On the morning of Thursday, December 5, 2024, the Soperton Police Department responded to reports of three vehicles which had been entering during the night. Several items were taken from the vehicles, including two handguns.
A cooperative investigation, led by the Soperton Police Department with the
...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
...Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Hayes, Samuel Lee – Homeless - Possession of Methamphetamines; Criminal Trespass.
Gibbons, Nathaniel Jonathan – Lyons – Possession of Marijuana; Criminal Trespass.
Grimes Marcus Lance – Vidalia – Possession of Marijuana; Possession of
...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,
...The regularly scheduled meeting for December of the Toombs County Commissioners has been moved from Tuesday, December 17, to Thursday, December 19.
The meeting will be held in Room 263 at 5:30 p.m. in the Toombs County Government Center [Courthouse].
Instructors at Southeastern Technical College have nominated 12 students for the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) competition, according to Rebecca Ethredge, coordinator for the College’s GOAL program.
GOAL, a statewide program of the Technical College System of Georgia, honors
...The State of Education in Toombs and Montgomery counties was the topic of discussion last week at a gathering hosted by the Greater Vidalia Chamber of Commerce, and superintendents, a head of schools and the CEO of the Southeastern Early College and Career Academy are mutually in agreement that the area
...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
...Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Smith, Donald Eugene – Wrightsville – Impeding Flow of Traffic; DUI.
Brownlee, Ernest Maurice – Vidalia – DUI; DUI Child Engagement; Open Container; Child Restraint Violation Under 8.
Collins, Sabrina Marie – Dexter – Theft by Shoplifting.
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This Saturday, the Vidalia High School Hall of Fame will welcome thirteen individuals and one exceptional team into its Class of 2024. The ceremony will honor the 1986 State Softball Team, renowned for winning the GHSA State Championship, alongside distinguished inductees Shelton Sutton, Kay
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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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The Cheer Dawgs competed in the GHSA Game Day Cheerleading Championship for the third time in program history this year. Out of the 21 teams in the A division, Toombs County placed 2nd and came home as State Runner-Ups! It’s an incredibly exciting time for the Toombs County Cheerleading Program!
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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,
...Region 3-A Division I
Player of the year: QB TJ Stanley, Toombs County, Sr.
Offensive player of the year: RB Zo Smalls, Savannah Christian, Sr.
Defensive player of the year: DL Elijah Griffin, Savannah Christian, Sr.
Athlete of the year: RB/WR Kenry Wall, Savannah Christian, Sr.
First-team offense
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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.
Last Friday, the MatDawgs traveled north to face off against Social Circle, one of the top wrestling
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The Toombs County Bulldogs overcame an early deficit to rout the Elbert County Blue Devils 56-17 in The Pit on Friday night during Round 3 of the GHSA State Playoffs. With the win, the Bulldogs advance to the semifinals for the first time in school history.
Elbert County, riding momentum from a
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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
...December 2--Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.
Monday, December 2
Tuesday, December 3
Basketball: Ware County 60, Vidalia 41 Girls & Ware County 69, Vidalia 60 Boys
Claxton 37, Montgomery County 33 & Claxton 79, Montgomery County 46 Boys
RTCA 57, Edmund Burke Academy 51 Girls &
...The courage and sacrifice of our military veterans should never be forgotten. You can show them your appreciation and gratitude. Saturday, December 14th is National Wreaths Across America Day – when citizens across the country come together to remember our fallen, honor those who serve, and teach
...A copy of the proposed budget for Toombs County is now available t the county Administration Office in the Toombs County Government Center (Courthouse) from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Board of Commissioner will have a Public Hearing for public comments on the 2025 Proposed Budget on Monday,
...Shop - Eat - Spend Local Loyalty Event!
You can pick up a card at Merle Norman Vidalia Mimosa Gift Boutique Magnolia Grace BoutiquePeppy's or Flowers by Chloé (Limited quantity, so grab yours fast!)
It’s simple: Shop at participating local stores. (Scan the QR code on the front of the card for a
...The East Park Cemetery Cleaning scheduled for Saturday, November 9, has been cancelled due to inclement weather, and rescheduled for December 14, 2024, beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Workers should bring any tools (hoes, shovels, rakes, gloves, chainsaw, etc) on that day.
In case of inclement weather, the
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