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  • No Students Injured in Bus Accident

    Photo courtesy of Reidsville Fire Department

    The Reidsville Fire Department reports that multiple First Responding agencies were dispatched Wednesday afternoon to a vehicle versus school bus crash with suspected entrapment on Highway 23 between the Tattnall Shrine Club and Tatum’s Crossroads near

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 06 November 2026 | 14:47
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  • Motorcyclist Dies in Early Morning Crash in Toombs County

    A motorcyclist from Hinesville lost his life early Thursday morning on Providence Church Road near Laura Dixon Road according to Toombs County Sheriff Jordan Kight.

    The Sheriff said around 5:24 Joshua Mason, age 47, was on his motorcycle and was being followed by Dabrent Nobles, 31, also of

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 06 November 2026 | 14:33
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  • VPD Investigating Shootings on E. Jenkins Street; Three Injured

    The Vidalia Police Department and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation are conducting an active investigation into a shooting incident that occurred on E. Jenkins Street near the intersection of Epstein Street on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

    At approximately 3:57 PM, Vidalia police officers

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 05 November 2026 | 11:48
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  • Arrests Made in Glennville Housing Authority Investigation

    The GBI arrested three individuals were arrested Monday in an ongoing investigation into alleged misappropriated funds within the Glennville Housing Authority.

    On February 3, the Glennville Police Department asked the GBI to open the investigation, and as a result, former Executive Director Renae

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 04 November 2026 | 14:14
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  • Area Elementary Student Found With Gun at School

    An elementary school student in Johnson County was found in possession of an air gun on campus Wednesday morning according to reports from the Johnson County School System.

    Superintendent Dr. Christopher Watkins said that the student was removed from the school and the air gun secured by the

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 04 November 2026 | 14:11
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  • Democrats Win Big in Tuesday Election

    History was made Tuesday when the figures from the election were tallied when it was declared that Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms, the former Mayor of Atlanta, is going to be the next Governor of the State of Georgia.

    Although the numbers aren’t yet official, with all but a few counties reporting around

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 03 November 2026 | 22:55
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  • These Girls CAN!

    Monday, Toombs County Family Connection kicked off its 5th Annual This Girl Can! workshop series at Southeastern Technical College!

    "This exciting program introduces middle school girls to traditionally male-dominated career pathways, encouraging them to explore new opportunities and discover

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 03 November 2026 | 13:14
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  • Area Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Dog Fighting

    A Wilcox County man with ties to Johnson County has been convicted in Federal Court of possessing dogs for animal fighting. Bernard Wallace, age 54, of Rochelle, was sentenced last week to three years and one month in prison and ordered to pay a $4,000 fine after pleading guilty to 40 counts of

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 02 November 2026 | 14:48
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  • A Penny Makes A Difference

    The penny collected on each dollar through the Transportation Investment Act is paying recognizable dividends in the Heart of Georgia.

    On Monday, the Georgia Department of Transportation highlights several projects in the area in an online publication that are either completed, in progress, or in

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 02 November 2026 | 14:46
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  • VHS Students Earn National Recognition Program

    Vidalia High School students have earned honors through College Board’s 2026 National Recognition Program, recognizing their strong academic performance and achievement on College Board assessments.

    VHS honorees received the First-Generation Recognition Award and the Rural and Small-Town

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 02 November 2026 | 12:55
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  • Wright Selected for Georgia Legislative Internship Program

    Brewton-Parker Christian University (BPCU) student Conner Wright, a junior criminal justice major from St. Johns, Florida, has been selected for the Georgia Legislative Internship Program (GLIP) for the 2027 legislative session.

    Through the program, Wright will spend the spring semester working at the

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 02 November 2026 | 12:51
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  • Sally D. Meadows Students of the Month

    Sally D. Meadows Elementary would like to celebrate the 

    Students of the Month for October 2026

     

    Thank you for showing pride at Sally Meadows and modeling how to Walk the Brave Way! 

    These students do a great job of representing our PBIS motto and schoolwide expectations: 

    Be Respectful and Value

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    Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 30 October 2026 | 08:07
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  • Metter Teen Charged in Threats Against North Georgia High School

    A Metter teenager has been implicated in an alleged school shooting conspiracy that occurred in North Georgia.

    This week, the Canton, Georgia Police Department arrested three individuals following an investigation into the alleged conspiracy to carry out a shooting at Cherokee High School.

    Shane Keith

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 29 October 2026 | 15:12
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  • Judge Dismisses Civil Suit Against City of Vidaia and Other Co-Defendants

    Middle Judicial Circuit Chief Superior Court Judge Robert Reeves has granted a motion to dismiss in a civil case filed by Neil Singleton against the City of Vidalia, Vidalia Poice Department, and VPD Chief Rob Shore. The defendants listed also includes State of Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr.

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 28 October 2026 | 14:43
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  • Davis Gets Life Plus 20 Years in Emanuel County Murder

    by John Wagner, RadioJones, LLC

    On December 8th last year an investigation of the Swainsboro Police with The Georgia Bureau of Investigation led to the arrest of 40-year-old Charles Justin Davis of Swainsboro.  He was charged with Malice Murder for the death of Amber Nichole Fields, 34, who was found

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 28 October 2026 | 11:14
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  • Ware Named Sole Finalist for Superintendent

    by John Wagner, RadioJones, LLC

    Last week the Emanuel County Board of Education held a called Board meeting. The only item on the agenda was employment and apparently the only thing discussed was Assistant Superintendent Jansen Ware becoming the Superintendent of Emanuel County Schools.

    According to the

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 28 October 2026 | 11:12
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  • Early Voting Steady But Time is Running Out

    This Friday, October 30, is the last day to early vote in the November 3 election. The Toombs County Elections Office closes at 5:00 p.m.

    Advanced voting in Toombs County has been steady with the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office reporting that as of noon on Tuesday, 3,377 voters had turned out

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 27 October 2026 | 14:26
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  • GBI Arrests Virginia Teen for Crimes in Candler County

    The GBI has arrested and charged Brayden Heath, age 19, of Centerville, Fairfax County, Virginia, with two counts of Sexual Exploitation of Children, one count of First Degree Cruelty to Children, and one count of Grooming of a Minor for a Sexual Offense.

    In September of 2026, the Candler County

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 27 October 2026 | 14:24
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    Jeff Raiford

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    Jim Perry, WYUM

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    Kathy Hilt

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