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Florida Man Charged in Toombs County Vehiclular Homicide
An accident that occurred in mid-April in Toombs County has resulted in the arrest of an Ocala, Florida, man on warrants.
Toombs County Sheriff Jordan Kight said Ricardo Ludow Dyer was taken into custody on October 28 and charged with homicide by vehicle in the 2nd degree and stop and yield sign
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- Newsbreak | | 06 November 2025 | 15:06
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Another Jury Scam
FROM TOOMBS COUNTY CLERK OF COURTS NANCY PITTMAN"
"We have had several calls to the Toombs County Clerk’s Office expressing concerns about missed jury duty and being prompted to pay a juror-related fine via PayPal. Please be aware that this is a scam. The Toombs County Clerk’s Office and Toombs
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- Newsbreak | | 05 November 2025 | 12:38
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Toombs County Nov. 4th Election Results
Toombs County voters made their voices loud and clear in Tuesday’s election that they wanted controlled growth in the cities of Vidalia, Lyons, and for the county, passing the Redevelopment Powers overwhelmingly in all three districts.
Voters in Lyons approved the referendum with nearly 80 percent
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- Newsbreak | | 05 November 2025 | 10:01
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Toombs County Election Preliminary Results
The preliminary votes in Toombs County local decisions have been tallied, and voters have approved Redevelopment Powers in the cities of Lyons, Vidalia/Montgomery County, and Toombs County.
Likewise, voters approved the Toombs County Board of Edecation Bond Referendum.
In Lyons Council elections, James
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- Newsbreak | | 04 November 2025 | 21:27
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Wrightsville Firefighter Remains Hospitalized Following Violent Attack
Wrightsville firefighter who was severely injured in a violent attack on October 24 is making progress but remains hospitalized.
Without provocation, Chad Wombles was viciously attacked by a man who jumped out of his vehicle wheeling a sword outside a convenience store in Wrightsville as the
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- Newsbreak | | 04 November 2025 | 15:17
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Lewis, Freddie, III – Vidalia – Financial Transaction Card Theft; Willful Obstruction.
Powell, Christopher Tyrone – Vidalia – Suspended License.
Weinstein, Daniel Seth – Helena – Warrant Served (Vidalia Police Department).
Jimenez, Edward Anthony
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- Newsbreak | | 04 November 2025 | 11:51
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J.D. Dickerson Students of the Month
JDD proudly presents the October Students of the Month! These students show great JDD PRIDE by being Kind, Strong, and Well!
{Back Row, L to R): Yoana Arrazate-Perez, Troy Wilcox, Sawyer Ledford, Landon Gibson, Siani Williams, Jillian Burcheci, Sawyer Medlock, Lia Gonzalez, Tykeria Powell,
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- Newsbreak | | 03 November 2025 | 14:47
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GBI Investigating Use of Force at Wheeler Correctional Facility
At the request of Georgia Department of Corrections, GBI Agents are investigating a use of force incident at Wheeler Correctional Facility in Alamo, Wheeler County, GA.
Preliminary information indicates on November 2, 2025, at about 5:45 a.m., correctional officers at Wheeler Correctional Facility
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- Newsbreak | | 03 November 2025 | 14:41
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Swainsboro Teacher Charged With Improper Conduct
A Swainsboro High School teacher was arrested last week after allegedly having inappropriate contact with a student or students. Angel Oliver is charged with three counts of improper sexual conduct by an employee.
Emanuel County School Superintendent Denise Warnock said in a statement Friday
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- Newsbreak | | 03 November 2025 | 14:40
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Sportsbreak
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Barons Take Down Wolves
The Brewton-Parker Christian University Barons women's volleyball team clinched a decisive 3-0 victory against the Wesleyan Wolves on November 4, 2025, in Macon, Ga. The non-conference match saw the Barons dominating across all three sets against their opponents.
The opening set began with the
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- Sportsbreak | | 06 November 2025 | 07:57
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GHSA reclassification insights: Multiplier winners, losers; football powers on the move
...The Georgia High School Association placed schools into classifications for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 academic years this week. Schools may appeal their placement or petition to play higher or lower in class by noon Sunday. Appeals will be heard beginning Monday at 10 a.m.
Here are four takeaways
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- Sportsbreak | | 05 November 2025 | 07:44
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Vidalia Heritage Academy Football Earns All Region Honors
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- Sportsbreak | | 04 November 2025 | 18:08
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#2 Toombs County Dominates #5 Savannah Christian to Capture Region Championship
...In front of a standing-room-only crowd at Booster Stadium on Friday night, the #2-ranked Toombs County Bulldogs left no doubt about their standing among the state’s elite, dismantling the #5-ranked Savannah Christian Raiders 52–24 to claim the Region 3 Championship.
Early on, it looked like
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- Sportsbreak | | 04 November 2025 | 17:58
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Toombs Lake Dawgs Reel in Top-10 Finish at Georgia Bass Nation Tournament
Left to right: AJ Bagby, Lane BagbyThe Toombs County High School fishing team of AJ Bagby, 11th grader, and Lane Bagby, 8th grader, weighed in 12.11 pounds to secure an 8th place finish out of 130 high school fishing teams in the Georgia Bass Nation fishing tournament on Lake West Point this past...- Information
- Sportsbreak | | 04 November 2025 | 08:11
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Barons Open Season at Patriot Open
The Brewton-Parker Christian University Men’s Wrestling Team kicked off the 2025-26 season in Corbin, Kentucky at the Patriot Open. The Barons brought their best to kick off the year with the chance to compete with multiple people in the same weight class.
In the 197 lb weight class, Brandon
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- Sportsbreak | | 03 November 2025 | 13:54
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Sports & Scores This Week (11-3-25)
November 3--Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week
Monday, November 3
Tuesday, November 4
Wednesday, November 5
Thursday, November 6
Football: Bulldogs Live 7:06pm (WTCQ-FM, 97.7, Classic Hits, 98Q)
Georgia Southern 25, App State 23
Friday, November 7
Football: Thomas Jefferson
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- Sportsbreak | | 03 November 2025 | 08:13
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Vidalia Indians Sweep Region 3 Cross Country Championships
(Left to R) Emilynn Campbell, Dayanna Onate, Sadie Siegmund, Judith Hussey, Stella Siegmund, Cannon Sharpton, Giselle Garcia
The Vidalia Indians Cross Country program etched its name into history on Saturday, as both the boys’ and girls’ teams captured the A-Region 3 titles in Hazlehurst, Ga,
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- Sportsbreak | | 03 November 2025 | 07:59
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Georgia's Friday Night Lights High School Scoreboard
High School Scoreboard – October 31th
Class A – Division I
12 Vidalia "Indians" @ Savannah Country Day "Hornets" 35 F
24 Savannah Christian "Raiders" @ Toombs Co. "Bulldogs" 52 F
16 Dodge Co. "Indians" @ Dublin "Fighting Irish" 22 F
8 East Laurens "Falcons" @ Northeast "Raiders" 29 F
Off –
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- Sportsbreak | | 31 October 2025 | 09:51
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Community Calendar
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East Coast Competitions Presents...
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- Community Event | | 07 November 2025 | 12:32
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2025 Youth Basketball Registration Lyons Recreation Department
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- Community Event | | 27 October 2025 | 09:04
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Ohoopee Soil and Water Conservation District Meeting
The Ohoopee Soil and Water Conservation District will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the Treutlen County Extension Office, 5032 S. Third Street, Soperton.
Please RSVP by October 22 to NancyAnne Conner at 706-612-4020 (This email address is being protected
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- Community Event | | 15 October 2025 | 09:11
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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. Kevin Devazio Wilson
Kevin Devazio Wilson, age 45, was born on February 5, 1980, in Vidalia, GA to George Gardner and the late Lillie P. Wilson. He departed this life on November 1, 2025, at his home after a lengthy illness. He attended Vidalia Comprehensive High School and the University of West Georgia where he... - Information
- Obituary | | 07 November 2025 | 09:34
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Mrs. Sheila Morris Smith, Lyons
Mrs. Sheila Morris Smith, age 65, of Lyons, died Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. She was a lifelong resident of Toombs County, a 1977 graduate of Vidalia High School and had lived in Lyons since 1978. She retired as a bookkeeper and administrative assistant from the former... - Information
- Obituary | | 06 November 2025 | 12:13
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Mrs. Josie B. Toole, Johnson Corner
Mrs. Josie B. Toole, age 86, of the Johnson Corner Community, died Monday, November 3, 2025, at The Oaks Bethany in Vidalia following an extended illness. She was a native of Wayne County and lived in Odum until moving to Toombs County in 1977. She worked at the former Meadows Memorial Hospital in... - Information
- Obituary | | 05 November 2025 | 07:31
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Mr. Nathan H. Sapp, Lyons
Mr. Nathan H. Sapp, age 56, of Lyons died October 28th, 2025, at East Georgia Medical Center in Statesboro, Georgia after a sudden illness. Nathan enjoyed casting for bass in the late afternoon light and was known among those close to him for his uncanny ability to land 8 to 10-pound bass from... - Information
- Obituary | | 04 November 2025 | 07:24
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Edwin “Ebbie” Carter Dees
Edwin “Ebbie” Carter Dees, born on January 27, 1946, was a beloved Daddy, Granddaddy, and steadfast friend to everyone. He passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025, at the age of 79. He knew November 1st was his day, and he planned it his way — and God’s way — without wavering, even when we wished... - Information
- Obituary | | 03 November 2025 | 15:46
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Mrs. Johnie Wyll Poole Sikes
Johnie Wyll Poole Sikes August 22, 1933 – October 31, 2025 Johnie Wyll Poole Sikes, age 92, passed away peacefully at her home on October 31, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, dear friends, and her devoted caretakers, Sara Granados and Gabriella Jaramillo. She was preceded in death by her... - Information
- Obituary | | 03 November 2025 | 09:06
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Mr. Roy A. Williamson, Nicholls
Mr. Roy A. Williamson, age 74, of Nicholls, died Friday, October 31, 2025, at Satilla Hospice House in Waycross following an extended illness. He was a native of Toombs County, growing up in Vidalia and was a 1969 graduate of Vidalia High School. He attended North Georgia Technical College in... - Information
- Obituary | | 03 November 2025 | 07:32
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Mrs. Tracy Valentine Lewis, Hardeeville, South Carolina
Mrs. Tracy Valentine Lewis, age 85, of Hardeeville, South Carolina, died Sunday, October 19, 2025, at her home. She was a native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and graduated there in 1958 from Bay View High School. She lived in Chicago, Illinois for many years; in the 1990s, she and her late husband... - Information
- Obituary | | 02 November 2025 | 12:23
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Mrs. Samatha Mulkey, Lyons
Mrs. Samatha Mulkey, age 53, of Lyons, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital, following a brief illness. She was a native of Conyers, moved to Reidsville in 2009, and came to Lyons in 2018. Samantha was a Certified Nursing Assistant for many years and... - Information
- Obituary | | 31 October 2025 | 15:39
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Church Calendar
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November 25--Free Thanksgiving Dinners in Lyons
November 25--Calvary Way Church, 545 Northwest Broad Street in Lyons, invites you to enjoy a Thanksgiving Dinner, Tuesday November 25th. 100 dinners will be provided by Honey Bunny's Baked Goods and can be picked up at the church between 12:00 and 5:00. Info: Pastor Cynthia 912-246-0196 - Information
- Church Event | | 04 November 2025 | 09:43
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November 8--Gospel Concert in Lyons
November 8--Blue Marquee, 121 North State Street in Lyons, is hosting a Gospel Concert, November 8th at 6:00 featuring Heartfelt Quartet and Aaron Tanner. - Information
- Church Event | | 03 November 2025 | 11:52
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November 9--153rd Church Anniversary in Ailey
November 9--Nepsey Warren United Methodist Church, 203 Pine Street in Ailey, cordially invites everyone to their 153rd Church Anniversary, Sunday November 9th at 10:00 with guest speaker Rev Kenneth Griffin of Swainsboro. Dinner served. Pastor Uley Robbins- Information
- Church Event | | 03 November 2025 | 11:45
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November 9--Old Fashion Day in Glenwood
November 9--Snowhill Community Church in Glenwood would like you to join their Old Fashion Day of services and worship, November 9th at 11:00 with local singers and old fashion preaching. Dress is overalls, aprons and bonnets. Lunch after.- Information
- Church Event | | 03 November 2025 | 09:48
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November 16--133rd Church Anniversary in Vidalia
November 16--Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 515 Jenkins Street in Vidalia, would like you to come Celebrate their 133rd Church Anniversary, November 16th at 2:00 with guest speaker Rev. James Love of First African Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon and St. Phillips Baptist Church in Swainsboro. Pastor, Rev. Frank Williams- Information
- Church Event | | 30 October 2025 | 12:20
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November 9--Old fashioned Family & Friends Day in Vidalia
November 9--Grant Chapel C.M.E. Church, Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue in Vidalia, would like you to join them in their Annual Old Fashion Family & Friends Day, Sunday November 9th at 2:00 with speaker Rev. Willie Edwards of New Vision Baptist Church in Vidalia. Dinner after. Pastor, Rev. Melvin Moring- Information
- Church Event | | 29 October 2025 | 09:29
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