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City of Hazlehurst Investigating Following Cemetery "Clean-up"
The City of Hazlehurst is looking into an action from Friday that had family members of loved ones buried in a cemetery in the city searching for answers.
It was reported that personal items were removed from graves and not replaced during the cleanup that may have been initiated by city workers.
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- Newsbreak | | 31 August 2026 | 15:14
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Tattnall County BOE Issues Statement Regarding Social Media Post
Attempts at disrupting schools are no laughing matter, and officials aren’t taking them as pranks or errors any longer.
Recently, a call was made from inside the prison at Telfair State Prison to Atkinson County, and over the weekend, a similar concern was dealt with by the Tattnall County School
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- Newsbreak | | 31 August 2026 | 15:03
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Arrest Made in Dublin Shooting
The GBI has arrested and charged Darius Frazier, age 16, of Dublin, GA, with Aggravated Battery, Aggravated Assault, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, and Possession of a Firearm by Minor, in connection with the shooting that left two people injured in Dublin, GA, on
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- Newsbreak | | 29 August 2026 | 14:09
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Balkcom Only Candidate to Qualify for Reidsville City Council
Voters of Ward 2 Post 3 in the City of Reidsville won’t have to cast a ballot in November for who will represent them on the city council. Mayor Vickie Nail said Wednesday that after qualifying ended, only one candidate, Nicole Gibbs Balkcom, had tossed her proverbial hat into the ring and has no
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- Newsbreak | | 27 August 2026 | 13:28
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Candler County Industrial Authority Issues Statement Regarding Data Center
Recently, Candler County Administrator Bryan Aasheim issued a statement that the Commissioners had not been approached or approved any deal to rezone or construct a data center in the county, and now the Candler County Industrial Authority has weighed in on the issue.
In a written statement,
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- Newsbreak | | 27 August 2026 | 13:18
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Bomb Threat to School System Traced Back to Telfair State Prison Inmate
An inmate at Telfair State Prison drew the attention of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation on August 21st after he allegedly made a call from inside the prison to the Atkinson County School District saying that there was a bomb.
The GBI says Kendall Alfonzo Stevens, age 37, made the call around
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- Newsbreak | | 26 August 2026 | 14:25
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Brantley, Alicia Kay – DUI Refusal; Driving While License Suspended or Revoked; Suspended Registration; Warrant Served.
Bush, Kimberly Shiree – Vidalia – Theft by Shoplifting.
Conner, Dominick Marquis – Vidalia - Trafficking in
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- Newsbreak | | 25 August 2026 | 09:50
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Candler County Board of Commissioners Addresses Social Media Fabrication
The Candler County Commissioners are attempting to squash rumors about a data center being built in the county.
County Administrator Bryan Aasheim issued an official statement Friday noting that information being passed around on social media regarding the development of any data center and the potential
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- Newsbreak | | 24 August 2026 | 15:02
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Appling County Deputy Struck by Fleeing Vehicle
Appling County Sheriff Mark Melton says that a deputy was struck by a vehicle Friday morning after responding to the call of a stolen vehicle.
Sheriff Melton said deputies were called to Wood Folsom Automotive Group in Baxley about a possible stolen vehicle. When they arrived, the suspects fled,
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- Newsbreak | | 24 August 2026 | 14:57
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Sportsbreak
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VHS Cheerleaders Welcome Back Future Indians for Pre-Game Experience
VHS Cheerleaders are excited to welcome back our Future Indians for a special Pre-Game Experience on Friday, September 4, as the Vidalia Indians take on the Bacon County Raiders.
Participants from the 2026 Summer Youth Cheer Camp should arrive at the VHS Cheer Room at 6:00 p.m. wearing their camp
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- Sportsbreak | | 31 August 2026 | 08:34
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Toombs County Varsity Netdogs Sweep Beach for Second Region Win
Toombs County volleyball experienced two very different results Thursday, August 27, 2026, in Savannah. Beach defeated the JV team in straight sets before the varsity Netdogs responded with a dominant region victory.
Beach won the JV match 25-17, 25-21. Bentlee Gardisser led Toombs County with
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- Sportsbreak | | 31 August 2026 | 08:28
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Vidalia Indians Cross Country Compete at Bob Blastow Invitational
(Wyatt Vassey)
The Vidalia Indians Cross Country teams traveled to compete in the Bob Blastow Invitational on August 29, continuing their early-season schedule with strong individual performances from both the boys and girls teams.
Boys
Wyatt Vassey led the Indians with an outstanding time of 18:07,
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- Sportsbreak | | 31 August 2026 | 08:08
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Sports & Scores This Week (8-31-26)
August 31-- Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.
Monday, August 31
Baseball: Giants at Braves 6:05pm (Joined In Progress) (News Talk Sports WVOP-FM 105.3)
Softball: Toombs County at Vidalia 6:00pm (News Talk Sports WVOP-FM 105.3)
Tattnall County at Treutlen 5:30pm
Montgomery
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- Sportsbreak | | 31 August 2026 | 08:00
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Georgia's Friday Night Lights High School Scoreboard
High School Scoreboard – August 28th
Class AAA
7 Appling Co. "Pirates" @ New Hampstead "Phoenix" 0 F Thurs Forfeit
31 Windsor Forest "Knights" @ Tattnall Co. "Battle Creek Warriors" 21 F
47 Pierce Co. "Bears" @ Brooks Co. "Trojans" 26 F
Class AA
44 Toombs Co. "Bulldogs" @ Vidalia "Indians" 6 F
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- Sportsbreak | | 28 August 2026 | 10:12
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Tigers Down Bulldogs in Twin City
Swainsboro wins 28 - 21 over ECI in a standing room only stadium in Twin City Thursday. The Swainsboro vs. ECI game was exciting throughout and ended up being close too. Emanuel Colunty Institute trailing by 7 but keeping momentum into their final possession. With 38 seconds left in the game and good
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- Sportsbreak | | 28 August 2026 | 08:12
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Peyton Bland Powers Toombs County Past Liberty County, 11-0
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- Sportsbreak | | 26 August 2026 | 07:52
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Toombs County Cross Country Competes at Clash of Classes
The Toombs County cross country teams traveled to Cochran on Saturday to compete in the Clash of Classes. The event featured a two-mile race rather than the traditional 5K distance for high school runners.
On another hot morning, the Toombs County runners performed well. Head Coach Jeremy Moore
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- Sportsbreak | | 25 August 2026 | 08:29
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J.R. Trippe Chiefs are Furlow Fast Feet Invitational Champions
(L-R) Abigail Vassey, Ginny Meredith, Zoey Achenbach, Adriana Achenbach, Laney Martin, Ellie Wall, and Janie Beck
In their second meet of the season, the J.R. Trippe Chiefs girls cross country team captured the championship at the 2026 Furlow Fast Feet Invitational in Americus on Saturday, August 22. The
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- Sportsbreak | | 25 August 2026 | 08:25
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Community Calendar
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Lyons Citizen of the Year Nominations and Banquet Announced
The Lyons Citizen of the Year Banquet will be held September 24, 2026, in the Lyons First Baptist Church. The program will begin at 6:30 with a meal, patriotic speaker and music, and the announcement of this year's Lyons top citizen.
Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased at Peoples Bank in
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- Community Event | | 11 August 2026 | 09:06
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Freebird - The Ultimate Lynyrd Skynrd Experience
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- Community Event | | 07 August 2026 | 11:22
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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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Toombs GOP Meetings
The Toombs County GOP meetings are held each second Tuesday of every month at Hardware Pizza in Lyons beginning at 6:00 p.m.
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- Community Event | | 08 May 2023 | 09:56
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Sexual Assault Support Group Every Thursday
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- Community Event | | 31 December 2019 | 16:07
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Obituaries
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Mrs. Dorothy Louise "Dot" Brannan, Vidalia
Mrs. Dorothy Louise “Dot” Brannan, age 75, of Vidalia, died Friday, August 28, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia following an extended illness. She was a native of Chatham County and lived in Savannah until moving to Vidalia in 1973. She worked at The Advance for several years, and she... - Information
- Obituary | | 31 August 2026 | 15:19
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Mr. Michael Billy Spivey
Funeral services for Mr. Michael Billy Spivey will be held Monday, August 31, 2026 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Higgs Funeral Home in Soperton. Burial will be in the Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery in Laurens County. Reverend Henry Lamb will officiate. Mr. Spivey died Friday, August 28, 2026. Mr... - Information
- Obituary | | 30 August 2026 | 10:57
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Mr. Dwayne Allen Chavis, Vidalia
Mr. Dywayne Allen Chavis, age 56, of Vidalia, died Thursday, August 27, 2026, at his home following an extended illness. He was a native of Tattnall County, growing up in Reidsville, attended Reidsville High School, and has lived in Toombs County since marrying his wife, Sherry Ennis on May 9,... - Information
- Obituary | | 29 August 2026 | 15:06
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Mr. James Calvin Guthrie, Bear Creek Community
Mr. James Calvin Guthrie, age 57, of the Bear Creek Community in Montgomery County and formerly of Vidalia, died Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at his home. He was born in Cairo and lived there, and the Thomasville area, before moving to Lyons in 1979. He was a 1987 graduate of Lyons Senior High... - Information
- Obituary | | 28 August 2026 | 16:28
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Mr. Russell A. Allen, Vidalia
Mr. Russell A. Allen, age 88, of Vidalia, died Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at The Oaks Bethany in Vidalia following an extended illness. He was born one of fifteen children in Montgomery County on July 12, 1938, to Frank Joseph Allen and Catheron Celeste Farmer Allen. He grew up near Alston,... - Information
- Obituary | | 28 August 2026 | 12:09
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Mrs. Jammie Meeks Hutto, Lyons
Mrs. Jammie Meeks Hutto, age 73, of Lyons, died Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Meadows Park Health & Rehab in Vidalia following an extended illness. She was a native of Toombs County, growing up in the Kibbee Community in Montgomery County and was a 1971 graduate of Vidalia High School. She was... - Information
- Obituary | | 25 August 2026 | 10:08
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Mrs. Elaine Phillips Strange, Oak Park
Mrs. Elaine Phillips Strange, age 76, of Oak Park, died Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia after a brief illness. She was a native of Chatham County, growing up in Savannah and was a 1967 graduate of Savannah High School. She moved to Oak Park in 1973, and she and... - Information
- Obituary | | 24 August 2026 | 17:11
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Mr. James "Darwin" Murray, Lyons
Mr. James “Darwin” Murray, age 85, of Lyons, died Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Community Hospice House in Vidalia after a brief illness. He was a native of Toombs County and lived in Vidalia all of his life until moving to Lyons in 2004. He worked as a heavy equipment mechanic most of his life... - Information
- Obituary | | 21 August 2026 | 10:53
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Christian McKenley Medders, Gray's Landing Community
Christian McKenley Medders, age 25, of the Gray’s landing Community, died Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Toombs County, living in Lyons all of his life until recently moving to Gray’s Landing. He attended Toombs County High School... - Information
- Obituary | | 20 August 2026 | 16:22
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Church Calendar
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September 16-18,20--Annual Revival and Homecoming Services in Alston
September 16-18,20--Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 4590 Highway 135 in Alston invites you to their Annual Revival and Homecoming Services, September 16th through the 18th at 7:00 each evening. Also, September 20th at 11:00. Guest ministers include Rev. Clint McLeod Sr, Rev. William Renfroe, Rev. Paul McLeod, and Rev. Donald Way. "Oh come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation." (Psalm 95:1) Pastor, Rev. Lehmon Smith - Information
- Church Event | | 28 August 2026 | 19:02
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September 12--A Night of Skits in Vidalia
September 12--New Life in Christ Ministries, 208 Meadowbrook Street in Vidalia, invites you to come enjoy an evening filled with fun, laughter, and fellowship as they present A Night of Skits, September 12th at 6:00. Admission: Bring a non-perishable item to donate to The Refuge Center. - Information
- Church Event | | 28 August 2026 | 09:50
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September 12--Love Thy Neighbor Outreach in Glenwood
September 12--Everyone is welcome in Glenwood Park for a Love Thy Neighbor Outreach, September 12th from 10:00 to 2:00. Food: Hamburgers, Hot dogs, chips and drinks. Bounce House. Plus, Free Bibles. Prayer. Love like Jesus. Serve like Jesus. - Information
- Church Event | | 25 August 2026 | 09:37
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August 30-September 2--Summer Revival in Glenwood
August 30-September 2--Snowhill Community Church, 864 Snowhill Church Road in Glenwood, invites you to their Summer Revival with Rev. Tracy Swanson from Fitzgerald, Sunday August 30th at 6:00. Also, Monday August 31st through Wednesday September 2nd at 7:30 each nightly. - Information
- Church Event | | 25 August 2026 | 09:22
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September 12--14th Pastoral Anniversary in Mt. Vernon
September 12--Better Together Christian Community Church, 202 West Church Street in Mt. Vernon, would like you to come give thanks to God and celebrate the 14th Pastoral Anniversary for their beloved Pastor Rev. Craig B. Snead Sr. and First Lady Latoya Snead, Saturday September 12th at 2:00 with guest speaker Rev. Arthur Gordon of Macon. Fellowship follows in the Fellowship Hall. Pastor, Rev Craig B. Snead Sr- Information
- Church Event | | 11 August 2026 | 12:26
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- Church Event | | 03 November 2021 | 12:30
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