On Sunday, December 8, 2024, the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office arrested Bernard Wallace in connection with a significant animal cruelty case spanning Crawford and Johnson counties. Wallace faces 25 counts of animal cruelty, with additional charges pending.

Following the arrest, the United States

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Please join us in helping local veterans, many who are homeless, housed at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center and area nursing homes, with items they desperately need. 

How can you help?  Please donate a Christmas gift that they can use including, slippers, socks, robes, blankets, coats, shoes,

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Toombs County High School made history by hosting the first Georgia Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) State Championship at the Toombs County Ag Center on December 2-3. The event brought together 25 counties and teams from across the state, showcasing the skill and precision of students in the

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The Toombs County Bulldogs traveled to Dublin on Friday night for a highly anticipated GHSA semifinal playoff matchup against the undefeated and historically dominant Dublin Fighting Irish. The Bulldogs delivered a stellar performance, defeating the Irish 42-15 and earning their first trip to the

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December 9--Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.

Monday, December 9

Tuesday, December 10

Basketball: Vidalia at Savannah Country Day 6:00pm (WTCQ-FM, 97.7, Classic Hits, 98Q)

Savannah Christian at Toombs County 6:00pm

Wilkinson County at Montgomery County 6:00pm 

Wednesday,

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The Toombs County MatDawgs continue to prove they are a force to be reckoned with in Georgia wrestling, taking on some of the state’s toughest competition in recent events.

Social Circle Scramble

Last Friday, the MatDawgs traveled north to face off against Social Circle, one of the top wrestling

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Vidalia High School’s Game Day team is gearing up to compete in the GHSA State Competition this Thursday, December 5th, at the Columbus Civic Center in Columbus, Georgia. The 2024 competition will be the largest in the event’s history since its inception, reflecting the growing interest and

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Mrs. Jean Williamson Morris, age 91, of Higgston, died Sunday, December 8, 2024, at her home, following an extended illness.  She was a native of Montgomery County, living in Higgston most of her life, and she was a 1952 graduate of Kibbee High School.  She was a member of Higgston Baptist Church and...

Mrs. Janet M. Hamilton, age 80, of the Kibbee Community, died Saturday, December 7, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family, following a brief illness.  She was born in Indiana, living in Connersville, Indiana, for many years before moving to Vidalia in the mid 1990s, later moving to Montgomery...

Mr. James K. “Jimmy” Hall, age 87, of Lyons, died Friday, December 6, 2024, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia, after a brief illness.  He was a native Toombs County and grew up in Johnson Corner.  He was a 1956 graduate of Toombs Central School and a U.S. Army veteran.  He lived in Jesup...

Mrs. Jackie Adams Jones, age 71, of Lyons, died Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Candler County Hospital.  She was a native of Toombs County, living most of her life in Lyons and Vidalia, and she attended Vidalia High School.  She was manager at McDonald’s Restaurant in Vidalia for fifteen years and...

December 15--The Choir of Lyons Community Church (formerly Lyons United Methodist Church Choir), 126 East Wesley Avenue, is presenting a Christmas Cantata "THE THRILL OF HOPE", Sunday December 15th at 5:00 in the sanctuary. A reception in the social hall follows.

  December 14--You're invited to The Heartfelt Quartet's Merry Christmas Concert, December 14th at 6:00 at Blue Marquee Theater, 121 North State Street in Lyons. Special guest the Toombs County High School Chorus. Info 912-293-6716

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