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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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Reward Offered for Information on Destruction at Golf Course
UPDATE: The guilty party has been identified.
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The City of Vidalia says sometime Wednesday night, an individuals or individuals caused significant damage to the fairway the the Warmouth Sands Golf Course currently under construction.
A reward of $1,000 cash is being
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- Newsbreak | | 13 November 2025 | 14:52
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Vidalia Lions Club Supports Local Public Library
LIONS GIVE TO THE LIBRARY - The Vidalia Lyons Club made a $5,000 donation to the Dr. Mark and Tonya Spivey Library this week. The proceeds will be used to support the services provided to patrons of the public library. (L to R): Josh Beck, Jeff Raiford, Lance Helms, Hannah Parker (Regional Office
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- Newsbreak | | 12 November 2025 | 15:22
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Arrests Made in Area Child Pornography Case
Middle Judicial Circuit District Attorney Tripp Fitzner and Emanuel County Sheriff Jeffrey Brewer announced this week that multiple arrests were made in a child exploitation and trafficking case. In all four individuals were taken into custody and are facing federal charges, as the Federal Bureau of
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- Newsbreak | | 12 November 2025 | 15:00
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Vidalia Honors All Military on Veterans Day
Marcus Smalley, USN, Ret.
At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the veterans of the area were guests of honor at the annual Veterans Luncheon sponsored by
the Downtown Vidalia Association, and this year, the turnout was the best it had been in years.
Marcus Smalley, a local Navy
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- Newsbreak | | 11 November 2025 | 15:22
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Two Area Sheriff Offices Work Together on Child Molestation Arrest
Teamwork between the Johnson County and Emanuel County Sheriffs’ Offices resulted in the arrest of a Swainsboro man last week. A warrant was issued for Melvin “Shotgun” Holder on November 7 and he was charged with two counts of felony child molestation and one count of felony burglary.
The warrant was
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- Newsbreak | | 10 November 2025 | 16:08
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Runoff Election for Ward 1 in Lyons
After the counting of provision ballots in Toombs County from the November 4th election, it has been determined that in the race between incumbent Tracy Johnson and James Shell in Ward 1 was too close to declare a winner. That means there will be runoff for that seat only December 2, and absentee
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- Newsbreak | | 10 November 2025 | 16:05
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Toombs County Redcoats Have Award-Winning Season
The Toombs County High School Redcoat Marching Band has wrapped up a highly successful competitive season, bringing home an impressive collection of awards from three major marching contest across southeast Georgia. Performing alongside larger programs from Class A through AAAAA, the Redcoats
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- Newsbreak | | 10 November 2025 | 15:29
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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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MatDawgs Run Wild at Michael Rhodes Memorial: Five Varsity Champs, 168 Points, Total Domination
The Toombs County High School MatDawgs turned the Michael Rhodes Memorial into their personal highlight reel Saturday, storm-cruising to the team title with 168 points and an eye-popping FIVE individual varsity champions.
Lukas Young (120), Samson Dobbs (144), Tyson Brantley (165), and Lucas Coley
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- Sportsbreak | | 11 November 2025 | 08:18
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GHSA places schools in regions
This story is courtesy of Georgia High School Football Daily and written by Todd Holcomb.
The Georgia High School Association placed its 454 member schools into regions for the 2026-28 academic years Monday.
Schools have one week to request a move into a different region in the same
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- Sportsbreak | | 11 November 2025 | 07:34
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Garvin Announces Retirement
Vidalia High School Head Football Coach Rodney Garvin announced his retirement Monday morning, stepping down after three years in the position. Garvin, who has been coaching for 31 years, said in a statement, “It is time.”
Garvin, who served on the Vidalia staff as defensive coordinator under Lee
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- Sportsbreak | | 10 November 2025 | 15:20
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Vidalia Shines at the GHSA State Meet
The Vidalia Indians headed to Carrollton High School to compete in the GHSA State Cross Country Championship. The boys team rallied for a 5th place finish and the girls placed 9th.For the girls, Judith Hussey continues to lead the pack as our top finisher and our team captain. With her best time on...- Information
- Sportsbreak | | 10 November 2025 | 14:30
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Sports & Scores This Week (11-10-25)
November 10--Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week
Monday, November 10
Tuesday, November 11
Basketball: Bacon County 49, Toombs County 42 Girls & Toombs County 86, Bacon County 31 Boys
Wednesday, November 12
Basketball: Vidalia 59, Portal 15 Girls (Scrimmage)
Bryan County 77, Toombs
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- Sportsbreak | | 10 November 2025 | 07:51
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Barons Take Down Wolves
The Brewton-Parker Christian University Barons women's volleyball team clinched a decisive 3-0 victory against the Wesleyan Wolves on November 4, 2025, in Macon, Ga. The non-conference match saw the Barons dominating across all three sets against their opponents.
The opening set began with the
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- Sportsbreak | | 06 November 2025 | 07:57
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GHSA reclassification insights: Multiplier winners, losers; football powers on the move
...The Georgia High School Association placed schools into classifications for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 academic years this week. Schools may appeal their placement or petition to play higher or lower in class by noon Sunday. Appeals will be heard beginning Monday at 10 a.m.
Here are four takeaways
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- Sportsbreak | | 05 November 2025 | 07:44
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- Community Event | | 07 November 2025 | 12:32
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Ohoopee Soil and Water Conservation District Meeting
The Ohoopee Soil and Water Conservation District will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the Treutlen County Extension Office, 5032 S. Third Street, Soperton.
Please RSVP by October 22 to NancyAnne Conner at 706-612-4020 (This email address is being protected
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- Community Event | | 15 October 2025 | 09:11
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Obituaries
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Mrs. Kathryn "Kitty" Louise Summerlin Nickel
Mrs. Kathryn “Kitty” Louise Summerlin Nickel, age 77, passed peacefully Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at her home, surrounded by family after an extended illness. Mrs. Nickel was a native of Vidalia and attended Tabernacle Baptist Church. Mrs. Nickel worked for many years at the Vidalia Housing... - Information
- Obituary | | 14 November 2025 | 12:27
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Mr. Ronald Stephens
Ronald Stephens, beloved husband, father, and Papa, passed away on November 13, 2025, at home under the care of Community Hospice after an extended illness. He was born on February 23, 1945, to Lent and Annie Pearl Atkins Stephens. He lived all his life in Toombs County and was a 1963 graduate of... - Information
- Obituary | | 14 November 2025 | 11:22
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Mr. James "Ike" Edward Atkins, Sr., Vidalia
On Thursday morning, November 6, 2025, the Angel of Love came and silenced the lips of James “Ike” Edward Atkins, Sr. He was born to the late Joseph Atkins, Sr. and the late Margaret Robinson-Atkins on August 11, 1952, in Vidalia, Georgia. James was an avid fisherman who found peace and purpose on the water... - Information
- Obituary | | 14 November 2025 | 11:07
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Mr. Bobby K. Connell, Lyons
Mr. Bobby K. Connell, age 81, of Lyons, died Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia after a sudden illness. He was born on May 5, 1944, in Thomas County, Georgia to the late Arizona Connell and Claudie Bell Braddy Connell. As a child, he moved to Toombs County... - Information
- Obituary | | 13 November 2025 | 13:35
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Mrs. Evelyn H. Carroll, Vidalia
Mrs. Evelyn H. Carroll, age 79, of Vidalia, died Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia following an extended illness. She was born in Mississippi, living in several places throughout her childhood, including McCormick, South Carolina that she spoke of fondly. She... - Information
- Obituary | | 12 November 2025 | 09:39
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Mr. Larry R. Jackson Higgston
Mr. Larry R. Jackson, age 83, of Higgston, died November 2, 2025, at The Oaks Bethany in Vidalia after a brief illness. Larry loved listening to music, especially music by Eddy Arnold, telling stories and reading his Bible. Larry had a very unique personality. He lived in Riverside, California... - Information
- Obituary | | 12 November 2025 | 09:35
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Mrs. Ann Brantley McDaniel, Soperaton
Mrs. Ann Brantley McDaniel, age 84, beloved wife of Douglas “Doug” McDaniel of Soperton passed away peacefully on Monday morning, November 10, 2025 at Treutlen County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Soperton. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, she was one of fifteen children born to the late... - Information
- Obituary | | 11 November 2025 | 12:45
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Mr. Jack E. Caves, Vidalia
Mr. Jack E. Caves, age 88, of Vidalia, died Sunday, November 9, 2025, at his home following an extended illness. He was born on March 4, 1937, in Homestead, Florida to the late William Bunnie Caves, Jr. and Grace Virginia Rayburn Caves. He was a 1955 graduate of South Dade High School in Homestead... - Information
- Obituary | | 11 November 2025 | 07:22
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Mr. James Larry Powell, Sr., Uvalda
Mr. James Larry Powell, Sr. age 78, of Uvalda, went to be with the Lord on November 9, 2025, after an extended illness. He was a lifelong resident of Montgomery County, living near Uvalda most of his life. He was a member of Smyrna Church in Uvalda and was blessed to be a part of Smyrna Church... - Information
- Obituary | | 11 November 2025 | 07:21
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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 20--Unity Night of Worship in Vidalia
November 20--You're invited to a free Unity Night of Worship, Thursday November 20th at 6:30 at STC Auditorium, 3001 East 1st Street in Vidalia featuring local pastors and worship leaders. Presented by Luther Wardlaw - Information
- Church Event | | 10 November 2025 | 09:46
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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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November 16--133rd Church Anniversary in Vidalia
November 16--Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 515 Jenkins Street in Vidalia, would like you to come Celebrate their 133rd Church Anniversary, November 16th at 2:00 with guest speaker Rev. James Love of First African Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon and St. Phillips Baptist Church in Swainsboro. Pastor, Rev. Frank Williams- Information
- Church Event | | 30 October 2025 | 12:20
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