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Arrest Made in Baxley Dog Attacks
Appling County Sheriff Mark Melton said Friday morning that 53-year-old Misty Ann Branch of Baxley has been arrested in connection with the death investigation of 86-year-old Maria Nunez on Tuesday.
Nunez was attacked by two dogs in her yard and died from the attack.
Branch has been charged with
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- Newsbreak | | 10 October 2025 | 10:35
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Candler County Begins Operation Star Witness
"Operation Star Witness – It Works," has been proven by the Candler County Sheriff's Office.Just this week, a single Operation Star Witness camera location helped deputies identify three separate incidents in Candler County.That is proof the program works, and it is only getting started.- Information
- Newsbreak | | 09 October 2025 | 15:24
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Elderly Appling County Woman Mauled by Dogs
An 86-year-old Appling County woman died Wednesday after two dogs attacked her.
Appling County Sheriff Mark Melton issued a press release Thursday stating that around noon emergency personnel were dispatched to a residence on Popular Lane in Baxley. When first responders got to the address, they found
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- Newsbreak | | 09 October 2025 | 15:17
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Jenkins County Inmate Found Deceased at Jail
The Jenkins County man who was arrested last month for allegedly delivering multiple gunshots to a woman in Millen has been found dead while being held at the Jenkins County Jail.
Jenkins County Sheriff Robert Oglesby reports that Cash Elliott Weeks was found in his cell between 6:00 – 7:00
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- Newsbreak | | 08 October 2025 | 14:43
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Jackson, Aaron Ellis – Jesup – Obstruct/Hinder Law Enforcement; Criminal Trespass; Theft by Taking.
Schriber, Gwendie Lee – East Dublin – Theft by Shoplifting (Felony).
Clark, Marlys Leeann Loyd – Ailey – Possession of Methamphetamine;
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- Newsbreak | | 08 October 2025 | 09:13
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Vidalia First Responders Honored With Appreciation Dinner
(L to R): Matt Oxley and Bernie Nelson presented unique handmade knives to Vidalia Fire Chief Brian Sikes and Vidalia Chief of Police Robert Shore.
The men and women who serve and protect in Vidalia were honored last week with a First Responders Appreciation Dinner in the Vidalia Community Center.
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- Newsbreak | | 07 October 2025 | 14:39
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Two Arrested in Connection With Sunday Shootings in Soperton
On Sunday, October 5, 2025, at approximately 3:40PM, the Soperton Police Departmentreceived a call in the 100 block of New Street in reference to shots fired. The responding officer located a 15-year-old male in the area with multiple gunshot wounds. Unfortunately, the teen succumbed to his
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- Newsbreak | | 06 October 2025 | 14:02
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Hickory Barbeque Company Wins 2025 The Real Squeal Competition
Noel Kay, of Hickory Barbeque Company accepts his winning medal from a KCBS officials at the Overall Winner of The Real Squeal BBQ & Music Festival Saturday afternoon.
Camaraderie and BBQ was on the menu Saturday for the 2025 The Real Squeal BBQ & Music Festival in Partin Park in Lyons and the
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- Newsbreak | | 04 October 2025 | 17:39
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Nipping Litter "In the Bud"
There’s no denying litter is unsightly and it’s become a problem in the Sweet Onion City. But a group of citizens are ready to address the problem but not just by picking it up.
Monday afternoon about a dozen people gathered in the Dr. Mark and Tonya Spivey Library with Natalie Johnston-Russell and
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- Newsbreak | | 02 October 2025 | 15:44
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Sportsbreak
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Georgia's Friday Night Lights High School Scoreboard
High School Scoreboard – October 10th
Class A – Division I
37 Savannah Christian "Raiders" @ Vidalia "Indians" 14 F
42 Swainsboro "Tigers" @ Savannah Country Day "Hornets" 14 F
Off – Toombs Co., Dublin, East Laurens
Class A - Division II
43 Wilcox Co. "Patriots" @ Dooly Co. "Bobcats" 0 F
0 Telfair Co.
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- Sportsbreak | | 10 October 2025 | 10:38
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Vikings Win Third Straight Over Eagles
The Treutlen Vikings returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown and never looked back, routing the Eagles of Montgomery County 46 – 6 Thursday night at Bobby Driggers Stadium in Soperton. The win gives the Vikings their third win in a row in the series over their rivals.
The Vikings won the coin
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- Sportsbreak | | 10 October 2025 | 10:01
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Lady Vikes Make History with Sweep on Senior Night
The Lady Vikes capped off their regular season in dominant fashion, sweeping Tattnall County at home on Senior Night. The pair of victories not only celebrated the team’s seniors but also marked a historic milestone for the Treutlen County softball program....For the first time in program history,- Information
- Sportsbreak | | 09 October 2025 | 17:34
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Bland Drives In Five As Toombs County Bulldogs Top Metter On Senior Night
Taylor Bland drove in five runs on five hits to lead the Toombs County Varsity Bulldogs past the Metter Tigers 14–7 on Tuesday night. The win capped off Senior Night and closed out an impressive regular season for the Bulldogs.
Bland singled in runs in the first, second, and fourth innings before
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- Sportsbreak | | 08 October 2025 | 13:07
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JRT Chiefs Cross Country Wins Region
The JR Trippe Middle School Girls Cross Country Team won their region meet at Toombs County on Wednesday, October 1, against a talented group of teams from North and South Tattnall, Metter and Toombs. The Chiefs were led by the Individual Region Champion, Ginny Meredith, followed by Zoey
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- Sportsbreak | | 08 October 2025 | 13:04
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#2 Toombs County Rolls Past #6 Swainsboro, 47–20
The #2-ranked Toombs County Bulldogs made a powerful statement Friday night, earning a 47–20 road win over #6 Swainsboro in GHSA Class A Division I, Region 3 play.
The Bulldogs showed grit and balance on both sides of the ball — an aggressive defense, explosive passing, and key special teams
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- Sportsbreak | | 08 October 2025 | 07:00
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Toombs County Varsity Bulldogs Win In Fashion, Walk It Off Versus Swainsboro Varsity Tigers
The Toombs County Varsity Bulldogs pulled off a dramatic walk-off victory on Thursday, defeating the Swainsboro Varsity Tigers 4-3 in extra innings. With the game tied at three in the bottom of the eighth, Taylor Bland came through in the clutch, delivering a solo inside-the-park home run to seal the
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- Sportsbreak | | 06 October 2025 | 08:32
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Indians Face Steep Competition at the Bleckley County Invitational
...The Indians hit the road to compete in the Bleckley County Invitational featuring many of the fastest runners in the state, but that did not deter the Indians from bringing home some hardware. Judith Hussey ran an exceptional race finishing 15 out of 140 runners. For the boys there were 297- Information
- Sportsbreak | | 06 October 2025 | 08:30
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Crusaders Fall To Knights
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The Robert Toombs Christian Academy Crusaders had a hard-fought battle against a strong #5 ranked AAA opponent Frederica Academy from St. Simons. The Crusader defense was the star of the contest with several big stops for losses and a great performance from the D-Line. Led by seniors Blake Durden,- Information
- Sportsbreak | | 06 October 2025 | 08:23
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Community Calendar
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Greater Vidalia Chamber Ribbon Cutting
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- Community Event | | 06 October 2025 | 15:40
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Gentle Yoga For Stressed Out Moms
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- Community Event | | 22 September 2025 | 10:46
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VHA Benefit Dinner Featuring Riley Gaines
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- Community Event | | 04 September 2025 | 16:18
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Retired Educators to Meet
The Toombs County Retired Educators Association will meet on Thursday, September 4, at 10:30 in the Dr. Mark and Tonya Spivey Library on Jackson Street in Vidalia. There will be a reception for new members.
Vidalia Chief of Police Robert Shore will present a program on Driver Safety for Older
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- Community Event | | 26 August 2025 | 15:29
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Obituaries
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Mr. William “Billy” Howard McGuigan, Vidalia
Mr. William “Billy” Howard McGuigan, age 75, of Vidalia, died Friday, October 10, 2025, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia after an extended illness. He was born in New Jersey, and as child moved to Jacksonville, Florida where he lived until moving to Toombs County in 2000. He was a U.S... - Information
- Obituary | | 11 October 2025 | 14:16
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Ms. Mary Ann Fletcher, Vidalia
Mary Ann Fletcher, age 69, of Vidalia, died Thursday, October 9, 2025, at her home after a sudden illness. She was born on December 27, 1955, to the late Joe Phillips “Phil” Fletcher and Beulah Lee Reynolds Fletcher. She was a native of Toombs County and lived in Vidalia most of her life. She was a... - Information
- Obituary | | 10 October 2025 | 12:39
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Mrs. Beverly Zan Lott Cauley, Soperton
Funeral services for Mrs. Beverly Zan Lott Cauley of Soperton will be held Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Higgs Funeral Home in Soperton. Burial will be in the Braddy Cemetery in Montgomery County. Reverend Owen Waters will officiate. Mrs. Cauley died Wednesday, October 8,... - Information
- Obituary | | 10 October 2025 | 07:28
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Mr. Johnny Norris, Hazlehurst
Mr. Johnny Norris, age 78, of Hazlehurst, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at his home following an extended illness. He was a native of Vero Beach, Florida, and had lived there for most of his life before moving to Hazlehurst in 2019. Johnny served our country in the United States Army... - Information
- Obituary | | 08 October 2025 | 16:26
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Mr. Billy Clark, Vidalia
Mr. Billy Clark, age 74, of Vidalia, died Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Meadows Park Health & Rehab in Vidalia following an extended illness. He was a lifelong resident of Toombs County and member of New Beginning Church of God in Lyons. Billy enjoyed fishing and camping at the Ohoopee River. He is... - Information
- Obituary | | 08 October 2025 | 09:24
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Mr. James "David" Turner
James “David” Turner passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Oxley Park Health and Rehabilitation in Lyons, Georgia, after an extended illness. He was most recently a resident of The Oaks at Bethany Assisted Living in Vidalia, Georgia, where he enjoyed Bible study, music... - Information
- Obituary | | 07 October 2025 | 08:59
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Mr. Gregory "Ted" Hutcheson
Mr. Gregory “Ted” Hutcheson, age 63, of Emanuel County near Lyons, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia, following an extended illness. He was born in Macon and lived in the Vidalia and Lyons area most of his life. He was a 1980 graduate of Lyons Senior... - Information
- Obituary | | 06 October 2025 | 12:35
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Mrs. Margie “Dee” Green Trejo, Lyons
Mrs. Margie “Dee” Green Trejo, age 73, Lyons, died Friday, October 3, 2025, at Oxley Park Health & Rehab in Lyons, following an extended illness. She was born Bryan County, living in many places in south Georgia, including Bulloch County, Valdosta for twenty years, but always called Toombs County... - Information
- Obituary | | 05 October 2025 | 16:09
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Mrs. Ophelia “Penny” Powell Swinford
Mrs. Ophelia “Penny” Powell Swinford, age 79, died Friday, October 3, 2025, in The Oaks Bethany in Vidalia after an extended illness. She was born on April 27, 1946, in Glenwood, to the late Walter Nelson Powell and Evelyn Hill Powell. She attended Glenwood School. Penny lived in Wisconsin and... - Information
- Obituary | | 05 October 2025 | 16:07
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Church Calendar
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October 13-17--Revival at Snowhill
October 13-17--Snowhill Community Church wants to see you at their Fall Revival, Monday October 13th and 14th with Rev. Aaron White. Then Rev. Cliff Kirkland October 15th, 16th and 17th. It's 7:30 each night.- Information
- Church Event | | 10 October 2025 | 19:13
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October 26--(Time Sensitive) Pastoral Installation in Vidalia
October 26--Solomon Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church invites you to a Pastoral Installation, Sunday October 26th at 2:30 with Dr. Stephen D. Summerow of Greater Friendship MBC in Macon. Also, 11:00 Worship with Dr. Brian T. Butler of St. John MBC in Dade City Florida. Dinner Served. URGENT NOTE: RSVP by October 12th. Call 912-537-1350. solomontmbc @ gmail.com - Information
- Church Event | | 10 October 2025 | 18:57
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October 21-23--Fall Revival time in Vidalia
October 21-October 23--Solomon Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, 902 Thompson Street Ext in Vidalia, would like you to join them for their Fall Revival "Maximum Impact", October 21st through October 23rd at 7:00 each night with revivalist Pastor Fred Ricks of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Roopville Georgia. - Information
- Church Event | | 10 October 2025 | 18:53
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October 25--Gospel Sing in Glenwood
October 25--Snowhill Community Church in Glenwood invites everyone to a Gospel Sing, Saturday October 25th at 7:00 featuring Jennifer McGhee Warren of McRae.- Information
- Church Event | | 09 October 2025 | 11:38
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October 12--Homecoming at Harden's Chapel
October 12--Harden's Chapel Church would like you to come to their Homecoming, Sunday October 12th at 10:30. Celebrating 1863 to 2025 with guest speaker Rev. Don Gibbs. "And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive" (Matthew 21:22)- Information
- Church Event | | 07 October 2025 | 09:50
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October 12--Ushers Anniversary in Vidalia
October 12--New Vision Missionary Baptist Church, 301 Smith Street in Vidalia, would like you to come to the 19th Ushers Anniversary, October 12th at 2:30 with guest speaker Rev. Winfred McCloud. Pastor Willie Edwards Jr. - Information
- Church Event | | 06 October 2025 | 09:46
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October 26--Men's Day in Mt. Vernon
October 26--St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church, 606 Martin Luther King Drive in Mt. Vernon, invites you to Men's Day, Sunday October 26th at 11:15. Pastor, Rev. Samuel C. Baker- Information
- Church Event | | 03 October 2025 | 18:52
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October 19--Clergy Appreciation Month in Mt. Vernon
October 19--St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church, 606 Martin Luther King Drive in Mt. Vernon, would like you to help observe Clergy Appreciation Month, Sunday October 19th at 11:15 with Evangelist Kimberly Smith. Pastor, Rev. Samuel C. Baker- Information
- Church Event | | 03 October 2025 | 18:51
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October 12--Breast Cancer Awareness in Mt. Vernon
October 12--St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church, 606 Martin Luther King Drive in Mt Vernon, invites you to their “Breast Cancer Awareness” Program, Sunday October 12th at 11:15. You are asked to wear pink. Pastor, Rev. Samuel C. Baker- Information
- Church Event | | 03 October 2025 | 18:49
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