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Two More Arrested in Ongoing Murder Investigation; Another Case Begins
The Vidalia Police Department had a busy weekend, making more arrests in the March 16 murder of a 23-year-old man and a pregnant 18-year-old woman, both from Soperton.
On Saturday, Vidalia Chief of Police James Jermon announced the arrests of Michael Anthony, Jr., 19, of Lyons, and Fitzroy Anthony
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- Newsbreak | | 15 April 2024 | 14:45
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Concert Line–Up Change For The 47th Annual Vidalia Onion Festival
The Vidalia Onion Festival Committee has received news from Austin Snell that he will not be able to perform at the Vidalia Onion Festival on Friday, April 26, due to health reasons. From Austin, “I’ve been battling for over a year a health issue that needs to be addressed medically.
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- Newsbreak | | 15 April 2024 | 12:53
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GBI Investigating McRae-Helena Shooting Death
**PRESS RELEASE FROM THE GEORGIA BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION**
McRae-Helena, GA (April 11, 2024)– At the request of the McRae-Helena Police Department, GBI agents are investigating the death of Montez Edronz McMillian, age 33, of McRae-Helena, GA.
The preliminary investigation indicates at about 1:20 a.m.,
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- Newsbreak | | 12 April 2024 | 10:53
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Emanuel County Woman Convicted of 2022 Twin City Murder
An Emanual County jury returned a guilty plea Wednesday against a woman charged with the 2022 felony murder in Twin City.
Middle Judicial Circuit District Attorney Tripp Fitzner said Peggy Milton was convicted of Nichols Hall. Hall died from a single gunshot wound.
Judge Bobby Reeves sentenced
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- Newsbreak | | 11 April 2024 | 09:51
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Missing Mother Facing Extradition
The Lyons mother who took her seven-year-old daughter to Puerto Rico without authorization may soon be heading back to Toombs County to face her charges.
Lyons Chief of Police Wesley Walker said Wendy Salter, who was taken into custody in by Puerto Rican authorities last Saturday and is scheduled
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- Newsbreak | | 10 April 2024 | 14:57
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VPD Continues to Grow and Serve
(L to R): Sgt. SanAntonio Wilcher; Terri Graffagnino, Communications Unit; Police Chief James Jermon; Ofc. Dre Mayweather, Ofc. Barbara Deen; and Ofc. Robert Wickstrom
The Vidalia Chief of Police introduced three newly sworn patrol officers to the public Monday night at the April meeting of the
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- Newsbreak | | 09 April 2024 | 17:09
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Knowles, Antonio – Vidalia – Battery.
Akins, Devon – Lyons – Giving False Information.
Escalante, Jiimel – Vidalia – Simple Obstruction; Possession of Marijuana; Warrant Served (Toombs County).
Corouthers, Shandrika – Vidalia – Possession of
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- Newsbreak | | 09 April 2024 | 13:53
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Festival Attire Ready!
The Vidalia Onion Festival Committee presented Vidalia City County members with their official Onion Festival T-shirts Monday night. The presentation has become a much-anticipated event each year in anticipation of the approaching Vidalia Onion Festival. (L to R): Jake Cleghorn, Chair of the
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- Newsbreak | | 09 April 2024 | 12:36
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Spring Scrap Tire Amnesty Week
The Scrap Tire Amnesty Day is to prevent illegal dumping of scrap tires on residential and commercial properties, city right-of-ways and county right-of-ways.
The Scrap Tire Amnesty Day for Toombs County will take place beginning Monday, April 15, 2024 to Friday, April 19, 2024. This event allows
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- Newsbreak | | 09 April 2024 | 10:41
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Toombs County Bulldogs Esports Make History with Four Teams Advancing to GHSA State Playoffs
The Bulldogs Esports program has secured a remarkable feat, advancing four teams to the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) State Playoffs in the same season for the first time.
The first Splatoon 3 team, captained by senior Christian Castro, boasts an impressive regular-season record of 7-1
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- Sportsbreak | | 15 April 2024 | 09:40
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Senior Night Sweep: Toombs County Soccer Celebrates Wins vs Bradwell
Thursday evening’s Senior Night was truly one for the books the the Toombs County Soccer teams! The girls’ team dominated Bradwell Institute with a resounding 7-2 victory. Leading the charge was Emma Wright, who skillfully netted a hat trick. Emerson Powell contributed significantly with two
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- Sportsbreak | | 15 April 2024 | 09:33
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Lady Indian Track Team Wins in West Laurens
The Indians traveled to West Laurens High School to face off with some stiff competition. The ladies persevered through strong winds to come home with the win as a team. The ladies fought through the conditions to tally up 15o points over Jeff Davis' 144 points. The ladies brought home three
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- Sportsbreak | | 15 April 2024 | 09:29
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Brewton-Parker Drops Series Finale Against No. 13 Wolf Pack
MOUNT VERNON, Ga. – Brewton-Parker Baseball dropped game three of the SSAC Series of the Week against No. 13 Loyola (La.) on Saturday afternoon.
The Barons (17-23, 9-16 SSAC) fell 6-5 to the Wolf Pack (31-11, 16-8 SSAC).
How It Happened
In the top of the first, Loyola picked up a hit and scored an
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- Sportsbreak | | 15 April 2024 | 09:20
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Crusaders win DH, sweep region series
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Banks Hopkins came on in relief of Gage Brantley in the bottom of the 4th with the game tied at 4 and picked up his first Varsity win of the season. Banks gave 4 hits over 4 innings, including 1 earned run, and the Crusaders' offense came alive late, giving the- Information
- Sportsbreak | | 15 April 2024 | 09:10
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Sports & Scores This Week (4-15-24)
April 15-- Here are the latest sports schedules and scores for the week.
Monday, April 15
Baseball: Braves at Astros 8:10pm (News Talk WVOP-FM 105.3)
Vidalia at Brantley County 5:30pm (WTCQ-FM, 97.7, Classic Hits, 98Q)
RTCA at Memorial Day 5:00pm (News Talk WVOP-FM 105.3)
Tattnall County at
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- Sportsbreak | | 14 April 2024 | 21:49
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RTCA Track & Field Competes at Bulloch Academy
RTCA's Track and Field competed at Bulloch Academy April 10th. They competed against Bulloch Academy, Pinewood Christian Academy, Bryan County, Trinity Christian (Dublin), First Presbyterian Christian Academy, Vidalia Heritage Academy, Here are our top finishers:
Girls Triple Jump:
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- Sportsbreak | | 12 April 2024 | 09:11
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Bulldog Baseball Bounces Back with 10-3 Win over Vidalia in Game Two of Series
The Toombs County Bulldog Baseball team bounced back with an impressive victory over the Vidalia Indians with a dominant 10-3 win on Wednesday afternoon. The Bulldogs, vying for a chance at the GHSA playoffs, knew the weight this game carried and came out looking to retake control of the series.
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- Sportsbreak | | 12 April 2024 | 09:03
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RTCA Tennis Competes at Region
On April 9 RTCA traveled to Macon to compete in the Region Tournament.
Results:
2nd place boys doubles: Hayden Kight and Drew Vaughn
4th place boys singles: James Varnes
3rd place girls doubles: Haylie Kight and Ella Newton
4th place girls singles: Caroline ThompsonThe girls team placed second
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- Sportsbreak | | 10 April 2024 | 14:51
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Community Calendar
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Employment Fairs
Southeastern Technical College is sponsoring two upcoming Employment Fairs: April 15 from 9:00 - 11:00 am. on the Vidalia campus, and April 18 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. on the Swainsboro campus.
Many employers will be attending both job fairs.
For more information, contact lance Helms at 912-538-327
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- Community Event | | 01 April 2024 | 11:05
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Obituaries
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Mrs. Beth Vanderford
Mrs. Beth A. Smith Vanderford, age 89, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, died Thursday, April 11, 2024, at The Oaks Bethany in Vidalia after an extended illness. She was a native of Toombs County, a graduate of Toombs Central School and lived most of her life in Augusta until moving to Fredericksburg,... - Information
- Obituary | | 15 April 2024 | 15:26
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Mrs. Ruth Rockett, Lyons
Mrs. Ruth Koehler Rockett, age 87, of Lyons, died Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Piedmont Healthcare in Athens. She was born September 20, 1936, in Ceylon, Minnesota to the late Meta Elizabeth Nolte Koehler and Louis Carl Christian Koehler. She was a 1954 graduate of Fairmont High School in Fairmont,... - Information
- Obituary | | 15 April 2024 | 12:49
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Miss Jaelynn Marie Johnson, Soperton
Miss Jaelynn Marie Johnson of Soperton went to Heaven to be with Jesus on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Jaelynn was born in Gainesville, FL on October 11, 2015 and was a second-grade student at Treutlen Elementary School and Heartland Academy. She loved her school teachers and fishing with her family... - Information
- Obituary | | 13 April 2024 | 17:41
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Mrs. Bertha Sue McDaniel Meeks, Soperton
Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha Sue McDaniel Meeks of Soperton will be held, Monday April 15, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Treutlen County. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Reverend Jimmy Dupree will officiate. Mrs. Meeks died Friday, April 12, 2024 Mrs. Meeks, 81,... - Information
- Obituary | | 13 April 2024 | 09:26
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Mrs. Clara Lewis, Vidalia
Mrs. Clara Faye Harrison Lewis, age 83, of Vidalia, died peacefully at her residence with her family by her side on Thursday, April 11, 2024, under the care of Community Hospice. She was a native of Toombs County and a 1959 graduate of Toombs Central School. She worked at Brunswick Manufacturing, and then... - Information
- Obituary | | 12 April 2024 | 15:30
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Mr. Ian "E" McRee, Ludowici
Mr. Ian “E” Patrick John McRee, age 36, of Ludowici, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024, in a house fire attempting to save his animals. He was a native of Jacksonville, Florida and lived most of his life in Jacksonville. He graduated from Eagles View Academy in Jacksonville. “E” served in the United... - Information
- Obituary | | 11 April 2024 | 15:23
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Mr. Timothy "Timmy" Holbrook
Mr. Timothy “Timmy” Holbrook, age 34, of Montgomery County, died Monday, April 8, 2024. He was a native of Uvalda and lived there and in Alston all his life. He was a 2007 graduate of Montgomery County High School, and he attended East Georgia College in Swainsboro. Timmy enjoyed music, drawing,... - Information
- Obituary | | 11 April 2024 | 13:50
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Mrs. Lucy Coleman
Mrs. Lucy Sikes Coleman, age 83, of the Ponderosa Community, died Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Memorial Health in Savannah from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Toombs County on Sunday. She was a native of Tattnall County, living most of her life in Toombs County and at Ponderosa since... - Information
- Obituary | | 11 April 2024 | 09:08
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Mr. Elmer “Elmo” Claude Powell, Mount Vernon
Mr. Elmer “Elmo” Claude Powell, age 68, of Mount Vernon, died Monday, April 8, 2024, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia, after a brief illness. He was a native of Wheeler County and lived most of his life in Montgomery County. He was a 1973 graduate of Wheeler County High School and... - Information
- Obituary | | 10 April 2024 | 15:44
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Church Calendar
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April 21--Benefit Gospel Concert with Heartfelt Quartet
April 21--Edmond Chapel Church of God, 2380 Highway 56 East in Lyons, would like you to come to their Benefit Gospel Sing for Jennifer Amanda Toole, April 21 at 6:00 featuring Heartfelt Quartet. - Information
- Church Event | | 15 April 2024 | 11:56
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May 4--The Barber Family in Vidalia
May 4--Cornerstone Pentecostal Church, 377 South Thompson Road in Vidalia, would like you to join them for A Night of Worship with The Barber Family, Saturday May 4th at 6:00. - Information
- Church Event | | 09 April 2024 | 11:59
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April 25--April Engage Luncheon in Vidalia
April 25--The Woven Women’s Ministry of First Baptist Church of Vidalia invites you to their monthly Engage Luncheon, Thursday April 25th at Noon on “The Front Porch” with Mindy Morrison. Lunch is Chicken Salad with pasta and yogurt parfait for $5 or bring your own lunch. Deadline to sign up online is April 21st. fbcvidalia.org /Current Events. - Information
- Church Event | | 09 April 2024 | 09:42
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April 27--Pancake Breakfast for Youth Ministry during Vidalia Onion Run
April 27--First Baptist Church of Vidalia would like you to come to their Vidalia Onion Run Free Pancake Breakfast, Saturday April 27th from 7:00 to 9:00 on “The Front Porch”. Donations accepted for the Youth Ministry - Information
- Church Event | | 09 April 2024 | 09:35
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