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VPD Completes Internal Investigation Into October 19 Officer-Involved Shooting
The Vidalia Police Department has completed its internal administrative review of the October 19th officer-involved shooting of Travis Parrish at the intersection of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and Epstein Street. As a result of that internal review, Lieutenant Kelsey Coursey has been
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- Newsbreak | | 28 October 2025 | 09:10
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Metter Police Looking for Information in Friday Drive-By Shooting
The Metter Police Department said Monday morning that a drive-by shooting occurred in that city Friday night around 10:45. The incident occurred on Parrish Drive.
While no injuries were reported in the shooting, the Metter Police Department is investigating and asked anyone with information to
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- Newsbreak | | 27 October 2025 | 14:51
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Wrightsville Police Officer Discharges Weapon in Attack; Suspect Fatally Wounded
For the second time in a week, an officer with an area municipal law enforcement agency deployed a weapon during an incident.
Just after midnight Monday, an officer with the Wrightsville Police Department and a local firefighter were conversing in front of the Sidetrack convenience store at 6680 East
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- Newsbreak | | 27 October 2025 | 14:50
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Professional Association of Georgia Educators Brings Lawsuit Against Dublin City Schools
Dublin City Schools is facing yet another hurdle in their effort to address already serious financial deficits. Last week the Professional Association of Georgia Educators, or PAGE, as its acronym, issued a press release that it has filed a lawsuit against the school system on behalf of a teacher
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- Newsbreak | | 24 October 2025 | 15:11
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Anthony, Curtis Antonio – Vidalia – Possession with Intent to Distribute cocaine.
Jimenez, Crystal Derosario – Vidalia – suspended License; speeding.
Lane, Terry Michael Lee – Vidalia – No Driver’s License.
Stewart, Heather Reann – Vidalia – Simple
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- Newsbreak | | 24 October 2025 | 11:30
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Email Phishing Scam Alert
The following alert has been issued by the City of Vidalia Police Department.
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- Newsbreak | | 23 October 2025 | 17:15
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Johnson County Man Charged With Elder Neglect
The Johnson County Sheriff’s office reports that its Criminal Investigation Division made an arrest of Mikell Kitchens of Kite last weekend and charged him with one count of Neglect of an Elderly Person, which is a felony.
Investigators say the arrest comes after information was obtained regarding an
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- Newsbreak | | 23 October 2025 | 15:16
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Police Release Incident Report on Sunday's Officer-Involved Shooting
The incident report from Sunday’s shooting by a Vidalia Police Officer has been released, and the city was forthcoming with a request by this news outlet for the report.
According to the narrative, a Lieutenant with the Vidalia Police Department initiated a traffic stop after observing a traffic
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- Newsbreak | | 22 October 2025 | 14:28
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Regular Meeting for Emanuel County Board Held Monday
by John Wagner,radioJones, LLC
The Monday meeting of the Emanuel County Board of Commissioners drew about a dozen members of the public to the jury room of the Court House for comments or observation. The meeting opened with an invocation and pledge of allegiance, then approval of the minutes of
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- Newsbreak | | 22 October 2025 | 09:43
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#2 Toombs County Powers Through Rivalry Game, Sets Sights on Region Title
The second-ranked Toombs County Bulldogs left no doubt Friday night, rolling past rival Vidalia in dominant fashion, 56–16, at Buck Cravey Field.
The Bulldogs came out fast, forcing a turnover on the second play of the game. Senior running back Justin Powell quickly turned the takeaway into points
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- Sportsbreak | | 28 October 2025 | 07:00
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Sports & Scores This Week (10-27-25)
October 27--Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week
Monday, October 27
Tuesday, October 28
Wednesday, October 29
Softball: Toombs County vs Gordon Lee 5:45pm (GHSA Class A Division 1State Playoffs Elite 8 Columbus)
Thursday, October 30
Football: Bulldogs Live 7:06pm (WTCQ-FM, 97.7,
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- Sportsbreak | | 27 October 2025 | 07:34
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Toombs County Varsity Bulldogs Take Sweet 16 Series Over Vidalia, Punch Ticket to Columbus
The Toombs County Varsity Bulldogs are headed to Columbus after taking down rival Vidalia in a thrilling best-of-three Sweet 16 playoff series this week.
The Bulldogs opened the series on Wednesday with a 7–3 victory at Vidalia High School. Saige White got Toombs on the board early with an RBI single
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- Sportsbreak | | 26 October 2025 | 10:36
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Barons Fall to Skyhawks in Conference Showdown
In a conference clash on October 24, 2025, the Brewton-Parker Christian University Barons women's volleyball team faced a tough match against the Point University Skyhawks. The Barons couldn't hold on despite a promising start, eventually falling 3-1 to the Skyhawks.
The Barons started strong,
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- Sportsbreak | | 26 October 2025 | 10:34
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Vikings Fall In Defensive Battle
The Treutlen Vikings came up short against the Hawkinsville Red Devils on Friday night in Soperton by a score of 22 – 10 in a hard-fought defensive battle. It was the first region loss for the Vikings on the season.
Both offenses moved the ball during the first quarter but neither could punch it in
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- Sportsbreak | | 26 October 2025 | 10:30
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Georgia's Friday Night Lights High School Scoreboard
High School Scoreboard – October 24th
Class A – Division I
56 Toombs Co. "Bulldogs" @ Vidalia "Indians" 16 F
19 Swainsboro "Tigers" @ Savannah Christian "Raiders" 45 F
17 Savannah Country Day "Hornets" @ The Episcopal School of Jacksonville "Eagles" 14 F
54 Dublin "Fighting Irish" @ Central Macon
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- Sportsbreak | | 24 October 2025 | 10:13
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Indians Bust Through Barrier in Brunswick at Run the Plank Cross Country Meet
The Indian Cross Country teams traveled to Brunswick on Thursday, October 16, to compete in the challenging Run the Plank Cross Country meet. With 14 runners representing the team, the meet proved to be a breakthrough event as 10 athletes recorded personal best times, showcasing their dedication
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- Sportsbreak | | 21 October 2025 | 07:54
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Toombs County Stings Savannah Country Day, 42–7
The No. 2-ranked Toombs County Bulldogs continued their dominant 2025 campaign Friday night, cruising past the Savannah Country Day Hornets 42-7 at The Pit. With the win, Toombs improved to 7-1 overall and 2-0 in Region 3-A D1 play.
The Bulldogs wasted no time asserting control. Senior running back
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- Sportsbreak | | 21 October 2025 | 07:31
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Barons Fall to Eagles in Conference Clash
The Brewton-Parker Christian University women's volleyball team faced a challenging conference match on October 18, 2025, against the Faulkner University (Ala.) Eagles. The game concluded with the Barons unable to secure a set against the Eagles, ending in a 0-3 sweep.
In the first set, the Eagles
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- Sportsbreak | | 20 October 2025 | 13:29
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Community Calendar
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Toombs County Retired Educators Association Meeting
Toombs County Retired Educators Association will meeting on Thursday, November 6, at 10:30 a.m. in Chatters Restaurant in Lyons. Lunch will be provided for members and guest.
The featured speakers will be Sen. Blake Tillery, and Lisa McKenzie from AMBA, who will provide information about the
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- Community Event | | 28 October 2025 | 12:07
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2025 Youth Basketball Registration Lyons Recreation Department
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- Community Event | | 27 October 2025 | 09:04
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Ohoopee Soil and Water Conservation District Meeting
The Ohoopee Soil and Water Conservation District will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the Treutlen County Extension Office, 5032 S. Third Street, Soperton.
Please RSVP by October 22 to NancyAnne Conner at 706-612-4020 (This email address is being protected
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- Community Event | | 15 October 2025 | 09:11
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Obituaries
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Mr. Same McNeely, Hazlehurst
Mr. Sam McNeely, age 77, of Hazlehurst, died Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia following a brief illness. He was born on March 6, 1948, in Danville, Illinois, to the late Glenn Edward McNeely and Wanda Patricia Murphy McNeely. As a child, his family moved to... - Information
- Obituary | | 27 October 2025 | 12:27
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Mrs. Martha Lou Scott Page, Vidalia
Mrs. Martha Lou Scott Page, age 80, of Vidalia, died Friday, October 24, 2025, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia after a brief illness. She was a native of Toombs County, moving to Miami, Florida, and graduated there at Miami Norland Senior High School in 1961. She returned to Vidalia... - Information
- Obituary | | 27 October 2025 | 07:43
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Mr. E. Wayne Avery, Soperton
Mr. E. Wayne Avery, age 89, beloved husband of the late, Ina Crowe Avery of Soperton passed away on Thursday morning, October 23, 2025 at Meadows Park Health and Rehabilitation Center in Vidalia. Born in Emanuel County, he was the youngest and last living of six children born to the late Ernest... - Information
- Obituary | | 24 October 2025 | 16:01
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Mr. James "Jamie" "Boss" Edwards, Lyons
Mr. James “Jamie” “Boss Man” Edwards, age 72, of Lyons, died Monday, October 20, 2025, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia after sudden illness. He attended Lyons Senior High School, and he worked many years at Lyons Concrete that later became Evans Concrete. He enjoyed fishing at Swift... - Information
- Obituary | | 24 October 2025 | 13:43
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Mrs. Janet Leigh Oglesby Roland, Lyons
Janet Leigh Oglesby Roland, age 63, of Lyons, died Thursday, October 23, 2025, at her home after a sudden illness. She was a native of Toombs County and lived near Lyons all of her life. She was a 1982 graduate of Lyons Senior High School. Janet worked at Toombs County Manufacturing in Lyons,... - Information
- Obituary | | 24 October 2025 | 09:48
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Ms. ShaQuanda LaShe Griner
ShaQuanda LaShe Griner was born on November 4, 1976, to Wesley Griner and Joyce Isom in Brevard County, Florida. On October 13, 2025, she peacefully departed this life at Ascension Saint Vincent Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. ShaQuanda received her education at Tidewater College... - Information
- Obituary | | 23 October 2025 | 12:22
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Mrs. Irene H. Williams
Irene H. Williams, a beloved mother, grandmother, and deeply devoted caretaker, transitioned peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Community Hospice after an extended illness. Born on December 10, 1936, Irene was the cherished daughter of the late Deacon Willie Hunt and Ola... - Information
- Obituary | | 23 October 2025 | 11:20
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Mr. Leandro “Bones” Castillo, South Thompson Community
Mr. Leandro “Bones” Castillo, age 67, of the South Thompson Community, died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. He was a native of Nuevo Padilla, Mexico, in the early 1970s, moved to Texas, and soon and later became a U.S. citizen. He moved to Chicago where he graduated high... - Information
- Obituary | | 23 October 2025 | 07:34
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Terri Callahan Kerr
Terri Callahan Kerr, 62, passed away at her home surrounded by family on Monday, October 20, 2025, following an extended illness. Born on January 11, 1963, she was the beloved daughter of Ira Lee Callahan and Bobbie Rewis Callahan, both of whom preceded her in death. Terri was lifelong learner, a... - Information
- Obituary | | 23 October 2025 | 07:32
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Church Calendar
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A Night of Praise With Charles Billingsley
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- Church Event | | 23 October 2025 | 17:05
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October 29--Trunk or Treat!
October 29--Cedar Crossing Baptist Church wants you to come join the fun at their Trunk or Treat, Wednesday October 29th from 5:30 to 6:30. Note: no witches, devils, scary or evil costumes allowed. - Information
- Church Event | | 20 October 2025 | 09:30
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November 2--Church & Founder's Day in Vidalia
November 2--New Life In Christ Ministries, 208 Meadowbrook Street in Vidalia, invites you to their 26th Church & Founder's Day Celebration, Sunday November 2nd at 12:30 with guest speaker Chaplain Travis McKinney of Snellville. Pastor Germain Williams- Information
- Church Event | | 17 October 2025 | 18:49
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October 27-November 2--Pastor's Appreciation in Vidalia
October 27-November 2--East Park Church of God in Christ, 711 4th & Washington Street in Vidalia, would like you to come to the 35th Annual Appreciation for Pastor Supt. James & Lady Monique McRae, Monday October 27th through October 31st at 7:30 each night. Also, November 2nd at 3:00. Different speakers. - Information
- Church Event | | 22 September 2025 | 11:52
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- Church Event | | 03 November 2021 | 12:30
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