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Gov. Kemp Signs New Emergency Orders
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has signed two executive orders extending the Public Health State of Emergency and existing COVID-19 safety measures.
The first executive order extends the Public Health State of Emergency through 11:59 p.m. on September 10, 2020. The Public Health State of Emergency
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- Newsbreak | | 02 August 2020 | 16:52
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Development Authority Prepares For Growth
Economic growth and job creation is the focus of the Toombs County Development Authority (TCDA), and having a building to showcase to prospective businesses who want to bring their operation to the county is vital. That's why TCDA Executive Director Michele Johnson says the Authority is actively
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- Newsbreak | | 31 July 2020 | 00:00
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Area Police Blotter
July 29-- Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests.
Bowens, Michael Patrick- W/M- 32 YOA- 736 Mt. Moriah Road Lyons, GA- DUI Less Safe, Possession of Marijuana less than ounce, Headlight Requirements, Open Container
Bowens, Kevin Dewayne- B/M- 34 YOA- 1208 Easter Drive Apt 72
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- Newsbreak | | 29 July 2020 | 10:16
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Hospital Merger Back on Track
It's been almost a year since Meadows Regional Medical Center announced negotiations to merge with HCA Healthcare, a for-profit healthcare provider. But like everything else, COVID-19 threw a wrench into the plan. Now, things are back on the fact track according to Meadows CEO Alan Kent.
Kent said
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- Newsbreak | | 29 July 2020 | 00:00
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Meadows CEO Gives COVID-19 Report
Meadows Regional Medical Center CEO Alan Kent said Monday that our area, like all others, is seeing a growing number of COVID-19 patients, but there is good news, as well. Kent said that when the virus first spiked in March and April, the hospital didn't have many inpatients, but since July 4, the
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- Newsbreak | | 28 July 2020 | 00:00
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Toombs County Revolving Loan Funds Available
The Toombs County Development Authority, on behalf of Toombs County, is currently accepting pre-applications for low interest funds under the Revolving Loan Program. Successful applicants will have demonstrated new job creation/retention, private capital investment, and provision of jobs to low
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- Newsbreak | | 27 July 2020 | 15:09
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Red Cross Encourages Donations As Pandemic Continues
(July 27, 2020) — Right now, the American Red Cross has an emergency shortage of convalescent plasma, a potentially lifesaving treatment for patients with COVID-19. The Red Cross has seen demand for convalescent plasma more than double over the last month as the number of coronavirus cases
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- Newsbreak | | 27 July 2020 | 09:21
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Toombs-Montgomery EMS Receives Grant
The Toombs-Montgomery Emergency Medical Service was recently awarded on of the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Board of Directors Grant for a new Lucas Chest Compression System & External Power Supply valued at $13,596.42. The grant was one of 67 Firehouse Subs grants awarded to public
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- Newsbreak | | 27 July 2020 | 00:00
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Area Police Blotter - Updated
July 24-- Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests.
Poole-Silvers, Tonya Ann- W/F- 29 YOA- 1503 E. First St. Room 220 Vidalia, GA- Burglary 2nd Degree
Cathcart, Rodney Dwayne-B/M- 31 YOA- 161 Honeys Lane, Collins, Ga.- Driving While License Suspended or Revoked (1st), Expired Tag
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- Newsbreak | | 24 July 2020 | 09:16
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Sportsbreak
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Sports and Scores This Week (8-3-20)
August 3-- Here are the latest sports schedules and scores for the week.
Monday, August 3
Baseball: Mets at Braves 7:10pm (WYUM, 1017 FM, Sweet Onion Country)
Tuesday, August 4
Baseball: Blue Jays at Braves 7:10pm (WYUM, 1017 FM, Sweet Onion Country)
Softball: Vidalia at Pierce Co (Scrimmage)
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- Sportsbreak | | 03 August 2020 | 06:27
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Vidalia Track Program Receives Cash Award From POWERADE®
The Vidalia High School Track Program has been awarded $2000.00 as one of 46 winners of the POWERADE® Power Your School program. The program is designed to make an impact and build relationships with teens, parents, coaches, and high schools in local communities. The goal is to power the next
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- Sportsbreak | | 30 July 2020 | 06:52
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Williams Hired As New Head Basketball Coach of Eagles
Montgomery County has hired a new boys’ basketball coach to lead the Eagles for the 2020-2021 season. Coach Jimmy Williams comes to Montgomery County from East Laurens High School. Williams has over three decades in education and recently retired from Laurens County Board of Education. His
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- Sportsbreak | | 29 July 2020 | 08:54
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Crusaders To Start Season In September
July 28—The start of the 2020 season for the RTCA Crusaders Football team has been pushed back two weeks. The GISA announced last week the delay due to significant amount of crossover games with the GHSA and the use of multi-sport athletes and concern for academics and final exams. The Crusaders will
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- Sportsbreak | | 28 July 2020 | 08:57
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Sports and Scores This Week (7-27-20)
July 27-- Here are the latest sports schedules and scores for the week.
Monday, July 27
Baseball: Rays 14, Braves 5
Tuesday, July 28
Baseball: Rays 5, Braves 2
Wednesday, July 29
Baseball: Braves 7, Rays 4
Thursday, July 30
Baseball: Braves 2, Rays 1
Friday, July 31
Baseball: Braves 11, Mets 10
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- Sportsbreak | | 27 July 2020 | 09:13
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Indian Softball Dealing With Changes
The Vidalia Indian softball team is preparing for their upcoming season that begins the first week of August and with the recent rule changes handed down by the GHSA regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, dealing with those changes can get challenging.
Lady Indian head coach Brad Thompson said, “We’ve had
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- Sportsbreak | | 24 July 2020 | 10:19
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Reid Receives Honor
Back in May of this year, longtime Vidalia Athletic Director “Chunk” Reid was named the 2020 Region 2AA Athletic Director of the year by the Georgia Athletic Directors Association.In a ceremony held recently at Vidalia High School, Region 2AA Secretary Mike Thompson presented the award to Reid’s
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- Sportsbreak | | 24 July 2020 | 00:56
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Vidalia High School Athletics Prepping for Fall Seasons
With the start of school at Vidalia moved back to August 7th and the Georgia High School Association announcement that football season is moved back two weeks, Vidalia Athletic Director Tommy Dalley says they are moving forward on preparing their fall sports teams for the upcoming season.
“We’re
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- Sportsbreak | | 22 July 2020 | 11:39
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GISA Moves Football Games Back Two Weeks
The GISA has released the following statement regarding the start of their sports seasons.Thank you for your continued support during these unprecedented times. With the GHSA decision to push their football competition dates back two weeks, GISA has made the decision to make adjustments to our...- Information
- Sportsbreak | | 22 July 2020 | 08:51
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Community Calendar
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Montgomery County Commissioners Called Meeting
The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a Special Called Meeting for 5:30 PM on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, to discuss the following business:
• USDA Loan/Grant to Purchase Vehicles for the Sheriff’s Office
• USDA Loan/Grant to Purchase Vehicles for the Road Department
• FY2021
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- Community Event | | 01 August 2020 | 09:47
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Uvalda Blood Drive
There will be an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday, August 7th from 1 - 6 PM at Uvalda Baptist Church in Uvalda. There is a significant blood shortage right now, please try to give blood if possible. For more info and to sign up, go to www.redcrossblood.org
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- Community Event | | 27 July 2020 | 10:36
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Blood Drive in Lyons
There will be an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Monday, August 3rd from 1 - 7 PM at the Callaway Center at Partin Park in Lyons. There is a significant blood shortage right now, please try to give blood if possible. For more info and to sign up, go to www.redcrossblood.org
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- Community Event | | 27 July 2020 | 10:34
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VHS All Sports Booster Club Seeking Members
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- Community Event | | 06 July 2020 | 10:41
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Sexual Assault Support Group Every Thursday
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- Community Event | | 31 December 2019 | 16:07
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Obituaries
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Mr. David Campbell, Lyons
Mr. David Campbell, age 70, of Lyons, died Monday, July 31, 2020, following an extended illness. He was a native of Portsmouth, Ohio and lived in Toombs County for over forty years. He was a graduate of Portsmouth West High School and received a degree in Respiratory Therapy from Shawnee State...- Information
- Obituary | | 03 August 2020 | 08:09
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Alma Joiner Moegenberg, Ft. White, FL
Alma Joiner Moegenberg, 89, of Ft. White, FL, passed away on July 26, 2020 in Trenton FL. Alma was born in Glenwood, Wheeler County, GA to James Egie Joiner and Onie Joiner (nee Cooper) on September 8, 1930. She went to high school at Glenwood High and graduated in 1947. She went on to earn an Associate... - Information
- Obituary | | 31 July 2020 | 09:46
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Mr. Billy Dale Thigpen, Montgomery County
July30-- Billy Dale Thigpen, age 32, left his worldly body and entered his eternal resting place on July 27, 2020. He was born in Dublin, Georgia but resided most of his life in Montgomery and Treutlen County. Those that knew and loved him will remember him best by his big blue eyes, sneaky smile, and... - Information
- Obituary | | 30 July 2020 | 13:11
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Mrs. Ethel Mae Morrison, Adrian
July 29—Mrs. Ethel Mae Morrison, age 95 of Adrian passed away on Tuesday morning, July 28, 2020 at her home. Born in Treutlen County, she was one of four children and the last living child born to the late Mack and Lindy Foskey Ennis. Mrs. Morrison was a lifelong homemaker and resident of the...- Information
- Obituary | | 29 July 2020 | 12:16
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Mrs. Lillian DeFrayne Reyes, Soperton
Mrs. Lillian DeFrayne Reyes, age 85 of Soperton passed away on Thursday evening, July 23, 2020 at the Serenity House in Dublin, Georgia. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she was the youngest and last living of four children born to the late Richard C. and Ora Vivian Smith DeFrayne. She grew up in and... - Information
- Obituary | | 27 July 2020 | 15:02
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Mr. Verlin David Nelms, Glenwood
Mr. Verlin David Nelms, 74, of Glenwood passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin, GA. He was born in Wheeler County June 24, 1946 to the late Samuel and Florence Brown Nelms. Mr. Nelms enjoyed attending church at Mt. Vernon Pentecostal Church, where he was a member. He... - Information
- Obituary | | 23 July 2020 | 09:02
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Mr. William Robert Love, Soperton
Mr. William Robert Love, 61, of Soperton died Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Meadows Regional Medical Center in Vidalia. Graveside services will be held Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 3 PM in Westview City Cemetery in Soperton. Robert was born on July 20, 1959 in Dublin, GA and was a lifelong resident of...- Information
- Obituary | | 23 July 2020 | 09:00
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Mr. Charles T. “Tommy” Dunn, Soperton
Mr. Charles T. “Tommy” Dunn, age 68 of Soperton passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, July 21, 2020 at his home. Born in Vidalia, he was the son of the late Charles Dunn and Colleen Brinson Crown. Tommy grew up in the Gillis Springs Community, was a graduate of Treutlen County High School, and...- Information
- Obituary | | 22 July 2020 | 15:53
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Mr. Lee Williamson, Lyons
July 22-- Mr. Lee Williamson, Jr., age 92, of Lyons, died Monday, July 20, 2020, at Meadows Park Health and Rehabilitation following an extended illness. He was a native Lyons, living there most of his life, and he was a 1944 graduate of Lyons High School. He served in the U.S. Army during World...- Information
- Obituary | | 22 July 2020 | 12:05
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Church Calendar
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2020 08-08 Drive-thru Communion in Ailey!
August 8--Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, 1855 Sawmill Road in Ailey, would like to invite you and you're family and friends to a Communion Drive-thru Service, Saturday August 8th starting at 11:30 AM.- Information
- Church Event | | 31 July 2020 | 12:08
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SPECIAL NOTE: Prayer requests & Free Bibles
SPECIAL NOTE: The Daniell Baptist Association would like you to know they are Hosting a Campaign to Pray for every home in Montgomery, Toombs, Treutlen and Wheeler Counties. Text "Bibles to 21000" with your Prayer Request. Also, if you would like to receive a free Bible text your address.- Information
- Church Event | | 28 April 2020 | 12:08
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