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Vidalia Public Safety Awards Presented
VIDALIA FIRE DEPARTMENT AWARD RECIPIENTS
(L to R): Lt. Shannon Martin; Chief of Police James Jermon; and Lt. Jonathan Humphrey
Those who serve and protect the citizens of Vidalia gathered Friday night in the Vidalia Community Center for the 3rd Annual City of Vidalia Public Safety Awards Banquet.
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- Newsbreak | | 20 May 2024 | 14:59
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Vidalia City Schools Honors Retiring Educators
Over 289 years of teaching and leadership experience in the Vidalia City School System was represented at the regular meeting of the Vidalia Board of Education on Monday. Three teachers from Vidalia High School and five teachers from JD Dickerson, along with Superintendent Dr. Garrett Wilcox, were
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- Newsbreak | | 20 May 2024 | 13:51
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Toombs County Commission Meeting Date Moved
Due to Tuesday being Election Tuesday, the Toombs County Commission has moved its May meeting from Tuesday, May 21, to Thursday, May 23.
The meeting will begin at 5:30 in the Toombs County Courthouse. The meeting is open to the public.
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- Newsbreak | | 20 May 2024 | 11:08
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Sally D. Meadows Students of the Month
Sally D. Meadows Elementary would like to celebrate the Students of the Month for May! Thank you for showing pride at Sally Meadows and modeling how to walk the Brave Way!
These students do a great job of representing our PBIS motto and schoolwide expectations: Be Respectful and Value Everyone!
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- Newsbreak | | 18 May 2024 | 08:49
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RTCA May Students of the Month
Robert Toombs wants to acknowledge their May Students of the Month. The Student of the Month is based on work ethic, good character, good and/or improved grades and attendance. Our Student of the Month in Lower Elementary is Autumn Sanford, Upper Elementary is Lila Garrett, Middle School is Emma Kate
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- Newsbreak | | 16 May 2024 | 10:10
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New Emergency Alert System Coming to the Area
Despite local broadcasting and social media warnings, last week’s EF-1 tornado in the area took many by surprise, and questions about local severe weather notifications arose. Monday night, Toombs County Emergency Management Agency Lynn Moore updated the Vidalia City Council about a new system
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- Newsbreak | | 15 May 2024 | 15:14
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Five Sentenced to Prison for Dog Fighting Operation
Five middle Georgia men have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a large-scale dog fighting operation.
The 96 dogs rescued from the operation were discovered during searches conducted as part of an investigation into a drug trafficking conspiracy in Laurens, Treutlen, Johnson, and
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- Newsbreak | | 15 May 2024 | 14:01
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Vidalia City Schools Receives Award of Excellence for 9th Straight Year
Norma Croft (center), Financial Director, with Vidalia City Schools Finance Team
Vidalia City Schools has once again been honored with the prestigious Award for Excellence by the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts, marking its ninth consecutive year of this remarkable achievement! The award is
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- Newsbreak | | 15 May 2024 | 13:37
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Beck Approved as New Vidalia City Manager
A Vidalia native has been hired as the next City Manager of the Sweet Onion City.
At Monday night’s meeting of the Vidalia City Council, Josh Beck was unanimously approved to fill the vacant position that has been temporarily filled by former Vidalia City Financial Director Bill Bedingfield since
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- Newsbreak | | 14 May 2024 | 15:07
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RTCA Crusaders Win 2024 State Baseball Championship!
Congratulations to the RTCA Crusaders on winning the 2024 GIAA Class A State Baseball Championship by defeating the Flint River Academy Wildcats in Game Three 7-6 Monday at Tattnall Square Academy in Macon. The Crusaders won Game One 4-1 and lost Game Two 10-0. (Picture Courtesy of RTCA)
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- Sportsbreak | | 20 May 2024 | 13:26
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Erick Stevens Signs Letter of Intent to Continue Cheering at Shorter University
On Tuesday, May 14, 2024, Erick Stevens signed his letter of intent to continue cheering at the the collegiate level. Erick will be joining the Shorter Hawks Cheer program.
We are excited for Erick to continue his cheerleading career at Shorter! He is joining an amazing cheer program where he will grow
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- Sportsbreak | | 20 May 2024 | 08:59
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Sports & Scores This Week (5-20-24)
May 13-- Here are the latest sports schedules and scores for the week.
Monday, May 20
Baseball: RTCA 7, Flint River Academy 6 (GIAA Class A State Championship Game 3 at Tattnall Square Academy-Macon)
Padres 6, Braves 5 & Braves 3, Padres 0
North Cobb Christian 6, Appling County 2 & Appling County 3,
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- Sportsbreak | | 20 May 2024 | 06:36
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Toombs County Track Completes Season at GHSA State Championships
Toombs County Track and Field wrapped up their season with a commendable performance at the GHSA AA State Track Meet. The Bulldogs showcased their skills and determination, securing several notable finishes across various events.
Shay Stringer led the charge for the girls, placing fourth in the
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- Sportsbreak | | 16 May 2024 | 07:24
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Vidalia High School Track & Field Competes at State
(4x800- Cash Driggers, Jordan Johnson, Jude Owen and Andrew Hodges, not in the picture is Timothy Corbin)
The Indians competed well at the GHSA State Championship meet in Commerce, Georgia. The boys brought home medalists in 8 events and destroyed one school record.
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(Cash Driggers on the podium
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- Sportsbreak | | 15 May 2024 | 09:25
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Vidalia Heritage Academy Eagles Baseball Wins Third State Championship In A Row!
Congratulations to the Vidalia Heritage Academy Eagles Baseball team who swept Victory Baptist in a doubleheader 5-0 and 12-1 Saturday at Southern Pines in Dublin to win their third consecutive GAPPS Division 1A State Championship.
"This is really something special. I am super proud of these guys and
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- Sportsbreak | | 15 May 2024 | 08:51
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Toombs County Men’s Soccer Makes History: Brings First State Title Since 1996
It was a historic night in Macon, GA, as the Toombs County boys’ soccer team won their first-ever GHSA state championship. The boys defeated Model by a score of 2-0 to finish the season with a 20-3 record.
The match started slowly for the Bulldogs as Model came out on the attack, and Toombs spent
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- Sportsbreak | | 13 May 2024 | 12:40
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Sports & Scores This Week (5-13-24)
May 13-- Here are the latest sports schedules and scores for the week.
Monday, May 13
Baseball: Braves 2, Cubs 0
Tuesday, May 14
Baseball: Braves 7, Cubs 0
Wednesday, May 15
Baseball: Cubs 7, Braves 1
Appling County 8, Mt Paran Christian 7 (Game 3) (GHSA Class AA Semi-Finals State Playoffs)
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- Sportsbreak | | 13 May 2024 | 06:41
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Seven Indian Student-Athletes Sign to Play at Next Level
Seven Vidalia High School Athletes signed Letters of Intent to carry on their athletic careers on Tuesday in the Vidalia High School Auditorium. “We are so excited for these young men and women who have made a commitment to play at the next level,” said Vidalia Athletic director and Boys
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- Sportsbreak | | 09 May 2024 | 21:23
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Community Calendar
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Soil and Water Conservation District Meeting
The Ohoopee Soil and Water Conservation District will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 28, at 10:00 a.m. in the Treutlen County Library, 585 Second Street, Soperton.
Please RSVP to NancyAnne Conner at 706-612-4020 (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript
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- Community Event | | 15 May 2024 | 10:18
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Robert Toombs Christian Academy Summer Camps 2024
The Summer Championship Camps will be OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Any students in grades K-5th for the 2024-2025 school year can attend. Location of all camps will be held at Robert Toombs Christian Academy 628 W Oglethorpe Ave, Lyons, GA 30436. All camps will cost $100 and checks should be made payable
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- Community Event | | 14 May 2024 | 07:31
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50th-Year VHS Class Reunion
Plans for the Vidalia High School Class of 1974 50th Reunion are underway and classmates should mark their calendars for October 12 for this special event!
For more information, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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- Community Event | | 26 March 2024 | 12:40
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Coach John M. Peacock Golf Tournament
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- Community Event | | 07 March 2024 | 07:38
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Lyons Industrial High School Reunon
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- Community Event | | 13 February 2024 | 15:23
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Obituaries
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Beatrice Anderson Rollins
Beatrice Anderson Rollins passed away peacefully on May 18, 2024, joining the Lord and Savior she followed her entire life. Beatrice, Bea to most, was born on June 16th, 1923 to Leroy Miners Sr. and Bessie Usher Miners of Lyons, Georgia. After graduating from Toombs Central High School in 1942,... - Information
- Obituary | | 20 May 2024 | 15:20
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Mrs. Amanda Page
Mrs. Amanda Page, age 44, of Vidalia, died Sunday, May 19, 2024, at her home, following a lengthy illness. She was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, briefly living in Virginia before moving to Toombs County in 1984. She was a 1997 graduate of Vidalia High School. Amanda enjoyed her dogs,... - Information
- Obituary | | 20 May 2024 | 12:16
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Mr. John Mark "Deuce" Thomas
With heavy hearts and deep sorrow, we are saddened to announce the death of our beloved son, John Mark “Deuce” Thomas. Deuce was born on August 20, 2001 in Vidalia, Georgia to John and Ebony Thomas. He will be dearly missed by his five sisters, Destiny, Krystian, Zyna, Zoe and Kayna. Maternal... - Information
- Obituary | | 20 May 2024 | 09:25
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Mrs. Doris Menza Greenway Johnson
Doris Menza Greenway Johnson, age 94, formerly of Treutlen County passed away Thursday morning, May 16, 2024 at the home of her daughter in Buford, Georgia where she had resided since 2019. Born in the Orianna Community, she is the youngest and last living child born to the late John W. Greenway and... - Information
- Obituary | | 20 May 2024 | 09:18
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Mrs. Betty Drake Collins, Lyons
Mrs. Betty Drake Collins, age 91, of Lyons, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on May 16, 2024. She was born in Collins, Georgia on December 1, 1932. She graduated from Collins High School in 1949 as senior class president and valedictorian. After graduating from Georgia Teachers College... - Information
- Obituary | | 18 May 2024 | 11:17
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Mr. John Campbell
Mr. John Mark “Bubba” Campbell was born August 28, 1945, to the late Otis and Jannie Bell Campbell in Glenwood, Georgia. Early in life, he joined Glenwood Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Bubba peacefully entered eternal rest on May 14, 2024, after an extended illness. Bubba was a graduated of... - Information
- Obituary | | 17 May 2024 | 12:50
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Mrs. Irene Hodges, Ailey
Mrs. Irene Chavous Hodges, age 96, of Ailey, died Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Community Hospice of Vidalia. Irene was a graduate of Dublin High School, Mars Hill College, Tift College, Mercer University, and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. She and her husband were educational Missionaries to... - Information
- Obituary | | 17 May 2024 | 12:00
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Mrs. Janice "Jan" Carpenter, Soperton
Janice “Jan” Jackson Carpenter, age 71, of Soperton passed away on Sunday morning, May 12, 2024 at the Oaks Bethany Health and Rehabilitation Center in Vidalia. Born in Soperton, she was one of four children and the last living child born to the late Paul Jackson and Annie Toler Jackson. She was a... - Information
- Obituary | | 16 May 2024 | 10:50
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Mrs. Rose Price Goode
Rose Price Goode, 83, was received into the arms of her Savior in the evening hours of Sunday, May 12, 2024. She was born in Cumberland County to Ralph and Esther Grey Braswell Price on May 1, 1941. God was always first in Rose’s life, above all else. Her church and church family were very...- Information
- Obituary | | 16 May 2024 | 10:46
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Church Calendar
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June 3-6--VBS in Vidalia
June 3-6--North Thompson Baptist Church, 404 North Thompson Church Road, wants you to come and bring a friend to their Vacation Bible School, June 3rd through June 6th from 6:30 to 8:30 each evening. Crafts, recreation, Bible lessons and refreshments. Open to 3 year olds up to 12th grade. Info: 912-209-1093- Information
- Church Event | | 20 May 2024 | 12:01
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June 3-7--VBS in Cedar Crossing
June 3-7--Cedar Crossing Baptist Church invite kids through adults to Beaker Rock Beach VBS, June 3rd through June 7th from 6:30 to 8:30 each evening. Classes, crafts, games, music, and Food! Info: 912-237-3222 - Information
- Church Event | | 20 May 2024 | 09:50
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June 10-12--Vacation Bible School in Ailey
June 10-12--St. John AME Church in Ailey wants you to come help Start The party with Vacation Bible School and Celebrate the Good news, June 10th through June 12th from 6:00 to 8:00 each evening. Transportation info: 912-497-7031 - Information
- Church Event | | 20 May 2024 | 09:43
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May 20-22--Three Night Spring Revival near Soperton
May 20-22--Zaidee Advent Christian Church, five miles east of Soperton on Old Louisville Road, Invites you to their Three Night Spring Revival, May 20th through May 22nd at 7:30 each night. Speakers include Brother M. L. Barber of Iron Hill Advent Christian Church, Brother Clint Hutcheson of Vidalia Advent Christian Church, and Brother Morris Brantley of Holton Chapel Advent Christian Church.- Information
- Church Event | | 10 May 2024 | 07:48
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May 26--134th Church Anniversary in Lyons
May 26--First African Missionary Baptist Church, 274 East Liberty Avenue in Lyons, would love you to come help Celebrate their 134th Church Anniversary, Sunday May 26th at 11:30 with guest speaker Rev. Gerard Hart of New Bible Believers Missionary Baptist Church in Dublin. Host Pastor Rev. Ralph Goethe Jr. - Information
- Church Event | | 08 May 2024 | 11:44
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June 6-8--Faith-based Summer Camp for girls!
June 6-8--All girls are invited to Camp Soar 2024, a free faith-based Summer Camp, June 6th through the 8th from 8:00 to 3:00 each day at Southeastern Technical College in Vidalia. Indoor and outdoor activities. Register today at campsoar2024.com or call 912 386-1040 - Information
- Church Event | | 07 May 2024 | 12:27
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June 16--40th Church Anniversary in Vidalia
June 16--Hall Tabernacle Church, 2100 McIntosh Street in Vidalia, invites you to their 40th Church Anniversary, Sunday June 16th at 1:00 with speaker Pastor Tony McEady.- Information
- Church Event | | 06 May 2024 | 12:21
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June 1--Annual Men's BBQ in Mt. Vernon
June 1--Cornerstone Pentecostal Church, 377 South Thompson Road in Vidalia, invites men of all ages to their Annual Men's BBQ, Saturday June 1st from 10:00 to 2:00 with guest speaker will be Bro. Mitchell Nelms.- Information
- Church Event | | 06 May 2024 | 12:20
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June 1--Annual Ladies Tea in Mt. Vernon
June 1--Mt. Vernon Pentecostal Church, 1802 North Railroad Avenue in Mt.Vernon, wants ladies of all ages to join them for their Annual Ladies Tea, Saturday June 1st from 10:00 to 2:00 with special speaker Sis. Sheena Lamb.- Information
- Church Event | | 06 May 2024 | 12:18
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