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Vidalia Fire Department Welcomes New Chaplain
(L to R): Assistant Fire Chief Robert Tillman; Chaplain Pastor Franklin Williams; and Fire Chief Brian Sikes
Firefighters face challenges every day; not only in the physical work they perform, but in the impact some of the work has on their personal life. Now, those who brave conditions to save
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- Newsbreak | | 12 September 2025 | 14:57
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Vidalia BOE Announces Proposed Property Tax Increase
The Vidalia City Board of Education announces its intentions to increase the property taxes it will levy this year by 1.25 percent for Vidalia / Toombs residents and 1.6 percent for Vidalia / Montgomery residents over the rollback millage rate.
Each year, the board of tax assessors is required to
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- Newsbreak | | 12 September 2025 | 09:16
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SECCA Launches 2025–2026 Georgia FLEX Program to Grow Student Entrepreneurs and Local Leadership
SECCA is proud to announce its participation in the 2025–2026 Georgia FLEX (Foundational Leadership and Entrepreneurial Experience) program, a statewide initiative that empowers high school students to develop real-world entrepreneurial and leadership skills through hands-on learning and community
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- Newsbreak | | 12 September 2025 | 07:31
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Emanuel County BOE Recognizes Teachers of the Year
by John Wagner, radioJones, LLC
Teachers of the Year for the ‘25 – ‘26 school year were recognized by the Board of Education Members at their regular meeting Monday. Chelsea Johnson was the system wide top teacher and the honoree from Twin City Elementary. The Emanuel County Institute recognized Christian
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- Newsbreak | | 11 September 2025 | 09:51
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Mistrial Declared in Laurens County Murder Case
A Laurens County nurse charged with the murder of his wife just 59 days after their wedding will face another jury after Judge Jon Helton declared a mistrial Tuesday in the murder case against defendant Ben Whitaker.
A jury spent nearly two weeks hearing testimony in the case but could not reach a
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- Newsbreak | | 10 September 2025 | 14:50
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Reidsville City Council to Hold Special Meeting Regarding Former Assistant Police Chief
The Reidsville City Council will be holding a special meeting next Tuesday September 16 at 5:00 regarding the future of former Assistant Chief of Police Jermaine Snell. The meeting was scheduled on advice of legal counsel at the September 8 council meeting.
Last week media sources reported that
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- Newsbreak | | 09 September 2025 | 14:57
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Scott, Landon Cori Heath – Metter – Reckless Driving; Failure to Obey Stop Sign; Improper Display of License Plate.
Sikes, Ronnie Joe – Vidalia – Possession of Meth; Burglary; Possession of Drug-Related Object.
Gonzales, Andrew – Vidalia –
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- Newsbreak | | 09 September 2025 | 09:57
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County Extension Agent Warns Cotton Farmers to Be on the Lookout for New Pest
In the 1920’s, the boll weevil devastated cotton crops, and now, another insect has been discovered that poses a threat to the crop that has slowly made its way back into many fields in our area.
Toombs County Extension Agent Jason Edenfield said the new threat is called the Two-Spot Cotton Jassid and
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- Newsbreak | | 08 September 2025 | 16:18
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Sally D. Meadows Students of the Month
Sally D. Meadows Elementary School celebrates the Students of the Month for August. Students of the Month have shown pride in their school and model how to walk the Brave way. The students represent the school motto and schoolwide expectations of Be Respectful and Value Everyone.
August Students of
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- Newsbreak | | 08 September 2025 | 11:03
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Sportsbreak
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Georgia's Friday Night Lights High School Scoreboard
High School Scoreboard – September 12th
Class A – Division I
32 Dodge Co. "Indians" @ Vidalia "Indians" 13 F
7 Charlton Co. "Indians" @ Toombs Co. "Bulldogs" 59 F
42 Thomson "Bulldogs" @ Swainsboro "Tigers" 44 F
52 Fellowship Christian "Paladins" @ Savannah Christian "Raiders" 21 F
37 Dublin
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- Sportsbreak | | 12 September 2025 | 10:43
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Barons Cruise to Win Over Wolves
In a dominant team display, the Brewton-Parker Barons volleyball team cruised to victory in their match against the Wesleyan College Wolves at Gillis Gymnasium on September 9, 2025. The Barons swept the Wolves in straight sets to take home the win.
The match began strongly for the Barons, who took
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- Sportsbreak | | 11 September 2025 | 06:45
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Barons Take Down Lions at Home
In an exhilarating women's soccer match, the Brewton-Parker Christian University Barons triumphed over the Freed-Hardeman (TN) Lions in Mount Vernon on September 9, 2025. The regular season game concluded with a score of 2-1, getting the Barons back into the win column.
The game was tightly
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- Sportsbreak | | 10 September 2025 | 07:57
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Toombs County Softball Picks Up Two Wins
Toombs County Varsity Bulldogs Clinch Thrilling 8-7 Walk-Off Victory Over Camden County Varsity Wildcats (9/4/25)
In a dramatic finish, the Toombs County Varsity Bulldogs secured an 8-7 walk-off win against the Camden County Varsity Wildcats on Thursday. The game was knotted at seven in the bottom of
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- Sportsbreak | | 09 September 2025 | 12:34
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Indians Run By Brantley County for Homecoming Win!
The Vidalia Indians gained over 368 yards of offense, and the defense kept Brantley County scoreless, allowing only 123 yards, as the Indians won their first game of the year, 35-0, against the Herons on Homecoming night. The win snapped a 10-game losing streak that dated back to last year, moving
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- Sportsbreak | | 09 September 2025 | 12:26
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Toombs County Starts Strong, Falls Late to Rome 49-28
The Toombs County Bulldogs made the long trek north on Friday night to take on Class 5A powerhouse Rome. Despite coming in as the No. 1 team in Class A, the Bulldogs entered the game as 14-point underdogs. For two quarters, however, Toombs looked every bit the favorite, building a 21-7 halftime
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- Sportsbreak | | 08 September 2025 | 14:39
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Barons Drop Game vs SCAD Savannah
On September 6, 2025, the Brewton-Parker Christian University Barons men's soccer team faced a challenging regular-season game against the SCAD Savannah Bees in Hardeeville, SC. Despite a strong effort, the Barons fell to the Bees with a final score of 3-0.
The game began defensively for both teams,
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- Sportsbreak | | 08 September 2025 | 14:34
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Vidalia Indians Shine at the 2025 OrthoWest Invitational in Carrollton
On September 6, 2025, the Vidalia High School Indian Boys and Girls Cross Country teams traveled to Carrollton, Georgia, to compete in the highly competitive OrthoWest Invitational, hosted by Carrollton High School. Held on the state meet course, this meet served as a critical preview for the
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- Sportsbreak | | 08 September 2025 | 09:35
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Sports & Scores This Week (9-8-25)
September 8--Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week
Monday, September 8
Baseball: Braves 4, Cubs 1
Softball: Swainsboro 19, Montgomery County 1
Windsor Academy 9, RTCA 8
Twiggs Academy 8, VHA 3
Tuesday, September 9
Softball: Vidalia 3, Toombs County 1
Treutlen 10, Hawkinsville 0
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- Sportsbreak | | 08 September 2025 | 08:44
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Community Calendar
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The Real Squeal BBQ & Music Festival
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- Community Event | | 10 September 2025 | 14:10
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VHA Benefit Dinner Featuring Riley Gaines
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- Community Event | | 04 September 2025 | 16:18
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Obituaries
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Mr. Freeman Thomas Hand, Hazlehurst
Mr. Freeman Thomas Hand, age 66, of Hazlehurst, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his two eldest daughters and grandchildren, following an extended illness. He was a lifelong resident of Hazlehurst as well as a diesel mechanic, working for Atlantic Coastal... - Information
- Obituary | | 13 September 2025 | 10:16
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Mr. Curtis Vaughn, Lyons
Mr. Curtis Vaughn, age 94, of Lyons, died Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia following an extended illness. He was a native of Emanuel County and grew up in the Pendleton Springs Community. He was a graduate of Oak Park High School, Class of 1948 and later moved to... - Information
- Obituary | | 11 September 2025 | 09:45
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Bertha Mae Brown
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Bertha Mae Brown, who left this world on September 2, 2025, at the age of 82. She was born on August 23, 1944, in Montgomery County Georgia to the late Charlie and Bertha Bullion Hill. She was preceded in death by four... - Information
- Obituary | | 10 September 2025 | 08:59
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Mr. Kyle Meads, Cedar Crossing Community
Mr. Kyle Meads, age 56, of the Cedar Crossing Community, died Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Memorial Health in Savannah after a brief illness. He was a native of Glynn County and was a 1987 graduate of Brunswick High School. He lived in Brunswick until moving to Hazel Green, Alabama in 2007 and to... - Information
- Obituary | | 09 September 2025 | 15:03
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Ms. Candida Michelle Sharpe, Wilcox County
Candida Michelle Sharpe, age 37, of Wilcox County, died Saturday, September 6, 2025, at her home following an extended illness. She was a native of Wilcox County and lived in Rochelle and Abbeville most of her life. She attended Wilcox County High School and was a waitress at several restaurants. She... - Information
- Obituary | | 08 September 2025 | 09:54
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Mr. Norman E. Sutton, Lyons
Mr. Norman E. Sutton, age 92, of Lyons, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025, at his home with his loving wife by his side. He was a native of Bryan County, living in Pembroke and was a 1950 graduate of Bryan County High School. After serving in the U.S. Army and serving in the infantry in... - Information
- Obituary | | 07 September 2025 | 15:34
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Mrs. Ann Frost Sumner, Vidalia
Mrs. Ann Frost Sumner, age 86, of Vidalia, died Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia following an extended illness. She was a native of Montgomery County, growing up in the Kibbee Community and was a 1957 graduate of Montgomery County High School. She lived in... - Information
- Obituary | | 07 September 2025 | 10:49
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Mr. Vernon Hughes, Vidalia
Mr. Vernon Hughes, age 80, of Vidalia, died peacefully at his home on Friday, September 5, 2025, and went to be with his Lord and Savior. He was born in Oak Park on May 7, 1945, to Lonnie Hughes and Ruby Turner Hughes. He was raised in Oak Park, was a 1963 graduate of Oak Park High School, the... - Information
- Obituary | | 05 September 2025 | 22:12
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Mr. James Brantley, Soperton
Funeral services for Mr. James Brantley of Soperton will be held Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 12:00 noon in the Chapel of Higgs Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Red Bluff Baptist Church Cemetery in Treutlen County. His brother, Bud Brantley will officiate. Mr. Brantley died Wednesday,... - Information
- Obituary | | 04 September 2025 | 12:08
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Church Calendar
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September 21--Ordination Ceremony in Lyons
September 21--Calvary Way, 545 Northwest Broad Street in Lyons, cordially invites you to the Ordination Ceremony honoring the Elevation of Sister Jamie Toby-Byrd to Evangelist, Sunday September 21st at 12:30 with speaker Elder James Murray. Chief officiant pastor Nathaniel & Apostle Cynthia Joyce - Information
- Church Event | | 09 September 2025 | 08:27
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September 27--Tea Around Town in Vidalia
September 27--Solomon Tabernacle Baptist Church, 902 Thompson Street Extension in Vidalia, invites you to Tea Around Town, Saturday September 27th from 11:30 to 1:30 with speaker Minister Windy Smith. $5 donation. - Information
- Church Event | | 05 September 2025 | 09:42
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September 27--Benefit Program in Vidalia
September 27--New Life In Christ Ministries, 208 Meadowbrook Street in Vidalia, Benefit Program on behalf of Latoria (Toria) Glasper, Saturday September 27th at 5:00. All proceeds will be donated to Toria Glasper. Pastor Germain Williams- Information
- Church Event | | 02 September 2025 | 17:30
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