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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests.
Mitchem, Michael George - W/M - 30 YOA - 160 Cherokee Loop Lyons Ga. Theft by Shoplifting
Baily, Adam Jereday - W/M - 34 YOA - 177 E Columbia Ave. Lyons Ga. Loitering or Prowling / Possession of Methamphetamines / Possession of Drug Related
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- Newsbreak | | 05 March 2021 | 06:24
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Safe Kids Toombs Plans Car Seat Safety Event
Remember when people thought the safest place for a child to ride in a car was in Mama’s arms? Well, it’s not that way anymore and there are laws that specifically state where and how children should be placed in a vehicle.
Locally, ensuring that children are safely and lawfully positioned in cars falls
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- Newsbreak | | 04 March 2021 | 00:00
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Toombs Central Elementary Recognizes Students of the Month
Toombs Central Elementary School would like to recognize Students of the Month for January 2021. Congratulations students!
Front Row: Emma Waters (Pre-K), Ashelynn Love (3rd Grade), Charlotte Garrett (2nd Grade), and Madison Smith (Kindergarten),
Back Row: Kinsleigh Dixon (4th Grade), Brylee
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- Newsbreak | | 03 March 2021 | 13:11
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Rodney Atkins to Headline 2021 Onion Festival
The Vidalia Onion Festival Committee announces the headliner for the Saturday Night Concert is Country music singer/songwriter Rodney Atkins. With eight Top 5 singles, six No. 1s, and 1 Billion career on-demand streams under his belt, Atkins is one of Country music’s most prominent artists. Continuing to be
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- Newsbreak | | 03 March 2021 | 11:48
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Lyons Water/Sewer Rates On the Rise
If you live in the city of Lyons, you may see an increase in your water and sewer bill in a few months. Lyons Mayor Willis Nesmith says it has been about 5 years ago since there was an increase.
The City of Lyons has recently upgraded it and applied for a grant and was told the city’s water and sewer
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- Newsbreak | | 03 March 2021 | 09:04
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Vidalia Heritage Academy Literary Team Competes
Pictured left to right: (front row) Lydia Sammons, Julia Beacham, Rylee Toole, Reese Neal, and Luke Moxley. (back row) Emily Jarriel, Josey Harrell, Sarah Grace McBride, Casen Jones, and Isabella Ponce.The Vidalia Heritage Academy Literary Team competed in the Georgia Association of Private and
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- Newsbreak | | 03 March 2021 | 04:06
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Johnson County Man Arrested for Distribution of Child Pornography
The following press release was issued by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Wrightsville, GA (March 1, 2021) – On Tuesday, February 9, 2021, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes Unit (CEACC) executed a search warrant at the residence of John Harris
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- Newsbreak | | 01 March 2021 | 13:39
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Notes From Senator Blake Tillery
Another five legislative days have come and gone, and the Senate is now up to Legislative Day 24. This places us four days away from Crossover Day (Day 28), which is when all bills must pass out of at least one chamber in order to have enough time to be heard by the other side. As committees begin
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- Newsbreak | | 01 March 2021 | 08:25
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From the People's House
This week State Representative Greg Morris emailed about the happenings in the Georgia House of Representatives and below are just a few of the highlights on which the elected officials are focusing from that perspective.
Like the Senate, the Georgia House of Representatives is focusing on
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- Newsbreak | | 28 February 2021 | 16:31
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Montgomery County Opens New Track & Field Facility
March 4--On Monday March 1st Montgomery County High School held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly constructed Curtis Ryals Track and Field facility on the campus of MCHS located at the William Mayes Dobbins Athletics Complex. The newly constructed track and field facility is named in honor of
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- Sportsbreak | | 04 March 2021 | 08:37
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Indians Shutdown Tigers
March 2-- The Vidalia Indians improve to 6-2 for the season after Landry Mead goes the distance striking out 10 as the Indians beat Metter 5-0. Ty Dalley 2 for 3 (rbi) and Hughes Graham 2 for 2 (2 rbi) led the way for the Indians at the plate Vidalia travels to Metter Wednesday for another game
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- Sportsbreak | | 02 March 2021 | 13:45
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VHS Track Teams Off to a Good Start!
The Vidalia Indian Track Teams opened up the season in a big way on Friday night, with The Lady Indians taking first place at the Colony Bank Invitational in Fitzgerald. Despite a number of technical difficulties with the Fitzgerald timing system and the omission of some of the Indian athletes’
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- Sportsbreak | | 01 March 2021 | 09:20
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Sports and Scores This Week (3-1-21)
March 1---Here are the latest sports schedules and scores for the week.
Monday, March 1
Baseball: Vidalia 5, Metter 0
Tuesday, March 2
Baseball: Treutlen at Wheeler County 5:30pm (WYUM, 1017 FM, Sweet Onion Country) (Postponed Until Thursday)
Toombs County at Bleckley County 6:00pm (Postponed)
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- Sportsbreak | | 28 February 2021 | 16:50
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Crusaders Advance To Final Four
February 27—The RTCA Crusaders punched their ticket to the “Final Four” of the GISA AA Boys State Basketball Playoffs Saturday at Tattnall Square in Macon after a 61-56 win over the Gatewood Gators.
The Crusaders jumped out to a 10-0 lead and led 15-9 at the end of the first period, 27-23 at the half
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- Sportsbreak | | 27 February 2021 | 15:31
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VHS Tennis Beats Bulloch Academy
February 26--The VHS Tennis Teams defeated Bulloch Academy Thursday night at home. The Lady Indians won 4-1 with Alli Taufmann winning 1st Singles 6-3, 6-0, Karle McDonald winning 2nd Singles 6-0, 6-1, and Bess Wilcox winning 3rd Singles by forfeit. For the fourth match victory, Emma Beck and Emma
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- Sportsbreak | | 26 February 2021 | 13:50
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Palmer & Associates Continues Giving to Indian Football!
For the 4th year in a row, Palmer & Associates of Vidalia has made a large contribution to the Vidalia High School Football Program. In a presentation on Thursday, Jeffery and Julie Palmer presented the Indian Football program with a check for $1850.00
The “Cash for Touchdown” program sponsored by
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- Sportsbreak | | 24 February 2021 | 11:16
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Lady Eagles Advance In State Playoffs
February 24—The #2 seed Montgomery County Lady Eagles are advancing to the second round of the Class A Public State Basketball Playoffs after a home 70-47 win over the Terrell County Greenwave Tuesday night.
The Lady Eagles controlled the game early and led 23-9 after the first quarter, 34-23 at
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- Sportsbreak | | 24 February 2021 | 09:03
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VHS Girls Tennis Remains Unbeaten! Girls Defeat Claxton 4-1 and Boys Win 5-0!
February 23--Saturday morning,the VHS Lady Indians Tennis team, 3-0 for the season, beat Claxton today 4-1. At 1st Singles, Karle McDonald won her 3rd straight to remain undefeated this season, 6-0 , 6-1. At 1st Doubles, Madali Winn & Jesslyn Collins won at 1st Doubles, 6-0, 6-4, and at 2nd
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- Sportsbreak | | 23 February 2021 | 08:44
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Community Calendar
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Arts & Crafts Show Seeking Vendors
The Annual Arts and Crafts Festival sponsored by the Vidalia Lions Club and the Vidalia Woman's Club is seeking vendors interested in participating in this year's event on April 24th and 25th. If interested in participating, contact the clubs at www.vidaliaartsandcrafts.com
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- Community Event | | 25 February 2021 | 13:46
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Early Voting Underway in Vidalia
Early voting has begun and will run through Friday, March 19 for the Ward 2 Council Seat for the City of Vidalia. As this is only a municipal election for the City of Vidalia, all early voting will take place at the Vidalia Police Department.
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- Community Event | | 24 February 2021 | 14:25
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Area Blood Drives
Below is a list of American Red Cross Blood drives scheduled for Tuesday, March 9th around the area. Please plan to give the gift of life if you can. For more info and to register, go to www.redcrossblood.org.
Vidalia
3/9/2021: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Vidalia Community Center, 107 Old Airport Road
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- Community Event | | 22 February 2021 | 08:17
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2021 Toombs-Montgomery Chamber Annual Meeting
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- Community Event | | 16 February 2021 | 15:06
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Montgomery County Pre-K Registration
Montgomery County
2021 - 2022
Pre-Kindergarten Registration
Applications are now being accepted!!
Montgomery County Pre-K will begin accepting applications for the upcoming school year on February 22, 2021 at the Montgomery County Board of Education. Enrolling students must be 4 years old by
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- Community Event | | 01 February 2021 | 13:09
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Obituaries
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Mr. Daniel White, Dublin
Vincent R. Drummer Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Daniel White of Dublin, GA. Public Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 4, 2021 from 2 PM until 7 PM at Vincent R. Drummer Funeral Home at 610 Martin Luther King Avenue in Vidalia, GA. And Friday, March 5, 2021 from 1 PM until 7 PM...- Information
- Obituary | | 03 March 2021 | 15:36
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Mr. Charles E. Smith, Scott
Mr. Charles E. Smith, age 82 of Scott passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, March 2, 2021 at Scott Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was a native and lifelong resident of the Laurens County area; son of the late Ralph Waldo and Helen Houser Smith Rowland. Mr. Smith was a member of Mt...- Information
- Obituary | | 03 March 2021 | 03:57
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Clyde L. Ricks, Adrian
Clyde L. Ricks of Adrian, Georgia, beloved husband of Flossie Ricks, entered into Heavens portals shortly after noon on February 28, 2021. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of almost 75 years who entered into Heaven on January 28, 2021, exactly one month earlier. He is survived by his... - Information
- Obituary | | 03 March 2021 | 03:55
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Seth Clark, Glenwood
Seth Clark, age 22, of Glenwood, died early Saturday morning February 27, 2021 at his residence. He was a native and lifelong resident of Wheeler County and made his living in the logging industry. When Seth was not working he loved spending his free time with Jamison and their beautiful daughter... - Information
- Obituary | | 03 March 2021 | 03:52
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Dorothy Mae Bowen Hunt-Hennigan, Folkston
Dorothy Mae Bowen Hunt-Hennigan, 69, of Folkston passed away Thursday, February 25 at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick, GA. She was born August 31, 1951 in Virgilina, VA to the late Andrew Bowen and Ada Blanks. She was a homemaker and a Jehovah Witness faith. In addition to her...- Information
- Obituary | | 01 March 2021 | 06:36
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Mr. George Mitchell Bridges Jr., Soperton
Mr. George Mitchell Bridges Jr., age 78, of Soperton, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 brief at Meadows Regional Hospital after a brief illness. Mitchell a native of Treutlen County lived most of his life in Ft. Lauderdale, FL amongst the swamps of the Everglades. Mitchell owned and... - Information
- Obituary | | 26 February 2021 | 19:34
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Mrs. Velma Kight Williamson, Lyons
Mrs. Velma Kight Williamson, age 88, of Lyons, died Saturday, February 20, 2021, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia after a brief illness. She was a native of Toombs, living there most of her life, and was a 1950 graduate of Lyons High School. She was a telephone operator for Bell South in...- Information
- Obituary | | 24 February 2021 | 12:18
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Ms. Sallie Mae Hutto Cauley, Soperton
Funeral services for Ms. Sallie Mae Hutto Cauley of Soperton will be held Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 2 PM in the Chapel of Higgs Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Braddy Cemetery in Montgomery County. Reverend Owen Waters will officiate. Ms. Cauley died Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at her home in...- Information
- Obituary | | 24 February 2021 | 08:10
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Mrs. EllaVee Reagin Braswell, Adrian
Mrs. EllaVee Reagin Braswell, age 83, of Adrian passed away peacefully on Monday morning, February 22, 2021 at her home. Born in Hazlehurst, Georgia, she was the oldest daughter and is the last living of nine children born to the late Carlton Plemon and Lily Mae Christine Dyal Reagin. She grew up in... - Information
- Obituary | | 23 February 2021 | 16:41
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Church Calendar
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2021 03-31-04-04 Revival Time in Mt. Vernon!
March 31-April 4--Mt. Vernon Pentecostal Church, 1802 North Railroad Avenue, would like you to come to their Revival, Wednesday March 31st through April 3rd at 7:30 each night. And Sunday April 4th at 10:00 AM & 6:00 in the evening. Come join them for a season of refilling, restoring and rebirth!- Information
- Church Event | | 24 February 2021 | 09:22
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2021 03-17 Pastor's Anniversary Celebration in Vidalia
March 7--New Life In Christ Ministries Church, 208 Meadowbrook Street in Vidalia, would like you to help Celebrate the 22nd Pastor's Anniversary for Rev. Jonathan Lawrence Sr, Sunday March 7th at 11:00 with speaker Pastor Germain A. Williams of New Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Register. CDC guidelines will be followed: temperature taken, masks worn and hand sanitizer used. Dinner serviced after. For more info call 912-401-6225.- Information
- Church Event | | 15 February 2021 | 09:35
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CHURCH NEWS IN 2021
LET US GET YOUR MESSAGE TO THE PUBLIC WITH CHURCH NEWS! Thank you for using Church News on WVOP 970 AM and 105.3 FM, and southeastgeorgiatoday.com. Submit your church events to us at least 2 weeks ahead of time for best results. Include the name of the church, the church address, name of the event, date & time of the event, location of the event if other than the church, and any special speakers involved. Email jperry @ vidaliacommunications.comFax 537-4477 - Information
- Church Event | | 09 December 2020 | 12:30
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