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Jenkins County Inmate Found Deceased at Jail
The Jenkins County man who was arrested last month for allegedly delivering multiple gunshots to a woman in Millen has been found dead while being held at the Jenkins County Jail.
Jenkins County Sheriff Robert Oglesby reports that Cash Elliott Weeks was found in his cell between 6:00 – 7:00
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- Newsbreak | | 08 October 2025 | 14:43
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Jackson, Aaron Ellis – Jesup – Obstruct/Hinder Law Enforcement; Criminal Trespass; Theft by Taking.
Schriber, Gwendie Lee – East Dublin – Theft by Shoplifting (Felony).
Clark, Marlys Leeann Loyd – Ailey – Possession of Methamphetamine;
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- Newsbreak | | 08 October 2025 | 09:13
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Vidalia First Responders Honored With Appreciation Dinner
(L to R): Matt Oxley and Bernie Nelson presented unique handmade knives to Vidalia Fire Chief Brian Sikes and Vidalia Chief of Police Robert Shore.
The men and women who serve and protect in Vidalia were honored last week with a First Responders Appreciation Dinner in the Vidalia Community Center.
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- Newsbreak | | 07 October 2025 | 14:39
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Two Arrested in Connection With Sunday Shootings in Soperton
On Sunday, October 5, 2025, at approximately 3:40PM, the Soperton Police Departmentreceived a call in the 100 block of New Street in reference to shots fired. The responding officer located a 15-year-old male in the area with multiple gunshot wounds. Unfortunately, the teen succumbed to his
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- Newsbreak | | 06 October 2025 | 14:02
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Hickory Barbeque Company Wins 2025 The Real Squeal Competition
Noel Kay, of Hickory Barbeque Company accepts his winning medal from a KCBS officials at the Overall Winner of The Real Squeal BBQ & Music Festival Saturday afternoon.
Camaraderie and BBQ was on the menu Saturday for the 2025 The Real Squeal BBQ & Music Festival in Partin Park in Lyons and the
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- Newsbreak | | 04 October 2025 | 17:39
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Nipping Litter "In the Bud"
There’s no denying litter is unsightly and it’s become a problem in the Sweet Onion City. But a group of citizens are ready to address the problem but not just by picking it up.
Monday afternoon about a dozen people gathered in the Dr. Mark and Tonya Spivey Library with Natalie Johnston-Russell and
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- Newsbreak | | 02 October 2025 | 15:44
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Candler County Sheriff's Office Receives Highway Safety Grant
The Candler County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce it has received a $26,700.00 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS).
The grant will help establish a GOHS High-Visibility Enforcement Program, focusing on reducing speed-related crashes, injuries, and fatalities, as well as
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- Newsbreak | | 02 October 2025 | 09:08
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Dublin City Clerk, Church Treasurer Arrested
On Tuesday, September 30, 2025, Heather Browning, age 35 of Dublin, GA was arrested and charged with one count of O.C.G.A. 16-8-3 Theft by Deception. Browning was the treasurer for Cedar Grove Methodist Church and the Clerk for the City of Dublin.
On Monday, September 29, 2025, the Laurens County
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- Newsbreak | | 01 October 2025 | 14:59
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Dublin City Schools Superintendent Announces Retirement
Amidst heavy financial issues, Dublin City Schools Superintendent Dr. Fredrick Williams has announced his retirement from the system effective Friday, October 3.
In his resignation letter, Williams first expressed his appreciation to the staff and Board of Education and shared his pride in the
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- Newsbreak | | 01 October 2025 | 14:57
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Sportsbreak
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Bland Drives In Five As Toombs County Bulldogs Top Metter On Senior Night
Taylor Bland drove in five runs on five hits to lead the Toombs County Varsity Bulldogs past the Metter Tigers 14–7 on Tuesday night. The win capped off Senior Night and closed out an impressive regular season for the Bulldogs.
Bland singled in runs in the first, second, and fourth innings before
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- Sportsbreak | | 08 October 2025 | 13:07
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JRT Chiefs Cross Country Wins Region
The JR Trippe Middle School Girls Cross Country Team won their region meet at Toombs County on Wednesday, October 1, against a talented group of teams from North and South Tattnall, Metter and Toombs. The Chiefs were led by the Individual Region Champion, Ginny Meredith, followed by Zoey
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- Sportsbreak | | 08 October 2025 | 13:04
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#2 Toombs County Rolls Past #6 Swainsboro, 47–20
The #2-ranked Toombs County Bulldogs made a powerful statement Friday night, earning a 47–20 road win over #6 Swainsboro in GHSA Class A Division I, Region 3 play.
The Bulldogs showed grit and balance on both sides of the ball — an aggressive defense, explosive passing, and key special teams
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- Sportsbreak | | 08 October 2025 | 07:00
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Toombs County Varsity Bulldogs Win In Fashion, Walk It Off Versus Swainsboro Varsity Tigers
The Toombs County Varsity Bulldogs pulled off a dramatic walk-off victory on Thursday, defeating the Swainsboro Varsity Tigers 4-3 in extra innings. With the game tied at three in the bottom of the eighth, Taylor Bland came through in the clutch, delivering a solo inside-the-park home run to seal the
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- Sportsbreak | | 06 October 2025 | 08:32
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Indians Face Steep Competition at the Bleckley County Invitational
...The Indians hit the road to compete in the Bleckley County Invitational featuring many of the fastest runners in the state, but that did not deter the Indians from bringing home some hardware. Judith Hussey ran an exceptional race finishing 15 out of 140 runners. For the boys there were 297- Information
- Sportsbreak | | 06 October 2025 | 08:30
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Crusaders Fall To Knights
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The Robert Toombs Christian Academy Crusaders had a hard-fought battle against a strong #5 ranked AAA opponent Frederica Academy from St. Simons. The Crusader defense was the star of the contest with several big stops for losses and a great performance from the D-Line. Led by seniors Blake Durden,- Information
- Sportsbreak | | 06 October 2025 | 08:23
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Sports & Scores This Week (10-6-25)
October 6--Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week
Monday, October 6
Softball: Jeff Davis 4, Vidalia 1
Appling County 4, Toombs County 2
DEA 7, RTCA 5
Tuesday, October 7
Softball: Vidalia at Savannah Christian 6:00pm (Postponed Until Wed. at 4:00pm)
Toombs County 14, Metter 7
Treutlen
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- Sportsbreak | | 06 October 2025 | 07:59
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Last Second Field Goal Lifts Vikings To Win
A 30-yard field goal by junior Kicker Leo Brinson as time expired gave the Treutlen Vikings a road victory over the Telfair County Trojans Friday night at Trojan Field in McRae by a score of 15 – 12. With the victory, the Vikings remain undefeated in the region.
Treutlen took the opening kickoff
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- Sportsbreak | | 05 October 2025 | 10:44
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Georgia's Friday Night Lights High School Scoreboard
High School Scoreboard – October 3rd
Class A – Division I
47 Toombs Co. "Bulldogs" @ Swainsboro "Tigers" 20 F
7 Savannah Country Day "Hornets" @ Savannah Christian "Raiders" 42 F
42 Dublin "Fighting Irish" @ ACE Charter "Gryphon" 27 F
0 Southwest "Patriots" @ East Laurens "Falcons" 14 F
Off –
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- Sportsbreak | | 03 October 2025 | 10:34
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Community Calendar
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Greater Vidalia Chamber Ribbon Cutting
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- Community Event | | 06 October 2025 | 15:40
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Gentle Yoga For Stressed Out Moms
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VHA Benefit Dinner Featuring Riley Gaines
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Retired Educators to Meet
The Toombs County Retired Educators Association will meet on Thursday, September 4, at 10:30 in the Dr. Mark and Tonya Spivey Library on Jackson Street in Vidalia. There will be a reception for new members.
Vidalia Chief of Police Robert Shore will present a program on Driver Safety for Older
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- Community Event | | 26 August 2025 | 15:29
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Obituaries
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Mr. Johnny Norris, Hazlehurst
Mr. Johnny Norris, age 78, of Hazlehurst, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at his home following an extended illness. He was a native of Vero Beach, Florida, and had lived there for most of his life before moving to Hazlehurst in 2019. Johnny served our country in the United States Army... - Information
- Obituary | | 08 October 2025 | 16:26
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Mr. Billy Clark, Vidalia
Mr. Billy Clark, age 74, of Vidalia, died Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Meadows Park Health & Rehab in Vidalia following an extended illness. He was a lifelong resident of Toombs County and member of New Beginning Church of God in Lyons. Billy enjoyed fishing and camping at the Ohoopee River. He is... - Information
- Obituary | | 08 October 2025 | 09:24
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Mr. James "David" Turner
James “David” Turner passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Oxley Park Health and Rehabilitation in Lyons, Georgia, after an extended illness. He was most recently a resident of The Oaks at Bethany Assisted Living in Vidalia, Georgia, where he enjoyed Bible study, music... - Information
- Obituary | | 07 October 2025 | 08:59
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Mr. Gregory "Ted" Hutcheson
Mr. Gregory “Ted” Hutcheson, age 63, of Emanuel County near Lyons, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia, following an extended illness. He was born in Macon and lived in the Vidalia and Lyons area most of his life. He was a 1980 graduate of Lyons Senior... - Information
- Obituary | | 06 October 2025 | 12:35
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Mrs. Margie “Dee” Green Trejo, Lyons
Mrs. Margie “Dee” Green Trejo, age 73, Lyons, died Friday, October 3, 2025, at Oxley Park Health & Rehab in Lyons, following an extended illness. She was born Bryan County, living in many places in south Georgia, including Bulloch County, Valdosta for twenty years, but always called Toombs County... - Information
- Obituary | | 05 October 2025 | 16:09
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Mrs. Ophelia “Penny” Powell Swinford
Mrs. Ophelia “Penny” Powell Swinford, age 79, died Friday, October 3, 2025, in The Oaks Bethany in Vidalia after an extended illness. She was born on April 27, 1946, in Glenwood, to the late Walter Nelson Powell and Evelyn Hill Powell. She attended Glenwood School. Penny lived in Wisconsin and... - Information
- Obituary | | 05 October 2025 | 16:07
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Mr. Charles Henry "Charley" Achenbach, II, Vidalia
Mr. Charles Henry “Charley” Achenbach II, age 78, of Vidalia, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia following an extended illness. Charley was a lifelong resident of Vidalia, retired from Piggly Wiggly Southern, and was a Presbyterian by faith. He enjoyed RC... - Information
- Obituary | | 04 October 2025 | 17:47
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Mr. James Andrew "Andy" Graham, Lyons
Mr. James Andrew “Andy” Graham, age 66, of Lyons, died Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at his home after a sudden illness. He was born on May 25, 1959, in Dade City, Florida to the late Andrew Jackson Graham and Ollie Mae Dunn Graham. He lived in Dade City until moving to Lyons in 1973 and he attended... - Information
- Obituary | | 04 October 2025 | 17:44
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Mrs. Linda M. Mosley, Blue Ridge Community
Mrs. Linda M. Mosley, age 75 of the Blue Ridge Community, died Friday, October 3, 2025, at East Georgia Medical Center in Statesboro. She was a native of Toombs County, a 1968 graduate of Lyons High School, and earned an Associate Degree in Business in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She lived in Blue... - Information
- Obituary | | 04 October 2025 | 17:42
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Church Calendar
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October 12--Homecoming at Harden's Chapel
October 12--Harden's Chapel Church would like you to come to their Homecoming, Sunday October 12th at 10:30. Celebrating 1863 to 2025 with guest speaker Rev. Don Gibbs. "And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive" (Matthew 21:22)- Information
- Church Event | | 07 October 2025 | 09:50
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October 11--Gospel Concert in Lyons
October 11--Blue Marquee, 121 North State Street in Lyons, has a Gospel Concert for you featuring Jason Runnels of Florence Mississippi and The Heartfelt Quartet, October 11th at 6:00. - Information
- Church Event | | 06 October 2025 | 11:51
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October 12--Ushers Anniversary in Vidalia
October 12--New Vision Missionary Baptist Church, 301 Smith Street in Vidalia, would like you to come to the 19th Ushers Anniversary, October 12th at 2:30 with guest speaker Rev. Winfred McCloud. Pastor Willie Edwards Jr. - Information
- Church Event | | 06 October 2025 | 09:46
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October 26--Men's Day in Mt. Vernon
October 26--St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church, 606 Martin Luther King Drive in Mt. Vernon, invites you to Men's Day, Sunday October 26th at 11:15. Pastor, Rev. Samuel C. Baker- Information
- Church Event | | 03 October 2025 | 18:52
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October 19--Clergy Appreciation Month in Mt. Vernon
October 19--St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church, 606 Martin Luther King Drive in Mt. Vernon, would like you to help observe Clergy Appreciation Month, Sunday October 19th at 11:15 with Evangelist Kimberly Smith. Pastor, Rev. Samuel C. Baker- Information
- Church Event | | 03 October 2025 | 18:51
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October 12--Breast Cancer Awareness in Mt. Vernon
October 12--St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church, 606 Martin Luther King Drive in Mt Vernon, invites you to their “Breast Cancer Awareness” Program, Sunday October 12th at 11:15. You are asked to wear pink. Pastor, Rev. Samuel C. Baker- Information
- Church Event | | 03 October 2025 | 18:49
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October 26--Family & Friends Day in Vidalia
October 26--Holy Ghost Temple of Faith, 303 McIntosh Street in Vidalia, invites you to their Family & Friends Day, Sunday October 26th at 2:00 with guest speaker Pastor Randy Scott of Greenland Baptist and First African Baptist Churches in Waynesville. Pastor Perry & Co-Pastor Betty Edgerton - Information
- Church Event | | 01 October 2025 | 11:50
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October 11--Domestic Violence Program in Vidalia
October 11--New Life In Christ Ministries Outreach, 208 Meadowbrook Street in Vidalia, invites you to their Domestic Violence Program, Saturday October 11th at 10am in the Sanctuary. Theme: NOT ALL WOUNDS ARE VISIBLE He heals the brokenhearted and binds their wounds (Psalm 147:3)- Information
- Church Event | | 30 September 2025 | 11:51
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October 12--Pastor Appreciation in Cedar Crossing
October 12--Cedar Crossing Baptist Church would like you to join them for their Pastor Appreciation, Sunday October 12th at 10:30 featuring The LeFevre Quartet in song and testimony. Dinner after, meat provided, but bring a covered dish or dessert. - Information
- Church Event | | 29 September 2025 | 11:49
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