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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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Toombs County BOE Lowers Millage Rate
(Seated): Board Chair Clint Williams and Vice Chair Russ Benton; (Standing) Trent Akins, Josh Dixon, Stephen Hutchinson, Superintendent Barry Waller, Michael Grimes, and Mitch Bellflower
The Toombs County Board of Education has voted to lower the district’s millage rate from 13.99 to 13.5 mills
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- Newsbreak | | 16 September 2026 | 12:53
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Toombs County Commissioners Update Ordinance on Data Centers
Toombs County resident Ricky Mitchell addresses Commissioners regarding Data Center Ordinance.
Every municipality and county in Georgia seems to be debating the future of data centers in their community, and the Toombs County Commissioners are proactively taking an initiative approach when it
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- Newsbreak | | 15 September 2026 | 15:24
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Bellamy, Damion Lashawn – Vidalia – Obstruction of Law Enforcement Officers; Possession of Controlled Substance; Possession of Drug-Related Objects; Possession of Marijuana; Possession of Firearm or Knife During Commission or Attempt to
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- Newsbreak | | 15 September 2026 | 11:36
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2027 United Way Campaign Off and Running
For some volunteers in Toombs, Montgomery and Wheeler counties, there’s not going to be much rest for the weary for next couple of months as they get up early and go to bed late all in an effort to help raise money for local citizens in need.
The 2027 fundraising campaign of the United Way of
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- Newsbreak | | 14 September 2026 | 14:52
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Remembering 9-11-01; We Will Not Forget
A quarter of a century ago, America changed. Terrorist had waged an attack on American soil, and the shockwaves reach far across the nation.
But Americans who witnessed the tragedy have not forgotten, and Friday morning, dozens of First Responders and civilians gathered at the Ronnie A. Dixon City
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- Newsbreak | | 11 September 2026 | 11:10
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150 Pounds of Marijuana, Plus Guns and Money Seized
by John Wagner, RadioJones, LLC
Tuesday the Effingham Sheriff released information on a drug bust from August 31st and thanked the Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office and the Swainsboro Police for their assistance.
At the raid in Guyton, a warranted search turned up 150 pounds of marijuana;
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- Newsbreak | | 10 September 2026 | 10:32
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Death of Teen in Laurens County Have Parents Petitioning for Tougher Driving Laws
The tragic death of a teenager earlier this year in Laurens County have his parents urging state leaders to consider putting strong penalties into law when it comes to distracting driving.
Brayden Wilson of Houston County was just 15 when he died from a brain hemorrhage after the SUV in which he
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- Newsbreak | | 09 September 2026 | 14:37
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Scrap Tire Amnesty Week September 21 - 25
The Scrap Tire Amnesty Day is to prevent illegal dumping of scrap tires on residential and commercial properties, city right-of-ways and county right-of-ways.
The Scrap Tire Amnesty Day for Toombs County will take place beginning Monday, September 21, 2026 to Friday, September 25, 2026. This event
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- Newsbreak | | 09 September 2026 | 14:00
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Baker, Nathaniel Terralle – Vidalia – Warrant Executed.
Driggers, William Keith – Lyons – Theft by Taking.
Edwards, Susan L. – Warner Robins – Warrant Executed.
Harden, Bobby Darien – Vidalia – Possession of Controlled Substance.
Jackson,
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- Newsbreak | | 09 September 2026 | 11:13
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Applications Now Being Accepted for Absentee Ballots in November General Election
If you’re planning on voting by absentee ballot in the November 3rd General Election in Toombs County, it’s now time to submit your request to the Toombs County Board of Elections and Registration.
Applications will be accepted by in person presentation, by mail, by email or online at
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- Newsbreak | | 07 September 2026 | 18:02
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Tattnall County Head Football Coach Resigns Amidst Allegations
Just hours before the Battle Creek Warriors of Tattnall County High School were to take the field against the Treutlen County Vikings Friday night, the Tattnall County Board of Education issued a statement that the head football coach of the Warriors had resigned his position.
According to the
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- Newsbreak | | 07 September 2026 | 18:01
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