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  • Today's Top Stories From ABC News - February 11th

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    Among court rulings Monday related to the Trump administration, a federal judge in Boston said Monday he will continue to pause Trump's plan to offer a deferred resignation buyout to tens of thousands of federal employees until he issues a ruling on a preliminary injunction.  Three

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  • Mitchell To Lead the Greater Vidalia Chamber of Commerce

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    In the absence of Immediate Past Chair Stephanie Williams, incoming Chair Nissa Mitchell accepts the gavel from Tres Herrin to lead the Greater Vidalia Chamber of Commerce in 2025.

    With the passing of a gavel, the leadership of the Greater Vidalia Chamber of Commerce was transferred Friday night

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  • Lyons Lions Club Supports Student Endeavor

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    (L to R): Lion Lucretia Nobles; Lion Clarke Johnson; Sabrina Campbell, Mistletoe on Main Chairperson; Lyons Club President Darriel Nobles; and Elaine Allen, Mistletoe on Main Volunteer.

    The Lyons Lions Club lives up to its   "We Serve" mission by actively participating in our community. One of our

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  • TCHS FBLA Competes in Region

    Toombs County High School FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) recently competed in Region Competition and brought home 32 medals! Ten of those students competing placed high enough to compete at the state level.

    Competing for TCHS were: Job Interview: Alex Patrick (3rd in State).

    Region

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  • The People's House: Week 4

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    By Rep. Leesa Hagan

    Last week, House leaders gathered at the Capitol to announce a new school safety plan in response to the tragic Apalachee High School shooting in Barrow County. The proposed legislation, House Bill 268, introduces several key measures aimed at protecting Georgia’s students and

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  • DAR Good Citizens Recognized

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    (L o R): Adrian Avila, Robert Toombs Christian Academy; Amelia Richter, Toombs County High School; Miguel Archie, Jr., Treutlen County High Schoo; and Georgia Meredith, Vidalia High School, and chapter winner. Not pictured: Anna Hudson Hamilton, Vidalia Heritage Academy.

    For many years, the local

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 07 February 2025 | 15:26
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  • Under the Gold Dome: Week Four

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    By Senator Blake Tillery

    Four weeks down; roughly eight more to go.

    The Senate continued its press to advance common sense legislation. Here’s a quick update on some of the bills I’ve authored:

    Senate Bill 21, which I authored to create penalties for local governments and officials who refuse to

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  • BPC Receives Full Georgia Board of Nursing Approval

    Brewton-Parker College (BPC) is thrilled to announce that its Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program has achieved full approval from the Georgia Board of Nursing (GBON). This milestone, effective as of January 22, 2025, marks another significant step forward for BPC’s nursing program as it

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  • TCMS Students of the Month

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    Congratulations to the Toombs County Middle School January Students of the Month. These students are recognized for setting the standard of excellent grades, attendance, and citizenship. (Back row: Addyson McLamb, Rodney Williams, and Dalson Plante.  Third row: Alex Leon, Elijah Clark, and Jasmine

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Sportsbreak

  • Bulldogs Wrap Up Regular Season Securing No. 4 Seed in Region Tournament

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    The Toombs County Bulldogs closed out the regular season with a busy three-game stretch last week, picking up two dominant wins and securing the No. 4 seed in the upcoming region tournament.

    The Bulldogs kicked things off Thursday with a 72-38 road win over Montgomery County, followed by Senior

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  • Toombs Football recognized by GA High School Daily

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    On February 6, 2025, Todd Holcomb from Georgia High School Football Daily presented the Toombs County Football Team a canvas print from the 2024 Football State Championship! (Courtesy of Toombs County Athletics) 

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 10 February 2025 | 13:30
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  • Barons Split Day Two at Coca-Cola Classic

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    The Barons finished day two at the Coca-Cola Classic, splitting their doubleheader. They took a narrow defeat in game one against Coastal Georgia 2-1 and dominated game two against West Virginia Tech 14-5, run-ruling them after five innings. The Barons managed to find much more success at the

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  • Barons Sweep Weekend Set vs Shawnee State Bears

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    The Barons picked up right where they left off on Friday, jumping on the Bears in the first game of the doubleheader on February 8, 2025. The Barons took the first game 8-4 in seven innings and battled back and forth, trading leads in game two before taking it 12-10. The Barons swept the Bears in

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  • Sports & Scores This Week (2-10-25)

    February 10--Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.

    Monday, February 10

    Basketball: Memorial Day 44, RTCA 41 Girls & RTCA 58, Memorial Day 37 Boys

    Dooly County 50, Montgomery County 22 Girls & Montgomery County 61, Dooly County 56 Boys (Class A Division 2 Region 4 Tournament)

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  • Lady Barons Secure Victory in SSAC Clash Against Skyhawks

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    In an exhilarating SSAC conference basketball showdown on February 6, 2025, the Brewton-Parker College Lady Barons overcame the Point University Skyhawks with a dramatic fourth-quarter rally to clinch a 57-46 victory at the West Point Gym. The hard-fought triumph elevates the Lady Barons' season

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 07 February 2025 | 08:12
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  • ALL Region Awards - Toombs County Cheer Competition

    2 6 25 Kensley Davis All Region2 6 25 Janee Johnson All Region2 6 25 Karah Marsh Honorable Mention

    Congratulations  to these Toombs County Competition Cheer DAWGS for earning Region 3A Division 1 All Region honors!
    Kensley Davis - 1st Team
    Janee Johnson - 1st Team
    Karah Marsh - Honorable Mention

    (Courtesy of Toombs County Athletics) 

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  • Bulldogs Take Down Swainsboro in Thrilling Region Matchup

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    Friday night brought plenty of excitement as the Toombs County Bulldogs hosted Swainsboro, the current No. 2 seed in the region. The game was a hard-fought battle, but Toombs pulled away in the third quarter with a pair of electrifying dunks from Gavin Fletcher. The first came off a one-handed

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  • Indians Sweep SCD Hornets!

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    The Vidalia Lady Indians scored 38 points in the first half against Savannah Country Day and never looked back in their 67-37 win over the Lady Hornets last night at Parsons-Reid Gymnasium. With this win, the Lady Indians not only showcased their dominance but also claimed the number one seed for next

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Community Calendar

Obituaries

  • Mrs. Brenda Wheeler Clark, Lyons

    obit Clark Brenda Wheeler Clark, age 72, of Lyons, died Sunday, February 9, 2025.  She was a native of Toombs County and lived there until moving to Surrency six years ago.  She worked as a paraprofessional at Toombs and Appling County schools for several years.  She was a former member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church...
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  • Brenda Anderson Lazarus, Vidalia

    Brenda Lazarus Brenda Anderson Lazarus, age 64, of Vidalia, died Friday, February 7, 2025, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia after brief illness.  She was born in Tampa, Florida, raised in Lyons, and she attended Lyons Senior High School.  She was an LPN and later became an RN, earning a Bachelor’s degree in...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 09 February 2025 | 12:54
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  • Mrs. Patricia Sikes Beasley, Oak Park

    Patricia Beasley Mrs. Patricia Sikes Beasley, age 64, of Oak Park, died Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta following an extended illness.  She was a native of Burke County, growing up in Waynesboro, and she attended Burke County High School.  She moved to Emanuel County and lived in Oak Park...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 07 February 2025 | 08:54
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  • Mr. Lawrence Chester "LC" Patrick, Vidalia

    obit Patrick Mr. Lawrence Chester “LC” Patrick, age 64, of Vidalia, died Monday, February 3, 2025, at his residence after an extended illness.  He was a lifelong resident of Toombs County and attended Toombs County schools.  He was a painter, working for Bennie Jernigan for several years and served in the U.S...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 05 February 2025 | 11:37
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  • Mrs. Marcia Ann Wells Rowe

    obit Rowe Graveside services for Mrs. Marcia Ann Wells Rowe will be held Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM in Westview Cemetery in Soperton, GA. Her grandson, Parker Gordon will officiate. Mrs. Rowe died Monday, February 3, 2025 at her home. Mrs. Rowe, 76, was the daughter of the late William Wells &...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 04 February 2025 | 09:02
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  • Mr. Walter Thomas “W.T.” Edge, Kibbee Community

    EdgeWalterPIC 002 Mr. Walter Thomas “W.T.” Edge, age 88 of the Kibbee Community of Montgomery County, Georgia passed away peacefully at Community Hospice in Vidalia on Saturday afternoon, the first day of February 2025.  His family was by his side as he folded his hands for his final rest that will last for just a...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 03 February 2025 | 07:38
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  • Mrs. Beverly Coleman

    obit Coleman Mrs. Beverly Yvonne Coleman, 72, died on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at her residence in Vidalia after a short illness.  She died peacefully surrounded by her children and her beloved caretakers.          She was born July 24, 1952, to the late Moses Matthew Coleman, III and Eleanor Gardner Coleman of...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 31 January 2025 | 15:06
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  • Miss Patricia Ann Burns, Vidalia

    obit Burns Miss Patricia Ann Burns, age 74, of Vidalia, died Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Treutlen Health & Rehab in Soperton following an extended illness.  She was a lifelong resident of Vidalia and attended Vidalia City Schools and Brown School for Girls in San Antonio, Texas.  Patricia was a member of...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 31 January 2025 | 11:12
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  • Mrs. Sueko Taira Schumacher, Vidalia

    obit Schumacher Sueko Taira Schumacher, age 82, of Vidalia, died Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia following an extended illness.  She was born in the Marina Islands, and she grew up in Okinawa, where she called home.  She married her husband who was in the Air Force and...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 30 January 2025 | 15:56
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Church Calendar

  • March 2--Revival time in Lyons

    March 2--Oasis Church of God, 1163 Highway 1 South in Lyons, invites you to their Revival featuring Dr. Tony Richie, Sunday Night March 2nd at 6:00. Also, Monday March 3rd through Wednesday March 5th at 7:00 each night.
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  • February 20--Engage Luncheon in Vidalia

    February 20--First Baptist Church of Vidalia invites ladies in the area to an Engage Luncheon, Thursday February 20th from noon to 1:00 on the Front Porch with special Speaker Teresa Meadows. Sign up at www.fbcvidalia.org / Events Calendar or call the Church Office at 912-537-4196. Bring your own lunch or sign up for a delicious $5 lunch by February 16th.
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  • February 16--Men's Day in Vidalia

    February 16--East Park Church of God in Christ, 711 4th and Washington Streets in Vidalia, would like you to come to their Men's Day Program, February 16th at 3:00 with speaker Elder James McRae Jr of Living Waters Full Gospel Ministries in Macon. Theme: The Quest Is, Where Do You Stand? Scripture: Fear Ye Not Stand Still And See The Salvation Of The Lord (Exodus 14:13)
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  • February 16--Pastor's Anniversary in Ailey

    February 16--Poplar Spring Missionary Baptist Church, 422 Vidalia Cedar Crossing Road in Vidalia, would like you to come celebrate the 22nd Anniversary of Pastor Clarence Thomas, Sunday February 16th at 2:00 with Bro. Carl Wardlaw III and congregation of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church in McGregor/Ailey in charge of the program. Anniversary colors are Red and White. Dinner served after.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 27 January 2025 | 12:17
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    LET US GET YOUR MESSAGE TO THE PUBLIC WITH CHURCH NEWS!    Your Church Speaks   Thank you for using Church News on News-Talk WVOP 970 AM and 105.3 FM, and southeastgeorgiatoday.com. Submit your church events to us at least 2 weeks ahead of time for the greatest coverage and best results. Include the name of the church, the church address, name of the event, date & time of the event, location of the event if other than the church, and any special speakers involved.  ** When including an image or images please send it as an attachment.  Use the jpg format for all images **   Send it to JIM PERRY! Email jperry @ radiojones.com ---Please note that FAX is no longer available.  Use email. 
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