Just days after reaching one of life’s biggest milestones, two recent graduates of Swainsboro High School lost their lives in a tragic automobile accident in Burke County.
The Burke County Sheriff’s Office reports that Saturday night Nykeria Johnson and Kencerio Walker, both members of the Class
...Rhine, Georgia (May 26, 2026) – The GBI is investigating a shooting in Rhine, GA, involving Corey Jake Conley, age 34, of Rhine, GA.
Preliminary information indicates that on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at about 2:50 p.m., Telfair County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a home on Studstill Road
...TRUMP LOOKS TO INTERMEDIARIES TO SIGN ABRAHAM ACCORDS
President Trump continues to send mixed signals on a deal to end the war with Iran. Over the weekend, having said a solution was "largely negotiated," he posted on his social media platform that negotiations were “proceeding nicely,” yet 24
A former Sandersville Firefighter who was once named the Firefighter of the Year, is facing serious charges of sexual crimes against a child. The age of the child has not been released.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office says Evan Chambers, age 23, was arrested on May 18 and charged with
...Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Arrests unavailable.
Toombs County Sheriff’s Office reports the following arrests:
Atkins, Courtney – Vidalia – Probation Violation (Misdemeanor).
Blount, Brandon – Vidalia – DUI/Drugs/Less Safe; Probation Violation (Felony).
Brooker,
...by John Wagner, RadioJones, LLC
If you think the local government meetings for the last few months have opened with citizen complaints about data center construction in our area. You’re right, they have. The latest was the Emanuel County Board of Commissioners Meeting Monday (5-18-26). This time
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Middle Judicial Circuit District Attorney Tripp Fitzner has confirmed that Seth Hunter Brown appeared briefly in court Thursday morning for arraignment on the two additional charges in which the Toombs County Grand Jury returned true bills last month.
In April, the Grand Jury indicted Brown on
...A Laurens County man with strong ties to Toombs and Montgomery counties was sentenced to 90 months in federal prison and fined $1,000 last week according to Meg Heap, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia.
Bobby Akins, 55, of Dublin was sentenced after pleading guilty to Distribution
...by John Wagner, RadioJones, LLC
No changing of the guard at Emanuel County Schools. In Tuesday’s Election: All four incumbent Board members hold their seats. Tanya Lane in District 4 with 559 votes to challenger Phyllis Dixon’s 186. In District 5 Elizabeth DeVane holds off Shonray Brooks, 269 to 242 votes.
...To paraphrase our broadcast team… it was a sad way to end such a great season. E-C-I lost game two in their Championship series while tied in the final inning, to a walk-off, walk to a bases loaded field of opponents… giving Lanier County a 4 to 3 win and a three-peat at the top of Class A
...May 25-- Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.
Monday, May 25
Tuesday, May 26
Baseball: Braves at Red Sox 6:45pm (News Talk Sports WVOP-FM 105.3)
Wednesday, May 27
Baseball: Braves at Red Sox 6:45pm (News Talk Sports WVOP-FM 105.3)
Thursday, May 28
Baseball: Braves at Red Sox
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Congratulations to Kalli Jo Roberson who has signed to cheer for the Eagles at Georgia Southern University!

Congratulations to Emily Kicklighter who signed a letter of Intent for a scholarship to cheer at the University of West Georgia in Carrollton.

Congratulations to Brittan Tabor on his commitment to continue his academic and baseball career at South Georgia State College!

Congratulations to Mischa Wardlaw who has committed to play basketball for the Lady Barons at Brewton Parker Christian University! .
May 18-- Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.
Monday, May 18
Baseball: Marlins 12, Braves 0
Golf: Vidalia & Toombs County at GHSA Class A Division 1 State Championships at Arrow Head Golf Club Elbertton 9:00am
Tuesday, May 19
Baseball: Braves 8, Marlins 4
Wednesday, May 20
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The Vidalia Indians are set to compete for the Class A Division 1 State Championship this week, marking the program’s quest for their fourth state title in school history and first since 2022.
After extensive discussions between school officials and the Georgia High School Association (GHSA), it
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Congratulations to VHS Indian Rashad Brown who has signed his letter of intent to play basketball for the Barons at Brewton Parker Christian University.


Mrs. Louise Sharpe Blair, age 83, of Vidalia, died Tuesday, 26, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia following an extended illness. She was a native of Toombs County, living in Newnan for ten years, Montgomery, Alabama for thirty-two years before returning to Toombs County in 2008. She...
Mr. Jerry W. Hartley, age 56, of Glenwood, died Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia following an extended illness. During the time his father was serving in the U.S. Army, Jerry was born on June 29, 1969, in Frankfurt, Germany, to the late Raymond D. Hartley and Silvia...
Mattie Lou Kight Ansley, age 99, of Vidalia, died Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at her home following an extended illness. She born in Lyons on December 6, 1926, to the late Romanous Franklin Kight, Sr. and Julia Elizabeth Pittman Kight. She was proudly raised in the Rocky Creek Community. She was a...
Brody Scott Hutto, age 17, of Toombs County, died Sunday, May 10th, 2026, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was a lifelong resident of Toombs County, and he was a sophomore at Toombs County High School where he played football, quarterback and kicker. The last few weeks of his...
Mrs. Brenda Lott Williamson, age 67, of Douglas, died Thursday, May 14, 2026, at her sister’s home in Douglas following as extended illness. She was born on March 14, 1959, in Coffee County to the late Alfred Lott, Sr. and Cloteal Hutto Lott. She was a 1977 graduate of Coffee County High School...
Mr. Hugh B. NeeSmith, age 87, of Uvalda, met his Savior on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia, surrounded by his family. He was a native of Cedar Crossing, attended Hilldale School, and lived in Cedar Crossing until moving to Uvalda in 1960. Early in his life, he was...
Mrs. Bonnie C. Petty, age 77, of Vidalia, died Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Oxley Park Health & Rehab in Lyons following an extended illness. She was a native of Richmond County and lived in Augusta until moving to Vidalia in 1987. She was a 1966 graduate of George P. Butler High School in Augusta...
June 11-13--Snowhill Community Church, 864 Snowhill Road in Glenwood, invites you to bring your friends to Kids Crusade 2026 "Made for This/Let's Get Wild!", June 11th through June 13th at 6:00 each night. A fun and meaningful time for kids of all ages. Games, laughter and learning about Jesus. Dinner served.
June 14--First African Missionary Baptist Church, 274 East Liberty Avenue in Lyons, want you to join them for their 136th Church Anniversary (1890-2026), Sunday June 14th at 11:30 with guest speaker Rev. Braddock J. Silver of Sandy Ford Missionary Baptist Church in Dublin. Interim Pastor Rev. Russell Green
June 1-5--Cedar Crossing Baptist Church in Uvalda wants you to join them for a fun filled week with their Vacation Bible School "Junk Yard Redemption", June 1st through June 5th from 6:30 to 8:30. Games, music, crafts and Bible Lessons. Ages 3 to adult are welcome. See Annette Beasley or Pennf Criswell for more information.
June 7--Better Together Christian Community Church, 202 West Church Street in Mt. Vernon, invites you to Family & Friends Day 2026, Sunday June 7th at 2:30 with guest speaker Rev. Elijah Toney of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Soperton. Pastor Craig & First Lady Snead
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
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
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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