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Newsbreak

  • Counts Added to Indictment of Man Charged in Toombs County Child Murder

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    The Toombs County Grand Jury convened last week, and among the 15 true bills returned was another indictment against a man who was initially indicted one year ago and has been incarcerated in the Toombs County Detention Center since March 15, 2025.

    Seth Hunter Brown had been indicted on April 24,

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 27 April 2026 | 15:00
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  • Early Voting in May19th General Primary Has Begun

    Early voting began Monday for the May 19th General Primary. Early voting will continue through May 15. with statewide voting on Saturday May 2nd and May 9th.

    In Toombs County early voting can be done at the Elections Office in Toombs County Courthouse during regular business hours and registered voters

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 27 April 2026 | 14:47
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  • Lyons Lions Club Recognizes Local Students

    The Lyons Lions Club Student of the Month program recognizes outstanding students for their dedication, commitment, and service to others.

    For March, this honor was awarded to Madaline Wolfe of Robert Toombs Christian Academy and Arianna Hill of Toombs County High School.

    RTCA Madeline Wolfe

    RTCA  photo (left to

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 27 April 2026 | 12:47
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  • 50th Annual Onion Run Held

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    April 25- The 50th Annual Vidalia Onion Run sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Vidalia was held Saturday morning. The overall winner of the 10K was Robert Maugham from Raleigh, NC with a time of 38:53. .

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    The Female Winner of the 10K was Macy Todd of Vidalia at 51:38.

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    The 5K winner was John Buxton of

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    Newsbreak | Bob Roberts | 26 April 2026 | 08:30
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  • World Famous Vidalia Onion Eating Contest Draws National Contenders

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    Joshua Sweeney (R) chows down on another onion to win this year's World Famous Vidalia Onion Eating Contest in the 17 and Older category.

    The World-Famous Vidalia Onion Eating Contest brought contenders from all over the U.S. to the stage Saturday afternoon at the Arts & Crafts event when the

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 25 April 2026 | 17:52
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  • Receipe Contest Draws Large Crowd

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    Kim Fiskes, Overall Winner

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    Taylor Kate Brown, Youth Winner

    From soup to nuts: That’s what was on the menu at this year’s Vidalia Onion Festival Recipe Contest, and from the number of people who ca

    me to the Vidalia Community Center Saturday around noon to sample those delectable dishes, the annual event

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 25 April 2026 | 13:46
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  • It's Onion Festival Time!

    The 49th Annual Vidalia Onion Festival is officially underway with four full days of events for the whole family!  Below is a complete list of events as well as traffic routes for each venue along with a map of the downtown area.  

    49th VOF Event Schedule

    As always, visit www.vidaliaonionfestival.com for more information and

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    Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 24 April 2026 | 07:19
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  • Area Police Blotter

    Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:

    Binion, Julia Maria – Lyons – Possession of Methamphetamines; Speeding.

    Copeland, Steven Gregory – Lyons – Warrant Served.

    Francois, Peeterson – Claxton – Suspended License; Failure to Maintain Lane.

    Rogers, Duston Dumon – Vidalia – Warrant

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 23 April 2026 | 12:20
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  • Blue Angels Arrive for Vidalia Onion Festival

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    Did you hear the buzz around town on Wednesday morning? That roar in the sky may sound familiar to those who’ve heard the Blue Angels before during Onion Festival week and Wednesday, the #7 jet and only two-seater was greeted at the Vidalia Regional Airport by dozens of citizens along with three very

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 22 April 2026 | 15:28
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Sportsbreak

  • Indians Capture Track & Field Region Championship I

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    The Vidalia High School Indians track and field team delivered a commanding performance to capture the A-Region 3 Championship, showcasing both elite individual talent and impressive team depth as they prepare for the next stage of postseason competition.

    Leading the way for the Indians was Tyler

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 27 April 2026 | 08:54
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  • Lady Indians win the Region Championship

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    The Vidalia High School Lady Indians turned in a dominant and complete performance to capture the A-Region 3 Track and Field Championship, powered by a wave of individual champions and a deep roster that delivered points in every phase of the meet.

    Leading the charge on the track, Zenobia Rollins

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 27 April 2026 | 08:49
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  • Arianna Hill signs with Reinhardt University

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    (Senior Arianna Hill and Coach Melody Walker) 

    Congratulations to Arianna Hill on signing to continue her basketball career at Reinhardt University!

    She officially signed on Friday, April 24th at Toombs County High School, becoming the 8th Lady Dawg since 2015 to earn a basketball scholarship.

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 27 April 2026 | 08:45
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  • Toombs Soccer Sweeps 1st Round of Playoffs

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    It was a clean sweep in the first round of the Georgia High School Association tournament for the Bulldogs on April 21, 2026, at The Pit.

    The girls opened the evening with a 4–0 victory over Dodge County. Freshman Kanijah Toby led the way with a hat trick, while Emerson Powell added another goal.

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 27 April 2026 | 08:40
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  • Sports & Scores This Week (4-27-26)

    April 27-- Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.

    Monday, April 27

    Baseball: RTCA 5, VHA 1 & VHA 4, RTCA 0 

    Golf: Vidalia & Toombs County Area Tournament at Double Oaks Golf Course Commerce 

    Tennis: Vidalia at Armuchee Girls (GHSA Class A Division 1 Second Round State Playoffs) 

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 27 April 2026 | 07:24
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  • Morris Soars to National Championship!

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    Vidalia High School is beaming with pride as one of its distinguished alumni, Megan Morris, achieves the highest honor in collegiate cheerleading. A 2022 graduate of Vidalia High School, Megan has now added an NCA National Championship title to her impressive list of accomplishments, this time as a member

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 26 April 2026 | 11:30
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  • Timely Home Runs Lift Indians to First Round Sweep of Commerce

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    The No. 7 seeded Vidalia Indians made a strong statement in the opening round of the state playoffs, sweeping Commerce High School in a two-game series on Thursday at Greg James Field to advance without needing a decisive Game 3.

    Game 1: Vidalia 6, Commerce 3
    The Indians set the tone early in Game 1

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 26 April 2026 | 11:14
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  • Barons Compete at SSAC Championships

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    The Brewton-Parker Christian University (BPCU) Barons men’s and women’s track and field teams competed at the SSAC Outdoor Track and Field Conference Championships on April 20-21, 2026. The Barons men’s team finished fifth in the conference, and the women’s team finished fourth in the conference.

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 23 April 2026 | 15:34
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  • Wright Headed to BPCU

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    Last Thursday, senior Emma Wright signed with Brewton Parker Christian University to continue her soccer career.  "Emma has been a 4 year starter for us, but she has also evolved into a leader in our program, and she sets the standard for hard work for the other girls.  Emma has played numerous

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 22 April 2026 | 10:03
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Community Calendar

  • 2026 RTCA Summer Camps

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    Community Event | Bob Roberts | 23 April 2026 | 17:07
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  • Greater Vidalia Chamber Ribbon Cutting

    Ribbon Cutting Ohoopee River

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    Community Event | Jeff Raiford | 20 April 2026 | 13:19
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  • Charger Safety

    fire Safety

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    Community Event | Kathy Hilt | 16 April 2026 | 12:04
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  • Ohoopee Soil and Water Conservation District Meeting

    The Ohoopee Soil and Water Conservation District will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Conjunction with the GACD Group IV Meeting.

    The meeting will be held at Dawson Farms, 305 Dawson Farms Road SE., Allenhurst, GA.

    The GACD Group IV Meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. with the

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    Community Event | Kathy Hilt | 15 April 2026 | 11:11
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  • DVA Coffee Before Hours

    CBH DVA

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    Community Event | Jeff Raiford | 10 April 2026 | 11:17
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  • National Day of Prayer May 7th

    The National Day of Prayer will be observed on Thursday, May 7, at Connection Church, 1613 Meadows Lane in Vidalia.

    This year, there will be three observances: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.; 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.; and 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

    The Theme for this year's National Day of Prayer is "Glorify God

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    Community Event | Kathy Hilt | 07 April 2026 | 13:46
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  • Greater Vidalia Chamber Ribbon Cutting

    Ribbon Cutting AWC 2026

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    Community Event | Jeff Raiford | 31 March 2026 | 15:12
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  • DVA Tasty Tuesday

    Tasty Tuesday

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    Community Event | Jeff Raiford | 13 March 2026 | 13:55
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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 | Kathy Hilt | 26 December 2024 | 11:36
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Obituaries

  • Mrs. Naomi Jean Haines Ducksworth, Mount Vernon

    obit Naomi Duckworth Mrs. Naomi Jean Haines Ducksworth, age 70, of Mt. Vernon, died Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at her home following an extended illness. She was born in Vidalia and lived in Toombs, Telfair, and Montgomery Counties all of her life. She worked in the grocery business most of her life and fifteen years with...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 23 April 2026 | 10:03
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  • Mrs. Brenda Mock Jackson, Cedar Crossing

    Brenda Jackson Mrs. Brenda Mock Jackson, age 67, of Cedar Crossing, died Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia after a brief illness. She was born on October 19, 1958, in Toombs County, growing up in Johnson Corner, and she lived in the Vidalia area most of her life. She earned...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 22 April 2026 | 08:07
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  • Mrs. Donnell Collins Cartrette, Vidalia

    Donnell Carter Mrs. Donnell Collins Cartrette, age 87, of Vidalia, died Friday, April 17, 2026, at Meadows Park Health & Rehab in Vidalia following an extended illness. She was a native of Toombs County and lived in Lyons and Vidalia all of her life. She attended Lyons High School. She worked in the garment...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 18 April 2026 | 12:21
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  • Mr. Brian Yale Steptoe, Higgston

    Brian Steptoe Mr. Brian Yale Steptoe, age 57, of Higgston, died Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at his home after a sudden illness. He was born in Treutlen County and was raised there and in Montgomery County. Later, he attended Adrian School and Swainsboro High School. He worked as a carpenter and builder for more...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 17 April 2026 | 07:24
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  • Mr. Frank Edwin “Ed” Smith, Vidalia

    Ed Smith Mr. Frank Edwin “Ed” Smith, age 95, of Vidalia, Georgia, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, at Community Hospice House following an extended illness. Coach Smith was born on February 25, 1931, in Bulloch County, Georgia, to the late Virgie and Emory Smith. He was one of four children and...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 16 April 2026 | 17:00
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  • Miss Felicia Denise Day

    obit Felicia Day Felicia Denise Day was born on September 29, 1976, to the late Minister Billy Matthews and Annie Laura Day. She attended the Tattnall and Toombs County Public School Systems. Felicia was employed with Shuman Cleaners and Papa Buck’s of Vidalia, Georgia, until her health declined. She had a deep...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 16 April 2026 | 09:58
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  • Mr. Bryan Dewayne Cronan

    obit Bryan Cronan Bryan Dewayne Cronan, affectionately known as “Peanut,” age 53, was born on April 3, 1973, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and uncle. If you were fortunate enough to be called his friend, you were truly blessed. Bryan was a man who stood firm in what he...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 16 April 2026 | 09:55
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  • Mrs. Patricia McLemore Usher, New Branch Community

    Patricia Usher Mrs. Patricia McLemore Usher, age 90, of the New Branch Community, died Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia after a brief illness. She was a native of Toombs County, growing up in Vidalia, and was a 1954 graduate of Vidalia High School. She married her husband, and they...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 15 April 2026 | 07:31
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  • Mr. Henry "Bud" Brady White, Tarrytown

    obit Bud White Mr. Henry “Bud” Brady White, age 72, of Tarrytown, died Monday, April 13, 2026, at his home following an extended illness. He was born on August 20, 1953, in Candler County to the late Henry Brady White and Mary Emma Collins White. The family returned to Tarrytown in 1959, and he graduated from...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 14 April 2026 | 12:26
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Church Calendar

  • May 2--Clothes Closet Giveaway in Vidalia

    May 2--New Life In Christ Ministries, 208 Meadowbrook Street in Vidalia, invites you to their Outreach Ministry's Clothes Closet Giveaway, Saturday May 2nd from 8:00 to 12:00. Clothing and shoes for men, women & children. Also, accessories & other home good items available.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 20 April 2026 | 11:54
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  • Special Notice: Lyons Pastoral Position Announcement

    Pastor needed ED
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 06 April 2026 | 11:42
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 03 November 2021 | 12:30
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