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Newsbreak

  • Laurens County Man Senenced to Life Without Parole in Wife's Murder

    A Laurens County nurse will spend the rest of his life for killing his wife just shy of two months after the couple married.

    WMAZ in Macon reports that Benjamin Whitaker of Dublin was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole Wednesday after a Morgan County Jury found him guilty. The trial

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 30 April 2026 | 14:55
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  • GBI Adds Charges in Death of Tattnall County Woman

    The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has added additional charges to the man accused in the death of 46-year-old Kimberly Sanders King and the injury to another woman and a child on Saturday, April 26.

    Late Wednesday afternoon the GBI charged Jordan Austin Young with one count of Felony Murder, three

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 30 April 2026 | 09:01
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  • GBI Arrests Swainsboro Man in Tattnall County Death

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    A Tattnall County woman died Saturday after being hit by a truck, and a Swainsboro man is in custody and charged in her death.

    The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said 46-year-old Kimberly Sanders King was at the river when the incident occurred. Tattnall County Deputies were dispatched around

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 29 April 2026 | 14:25
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  • Level 1 Drought Response Declared – What It Means for Vidalia Residents

    THE CITY OF VIDALIA ISSUED THE FOLLOWING PRESS RELEASE WEDNESDAY MORNING:

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    The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) has issued a statewide Level 1 Drought Response, which includes the City of Vidalia.

    At this time, there are no new restrictions on

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 29 April 2026 | 10:01
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  • Domestic Standoff in McRae-Helena Draws GSP SWAT Team

    The McRae-Helena Police Department is reporting that a standoff Sunday night required assistance from the Georgia State Patrol Swat Team before being resolved. Officers responded to a domestic-related incident where the standoff occurred. Law enforcement secured the scene and brought their

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 28 April 2026 | 15:05
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  • EPD Declares Level 1 Drought Response

    Closely monitoring climatic indicators and water supply conditions, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division issued a statewide Level 1 Drought Response to public water systems Monday that utilize surface and/or groundwater.

    EPD Director Jeffrey W. Cown said, “The entire state is under

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 28 April 2026 | 15:04
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  • STC Instructor Named Top Nine in Georgia for Rick Perkins Award

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    (Back Row, L to R): Stephanie Grant, Savannah Technical College, Early childhood Care and Education Instructor; Linda Hairr, Southeastern Technical College, Master Cosmetology; Penny DiLorenzo, Coastal Pines Technical College, Surgical Technology Instructor; Erika Bongart, Lanier Technical

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 28 April 2026 | 13:06
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  • Counts Added to Indictment of Man Charged in Toombs County Child Murder

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    The Toombs County Grand Jury convened last week, and among the 15 true bills returned was another indictment against a man who was initially indicted one year ago and has been incarcerated in the Toombs County Detention Center since March 15, 2025.

    Seth Hunter Brown had been indicted on April 24,

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 27 April 2026 | 15:00
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  • Early Voting in May 19th General Primary Has Begun

    Early voting began Monday for the May 19th General Primary. Early voting will continue through May 15. with statewide voting on Saturday May 2nd and May 9th.

    In Toombs County early voting can be done at the Elections Office in Toombs County Courthouse during regular business hours and registered voters

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 27 April 2026 | 14:47
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Sportsbreak

  • Toombs County Track & Field Update

    Sectional Qualifiers Announcement

    The following Toombs County athletes competed in the Region Meet at Groves High School and qualified for the Sectional Meet next Saturday, May 2nd at Bleckley County High School!

    Qualifiers 

    RJ Langston — Shot Put 

    Dax Nobles — Shot Put 

    Deon Moore — Relay Team 

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 29 April 2026 | 09:27
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  • Barons Sweep Night Hawks

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    The Brewton-Parker Christian University (BPCU) Barons baseball team hosted the Night Hawks of Thomas University in a conference doubleheader on April 24, 2026. The Barons completed the series sweep to clinch the eighth seed for the conference playoffs. Game one saw the Barons walk it off with an RBI

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 28 April 2026 | 08:08
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  • Bulldogs Fall in Playoff Thriller at 3rd Annual Toombs/Vidalia Ryder Cup

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    (Left to right:  Anzley Bryant,  Anni Thursby, Jean Peterson, Sarah Ellis Walker)

    The Toombs County High School golf teams looked to defend their title last week as they faced Vidalia High School in the 3rd Annual Toombs/Vidalia Ryder Cup, a two-day match play event featuring a scramble format on day

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 28 April 2026 | 08:04
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  • VHS GOLF TEAMS WIN AREA

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    Congratulations to the Vidalia High School Boys and Girls golf team for clinching back-to-back championships! We embarked on a journey to Commerce with determination and triumphantly achieved our objective! The boys' outstanding performance was spearheaded by Tucker Reynolds with an impressive 76 and

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 28 April 2026 | 07:56
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  • Indians Capture Track & Field Region Championship I

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    The Vidalia High School Indians track and field team delivered a commanding performance to capture the A-Region 3 Championship, showcasing both elite individual talent and impressive team depth as they prepare for the next stage of postseason competition.

    Leading the way for the Indians was Tyler

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 27 April 2026 | 08:54
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  • Lady Indians win the Region Championship

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    The Vidalia High School Lady Indians turned in a dominant and complete performance to capture the A-Region 3 Track and Field Championship, powered by a wave of individual champions and a deep roster that delivered points in every phase of the meet.

    Leading the charge on the track, Zenobia Rollins

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 27 April 2026 | 08:49
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  • Arianna Hill signs with Reinhardt University

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    (Senior Arianna Hill and Coach Melody Walker) 

    Congratulations to Arianna Hill on signing to continue her basketball career at Reinhardt University!

    She officially signed on Friday, April 24th at Toombs County High School, becoming the 8th Lady Dawg since 2015 to earn a basketball scholarship.

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 27 April 2026 | 08:45
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  • Toombs Soccer Sweeps 1st Round of Playoffs

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    It was a clean sweep in the first round of the Georgia High School Association tournament for the Bulldogs on April 21, 2026, at The Pit.

    The girls opened the evening with a 4–0 victory over Dodge County. Freshman Kanijah Toby led the way with a hat trick, while Emerson Powell added another goal.

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 27 April 2026 | 08:40
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  • Sports & Scores This Week (4-27-26)

    April 27-- Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.

    Monday, April 27

    Baseball: RTCA 5, VHA 1 & VHA 4, RTCA 0 

    Golf: Vidalia & Toombs County Area Tournament at Double Oaks Golf Course Commerce 

    Tennis: Armuchee 3, Vidalia 1 Girls (GHSA Class A Division 1 Second Round State Playoffs) 

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 27 April 2026 | 07:24
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Community Calendar

  • United Way Golf Tourney May 21

    UW Golf

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    Community Event | Kathy Hilt | 29 April 2026 | 13:42
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  • 2026 RTCA Summer Camps

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    Community Event | Bob Roberts | 23 April 2026 | 17:07
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  • Greater Vidalia Chamber Ribbon Cutting

    Ribbon Cutting Ohoopee River

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    Community Event | Jeff Raiford | 20 April 2026 | 13:19
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  • Charger Safety

    fire Safety

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    Community Event | Kathy Hilt | 16 April 2026 | 12:04
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  • DVA Coffee Before Hours

    CBH DVA

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    Community Event | Jeff Raiford | 10 April 2026 | 11:17
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  • National Day of Prayer May 7th

    The National Day of Prayer will be observed on Thursday, May 7, at Connection Church, 1613 Meadows Lane in Vidalia.

    This year, there will be three observances: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.; 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.; and 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

    The Theme for this year's National Day of Prayer is "Glorify God

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    Community Event | Kathy Hilt | 07 April 2026 | 13:46
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  • Greater Vidalia Chamber Ribbon Cutting

    Ribbon Cutting AWC 2026

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    Community Event | Jeff Raiford | 31 March 2026 | 15:12
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  • DVA Tasty Tuesday

    Tasty Tuesday

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    Community Event | Jeff Raiford | 13 March 2026 | 13:55
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  • Sons of the American Revolution Meeting

    Sons of the American Revolution meet the 3rd Thursday of every month in the backroom of Chatters in Lyons.  Dinner is at 6:15 and at 7:00 there is a  historical presentation. 

    Please come and visit with us and we will help you find your Revolutionary War Ancestor.

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    Community Event | Kathy Hilt | 26 December 2024 | 11:36
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Obituaries

  • Mr. Edward Clifton "Ed" Hightower, Vidalia

    obit Edward Hightower Mr. Edward Clifton “Ed” Hightower, age 93, of Vidalia, died, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby, North Carolina. He was born in Tarrytown on August 21, 1932 to the late Charlie Q. Hightower and Ida Lillian Atkins Hightower. He was a 1949 graduate of Kibbee High School,...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 29 April 2026 | 13:38
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  • Monique Judkins Allen

    Monique Allen Monique Judkins Allen was born in Brooklyn, New York to George L. Judkins and the late Elvina Lippmann. Monique was the eldest child and always presented herself as a leader and caregiver of others. Embracing the compassion of a caregiver made it difficult for her to say no. She would deny herself before...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 29 April 2026 | 07:27
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  • Mrs. Barbara Ann (Bobbie) Clark Brooks, Vidalia

    Barbara Brooks Mrs. Barbara Ann (Bobbie) Clark Brooks, age 74, of Vidalia, died Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at her sister’s home following an extended illness. She was born and raised in Wheeler County and was a 1970 graduate of Wheeler County High School. She lived near Glenwood for many years, living in Ailey for...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 29 April 2026 | 07:25
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  • Mr. Tyrel Lamar Barfield, Soperton

    Tyrel Barfield pic Graveside services for Mr. Tyrel Lamar Barfield of Soperton will be held Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM in the Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery in Treutlen County. The Reverend Keven Connell will officiate. Mr. Barfield died Monday, April 27, 2026. Mr. Barfield, 39, was born in Dublin, GA on...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 28 April 2026 | 15:57
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  • Mrs. Caroll Jean Odom Godbee

    obt Carol Godbee Caroll Jean Odom Godbee passed away on April 28, 2026. A native of Lyons, Georgia, she was born on March 11, 1943, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fulton Odom. Caroll was a 1961 graduate of Lyons High School. She continued her education at the Women’s College of Georgia (now Georgia College & State...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 28 April 2026 | 15:09
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  • Mr. Robert Eugene “Bobby” Yarbrough, Vidalia

    bobby Yarborough Mr. Robert Eugene “Bobby” Yarbrough, age 91, of Vidalia, died Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia following an extended illness. Mr. Bobby was born on August 19, 1935, in Cumming, Georgia to the late George Eugene “Gene” Yarbrough and Hannah Jane Echols Yarbrough. He...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 28 April 2026 | 07:17
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  • Mrs. Naomi Jean Haines Ducksworth, Mount Vernon

    obit Naomi Duckworth Mrs. Naomi Jean Haines Ducksworth, age 70, of Mt. Vernon, died Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at her home following an extended illness. She was born in Vidalia and lived in Toombs, Telfair, and Montgomery Counties all of her life. She worked in the grocery business most of her life and fifteen years with...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 23 April 2026 | 10:03
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  • Mrs. Brenda Mock Jackson, Cedar Crossing

    Brenda Jackson Mrs. Brenda Mock Jackson, age 67, of Cedar Crossing, died Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia after a brief illness. She was born on October 19, 1958, in Toombs County, growing up in Johnson Corner, and she lived in the Vidalia area most of her life. She earned...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 22 April 2026 | 08:07
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  • Mrs. Donnell Collins Cartrette, Vidalia

    Donnell Carter Mrs. Donnell Collins Cartrette, age 87, of Vidalia, died Friday, April 17, 2026, at Meadows Park Health & Rehab in Vidalia following an extended illness. She was a native of Toombs County and lived in Lyons and Vidalia all of her life. She attended Lyons High School. She worked in the garment...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 18 April 2026 | 12:21
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Church Calendar

  • May 23--Gospel Sing in Glenwood

    church event   May 23--Snowhill Community Church, 864 Snowhill Church Road in Glenwood, invites everyone to a Gospel Sing, May 23th at 7:00 with guest singers Mark and Angie Hudson. Come expecting a blessing.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 30 April 2026 | 09:43
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  • May 30--Church Donation Only Yard Sale in Vidalia

    May 30--North Thompson Baptist Church invites you to their Donation Only Yard Sale, May30th from 7:00 AM to 1:00 at 404 North Thompson Church Road in Vidalia.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 29 April 2026 | 09:49
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  • June 6--Worship Service and Ladies Tea in Mt. Vernon

    tea   June 6--Mt. Vernon Pentecostal Church, 1802 North Railroad Avenue in Mt. Vernon, invites women of all ages to their Worship Service and Ladies Tea, June 6th from 10:00 to 2:00 with special speaker Sis. Pam Hulett. Fancy dress/hats appropriate but not required. RSVP by call Sis. Sheena Lamb at 912-403-2409
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 28 April 2026 | 12:12
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  • June 6--Worship & Fellowship BBQ in Vidalia

    BBQ   June 6--Cornerstone Pentecostal Church, 377 South Thompson Road in Vidalia, invites men of all ages to their Worship & Fellowship BBQ, Saturday June 6th from 10:00 to 2:00 with special speaker Bro Johnathan Fortner. RSVP by calling Pastor Matthew Lamb at 912-253-5030
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 28 April 2026 | 12:07
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  • May 2--Clothes Closet Giveaway in Vidalia

    May 2--New Life In Christ Ministries, 208 Meadowbrook Street in Vidalia, invites you to their Outreach Ministry's Clothes Closet Giveaway, Saturday May 2nd from 8:00 to 12:00. Clothing and shoes for men, women & children. Also, accessories & other home good items available.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 20 April 2026 | 11:54
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  • June 8-13--VBS in Vidalia

    2026 0420 VBS   June 8-13--North Thompson Baptist Church, 404 N Thompson Pond Road in Vidalia, invites everyone to Vacation Bible School "Learn to Follow Jesus", June 8th through June 12th from 6:30 to 8:00 each evening. Registration is June 8th at 6:00. Games, crafts, food and Lessons. Director 912-246-3129. norththompsonbapistchurch @ gmail.com
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 13 April 2026 | 09:26
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  • Special Notice: Lyons Pastoral Position Announcement

    Pastor needed ED
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 06 April 2026 | 11:42
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    LET US GET YOUR MESSAGE TO THE PUBLIC WITH CHURCH NEWS!    Your Church Speaks   Thank you for using Church News on News-Talk WVOP 970 AM and 105.3 FM, and southeastgeorgiatoday.com. Submit your church events to us at least 2 weeks ahead of time for the greatest coverage and 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.  ** When including an image or images please send it as an attachment.  Use the jpg format for all images **   Send it to JIM PERRY! Email jperry @ radiojones.com ---Please note that FAX is no longer available.  Use email. 
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 03 November 2021 | 12:30
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