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Evans County Sheriff’s Department has arrested Yadreka Porter, 18, of Lyons and charged him with aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, and making false statements.
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A shooting occurred Sunday morning around 10:00 at the Claxton
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TIPPINS
SAUNDERS
The Metter Police Department and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation are searching for Alfonzo Deondre Tippins and Is’Real Saunders in relation to a shooting that occurred in the City of Metter Friday afternoon taking the life of Quincy Hall.
Around 3:00, Metter police responded to a
...The Soperton Police Department has received reports of individuals attempting to pass fake "Motion Picture Money" bills as real currency during transactions.
Chief of Police Brian Scott says the counterfeit bills are often very realistic and can be easy to miss in busy settings.
The Chief and the
...Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Russell, Jakobe – Mt. Vernon – Possession of Marijuana.
Osburn, Daniell Lynn – Uvalda – Simple Battery.
Bryant, Sharon – Uvalda – Simple Battery.
Rawls, Annette Bell – Vidalia – DUI; Hit & Run.
Oliver, Shannon Dale – Vidalia – Driving With
...Toombs County is once again making its mark in the world of business and has earned recognition in the top 20 Best counites in America in the July issue of Site Selection Magazine.
Michele Johnson, President of the Greater Vidalia Chamber of Commerce and Toombs County Development Authority, said
...An Independence Day accident has claimed the life of a Vidalia man.
According to the Vidalia Police Department, around 8:00 on July 4th police were dispatched to the 700 block of Sly Street in reference to a person being injured by fireworks. When officers arrived, they found 43-year-old Quinton
...A Toombs County deputy who resides in Jeff Davis County was involved in an accident in his patrol vehicle last Friday.
Toombs County Sheriff Jordan Kight said around 2:38 p.m., Toombs County Deputy Devin Spikes and a dirt bike collided at the intersection of Wilson and Jersey Street in Hazlehurst.
...A man who fled from officers in Laurens County has been captured after two days on the run. Sunday morning, Laurens County deputies attempted to stop a vehicle driven by James Stevens when Stevens attempted to outrun the officers. Deputies used a pit maneuver to stop him, but Stevens wasn’t ready to
...The Glennville Police Department has requested the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to assist in investigating a shooting that resulting in the death of one man.
Around midnight on Sunday, Glennville police were called to an area of MLK Drive between Boyd Street and Greens Street in reference to a
...Winners and qualifiers from the Southeast Georgia Soapbox Derby have made their way to Akron. OH, for racing this week at the World Championships.
“We feel good. We have worked on our cars and found some new setups and stuff like that. A bunch of us came up here on Memorial Day and got some racing
...The Brewton-Parker Barons kick off the 2025 campaign with the Bear Invitational Tournament hosted by Truett McConnell. The Barons are looking to build off their 11-10 season in which they finished above .500 for the first time since 2010. The Barons head to Cleveland, Georgia, on August 29th to
...The Vidalia Recreation Department Swim Team had a great showing at the GRPA B State Swim Meet in Moutrie on July 11 and 12. Fourteen swimmers competed in the meet with numerous swimmers making it to the finals and bringing home awards.
In the 6-8 age division, Presley Goss finished 5th in the 100
...July 14 --Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.
Monday, July 14
Tuesday, July 15
Wednesday, July 16
Thursday, July 17
Friday, July 18
Baseball: Yankees at Braves 7:15pm (News Talk WVOP-FM 105.3)
Saturday, July 19
Baseball: Yankees at Braves 7:15pm (News Talk WVOP-FM 105.3)
Sunday, July
...The Vidalia High School Indian football team is working hard this summer preparing for the upcoming 2025 season.
Head Coach Rodney Garvin. “We had a good group come back after the dead week and had great attendance, working hard. We had a 7 on 7 on Thursday morning with Treutlen. They came over and we
...The Brewton-Parker Barons kick off the 2025 fall sports campaign with two exhibition matches at home, taking on USC Salkehatchie on August 12th and Georgia Military College on August 16th. The Barons are looking to improve from last season and kick off the regular season with a road match against
...The Brewton-Parker Lady Barons kick off the 2025 fall sports season looking to take steps forward from last season. The Lady Barons kick off the year with a pair of exhibition matches, taking on the Knights of Middle Georgia (former conference opponent) and then hosting the South Georgia State
...The Vidalia High School Lady Indian softball team is working hard this summer, getting ready for the 2025 season, head coach Ben Beck.
Head Coach Ben Beck, "We come off dead week after having a good June. The girls worked really hard and we came in every morning at 7:00 and lifted and then we were
...The Brewton-Parker Lady Barons kick off the 2025 fall sports season with the men's and women's cross-country teams taking center stage. The Lady Barons will compete in six invitationals, hosting one, for the 2025 season. The Lady Barons will kick off their season at the Julius Johnson Invitational on August
...The Ohoopee Soil and Water Conservation District will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 10:0 a.m. in the Treutlen County Library located at 585 Second Street in Soperton.
Please RSVP by July 23, 2025, to NancyAnne Conner at 706-612-4040 (This email address is being protected from
...The Ohooee soil and Water Conservation District will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the Treutlen County Library, 585 Second Street in Soperton.
Please RSVP by Aprl 23 to NancyAnne Conner at 706-612-4020 (This email address is being protected from spambots. You
...Faison Park in Lyons will be closed for next approximately 180 days as workers are doing construction on the facility.
Lyons City Manager Jason Hall said the closure was to ensure the safety of the public because of the heavy duty equipment that is being used in the project.
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