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Seabury Receives Debra Brantley Award
(L to R): Sarah Cook, Special Education Academic Coach; Katrina Blount-Woodard, Director of Student Services; Leslie Seabury, Debra Brantley Award Recipient; and Dr. Sandy Reid, Vidalia City Schools Assistant Superintendent
All teachers are special, but some take the adjective to a whole new
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- Newsbreak | | 28 March 2023 | 00:00
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests.
Hurston, Terrell Darquise – Reidsville – Reckless driving/cruelty to children (2 counts)
Jordan, Delvinnear – Vidalia – No driver’s license
Rix, Emory Edward – Glenwood – Shoplifting/criminal trespass/possession of methamphetamines
Brooks,
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- Newsbreak | | 27 March 2023 | 14:42
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From The House: Week 11
By Rep. Leesa Hagan
Last Monday, March 20, the Georgia House of Representatives reconvened under the Gold
Dome for our last full week of the 2023 legislative session. Soon we will reach Legislative Day 40, also known as “Sine Die.” It may seem like out official business would wind down in these final
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- Newsbreak | | 27 March 2023 | 09:14
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Duo Nabbed for Auto Break-ins and Fraud
EXTAVIOUS HILL
BREONA MOBLEY
A rash of calls to the Toombs County Sheriff’s Office regarding entering automobiles in the North Morningside Drive and C.V. Mosley Boulevard area have led to the arrest of a Vidalia man and a Lyons woman.
The Sheriff’s Office reports that residents have filed
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- Newsbreak | | 24 March 2023 | 14:48
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Boil Water Advisory to Limited Vidalia Consumers
According to Tony Hall of the city’s public works department, an advisory issued Thursday cautioning a small segment of Vidalians to boil their water pertains ONLY to nine addresses in the McNatt Street area, and NOT to the entire water customer base.
Hall said a 12-inch water main broke in that
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- Newsbreak | | 24 March 2023 | 13:20
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RTCA Students Participate in Shadow Day
Trent Smith, a junior at RTCA, spen his shadow day at the Air Evac Lifeteam center with nurse Victoria Mock and Flight Medic John Rogers.
Robert Toombs Christian Academy High School students participated in Shadow Day on March 20th and 21st. The intention of Shadow Day is to make students aware of the wide
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- Newsbreak | | 24 March 2023 | 12:28
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Training Tomorrow's Leaders Today
Twenty-five juniors and seniors from all the local high schools earned their certificates this week as graduates of the Class of 2023 Greater Vidalia Youth Leadership program.
Like the class aimed at training adults to step up to leadership positions in the community, the Youth Leadership is an
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- Newsbreak | | 23 March 2023 | 15:14
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Vidalia City Schools Urge Parents to Speak Up
Parents of students in the Vidalia City School System: It’s time for your voices to be heard!
Tammy McFadden, Federal Program Director of Vidalia City Schools, explains why parents should complete an online survey on how the school system is using federal money to benefit students.
“One of the
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- Newsbreak | | 22 March 2023 | 14:47
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Lyons Receives Transportation Alternatives Grant
The City of Lyons has received $298,580.70 in grant funds from The Georgia Department of Transportation Alternatives (TA) grant. This grant targeted cities with populations of 5000 or less and funded non-traditional transportation-related activities such as pedestrian and bicycle facilities.
The
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- Newsbreak | | 22 March 2023 | 13:27
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Sportsbreak
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Toombs County Track and Field Competes Well at Jeff Davis
On Thursday, March 23, 2023, the Toombs County High School track and field competed in its second meet at Jeff Davis High School. There were six teams that competed including the Bulldogs. Teams included Jeff Davis (host), as well as Bacon County, Brantley County, Dublin, and Telfair County
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- Sportsbreak | | 27 March 2023 | 09:15
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Bulldog Baseball Falls to Appling County 9-0 in Game 3 of Region Series
On Friday afternoon, the Toombs County Bulldog Baseball team fell behind early and couldn’t come back in a 9-0 loss to Appling County. This loss put the Bulldogs region record at 4-2.
In the game, the Pirates would take the lead early on an error in the second inning and never look back. The
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- Sportsbreak | | 27 March 2023 | 09:12
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Vidalia Sweeps Tattnall County
The Vidalia Indians swept the Tattnall County Warriors winning Game 3 of the region series by a 12-1 score in five innings. The run rule win pushed the Indians season record to 11-7-1 and their region record to a 5-1 mark. The Indians continue region play next week with a three game series against
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- Sportsbreak | | 27 March 2023 | 09:07
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Sports & Scores This Week (3-27-23)
March 27--- Here are the latest sports schedules and scores for the week.
Monday, March 27
Baseball: Memorial Day at RTCA 4:00pm (News Talk WVOP-FM 105.3) (Postponed)
Vidalia at Pierce County 6:00pm (WTCQ-FM, 97.7, Classic Hits, 98Q)
Jeff Davis at Toombs County 5:45pm (Postponed)
Vidalia Heritage
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- Sportsbreak | | 27 March 2023 | 08:42
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Bulldog Baseball Defeats Appling County 3-2 in 12 Innings to Even Series
On Thursday, the Toombs County Bulldog Baseball team seized a victory in dramatic walk-off fashion, to defeat the Appling County Pirates in the bottom of the 12th inning.
In the bottom half of the 12th, Trayvone Harris led off with a single. This was followed by a double by Brantley Upshaw.
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- Sportsbreak | | 24 March 2023 | 15:10
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Indians Hang On To Beat Tattnall
The Vidalia Indians travelled to Tattnall County on Thursday night March 23 for Game 2 of their three game region series with the Warriors. The Indians did not play their best but they were able to outlast the Warriors taking a 10-8 win. The Indians now sport a 10-7-1 record with a 4-1 region
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- Sportsbreak | | 24 March 2023 | 08:08
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Toombs County Soccer Sweep Herons on Senior Night
On Tuesday, March 21, the Soccer Dogs played host to Brantley County in a region matchup. The girls started the night off with an 8-0 win. Anyadi Colmenares scored 7 goals, and Estrella Barbosa added the other.
The boys won their contest 9-1, with Yovanny Zamorano scoring 4, Osvaldo Tinoco and
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- Sportsbreak | | 24 March 2023 | 08:07
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RTCA Soccer
(L-R): The Joiner family(Anna Kate and Madalyn), the Wolfe family(Mary-Claire, Meeghan, and Madaline), the Bowers family(Justin and Maggie), the Acosta family(Nicole and Kylie), and the Botelho family(Britton and Addison).
Robert Toombs Christian Academy's soccer teams have become a family affair. One of
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- Sportsbreak | | 23 March 2023 | 08:07
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Sports & Scores This Week (3-20-23)
March 20--- Here are the latest sports schedules and scores for the week.
Monday, March 20
Baseball: RTCA 17, Twiggs Academy 0
Wheeler County 16, Treutlen 6
Soccer: MCA 3, RTCA 2 Girls
MCA 2, RTCA 1 Boys
Tennis: Appling County at Toombs County 4:00pm
Tuesday, March 21
Baseball: Vidalia 12,
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- Sportsbreak | | 22 March 2023 | 08:32
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Community Calendar
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Greater Vidalia Chamber Ribbon Cutting
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- Community Event | | 21 March 2023 | 06:44
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Logo Design Contest for Students
**** All students of Toombs & surrounding counties! ****
Calling out to all pet-loving, creative minds in grades 6-12!
Donna Beall, owner of “The Teacher’s Paws,” a soon-to-be-open pet boarding / dog training and enrichment center in Vidalia, is looking for original logo art to serve as the “face” of
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- Community Event | | 16 March 2023 | 08:22
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Upcoming Southeast Georgia Soap Box Derby Events
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- Community Event | | 15 March 2023 | 09:00
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Obituaries
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Mr. Aaron Powell
Funeral services for Mr. Aaron Powell will be held Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Union Baptist Church in the Minter Community of Laurens County. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Reverend Mike Mertz and Reverend Baron Powell will officiate. Mr. Powell died Sunday, March 26, 2023 at... - Information
- Obituary | | 27 March 2023 | 15:09
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Mr. Benjamin Mason
Mr. Benjamin “Ben” Franklin Mason, age 88, of Lyons, died Thursday, March 23, 2023, at The Landings of Douglas after an extended illness. He was a native of Toombs County, living most of his life in Lyons. Mr. Mason was a self employed plaster specialist and served in the United States Army during... - Information
- Obituary | | 24 March 2023 | 10:15
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Mr. James B. Meeks Jr. (Junior), Soperton
Mr. James B. Meeks Jr. (Junior), age 95, beloved husband of Ruby Nell Peebles Meeks of Soperton passed away on Wednesday afternoon, March 22, 2023 at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin, Georgia. Born in Treutlen County, he was the son of the late James Bryant Meeks Sr. and Mildred Lawrence Meeks and... - Information
- Obituary | | 23 March 2023 | 14:07
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Ms. Norma Dixon, Tattnall County
Ms. Norma Dixon, age 76, of Tattnall County and formerly of Toombs County, died Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at The Griffin House Assisted Living in Claxton following a brief illness. She was born and grew up in Wilkesboro, Pennsylvania, and earned a Bachelor’s degree from Georgia College of... - Information
- Obituary | | 23 March 2023 | 06:32
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Mr. Wayne T. Horton, Vidalia
Mr. Wayne T. Horton, age 83, of Vidalia, died Monday, March 20, 2023, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia after an extended illness. He was a native of St. Simons Island and moved to Adrian in 1951. He was a 1957 graduate of Adrian High School, attended Mt. Berry College, and later earned a... - Information
- Obituary | | 21 March 2023 | 15:52
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Mrs. Ellen Louise Turner “Nana Ma”, Glenwood
Mrs. Ellen Louise Turner “Nana Ma”, age 89, of Glenwood, died Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Community Hospice House in Vidalia after an extended illness. She was a native of Toombs County living most of her life in Hazlehurst. She graduated Glynn Academy in 1951 and worked with the United States Postal... - Information
- Obituary | | 21 March 2023 | 06:42
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Mrs. Dorothy Horton Woods
Mrs. Dorothy Horton Woods, affectionately known as “Aunt Dot” and “Ma”, passed away peacefully, at her home on Sunday morning, March 19, 2023 at the age of 94. She was the widow of the late J. R. Woods, “The Telephone Man”, to whom she had been married to for seventy years, before his passing in... - Information
- Obituary | | 20 March 2023 | 12:27
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Mrs. Trena Williamson O’Neal, Vidalia
Mrs. Trena Williamson O’Neal, age 87, of Vidalia, died Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Community Hospice House in Vidalia after a sudden illness. She was a native of Treutlen County, a 1953 graduate of Treutlen County High School and lived in Toombs County most of her life. She worked at Oxford... - Information
- Obituary | | 17 March 2023 | 11:40
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Mrs. Lola Salter
Vincent R. Drummer Funeral announces the death of Mrs. Lola Salter. Graveside Service will be held on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 11:00 AM from St. Mary Baptist Church Cemetery 2038 McGregor-Alston Road in Ailey, GA. Vincent R. Drummer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Lola Salter.- Information
- Obituary | | 16 March 2023 | 11:09
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Church Calendar
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April 7-9--Easter Events in Uvalda
April 7-9--Cedar Crossing Baptist Church, 2926 Cedar Crossing Road in Uvalda, invites you to some Special Events. Last Supper, Friday April 7th at 7:00. Arrest & Trial of Jesus, Saturday April 8th at 6:00. Crucifixion & Resurrection of Jesus, Sunday April 9th at 6:00. Pastor, Reece Mincey. - Information
- Church Event | | 27 March 2023 | 12:20
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April 2--Holy Week Cantata in Lyons
April 2--The Choir of Lyons First United Methodist Church, 126 E. Wesley Avenue, invites the public to their Holy Week Cantata "JOURNEY TO THE CROSS", Palm Sunday April 2nd at 5:00. - Information
- Church Event | | 27 March 2023 | 12:08
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April 2-9--Palm Sunday and more in Vidalia
April 2-9--The Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 1512 Meadows Lane in Vidalia, would like you to join them for Easter Events. "Palm Sunday" April 2nd, Liturgy of the Palms. "Stations of the Cross" Monday April 3rd through Wednesday April 5th of Holy Week with the Church open from 9:00 to 6:00. "Maundy Thursday" Evening Services April 6th at 5:30 with Maundy Thursday portrayal of the Last Supper with Holy Communion and Agape Feast. "Good Friday" Services, April 7th at 12:00 & 6:00 for Good Friday Liturgy. "Easter Sunday" April 9th 8:00 & 10:30 with Holy Eucharist Rite II Flowering of the Cross. Also, there will be an "Easter Egg Hunt" and reception after.- Information
- Church Event | | 22 March 2023 | 12:29
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April 10-12--Revival in Mt. Vernon
April 10-12--Better Together Christian Community Church, 202 West Church Street in Mt. Vernon, invites you to their 3 Night Revival Event, April 10th through April 12th at 7:00 each night with Rev. Arthur Gordon. Pastor Craig B. Snead Sr. - Information
- Church Event | | 22 March 2023 | 12:11
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March 16--Prayer Services in Mt. Vernon
Special Note: You're invited to their Anglican Evening Prayer Services each Sunday at 6:00. - Information
- Church Event | | 16 March 2023 | 12:32
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