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Gavel Passed At Greater Vidalia Chamber of Commerce
John Koon and Mike Hagan
With the ceremonial passing of the gavel, the voluntary leadership of the Greater Vidalia Chamber of Commerce was passed Friday night from the outgoing Chairman John Koon to Chairman Mike Hagan.
“I think we have one of the greatest Chambers in the state,” Koon said. “It’s been
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- Newsbreak | | 04 February 2023 | 19:40
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From The House: Week 4
By State Representative Leesa Hagan
It’s hard to believe we are already over a quarter of the way through the 2023 session! This past week was fast paced as the House and Senate convened for another four legislative days and several House committees met to consider legislation. Before our week was
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- Newsbreak | | 04 February 2023 | 18:50
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Bulloch County Man Charged with Insurance Fraud
Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced today that Eugene Howard, 61, of Statesboro, has been charged with one count of insurance fraud.
In June of 2021, Mr. Howard was involved in a vehicle collision and shortly thereafter filed a claim with Progressive Insurance. Mr.
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- Newsbreak | | 03 February 2023 | 13:07
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Laurens County Man Admits to Social Security Fraud
A Laurens County man admitted working several years as a truck driver while claiming federal disability benefits.
Douglas Adam West, 41, of Dexter, Ga., faces a statutory sentence of up to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to Theft of Government Property, said David H. Estes, U.S. Attorney
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- Newsbreak | | 03 February 2023 | 11:59
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Highlights From Under the Gold Dome: Week Four
By: Sen. Blake Tillery (R-Vidalia)
The pace picked up this week under the Gold Dome. The Senate convened for legislative days 9 through 12, meaning we are now 30% through the 2023 Legislative Session. Bills were filed this week on topics ranging from 2nd Amendment measures to casino gambling. All
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- Newsbreak | | 03 February 2023 | 11:57
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New Children’s Care Doctor Brings Expert Care to Vidalia
Memorial Health Meadows Hospital is excited to announce that former pediatric resident physician, Dr. Joshua Pittman, will serve as the newest care provider for Memorial Health Meadows Physicians Children’s Care in Vidalia, GA.
Dr. Pittman is a dedicated pediatric physician committed to supporting
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- Newsbreak | | 03 February 2023 | 05:41
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Asbell Named Georgia Librarian of the Year
Several individuals in our community have garnered state recognition her contributions to their profession and the community, and one of the recent honorees has earned accolades that she wasn’t expecting.
Cameron Asbell, Director of the Ohoopee Regional Library, was recently selected as the 2022
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- Newsbreak | | 03 February 2023 | 00:00
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Cochran Man Wanted in Pulaski County Aggravated Assault Investigation
The GBI is seeking the public’s assistance in an aggravated assault investigation that began on February 1, 2023. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office asked the GBI to assist after Pulaski County 911 received a phone call stating that James Cheek, age 68, of Hawkinsville had been shot multiple
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- Newsbreak | | 02 February 2023 | 16:23
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests.
Gilchriest, Rebecca Marie - Vidalia - Possession of a controlled substance
Daniels, Edwin Lamar - Jacksonville, FL - Criminal trespass
Akins, Rocky Orlando - Lyons - Aggravated assault/possession of firearm by convicted felon
Gaffney, Justin
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- Newsbreak | | 02 February 2023 | 12:14
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Sportsbreak
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Eight-Point Advantage Over Middle Georgia Gives Lady Barons Tenth-Straight Win
COCHRAN, Ga. – Brewton-Parker women's basketball challenged Middle Georgia in a tough battle on Thursday night after a quick one-hour trip west to Cochran, Georgia.
The Lady Barons (19-5, 11-4 SSAC) picked up their tenth-consecutive win of 2023 with the 79-71 victory over the Knights (7-11, 4-9
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- Sportsbreak | | 03 February 2023 | 08:59
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Barons Basketball Knocked Down by Knights on Thursday Night
COCHRAN, Ga. – Brewton-Parker men’s basketball traveled to Cochran, Georgia to take on SSAC and in-state rival Middle Georgia on Thursday night.
The Barons (5-19, 3-13 SSAC) were knocked down by the Knights (10-11 6-9 SSAC) in an 80-51 loss.
How It Happened | 1st Half
A trey from Grant Sanders
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- Sportsbreak | | 03 February 2023 | 08:58
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Lady Hoop Dawgs Battle but Lose Late to Appling County
The Lady Hoop Dawgs have battled injury and adversity this season.
Last night, with a chance to beat Appling County for a second time this season, the girls dropped a region game in the last few minutes of the 4th quarter. This young team was led in scoring by freshman, Arianna Hill with 13 points and
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- Sportsbreak | | 02 February 2023 | 13:58
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Powell Headed To GMC
February 2--Wednesday afternoon Robert Toombs Christian Academy standout student athlete Jashaun Powell signed a letter of intent for a scholarship to play football at Georgia Military College in Milledgeville.
“I chose GMC because they believe in me, and they said they wanted to give me a shot
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- Sportsbreak | | 02 February 2023 | 09:02
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VHS State Championship Ring Ceremony
February 1-- Vidalia High School will hold a State Championship Ring Ceremony this Saturday, February 4th between the VHS vs. Toombs County Boys & Girls Basketball games.(Courtesy of Vidalia Athletics)
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- Sportsbreak | | 01 February 2023 | 14:23
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Toombs County Bulldogs Esports Program Kicks Off Preseason with Dominant Wins
The Toombs County Bulldogs Esports program began their preseason with both the varsity and junior varsity teams securing dominant wins against Peach County and Trinity Christian School of Sharpsburg, Georgia.
The varsity team defeated Peach County 3-0, showing their strength and determination. The
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- Sportsbreak | | 01 February 2023 | 14:16
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Lady Soccer Dogs Fall to SEB but Boys Roll to 6-0 Victory
On Tuesday night, the Toombs County soccer teams opened up their regular season campaigns, hosting AAAA Southeast Bulloch.
In the girls match, the Toombs County Lady Soccer Dogs battled hard to keep the score 1-0 in the 1st half. SEB would add 3 goals in the 2nd half to finish the lady dogs off,
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- Sportsbreak | | 01 February 2023 | 14:13
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Cook & Mantooth Sweeps SSAC Baseball Player of the Week Honors
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Brewton-Parker baseball student-athletes Ty Cook and Jacob Mantooth were named SSAC Baseball Players of the Week, the conference announced on Monday.
The duo sweeps the weekly awards for their opening weekend performances at No. 25 Keiser (Fla.) on Friday and Saturday.
Cook
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- Sportsbreak | | 31 January 2023 | 08:56
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Indian Track and Field Teams Compete in Birmingham
The Indians traveled to Birmingham, Alabama on Friday, January 27 to compete in the annual Last Chance Invitational Indoor Track Meet. This meet featured athletes represented from 4 different states and included over 1600 registered participants.
The Indians are not accustomed to the 200 meter
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- Sportsbreak | | 31 January 2023 | 08:16
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Community Calendar
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Get Your Tickets for "Tales from the Altamaha"
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- Community Event | | 27 January 2023 | 10:38
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VHS Track Fun Run, February 25th!!
The Vidalia High School Track Teams will sponsor a 1-mile Fun Run on Saturday, February 25th, at Vidalia High School. The 1-mile run will begin at 9:00 AM and is open to anyone who would like to participate.
Registration for the event can be found HERE , or you can register the day of the event,
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- Community Event | | 23 January 2023 | 15:01
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14th Annaul "Spayghetti" Dinner for Local Rescue
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- Community Event | | 19 January 2023 | 11:30
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Sexual Assault Support Group Every Thursday
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Obituaries
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Ms. Rosalie C. Morgan, Soperton
Memorial services for Ms. Rosalie C. Morgan will be held Sunday, February 5, 2023 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Higgs Funeral Home in Soperton. Brother Robbie Byrd will officiate. Ms. Morgan died Friday, February 03, 2023 at Treutlen Health/Rehab and will be laid to rest beside her husband at a... - Information
- Obituary | | 03 February 2023 | 20:56
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Mary Dorothy Helms Edwards, Vidalia
Mary Dorothy Helms Edwards, age 79, of Vidalia, died Thursday, February 2, 2023, at her home after a sudden illness. She was a native of Vidalia, moved to Florida as a child, and later graduated high school in Coco Beach, Florida in 1962. She lived in Hartsville, South Carolina for many years... - Information
- Obituary | | 03 February 2023 | 14:56
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Mr. JB Cone, New Branch Community
Mr. JB Cone, age 73, of the New Branch Community, died Sunday, January 29, 2023, at Memorial Health in Savannah after a brief illness. He was a native of Toombs County and was a 1968 graduate of Lyons High School, where he was a running back on the state championship team. He ran track and broke... - Information
- Obituary | | 01 February 2023 | 16:18
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Mr. Benjamin “Ben” F. Beck, Soperton
Mr. Benjamin “Ben” F. Beck, age 80, beloved husband of Alice Fay Morrison Beck of Soperton passed away on Monday evening, January 30, 2023 at Memorial Health in Savannah. Born in Wheeler County, he was one of twelve children born to the late Joseph Beck and Elizabeth Turner Beck. Mr. Ben attended... - Information
- Obituary | | 01 February 2023 | 13:24
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Mr. David Adaway, Lyons
Mr. David Adaway, age 79, of Lyons, passed away on January 14, 2023. He was a native of Texas and moved to Glenwood in 1996, and most recently lived in Lyons for the past few years. Mr. Adaway worked as a security guard for Chicken of the Sea and was a former Glenwood police officer as well as a... - Information
- Obituary | | 01 February 2023 | 10:32
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Ms. Imogene Lou Maddox Patrick
Graveside services for Ms. Imogene Lou Maddox Patrick will be held Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 3:30 PM in the Cornerstone Baptist Church Cemetery in Kibbee. Reverend Gaynor Ridgdill will officiate. Ms. Patrick died Monday, January 30, 2023. Ms. Patrick, 62, was the daughter of the late Eugene T... - Information
- Obituary | | 01 February 2023 | 10:29
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Ms. Linda Adams Fortner, Glenwood
Ms. Linda Adams Fortner, age 69, of Glenwood, died Sunday, January 29, 2023, at Oxley Park Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lyons, after a brief illness. She was a native of Wheeler County living in Glenwood all her life, she was a 1971 graduate of Montgomery County High School. Ms. Fortner was... - Information
- Obituary | | 30 January 2023 | 17:23
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Mr. Elton Jackson, Normantown Community
Mr. Elton Jackson, age 87, of the Normantown Community, died Sunday, January 29, 2023, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia after a sudden illness. He was a native of Soperton, and lived in Normantown most of his life. He retired after thirty-five years from the Georgia Department of... - Information
- Obituary | | 30 January 2023 | 17:20
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Kelly Cecil Braddy
On Friday, January 27, 2023, Kelly Cecil Braddy, loving husband, father, and grandpa, went on to his eternal home with our Lord and Savior. Kelly was born on September 17, 1942, to Cecil and Emma Braddy. He grew up and lived his entire life in Montgomery County, Georgia. Kelly married Linda Joan... - Information
- Obituary | | 29 January 2023 | 13:20
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Church Calendar
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February 11--Women's Day in Vidalia
February 11--The Women's Fellowship of New Life in Christ Ministries, 208 Meadowbrook Street in Vidalia, cordially invites you to celebrate their 19th Women's Day Program, Saturday February 11th at 10:00. The theme: "The Woman Behind The Mask". Pastor Germain A. Williams- Information
- Church Event | | 30 January 2023 | 09:47
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- Church Event | | 03 November 2021 | 12:30
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