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GBI Investigating Officer Involved Shooting in Vidalia
UPDATE: Vidalia Chief of Police Robert Shore said the officers involved were placed on administrative leave in accordance with department policy, and the department has begun its own internal administrative review to determine whether any policy violations occurred. This process is standard and is
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- Newsbreak | | 20 October 2025 | 10:10
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Today's Top Stories From ABC News - October 20th
TRUMP THREATENS TO CUT AID TO COLOMBIA
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President Trump is threatening to cut all US aid to Colombia, accusing Colombian president Gustavo Petro of doing "nothing to stop" drug production. It comes after Petro accused the US of killing an innocent fisherman during US strikes on vessels in the- Information
- Newsbreak | | 20 October 2025 | 07:42
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Straight Talk With Wilson Johnson
To find out what's going on in the community and beyond, listen to Straight Talk with Wilson Johnson this Thursday, October 23rd at 8:05 am on Newstalk WVOP 105.3 FM. Wilson's guests this week will be Vidalia Mayor Doug Roper and Vidalia City Manager Josh Beck.
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- Newsbreak | | 20 October 2025 | 06:36
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Pre-K Teacher, Parapro Arrested in Claxton Child Abuse Investigation
The GBI has arrested and charged Tanesha E. Herrington, age 47, of Claxton, Georgia, and Courtney Anne Dutton, age 37, of Glennville, Georgia, following a child abuse investigation at Claxton Elementary School. Herrington has been charged with eight counts of Cruelty to Children in the First
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- Newsbreak | | 17 October 2025 | 14:44
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Correll, Daryle Malcolm – Vidalia – Warrant Served (Parole).
Tillman, Kelia Marlette – Vidalia – Warrant Served (Chatham County) Child Restraint.
Day, Samantha Keisha – Vidalia – Possession of Controlled Substance; Possession of Drug-Related
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- Newsbreak | | 17 October 2025 | 09:45
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Washington County Deputies React to Separate Incidents Involving Small Planes
Washington County Sheriff's Office photo from Friday night's crash.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office has responded twice within the week to incidents involving small aircraft.
Last Friday, around 9:25 p.m., 911 received a call about a plane crash. Deputies, firefighters and EMS responded to
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- Newsbreak | | 16 October 2025 | 15:12
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Candler County Officers Respond Quickly to Medical Emergency
Three Candler County deputies and officers with the Metter Police Department showed recently they not only "protect," but they also fulfill the law enforcement’s motto with truly "serve."
Just a few days ago, while patroling Highway 121 South in Candler County, Deputy Duncan of the Candler County
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- Newsbreak | | 16 October 2025 | 15:06
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Chamber Urges Voters to Approve Redevelopment Powers on November 4th Ballot
On the November 4th ballot, voters in Vidalia, Lyons, and Toombs County will have the opportunity to cast votes for the passage or rejection of authorizing elected officials the right to exercise redevelopment powers under the Redevelopment Powers Law but what that means exactly may be vague to
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- Newsbreak | | 15 October 2025 | 15:06
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Army Aviation Heritage Foundation Brings Historic Helicopter Rides to Vidalia Onion Festival Airshow
The Army Aviation Heritage Foundation (AAHF) is thrilled to announce that it will be attending the Vidalia Onion Festival Airshow on April 25-26, 2026. Attendees will have the opportunity to take a ride in a historic Army helicopter, experiencing first-hand the sights and sounds of Army Aviation.
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- Newsbreak | | 15 October 2025 | 09:20
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Sportsbreak
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Barons Fall to Eagles in Conference Clash
The Brewton-Parker Christian University women's volleyball team faced a challenging conference match on October 18, 2025, against the Faulkner University (Ala.) Eagles. The game concluded with the Barons unable to secure a set against the Eagles, ending in a 0-3 sweep.
In the first set, the Eagles
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- Sportsbreak | | 20 October 2025 | 13:29
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RTCA Tops Southland Academy 27-21 Behind Edwards' Big Night
...Robert Toombs Christian Academy earned a hard-fought 27-21 victory over the Southland Academy Raiders on Friday night, fueled by a dominant performance from quarterback Drew Edwards and a tenacious Crusader defense.
Edwards delivered a standout effort, completing 13 of 19 passes for 143 yards and
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- Sportsbreak | | 20 October 2025 | 09:48
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Sports & Scores This Week (10-20-25)
October 20--Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week
Monday, October 20
Tuesday, October 21
Wednesday, October 22
Softball: Toombs County at Vidalia (DH) 5:00pm & 7:00pm (GHSA Class A Division 1 State Playoffs- Sweet 16) (News Talk WVOP-FM 105.3)
Thursday, October 23
Football: Bulldogs Live
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- Sportsbreak | | 20 October 2025 | 08:09
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Vikings Win Streak Now At Four
The Treutlen Vikings extended their win streak to four with a 15 - 13 defensive battle over the Dooly County Bobcats Friday night at Bobby Driggers Stadium in Soperton Friday night. It was the Vikings fourth region win in a row as well, keeping them tied for the lead in Region 4 Division II.
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- Sportsbreak | | 19 October 2025 | 12:25
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Georgia's Friday Night Lights High School Scoreboard
High School Scoreboard – October 17th
Class A – Division I
20 Vidalia "Indians" @ Swainsboro "Tigers" 35 F
7 Savannah Country Day "Hornets" @ Toombs Co. "Bulldogs" 42 F
19 Bleckley Co. "Royals" @ Dublin "Fighting Irish" 42 F
14 East Laurens "Falcons" @ Washington Co. "Golden Hawks" 26 F
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- Sportsbreak | | 17 October 2025 | 10:35
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Toombs County Sweeps Oglethorpe County in Doubleheader Behind Power Performances from Quintero and Smith
The Toombs County Varsity Bulldogs swept a doubleheader against Oglethorpe County on Wednesday at Toombs County High School, powered by standout performances from Natalie Quintero and Mishi Smith.
Game 1: Quintero Shines in Shutout Win
In the opener, Natalie Quintero launched two home runs and
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- Sportsbreak | | 17 October 2025 | 07:52
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Vidalia High School Indians Capture 18th Region Championship
The Vidalia High School Indians Softball team has once again proven why they’re one of the premier programs in the state, claiming the Region 3A Division 1 Championship after finishing region play with an impressive 7-2 record. This marks the 18th Region Championship in program history and the fifth in
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- Sportsbreak | | 14 October 2025 | 14:21
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Vidalia High School Cross Country Teams Shine at 3 Rivers Classic
(Boys team- Brennan Hammock, Nick Foskey, Kartel Lane, Cash Driggers, Simon Collins, Wyatt Vassey, Greg Taylor, Marvin Onate)Boys Finish 2nd Overall; Multiple Personal Records Set by Both TeamsThe Vidalia High School cross country teams showcased exceptional performances at the 3 Rivers Classic
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- Sportsbreak | | 14 October 2025 | 14:08
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Sports & Scores This Week (10-13-25)
October 13--Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week
Monday, October 13
Football: Falcons 24, Bills 14
Softball: Trion 5, Treutlen 0 (Game 1) & Trion 9, Treutlen 2 (Game 2) (GHSA Class A Division 2 First Round State Playoffs)
Tuesday, October 14
Wednesday, October 15
Softball: Vidalia
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- Sportsbreak | | 13 October 2025 | 07:22
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Community Calendar
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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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The Franklinia Playhouse Presents....
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- Community Event | | 14 October 2025 | 14:37
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VHA Benefit Dinner Featuring Riley Gaines
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- Community Event | | 04 September 2025 | 16:18
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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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Ms. Melanie Erin Clift
“ In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and understanding, he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, to be put into... - Information
- Obituary | | 20 October 2025 | 11:35
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Mr. Farris Lawrence, Mt. Vernon
Mr. Farris Lawrence, age 86, of Mt. Vernon, died Sunday, October 19, 2025, at The Oaks Bethany in Vidalia following an extended illness. He was a native of Montgomery County, living in Brunswick for several years, but returned to Montgomery County in 1979. He was a heavy equipment mechanic working at... - Information
- Obituary | | 20 October 2025 | 11:29
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Mr. Freddy L. Hayes, Macon
Mr. Freddy L. Hayes, age 82, of Macon, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Piedmont Healthcare in Macon, surrounded by his three children. He was a native of Wheeler County, and as a child he lived in Cuba, Warner Robins, and Texas before returning to Glenwood. He graduated from... - Information
- Obituary | | 20 October 2025 | 10:21
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Mr. Danny Tilman Turner “Pinetree”, Glenwood
Mr. Danny Tilman Turner “Pinetree”, age 59, of Glenwood, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025, at his home, after a sudden illness. He was a lifelong resident of Glenwood, Pentecostal by faith, and drove a log truck for over thirty years for various companies, including Danny Clark and Bridges... - Information
- Obituary | | 19 October 2025 | 11:44
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Nina Page Bryan, Vidalia
Nina Page Bryan, age 78, of Vidalia, Georgia, passed away on October 17, 2025, at her daughter’s home surrounded by her family. Nina was best known for the passion she had for her family, her love of reading, cooking, shopping, thrifting, and spending time with her girls. She loved animals and being... - Information
- Obituary | | 17 October 2025 | 15:50
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Mrs. Tommie Rotton Powell, Soperton
Funeral services for Mrs. Tommie Rotton Powell will be held Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Higgs Funeral Home with burial in the Faith Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Treutlen County. Reverend Baron Powell will officiate. Mrs. Powell died Wednesday, October 15, 2025... - Information
- Obituary | | 16 October 2025 | 16:11
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Ms. Barbara Flack McClish, Cobbtown
Barbara Flack McClish, age 91, of Cobbtown, died Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Azalea Health & Rehab in Metter following a brief illness. She was raised in southern Ohio, but was born Indianapolis, Indiana. After marriage, she moved to Ft. Myers, Florida in 1964, where she raised her family. In... - Information
- Obituary | | 16 October 2025 | 14:25
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Deacon Lester Marvn "Moke" Williams
Lester Marvin “Moke” Williams was born May 14, 1938, to the late James and Estella Williams. He departed this life on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Marvin, to some, but "Moke" to most, was a hard-working jack of all trades. There was nothing he could not fix. He loved farming, and he loved his hogs. Marvin...- Information
- Obituary | | 16 October 2025 | 13:55
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Mrs. Peggy Parker Henry McGowan, Vidalia
Mrs. Peggy Parker Henry McGowan, age 90, of Vidalia, died Monday, October 13, 2025, at Oxley Park Health & Rehab in Lyons following an extended illness. She was born on December 23, 1934, in Emanuel County to the late James Turner Parker and Sarah Ann Phillips Parker. She later moved to Treutlen... - Information
- Obituary | | 14 October 2025 | 07:19
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Church Calendar
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October 29--Trunk or Treat!
October 29--Cedar Crossing Baptist Church wants you to come join the fun at their Trunk or Treat, Wednesday October 29th from 5:30 to 6:30. Note: no witches, devils, scary or evil costumes allowed. - Information
- Church Event | | 20 October 2025 | 09:30
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November 2--Church & Founder's Day in Vidalia
November 2--New Life In Christ Ministries, 208 Meadowbrook Street in Vidalia, invites you to their 26th Church & Founder's Day Celebration, Sunday November 2nd at 12:30 with guest speaker Chaplain Travis McKinney of Snellville. Pastor Germain Williams- Information
- Church Event | | 17 October 2025 | 18:49
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Fall Festival at North Thompson Baptist Church
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- Church Event | | 16 October 2025 | 11:11
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October 26--Pastor's Anniversary in Alston
October 26--Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 4590 Highway 135 in Alston, would like you to come to Rev. Lehmon Smith's 21st Pastor Anniversary Celebration, Sunday October 26th at 11:00 with guest minister Rev. Randy Salem of Lovely Hill Baptist Church in Soperton.- Information
- Church Event | | 14 October 2025 | 11:44
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October 26--Homecoming near Uvalda
October 26--Charlotte Church, 911 Charlotteville Road near Uvalda, invites everyone to come and enjoy their Homecoming, Sunday October 26th at 10:30 with guest speaker and special music from Kenny Croft and Mercy Road Band. Dinner served after.- Information
- Church Event | | 14 October 2025 | 11:43
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October 21-23--Fall Revival time in Vidalia
October 21-October 23--Solomon Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, 902 Thompson Street Ext in Vidalia, would like you to join them for their Fall Revival "Maximum Impact", October 21st through October 23rd at 7:00 each night with revivalist Pastor Fred Ricks of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Roopville Georgia. - Information
- Church Event | | 10 October 2025 | 18:53
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October 25--Gospel Sing in Glenwood
October 25--Snowhill Community Church in Glenwood invites everyone to a Gospel Sing, Saturday October 25th at 7:00 featuring Jennifer McGhee Warren of McRae.- Information
- Church Event | | 09 October 2025 | 11:38
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October 26--Men's Day in Mt. Vernon
October 26--St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church, 606 Martin Luther King Drive in Mt. Vernon, invites you to Men's Day, Sunday October 26th at 11:15. Pastor, Rev. Samuel C. Baker- Information
- Church Event | | 03 October 2025 | 18:52
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October 26--Family & Friends Day in Vidalia
October 26--Holy Ghost Temple of Faith, 303 McIntosh Street in Vidalia, invites you to their Family & Friends Day, Sunday October 26th at 2:00 with guest speaker Pastor Randy Scott of Greenland Baptist and First African Baptist Churches in Waynesville. Pastor Perry & Co-Pastor Betty Edgerton - Information
- Church Event | | 01 October 2025 | 11:50
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