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Emanuel County Rec Department Champions On Stage at Commissioners Meeting
by John Wagner, RadioJones, LLC
The Recreation Department is continuing their early successes under the management of Emanuel County. At this Tuesday’s Board of Commissioners regular meeting, gorgeous Championship plaques were awarded for girls’ softball. Two teams were state champions in Rec League
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- Newsbreak | | 22 January 2026 | 12:11
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Joiner, Shakur – Vidalia – Criminal Trespass.
Jacobs, Kenneth Dwight, Jr. – Vidalia – Possession of Meth; Possession of Drug-Related Objects; Willful Obstruction of Police Officer.
Toombs County Sheriff’s Office reports the following
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- Newsbreak | | 22 January 2026 | 10:50
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Toombs County EMA Director Gives Update on Weekend Weather Predictions
Thursday morning, Toombs County Emergency Management Agency Director Lynn Moore said the National Weather Service and the Georgia Emergency Management Agency concur that the immediate area is mostly out of the scope of receiving inclement weather this weekend as originally thought might be an
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- Newsbreak | | 22 January 2026 | 10:48
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Today's Top Stories From ABC News - January 22nd
UVALDE TRIAL: FORMER SCHOOL POLICE OFFICER ADRIAN GONZALES FOUND NOT GUILTY ON ALL COUNTS
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A jury late Wednesday acquitted former Uvalde, Texas, school police officer Adrian Gonzales for his response to the Robb Elementary shooting in May 2022. After one hour of deliberations, the jury returned a- Information
- Newsbreak | | 22 January 2026 | 07:22
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BPCU Establishes School of Education
Mount Vernon, Ga. — Beginning with the Spring 2026 semester, Brewton-Parker Christian University’s education programs will be unified under the newly established school of education.
The transition positions the university to support continued growth in enrollment and programs while maintaining
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- Newsbreak | | 21 January 2026 | 11:14
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Ashley McBryde, "Girl Goin' Nowhere" Goin' to the 49th Annual Vidalia Onion Festival as Headliner
photo by Katie Kauss
The Vidalia Onion Festival Committee is excited to announce the 2026 Vidalia Onion Festival Concert featuring an incredible lineup of country music artists set to captivate a large audience on Friday night downtown. The festival will welcome GRAMMY, CMA,and ACM award winner
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- Newsbreak | | 20 January 2026 | 14:01
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The People's House: Week 1
by Rep. Leesa Hagan (R-Lyons)
The Georgia House of Representatives officially convened on January 12 for the first day of the 2026 legislative session. Walking back into the House Chamber always brings a mix of energy, responsibility, and optimism. This year, that feeling was especially strong as we
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- Newsbreak | | 20 January 2026 | 09:49
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GBI Arrests Lyons Man in Sexual Exploitation of Children Investigation
The following press release was issued by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
The GBI has arrested and charged Jared Anthony Collins, aged 33, of Lyons, Toombs County, GA, with one count of Sexual Exploitation of Children.
In June 2025, the GBI’s Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes Unit began an
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- Newsbreak | | 17 January 2026 | 07:00
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Snow Expected in Central and South Georgia on Sunday
Below is the latest update as of 4:30 pm Friday on the potential for winter weather this weekend.
Model guidance has trended southward with lower snowfall amounts on Sunday. Wintry precipitation is expected to remain south of the I-85 Corridor and primarily fall in Central and South Georgia near a
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- Newsbreak | | 16 January 2026 | 16:51
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Toombs Lady HoopDawgs info / recap
(Taylor Bland)
The Toombs County Lady Hoopdawgs are a young group. This team has 8 new players and are starting to build chemistry to be more competitive. Senior Arianna Hill is leading the way with 20 points and 12 rebounds per game. Sophomore Taylor Bland adds 8 points per game as the starting
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- Sportsbreak | | 21 January 2026 | 08:38
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VHS Wrestling Competes at Brian Barrett Throwdown at Richmond Hill
...Vidalia Wrestling showed heart, grit, and pride today at the Brian Barrett Throwdown at Richmond Hill High School.
Our JV boys and varsity girls battled together to a 6th-place combined finish and brought home 5 medals: 138 – Dylan Kicklighter, 1st 150 – Tracy Blair 125 – Messiah Salem 170 – Timya Mills
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- Sportsbreak | | 21 January 2026 | 08:19
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Sports & Scores This Week (1-19-26)
January 19- Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.
Monday, January 19
Tuesday, January 20
Basketball: Georgia 74, Missouri 72
Vidalia 61, Savannah Country Day 56 Girls & Vidalia 69, Savannah Country Day 61 Boys
Toombs County 62, Savannah Christian 33 Girls & Toombs County 52,
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- Sportsbreak | | 19 January 2026 | 07:53
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Grage Set to Ignite Vidalia Football
Vidalia has officially chosen its next head football coach—and it’s a name that brings both experience and excitement to the program. On Friday, the Vidalia City School Board of Education approved Zach Grage to lead the Indians into the 2026 season and beyond. The hire comes on the heels of Rodney
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- Sportsbreak | | 16 January 2026 | 13:01
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BPCU Indoor Track and Field Preview
The Brewton-Parker Christian University Barons prepare to kick off the 2025-26 Indoor track and field season on the road. This will be the first opportunity for the Barons to show off their season improvements from last year's successful season. The Barons kick off the track season with the Jimmy
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- Sportsbreak | | 15 January 2026 | 12:35
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Toombs County Wrestlers Take Title
Toombs County wrestlers competed in Area Duals in Fitzgerald Ga on Saturday, Jan 10. They battled and walked away with the title of GHSA 1A Area 2 Champions.
(Courtesy of Toombs County Athletics)
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- Sportsbreak | | 15 January 2026 | 12:23
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Barons Roll Tigers
The Brewton-Parker Christian University Barons women’s wrestling team hosted the Andrew College Fighting Tigers at Gillis Gymnasium on January 12, 2026. The Barons defeated the Fighting Tigers 27-10 in a thrilling Senior Day showdown.
The Barons got the evening kicked off in fashion after honoring
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- Sportsbreak | | 14 January 2026 | 13:33
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Lady Indians Cruise Past Woodville-Tompkins, Extend Streak to Five
The Vidalia High School Lady Indians continued their mid-season surge Tuesday night, delivering a dominant performance at home to defeat Woodville-Tompkins High School 66-30. The victory not only extends the Lady Indians' winning streak to five games but also keeps their perfect region record
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- Sportsbreak | | 14 January 2026 | 09:03
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Indian WRESTLERS FINISH 4TH IN AREA 2- 1A DUALS
The Indians battled all day, coming up just short in a heartbreaker to East Laurens (35-36), then rolling past Dodge County (48-29) and Montgomery County (40-33). The Indians fought to the end against Fitzgerald (48-35).
“This group showed a lot of heart today. We competed in every match, fought
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- Sportsbreak | | 13 January 2026 | 12:30
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Community Calendar
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VRD 2026 Baseball, Softball, & Tee Ball Registration
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- Community Event | | 20 January 2026 | 11:34
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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, January 27, 2026, at 10:00 .m. in the Treutlen County Library, 585 Second Street, in Soperton.
Please RSVP by January 21 to NancyAnne Conner at 706-612-4020 (nancyanne.conner @gaswcc.ga.gov) or Christi
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- Community Event | | 12 January 2026 | 13:42
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Greater Vidalia Chamber Members Meeting
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- Community Event | | 06 January 2026 | 13:16
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Swainsboro - Emanuel Chamber Eggs & Issues Breakfast
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- Community Event | | 06 January 2026 | 13:09
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Swainsboro-Emanuel Chamber Membership Banquet
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- Community Event | | 06 January 2026 | 11:25
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LRD 2026 SPRING SPORTS REGISTRATION
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- Community Event | | 02 January 2026 | 07:32
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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 | | 26 December 2024 | 11:36
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Obituaries
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Linda Diane Watts Rewis, Vidalia
Linda Diane Watts Rewis, age 72, of Vidalia, Georgia, passed away peacefully and woke up with Jesus on the morning of January 19, 2026 after an extended illness. Linda was born the youngest of six children, on July 21, 1953 to MJ and Ruby Watts of Soperton/Vidalia, Georgia! She was a devoted... - Information
- Obituary | | 21 January 2026 | 08:53
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Ms. Geneva Brooks Reid
Funeral services for Ms. Geneva Brooks Reid will be held Monday, January 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Higgs Funeral Home in Soperton. Burial will be in Westview Cemetery. Reverend Gilbert Posey will officiate. Ms. Geneva died Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Autumn Lane Health & Rehab in... - Information
- Obituary | | 19 January 2026 | 10:32
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James Ellis Wilbanks, Jr.
James Ellis Wilbanks, Jr. (Jimmy) passed away on January 12, 2026, at the age of 82, near Vidalia Georgia. He was born on February 15, 1943, in Commerce, Georgia, the son of James Ellis Wilbanks, Sr. and Margie Elizabeth Cheatham. He grew up in Commerce during his early years and Dublin, Georgia, where... - Information
- Obituary | | 17 January 2026 | 18:44
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Mrs. Nilda Murillo Colson
In loving memory of Nilda Murillo Colson, who passed away at her home on Monday, January 12, 2026, at the age of 81, following a recent health complication. Born in the Philippines on June 20, 1944, she became a lifelong resident of Toombs County in 1989. For many years, she worked as a seamstress at... - Information
- Obituary | | 15 January 2026 | 09:45
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Mrs. Jean Harden Moore, Lyons
Mrs. Jean Harden Moore, age 86, of Lyons, died Monday, January 12, 2026, at Select Medical Hospital in Savannah following an extended illness. She was a lifelong resident of Toombs County. She worked at Lyons Manufacturing for ten years, Max Smith’s Department Store in Vidalia for twelve years, and she... - Information
- Obituary | | 14 January 2026 | 09:58
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Mr. Brian Alan Kight, Kibbee Community
Mr. Brian Alan Kight, age 60, of the Kibbee Community, died Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Memorial Health in Savannah after a brief illness. He was a native of Candler County where he lived most of his life; he attended Metter High School and moved to Montgomery County a few years ago. He was a... - Information
- Obituary | | 13 January 2026 | 09:44
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Mrs. Faye Kirkley NeeSmith, New Branch Community
Mrs. Faye Kirkley NeeSmith, age 74, of the New Branch Community, died Sunday, January 11, 2026, at her daughter’s home following an extended illness. She was a native of Toombs County, attended Toombs Central School, and lived in Cedar Crossing most of her life before moving to New Branch in 2016. She... - Information
- Obituary | | 13 January 2026 | 08:44
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Mrs. Betty Dean Sharpe Lockley, Normantown Community
Mrs. Betty Dean Sharpe Lockley, age 88, of the Normantown Community, died Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia after a brief illness. She was a native of Toombs County and was a 1955 honor graduate of Vidalia High School. She lived in Vidalia most of her life before... - Information
- Obituary | | 13 January 2026 | 07:20
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Ms. Nora Medina, Metter
Ms. Nora Medina, age 67, of Metter, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Azelea Health and Rehabilitation following a brief illness. She was born on September 24, 1958, to Octavio Urbina and Cecila Medina in Los Angeles, California. Nora spent most of her life in Los Angeles before...- Information
- Obituary | | 12 January 2026 | 15:22
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Church Calendar
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January 24--Gospel Sing with The Hall Sisters!
January 24--Snowhill Community Church welcomes everyone to a Gospel Sing, Saturday January 24th at 7:00 featuring The Hall Sisters of Adrian. "Come Expecting a Blessing." - Information
- Church Event | | 12 January 2026 | 09:32
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- Church Event | | 03 November 2021 | 12:30
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