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Alertness of Neighbor Results in Arrest in Reidsville
The Reidsville Police Department made an arrest early last Friday morning of a man thanks to the alertness of a neighbor’s vigilance.
The Reidsville Police Department reports that at 12:12, officers responded to a burglary call at a residence on Highway 56 Extension. The person calling told
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- Newsbreak | | 02 February 2026 | 15:24
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Albany Man Dies in Single Vehicle Crash in Candler County
Wintery weather conditions may have led to the death of an Albany, Georgia, man in Candler County Saturday night.
According to the Candler County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred on Highway 121 North near Forest Drive. He was identified as Charles Tarver. Reports say he was driving north when his car
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- Newsbreak | | 02 February 2026 | 14:42
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JDD Students of the Month
Congratulations to JDD students who are the Students of the Month for January.
(Back Row,(left to right): Micah Murphy, Khloe Harris, Ava Brooke Lindsey, Lilly Holmes, Brenley Craft, Logan Yang, Royalti Johnson, Haizley Howell
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(Middle Row, left to right): Anelia Kelly, Tucker Aaron, Myrakle- Information
- Newsbreak | | 02 February 2026 | 13:28
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Sally D. Meadows Students of the Month
The Students of the Month for January at Sally D. Meadows Elementary School have been announced and each student represents their showing of pride at Sally Meadows and modeling how to Walk the Brave Way! These students do a great job of representing our PBIS motto and schoolwide expectations: Be
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- Newsbreak | | 02 February 2026 | 13:22
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Powell, Joshua Lynn – Vidalia – Simple Battery.
Craig, Gail Whitaker – Perry, GA – Simple Battery.
Clark, Angela Lynne – Lyons - Theft by Shoplifting.
Lyons Police Department reports the following arrests:
Acabal Utuy, Marvin Salome – Lyons –
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- Newsbreak | | 02 February 2026 | 12:47
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The People's House: Week 3
by Rep. Leesa Hagan
The Georgia House of Representatives began the third week of the 2026 legislative session on January 26. We started the week a little later than planned after a winter storm swept across much of the state. By Tuesday, however, we were all back in Atlanta and hard at work. Much
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- Newsbreak | | 02 February 2026 | 09:56
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Under the Gold Dome: Weeks Two & Three
by Sen. Blake Tillery (R-Vidalia)
The 2026 Legislative Session is picking up steam. Even with winter weather causing a few delays, we have remained focused on delivering results for Georgians.
Governor Brian Kemp’s budget proposals for both the current and FY 2027 years are now before both
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- Newsbreak | | 02 February 2026 | 09:54
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Today's Top Stories From ABC News - February 2nd
GROUNDHOG DAY
Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow meaning there's (at least) six more weeks of winter. The record breaking low temperatures have killed at least 110 people in the last week and half, and the latest storm to hit left about a foot of snow in parts of the Carolinas over the weekend.- Information
- Newsbreak | | 02 February 2026 | 08:24
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City of Glennville Terminates Fire Chief After Arrest
The City of Glennville held an emergency meeting Thursday afternoon which was held in closed session to discuss personnel. The topic for discussion was the termination of former Fire Chief Dale Barnard. His termination is effective immediately.
Barnard was arrested last week and charged with two
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- Newsbreak | | 02 February 2026 | 00:00
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Sportsbreak
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Barons Sweep Opening Day
Brewton-Parker Christian University Barons opened up the softball season with a sweep of the Koalas of Columbia College, S.C., taking game one 6-3 and following it up with a 5-2 victory in game two.
In Game 1, the Barons broke open a 1-1 game with a four-run fourth inning, then added insurance in the
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- Sportsbreak | | 02 February 2026 | 08:16
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Toombs MatDawgs Win GHSA Class 1A Area 2
MatDawgs win the GHSA Class 1A Area 2 Championships! Eleven MatDawgs were able to punch their ticket to the next qualifying event:
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113- Lukas Young - 1st
120- Jesse McCoy - 3rd
132- Wyatt Bunch - 1st
138- Clark Brannen - 1st
144- Samson Dobbs - 1st
150- Tyson Brantley - 2nd
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- Sportsbreak | | 02 February 2026 | 08:12
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Barons Steal Series Split with Saturday Sweep
Brewton-Parker Christian University Barons baseball team rallied after dropping the first two games of the season to the Keiser University Seahawks, winning both games Saturday for a series split. The Barons took game one 10-2 in eight innings before a high-scoring game two, which they won 13-11
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- Sportsbreak | | 02 February 2026 | 08:02
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VHS Wrestling Sends Five to GHSA Sectionals
...Vidalia High School wrestling delivered a powerful performance at the GHSA Area Tournament, qualifying five wrestlers for the upcoming GHSA Sectionals and showcasing the grit, growth, and toughness that define the Tribe. Competing against a deep and physical field, Vidalia’s wrestlers rose to the
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- Sportsbreak | | 02 February 2026 | 08:02
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Sports & Scores This Week (2-2-26)
February 2- Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.
Monday, February 2
Tuesday, February 3
Basketball: Citizens Christian Academy at RTCA 6:00pm (News Talk Sports WVOP-FM 105.3)
Vidalia at Tattnall County 6:00pm
St Vincent's at Toombs County 6:00pm
Treutlen at Montgomery County
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- Sportsbreak | | 02 February 2026 | 07:29
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Barons Stun Firehawks at the Buzzer
Gil Gonzalez drilled a jumper at the buzzer after a midcourt steal to lift Brewton-Parker Christian University Barons to a 75–73 comeback win over the University of Tennessee Southern Firehawks on January 29, 2026, capping a second-half rally that erased a double-digit deficit at Gillis Gymnasium.
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- Sportsbreak | | 30 January 2026 | 08:14
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Indians Make Statement with 82–41 Region Win Over Savannah Christian
Vidalia wasted no time sending a message Tuesday night, rolling to a dominant 82–41 victory over Savannah Christian in a key region matchup. The win was especially meaningful for the Indians, who had suffered a loss to Savannah Christian earlier in the season, and this time around Vidalia left no
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- Sportsbreak | | 28 January 2026 | 08:46
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Lady Indians Explode in the 3rd to Stay Perfect in Region Play
The Vidalia Lady Indians maintained their flawless region record last night, overcoming a competitive first half against Savannah Christian to secure a dominant victory. While the score remained tight through the first two quarters, the Indians effectively put the game away with a massive 38-point
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- Sportsbreak | | 28 January 2026 | 08:15
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Barons Roll at Warrior Open
The Brewton-Parker Christian University women’s wrestling team competed at the Indiana Tech Warrior Open on January 23 & 24, 2026. The open saw several standout performances from various Barons, including three top-10 finishes in their weight classes.
The Barons saw great performances from
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- Sportsbreak | | 28 January 2026 | 08:10
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Community Calendar
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Toombs County Retired Educators Association Meeting
Toombs County Retired Educators will meet Thursday, February 5, at Dr. Mark and Tonya Spivey Library, 610 Jackson Street, Vidalia, at 10:30 a.m.
Featured speaker will be the State Director of GREA, Johnny Smith.
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- Community Event | | 02 February 2026 | 10:15
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Ohoopee River Conservation District Poster Contest
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- Community Event | | 29 January 2026 | 10:16
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Sweet Onion Animal Protection Annual Fundraiser
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- Community Event | | 28 January 2026 | 09:35
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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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Greater Vidalia Chamber Members Meeting
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- Community Event | | 06 January 2026 | 13:16
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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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Mr. Gerry M. Phillips, Vidalia
Mr. Gerry M. Phillips, age 77, of Vidalia, died Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital. Vidalia following an extended illness. He was a native of Toombs County and lived in Vidalia most of his life. Earlier in Gerry’s life, he worked with Piggly Wiggly and Sunbeam. He was also a... - Information
- Obituary | | 02 February 2026 | 14:50
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Mr. Thomas "Floyd" Floyd Dowdy, Jr., Lyons
Thomas “Floyd” Floyd Dowdy Jr., age 69, of Lyons, Georgia, passed away on January 27, 2026, at The Glenwood Nursing Home following an extended illness. Born on June 13, 1956, in McRae, Georgia, Floyd was the son of T. F. Dowdy Sr. and Jacklyn Marie Dowdy. Floyd grew up in Toombs County, where he...- Information
- Obituary | | 29 January 2026 | 14:07
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Katherine Rujean Herrod Stolt
Katherine Rujean Herrod Stolt, lovingly known as Katie, passed away in January 2026 at the age of 57 in Dublin, Georgia. Born November 4, 1968, to Johnathan and Peggy Pemberton Herrod, Katie was the granddaughter of Ruby Pemberton and spent her early years in Panhandle, Texas, where she formed the... - Information
- Obituary | | 27 January 2026 | 12:44
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Mrs. Berry Ann Chambers Clark, Uvalda
Mrs. Berry Ann Chambers Clark, age 61, of Uvalda, died Thursday, January 22, 2026, at her home following an extended illness. She was a native of Montgomery County and lived near Uvalda all of her life. She attended Toombs Central School and was a 1982 graduate of Montgomery County High School. She... - Information
- Obituary | | 27 January 2026 | 07:20
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Mr. Michael L. Walker, South Thompson Community
Mr. Michael L. Walker, age 57, of the South Thompson Community, died Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Anne & Donald McGraw Community Hospice Center in Jacksonville, Florida after an extended stay at Mayo Medical Center. He was a self-proclaimed military brat, growing up in several cities. The... - Information
- Obituary | | 26 January 2026 | 15:18
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Mr. Randy Harold Sears, Hephzibah
Mr. Randy Harold Sears, age 73, of Hephzibah, died Monday, January 19, 2026, at Wellstar Health System in Augusta, following a lengthy illness. He was a native of Toombs, growing up in Vidalia and was a 1970 graduate of Vidalia High School where developed a lifelong love of basketball. He started a... - Information
- Obituary | | 26 January 2026 | 13:42
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Mr. Jerry Bird, Soperton
Funeral services for Mr. Jerry Bird of Soperton will be held Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Higgs Funeral with Reverend Gaynor Ridgdale officiating. Burial will be in the Beasley Cemetery in Treutlen County. Mr. Bird died Friday, January 23, 2026. Mr. Bird, 66, was born in... - Information
- Obituary | | 26 January 2026 | 13:04
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Mrs. Laura Delores Gillis Corbett
A TIME TO BE BORN: Laura Delores Gillis Corbett was born on October 25, 1929, the second oldest child of the late Floyd and Maybell Gillis. She was the granddaughter of the late John and Anna Mainer and the late Wesley and Litta Gillis. In addition to her parents and grandparents, Laura was... - Information
- Obituary | | 26 January 2026 | 10:44
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Ryker Wade Rhymes
Ryker Wade Rhymes was born on September 18, 2025, in Augusta, and met Jesus on Saturday, January 24, 2026. He is the son Courtney Pratt and Wade Rhymes of Glenwood. In addition to his parents, Ryker is survived by one sister, Harland Rhymes; one brother, Talon Rhymes, both of Blackshear; maternal... - Information
- Obituary | | 25 January 2026 | 11:31
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Church Calendar
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February 6--Gospel Concert in Vidalia
February 6-You're invited to a Gospel Concert February 6th at 6:00 at 407 Slayton Street in Vidalia with Dixie Echoes and Heartfeft Quartet. - Information
- Church Event | | 28 January 2026 | 12:31
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February 22--Men's Day in Vidalia
February 22--East Park Church of God in Christ, 711 4th & Washington Streets in Vidalia, would like you to come to their Men's Day Service, February 22nd at 3:00 with guest speaker Elder James McRae Jr of Living Waters Full Gospel Ministries in Macon. Host pastor Supt. James & Lady Monique McRae. - Information
- Church Event | | 26 January 2026 | 12:20
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February 8-Triumphant Quartet!
February 8--Cedar Crossing Baptist Church invites you to a free Gospel Concert featuring Triumphant Quartet, Sunday February 8th at 10:30. #1 Songs: "Going There", "Goodness of God" and "Eye of the Storm" - Information
- Church Event | | 26 January 2026 | 12:08
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February 7-Clothing Giveaway in Vidalia
February 7-- The Outreach Ministry of New Life In Christ Church, 208 Meadowbrook Street in Vidalia, invites you to their Clothes Closet Giveaway, Saturday February 7th from 8:00 to 12:00. Clothing and shoes for men, women & children. Accessories & other home good items.- Information
- Church Event | | 07 January 2026 | 11:58
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