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Changes Coming to Downtown Reidsville Architecture

Pieces of the history of Reidsville will soon become parts of history when demolition of old buildings begin.
Reidsville Mayor Vickie Nail said the city met recently with the contractors who will demolish the old Tattnall Bank two story building and several adjoining commercial storefronts on the
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- Newsbreak | | 07 August 2026 | 14:46
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Cruz, Galdino Fuentes – Dunn, NC – Driving While License Suspended or Revoked (Misdemeanor).
Edwards, Samantha – Criminal Trespass.
Grimes, Charles Edward – Vidalia – Warrant Served.
Jackson, Christopher – Vidalia – Obstructing Law Enforcement
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- Newsbreak | | 07 August 2026 | 13:50
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GBI Arrests Lyons Man for Sexual Exploitation of Children

The GBI has arrested and charged Blake Davis Todd, age 24, of Lyons, Toombs County, GA, with one count of Sexual Exploitation of Children.
In January of 2026, the GBI’s Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes (CEACC) Unit began an investigation into Todd’s online activity after receiving a Cyber
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- Newsbreak | | 06 August 2026 | 14:05
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Bulloch County Grand Jury Indicts Former Candler County K-9 Handler

A former Candler County Sheriff’s Office K-9 handler was indicted this week by a Bulloch County Grand Jury on multiple counts of criminal activity regarding animal deprivation and theft but none of those counts are linked to any of his duties as an officer in Candler County.
As soon as those
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- Newsbreak | | 05 August 2026 | 15:00
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Another Prison Contraband Effort Foiled by Vigilant Officers

It was another productive weekend for the Washington County Sheriff’s Office as law enforcement continued to work diligently to keep drugs out of the county and away from inmates at Washington State Prison. But this time, the delivery team got away with their crime before officers had a chance to
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- Newsbreak | | 03 August 2026 | 14:56
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Vidalia Overlay District Proposal Revised; New Public Hearing Date Scheduled
The City of Vidalia continues to revise its proposed Overlay District Framework Ordinance after widespread concern and even some misinformation about the proposal spreading through the Sweet Onion City.
City Manager Josh Beck said, “This is an overlay district proposal, and what that means is the
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- Newsbreak | | 31 July 2026 | 12:57
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Juvenile Arrested and Charged With Serious Threats Against Schools
Schools in Georgia will soon be back in session, but some residents apparently aren’t ready for the summer to end and will even break the law to keep the doors of learning from reopening.
On Thursday, Metter Chief of Police McKinley Lewis said his office had received a tip about a threat to carry
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- Newsbreak | | 31 July 2026 | 10:52
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Gov Kemp Appoints Carter As State Court Judge in Candler County
On Wednesday, Governor Brian Kemp announced two judicial appointments in the state with one of those appointments being in the Middle Judicial Circuit of Georgia.
Gov. Kemp appointed Brent C. Carter of Metter was appointed to the State Court of Candler County to fill the vacancy created with the
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- Newsbreak | | 30 July 2026 | 12:54
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Vandalism Leaves Communities Looking for Answers
Two area communities are looking for answers as to who and why city property was vandalized and left damaged.
The City of Glenwood is offering a reward for information that leads to the identification and prosecution of the individual or individuals responsible for placing unauthorized objects in
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- Newsbreak | | 29 July 2026 | 14:39
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Arrests Target Drugs and Gang Activity in Sandersville
Sandersville, GA (July 27, 2026) – The GBI has arrested and charged seven people following a multi-agency arrest operation in Sandersville, Washington County, GA, led by the Ocmulgee Drug Task Force, GBI Middle Georgia Gang Task Force, and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. The arrests
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- Newsbreak | | 28 July 2026 | 14:22
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Qualifying to Open to Fill Position of Washington County Solicitor
The Director of Elections in Washington County has announced that qualifying for the special election to replace former State Court Solicitor Michael Howard will begin at 9:00 on August 10 and run through noon on August 12. A special election will be held on November 3.
Howard resigned a year ago
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- Newsbreak | | 28 July 2026 | 14:20
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Washington County Sheriff's Office Halts Massive Delivery to State Prison

Local and state law enforcement endeavor every day to keep contraband out of state prisons, and working together, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and the Georgia Department of Corrections thwarted the delivery of a large array of items seemed destined to be delivered to the Washington State
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- Newsbreak | | 27 July 2026 | 14:56
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DOC Warns of Scams Targeting Families in Georgia
Beware of Fraudulent Calls Demanding Payment for Release
FORSYTH, Ga. – The Georgia Department of Corrections is warning the public about two scams targeting families across Georgia.
Scam #1: Individuals claiming to represent a Sheriff’s Office are contacting families of people who were recently
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- Newsbreak | | 27 July 2026 | 10:11
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Two Dead in Apparent Domestic Shooting Identified
At the request of the Vidalia Police Department (VPD), GBI agents are investigating the deaths of Xzavier Elijah Robinson, age 20, and Za’Mariyah Nicole Robinson, age 17, both of Vidalia, GA.
Preliminary information indicates that at about 6:14 p.m., on Thursday, July 23, 2026, a caller contacted
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- Newsbreak | | 24 July 2026 | 08:28
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Durden, Lonnie C. – Expired Registration/Unregistered Vehicle; Marijuana; Obstruction of Law Enforcement Officers (Misdemeanor); Tampering With Evidence (Misdemeanor).
Lane, Kyonia – Warrant Served.
Robinson, Shamona Monique – Vidalia- Theft by
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- Newsbreak | | 23 July 2026 | 12:21
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Yurezz Home Center Files for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Yurezz Home Center, Inc., filed a petition for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection in the Middle District of Georgia on July 20.
The petition contends that Yurezz Home Center has assets in the range of $10 - $50 million with liabilities equal to that amount. Listed on the 65-page petition is page
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- Newsbreak | | 22 July 2026 | 14:50
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GBI to Investigate Officer-Involved Shooting in Appling County
A Georgia State Trooper discharged his service weapon on a subject Tuesday in Appling County, and the Georgia Department of Public Safety has issued an official statement.
Based on the state agency’s report, a trooper from Post 16 in Hazlehurst responded to assist the Jeff Davis County Sheriff’s
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- Newsbreak | | 22 July 2026 | 14:46
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Tractor-Trailer Fire Shuts Down Busy Road Near Higgston
The Higgston Fire Department, Tarrytown Fire Department, and Montgomery State Prison Fire Department responded to vehicle fire Monday afternoon that shut down a well-traveled road for nearly 6 hours.
Higgston Assistant Fire Chief Chris McLendon reports that around 3:30, multiple units arrived on the
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- Newsbreak | | 21 July 2026 | 14:19
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