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Judge Declares Mistrial in Case Against Former Washington County Deputies
After eight long years three former Washington County deputies finally had their days in court last week after being accused in the death of Eurie Martin in the summer of 2017.
Michael Howell, Henry Copeland and Rhett Scott all faced four charges: Felony Murder; Involuntary Manslaughter,
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- Newsbreak | | 21 November 2025 | 14:48
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SDM Students of the Month
The Sally D. Meadows Elementary School Students of the Month have been recognized for November. Thee student show pride at Sally Meadows and model how to Walk the Brave Way and do a great job of representing PBIS motto and schoolwide epections of Be Respectful and Value Everyone.
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- Newsbreak | | 21 November 2025 | 10:21
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Williams, Janyia Shamar – Warner Robins – Simple Battery.
Hines, Tyree Lamar – Vidalia – Criminal Trespass.
Smith, Milton Junior – Vidalia – Criminal Trespass Warrant Served (Toombs County).
Simmons, Kevin Ricken – Vidalia – Battery; Willful
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- Newsbreak | | 21 November 2025 | 10:00
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Two-Vehicle Crash Claims One Life; Leaves Woman in Critical Condition
A Swainsboro man lost his life Tuesday in Toombs County as the result of a two-vehicle crash.
Toombs County Sheriff Jordan Kight said that around 8:00 Tuesday night, Toombs County 911 received a call about an accident on U.S. Highway #1 South near Green Oak Road. A witness to the accident told
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- Newsbreak | | 20 November 2025 | 14:34
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City's Internal Investigation Closed on Officer-Involved Shooting
The City of Vidalia has completed its internal administrative review of the officer-involved shooting that occurred on Epstein Street and Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard on October 19 of this year where two Vidalia Police Officers were working a traffic stop. During the stop, it was discovered
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- Newsbreak | | 19 November 2025 | 14:28
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Sunday Alcohol Package Sales to Being in January in Emanuel County
by John Wagner, RadioJones, LLC
In new business at the Monday November 11th regular meeting of the Emanuel County Commission, the first items had to do with the election earlier this month where there two referendums on Sunday alcohol sales. The one for by the drink sales at restaurants on Sunday
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- Newsbreak | | 19 November 2025 | 09:10
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Hood Enters Plea on Kidnapping Charges; Sentenced to Prison
The man who attempted to kidnap two children in Lyons in the spring of this year entered a plea of guilty Monday morning in Toombs County Court and was given 30 years in prison with 10 of those years behind bars.
On May 5, Kelton Lynn and his younger sister Kamryn Lynn were playing outside around
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- Newsbreak | | 17 November 2025 | 14:43
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Hall, Edriumtae Shemar – Vidalia – Armed Robbery.
Page, Mark – Vidalia – Pedestrian Under the Influence; Willful Obstruction of Police Officer.
Matthews, Gary Alexander – Vidalia – Willful Obstruction of Police Officer; Tampering With
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- Newsbreak | | 14 November 2025 | 11:10
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United Way Exceeds the Goal for Another Campaign
CRUNCHING THE FINAL NUMBERS - Even as guests were preparing their plates at the Victory Luncheon, United Way Executive Director Patricia Dixon (seated), and her financial team including Julia Toole along with her daughter AnnaLeigh Toole and Brent Sammons continue to calculate up-to-the-minute
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- Newsbreak | | 13 November 2025 | 15:43
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Barons Stun #10 RoadrunnersÂ
In a thrilling conference matchup on November 20, 2025. The Brewton-Parker Christian University Barons stunned the #10 Dalton State College Roadrunners in Dalton, Ga.. The Barons controlled the game in both halves and extended their undefeated streak to 6-0 and 1-0 in conference with a 74-71 win
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- Sportsbreak | | 21 November 2025 | 08:13
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Vidalia's Robbie Sharpton Receives Statewide Facilities and Grounds Award
The City of Vidalia is proud to announce that Robbie Sharpton of the Vidalia Recreation Department has been selected by the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association (GRPA) to receive the Facilities and Grounds Award.
Each year, GRPA invites districts to nominate one full-time employee who goes
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- Sportsbreak | | 20 November 2025 | 09:17
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#2 Toombs County Destroys Temple 50–6 in Opening Round of GHSA Playoffs
Toombs County set the tone for its playoff run Friday night, overwhelming the Temple Tigers 50–6 at the PIT and advancing to Round 2 of the GHSA State Playoffs. The Bulldogs, ranked No. 2 in Class AD1 delivered a statement win with explosive offense, gritty defense, and standout special teams.
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- Sportsbreak | | 19 November 2025 | 19:07
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Vidalia Wrestling Opens Season at Battle at the Bay, Prioritizing Mat Time and Early Growth
The Vidalia High School Wrestling Program, including girls, boys, and JV, opened the 2025–2026 season this weekend at Battle at the Bay at Brantley County High School. With mid-November marking the true start of competition, Vidalia’s focus for this tournament was simple: give every wrestler as
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- Sportsbreak | | 17 November 2025 | 12:51
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Barons Compete at Liberty Duals
The Brewton-Parker Christian University Barons competed at the Liberty Duals on November 15, 2025. The Barons faced off against six teams and went 5-1 on the day. The Barons kicked off the day by taking on Montreat College, followed by Southern Virginia University, Liberty University, Greensboro
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- Sportsbreak | | 17 November 2025 | 12:48
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MatDawgs Have Strong Showing at Battle at the Bay: Toombs County Claims Four Gold Medals in Dominant Display
The Toombs County High School MatDawgs stormed into the Battle at the Bay tournament, crowning four individual champions and piling up runner-up finishes throughout the lineup. Hosted at Brantley County High School and featuring a loaded field of 12 teams from Southeast Georgia, the MatDawgs
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- Sportsbreak | | 17 November 2025 | 12:43
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Sports & Scores This Week (11-17-25)
November 17-Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week
Monday, November 17
Tuesday, November 18
Basketball: Tattnall County 66, Toombs County 28 Girls & Toombs County 39, Tattnall County 38 Boys
Wednesday, November 19
Thursday, November 20
Football: Bulldogs Live 7:06pm (WTCQ-FM, 97.7,
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- Sportsbreak | | 17 November 2025 | 08:27
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Georgia's Friday Night Lights High School Scoreboard
High School Scoreboard – November 21st
GHSA State Playoffs
Round 1
Class A – Division I
6 Temple "Tigers" @ Toombs Co. "Bulldogs" 50 F
0 East Laurens "Falcons" @ Heard Co. "Braves" 49 F
7 Washington Co. "Golden Hawks" @ Dublin "Fighting Irish" 40 F
21 Bacon Co. "Red Raiders" @ Swainsboro "Tigers"
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- Sportsbreak | | 14 November 2025 | 10:41
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Barons Compete at Cross Country Conference Championships
The Barons Men's and Women's Cross Country teams ran at the SSAC Conference Championships on November 7, 2025. Both teams brought their best efforts and saw several excellent individual performances. The women's team placed 8th and the men's team placed 7th in the team score.
Lillie Brown broke a
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- Sportsbreak | | 11 November 2025 | 08:26
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Community Calendar
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Greater Vidalia Chamber Ribbon Cutting
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- Community Event | | 19 November 2025 | 11:21
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- Community Event | | 07 November 2025 | 12:32
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Obituaries
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Mr. Willie A. Brinson, Mt. Vernon
Mr. Willie A. Brinson, age 56, of Mt. Vernon, died Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro after a brief illness. He was a native of Vidalia and lived in Montgomery County most of his life. He was a 1987 graduate of Vidalia High School where he played... - Information
- Obituary | | 21 November 2025 | 14:12
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Mrs. Gloria J. Moxley, Vidalia
Mrs. Gloria J. Moxley, age 80, of Vidalia, died Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at her son’s home after a brief illness. She was a native of Richmond County, Georgia, and at early age, she and her family moved to Toombs County where she lived the rest of her life. She was a 1963 graduate of Vidalia... - Information
- Obituary | | 20 November 2025 | 11:41
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Mrs. Debra Lewis Burke, Vidalia
Mrs. Debra Lewis Burke, age 70, of Vidalia, died Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia after a sudden illness. She was a native of Laurens County and lived in Dublin until moving to Vidalia in 2002. She was a 1971 graduate of East Laurens High School and... - Information
- Obituary | | 20 November 2025 | 07:18
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Mr. Edison Young, Jr.
“Well done, good and faithful servant…” – Matthew 25:23 Edison Young Jr. entered eternal rest on the afternoon of November 15, 2025, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Dublin, Georgia. Born on November 27, 1947, in Montgomery County, Georgia, he was the beloved son of Mr. Edison Young and... - Information
- Obituary | | 19 November 2025 | 12:17
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Mrs. Gail Dasher Shaw, High Falls, Georgia
Mrs. Gail Dasher Shaw, age 78, of High Falls, Georgia, died Sunday, November 16, 2025, at her home after a brief illness. She was a native of Chatham County, growing up in Savannah where she lived thirty years. She lived in Vidalia for two years before moving to Jackson, Georgia and has lived in... - Information
- Obituary | | 19 November 2025 | 07:30
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Mr. Samuel Lopez Cruz, Lyons
Mr. Samuel Lopez Cruz Lyons, Georgia January 9, 1947 - November 15, 2025 Today, our family’s world has grown heavier as we say goodbye to Samuel Lopez Cruz, a man whose laughter filled rooms, whose strength built generations, and whose love held this family together in ways words can barely... - Information
- Obituary | | 18 November 2025 | 13:01
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Billie June Boyd, St. Simons Island, Ga
Billie June Boyd, formerly of St. Simons Island, Ga., died in Duluth, Ga. November 15, 2025 at the age of 83. Born July 19, 1942, Billie June grew up in Lyons, Ga. As a teen, Billie June loved Elvis Presley and wore her mother’s home-made dresses (unless she was helping her father on their small... - Information
- Obituary | | 18 November 2025 | 07:26
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Mr. Joseph Samuel Dickey, III
Mr. Joseph Samuel Dickey, III passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the age of 76 in Dover, Florida. Joe was born April 18, 1949, in West Palm Beach, FL and was the son of the late Joseph Samuel Dickey and Ethel Scramlin Dickey. Joe graduated from Lyons High School in Lyons, GA in 1967 and... - Information
- Obituary | | 17 November 2025 | 14:08
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Mr. Jumahn Ramar Tolbert
Jumahn Ramar Tolbert was the third born of three children to the parentage of Ronnie Tolbert Sr. and Regenia Phillips Tolbert on June 2, 1998, in Vidalia, GA. He passed away on November 7, 2025 in South Carolina. Jumahn attended Vidalia City Schools before the family moved to South Carolina, and he... - Information
- Obituary | | 17 November 2025 | 14:02
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Church Calendar
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November 30--Old Fashioned Homecoming Sing in Vidalia
November 30--North Thompson Baptist Church, 404 North Thompson Church Road in Vidalia, wants you to get out your best old fashioned attire and join them for their Old Fashioned Homecoming Sing & Celebration, November 30th at 11:00. Potluck lunch afterwards.- Information
- Church Event | | 11 November 2025 | 09:43
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SPECIAL NOTE from New Life in Christ Ministries Outreach
Greetings from the New Life In Christ Ministries Outreach Ministry, We extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous and repeated donations to our Clothes Closet Giveaway. Your unwavering support has played a vital role in making this initiative a true success within our community. Because of your kindness, countless individuals and families have been blessed with essential clothing and other homegood items and renewed hope. Your contributions reflect the spirit of compassion and service that drives our mission forward. Thank you for being a beacon of generosity. We are deeply grateful for all that you’ve done. We sincerely appreciate you, New Life In Christ Ministries Outreach Ministry Germain A. Williams, Pastor- Information
- Church Event | | 11 November 2025 | 09:38
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January 17--Gospel Explosion in Vidalia
January 17--New Vision Baptist Church, 301 Smith Street in Vidalia, would like you to come to their New Year Gospel Explosion, Saturday January 17th at 6:00 featuring Pat & the Gurlz of Tallahassee Florida, Redemption of Alston, The Golden Echos of Southeast Georgia, Kingdom Minded of Glennville, and The Chosen Vessels of Glennville. Donation $10 at the door - Information
- Church Event | | 10 November 2025 | 09:53
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November 25--Free Thanksgiving Dinners in Lyons
November 25--Calvary Way Church, 545 Northwest Broad Street in Lyons, invites you to enjoy a Thanksgiving Dinner, Tuesday November 25th. 100 dinners will be provided by Honey Bunny's Baked Goods and can be picked up at the church between 12:00 and 5:00. Info: Pastor Cynthia 912-246-0196 - Information
- Church Event | | 04 November 2025 | 09:43
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