbee Community, attended Kibbee School and was a 1960 graduate of Montgomery County High School. While in high school, Mr... - Information
- Obituary | | 20 September 2026 | 17:41
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Mr. Guy Keene Waters, Pendleton Springs Community
Mr. Guy Keene Waters, age 58, of the Pendleton Springs Community in Emanuel County, died Tuesday, September 15, 2026, near his home from a farming accident. He was a native of Pendleton Springs, living there all of his life and was a 1986 graduate of Lyons Senior High School. He was a graduate of... - Information
- Obituary | | 18 September 2026 | 16:53
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Mrs. Annette Fountain Holton, Montgomery County
Mrs. Annette Fountain Holton, age 90, of Montgomery County, died Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Treutlen Health & Rehab in Soperton, following an extended illness. She was a native of Montgomery County, growing up in the Kibbee Community, attended Kibbee School and lived near Higgston most of... - Information
- Obituary | | 18 September 2026 | 16:51
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Church Calendar
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October 5-9--Fall Revival in Glenwood
October 5-9--Snowhill Community Church, at the new Open Tabernacle at 864 Snowhill Church Road in Glenwood, cordially invites to their Fall Revival, Monday October 5th through Friday, October 9th at 7:00 each night. Featured speaker is Rev. Cliff Kirkland of Douglas. Come expecting a great blessing. - Information
- Church Event | | 23 September 2026 | 08:21
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Special Note: October Clothing Givewaway in Vidalia
Special note: New Life in Christ Ministries, 208 Meadowbrook Street in Vidalia, invites the community to their FREE Clothing Giveaway, every Saturday in October from 8:00 to 12:00. Clothes, shoes, and accessories for all ages, along with household items. - Information
- Church Event | | 23 September 2026 | 08:07
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October 3--Domestic Violence Awardness Program
October 3--New Life in Christ Ministries invites you to join them for their Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Program, Saturday October 3rd at 10:00. The Refuge Center will provide an informative workshop and share valuable resources. You are encouraged to wear purple in support of domestic violence awareness. - Information
- Church Event | | 23 September 2026 | 07:54
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September 26--Church Rummage Sale in Vidalia
September 26--Episcopal Church, 1512 Meadows Lane in Vidalia, would like you to come browse their RUMMAGE SALE, Saturday September 26th from 8:00 to 1:00. Home decor, home repair, kitchen items, crafts, linens, things for kids and infants, pet items, games, puzzles, books, office items, furniture, and self-care items for sale. Proceeds help those in need in our community.- Information
- Church Event | | 22 September 2026 | 09:50
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October 24--Praise Party in Mt. Vernon
October 24--Mt. Vernon Pentecostal Church, 1802 North Railroad Avenue in Mt. Vernon, invites all ages to their 21st Annual Praise Party, Saturday October 24th at 5:00. Youth-led service. Come prepared to represent your church with praise. Food, Games. Approximately 20 booths for everyone. Bouncy houses, photo booth, music. - Information
- Church Event | | 21 September 2026 | 12:14
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October 4-7--Fall Revival time!
October 4-7--Stillmore Missionary Baptist Church would like you to come to their Fall Revival, October 4th at 6:00. Also, October 5th through October 7th at 7:00. Speakers include Aaron Buxton (4th and 7th), Joe Bedgiood (5th), and Brad McKenzie (6th).- Information
- Church Event | | 21 September 2026 | 12:07
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September 26--An Elegant Afternoon in Ailey
September 26--Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, 1855 Sawmill Road in Ailey, invites all ladies to an Elegant Afternoon of Tea, Treats, Fellowship, Inspiration and Connection, Saturday September 26th at 12:15 with the Tea Party at 1:00. The guest speaker is Rev. Dr. Angel Howard of Corinth CME Church in McRae and a panel of inspiring women of different generations and walks of life. A donation of $10 is requested but not required.- Information
- Church Event | | 21 September 2026 | 11:55
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October 24--Beauty Pageant Fund Raiser in Mt. Vernon
October 24--First African Baptist Church, 702 North Railroad Avenue in Mt. Vernon, and Montgomery County Enrichment Association, invite you to their Tiara & Crown Beauty Pageant Fund Raiser, October 24th at 5:00 at the church. Open to males and females from 6 to 18 years old. Deadline is October 17th. Contact: Rev Tamela Brandley at 912-246-3120. Aunjala Lewis at 229-415-2768. Deondra Livingston at 912-347-9797. - Information
- Church Event | | 16 September 2026 | 09:26
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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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Meet The Staff
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