Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Powell, Joshua Lynn – Vidalia – Simple Battery.
Craig, Gail Whitaker – Perry, GA – Simple Battery.
Clark, Angela Lynne – Lyons - Theft by Shoplifting.
Morris, Andrew Eric - Glenwood - Willful Obstruction; Littering; Urban Camping;
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Tres Herin, 2026 Greater Vidalia Chamber of Commerce Chair, accepts the official gavel from 2025 Chair Nissa Mitchell.
With the official passing of the gavel Thursday at noon, the volunteer leadership of the Greater Vidalia Chamber of Commerce was passed. But it’s not the first time the incoming chair
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Southeastern Technical College 2026 Hinman Scholars Melanie Garcia and Olivia Barnes
On behalf of the Thomas P. Hinman Board of Trustees, Southeastern Technical College (STC) is pleased to announce that Dental Hygiene students Olivia Barnes of Tattnall County and Melanie Garcia of Toombs County have
...The use of flock cameras isn’t without controversy, but thanks to the technology, a flock camera in the City of Swainsboro was part of an investigation that led to an accused child molester being taken into custody.
The Swainsboro Police Department says a notification of a vehicle description was
...ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Dongwon Autopart Technology plans to invest $30 million in a new production facility in Emanuel County. The automotive project is anticipated to create 200 new jobs over the next several years.
“Georgia’s thriving automotive industry is
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The City of Claxton is mourning the passing of former Mayor Luther Royal. Royal died last Friday night.
Royal served as Claxton Mayor for 11 years, and 16 years as a City Council member. In a social media post pinned to the City of Claxton, the writer describes Royal as a dedicated public servant
...Governor Brian P. Kemp announced Monday the third round of grants from the Rural Site Development Initiative (RSDI) within the OneGeorgia Authority. With $4.3 million included in this latest allotment, the total investment committed to rural site development projects since the program’s launch in FY
The Reidsville Police Department made an arrest early last Friday morning of a man thanks to the alertness of a neighbor’s vigilance.
The Reidsville Police Department reports that at 12:12, officers responded to a burglary call at a residence on Highway 56 Extension. The person calling told
...Wintery weather conditions may have led to the death of an Albany, Georgia, man in Candler County Saturday night.
According to the Candler County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred on Highway 121 North near Forest Drive. He was identified as Charles Tarver. Reports say he was driving north when his car
...The Toombs County Bulldogs had things clicking Tuesday night as they rolled past Bacon County, 12–3, behind a big night at the plate from Nick Carroll.
Carroll showed great patience, reaching base three times on walks and coming through with key RBIs to help the Bulldogs take control early.
Toombs
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Jasmine Villegas advanced to the Area Finals with an impressive performance, securing an 11-second pin in the quarterfinals followed by a 29-second pin in the semifinals.
Villegas was scheduled to compete against returning State Champion Mikayla Williams of Houston County in the Area Championship

The Brewton-Parker Christian University Lady Barons hosted the Faulkner University Eagles on February 5, 2026. In a closely contested conference matchup, the Lady Barons stunned the Eagles with a fourth-quarter comeback with under 5 minutes left. The Lady Barons forced overtime and won the game 72-70
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The Vidalia Lady Indians stepped into one of the toughest tournaments of the season and proved they belong among the best.
Competing in the highly competitive Area 1 Traditional Tournament, Vidalia’s women’s wrestling team showed grit, heart, and championship-level determination against some of the top

The Vidalia Indians delivered a complete performance Tuesday night, pulling away early and cruising to a convincing 73–44 non-region victory over Tattnall County.
Vidalia set the tone on the defensive end from the opening tip, holding Tattnall County to just 9 points in the first quarter before
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Brewton-Parker Christian University Barons men’s wrestling team hosted the (RV) Reinhardt University Eagles at Gillis Gymnasium on January 30, 2026. The Barons gave their best on their senior day celebration, honoring four seniors, but were unable to overcome the Eagles and lost the dual 3-40.
The
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Brewton-Parker Christian University Barons opened up the softball season with a sweep of the Koalas of Columbia College, S.C., taking game one 6-3 and following it up with a 5-2 victory in game two.
In Game 1, the Barons broke open a 1-1 game with a four-run fourth inning, then added insurance in the
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MatDawgs win the GHSA Class 1A Area 2 Championships! Eleven MatDawgs were able to punch their ticket to the next qualifying event:
113- Lukas Young - 1st
120- Jesse McCoy - 3rd
132- Wyatt Bunch - 1st
138- Clark Brannen - 1st
144- Samson Dobbs - 1st
150- Tyson Brantley - 2nd
157- Sebastian Crow

Brewton-Parker Christian University Barons baseball team rallied after dropping the first two games of the season to the Keiser University Seahawks, winning both games Saturday for a series split. The Barons took game one 10-2 in eight innings before a high-scoring game two, which they won 13-11
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Sons of the American Revolution meet the 3rd Thursday of every month in the backroom of Chatters in Lyons. Dinner is at 6:15 and at 7:00 there is a historical presentation.
Please come and visit with us and we will help you find your Revolutionary War Ancestor.
The Toombs County GOP meetings are held each second Tuesday of every month at Hardware Pizza in Lyons beginning at 6:00 p.m.

Mr. Mackey A. Hill, Sr., age 75, of Mt. Vernon, died Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia following an extended illness. He was a native of Wheeler County, growing up in Glenwood and lived there until moving to Montgomery County in the early 1960s. He was a 1968...
Rhonda Jean Coleman, born December 6, 1962, in Vidalia, Georgia, left this earth for her Heavenly home on February 3, 2026. Throughout her life, Rhonda shared her beautiful voice to glorify God and touched countless lives with her kindness and generosity. She worked as a medical transcriptionist,...
Khirsten passed away on January 15, 2026, after living for years with addiction. She wanted sobriety and made sincere efforts to reach it, but the disease ultimately took her away. Khirsten was hilarious, one of those people who could make you laugh no matter what was going on. Even in hard...
Joyce Hill Lewis, of Vidalia, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, after an extended illness. Born on May 20, 1947, in Atlanta, Georgia, Mrs. Lewis lived a remarkable life defined by creativity, entrepreneurship, and dedicated community service. A 1965 graduate of Sylvan Hills High School in...
Mr. Larry Davis, originally from Vidalia, Georgia, passed away on January 29th, 2026, at his home in Yulee, Florida. He was born on December 8th, 1942, to Flora Sammons and O.C. Davis. He grew up in Vidalia and graduated from Toombs Central High School in 1961. After high school, Larry pursued...
Mr. Gerry M. Phillips, age 77, of Vidalia, died Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital. Vidalia following an extended illness. He was a native of Toombs County and lived in Vidalia most of his life. Earlier in Gerry’s life, he worked with Piggly Wiggly and Sunbeam. He was also a...
February 28--Snowhill Community Church in Glenwood would like you to come to their Gospel Sing, Saturday February 28th at 7:00 featuring Dwayne Hudson & Revival. Come expecting a blessing.
February 14--You're invited to a free Gospel Sing hosted by The Heartfelt Quartet and featuring The Bunkley’s from South Carolina, Saturday February 14th at The Blue Marquee Theater, 121 North Street in Lyons at 6:00.
February 22--East Park Church of God in Christ, 711 4th & Washington Streets in Vidalia, would like you to come to their Men's Day Service, February 22nd at 3:00 with guest speaker Elder James McRae Jr of Living Waters Full Gospel Ministries in Macon. Host pastor Supt. James & Lady Monique McRae.
February 8--Cedar Crossing Baptist Church invites you to a free Gospel Concert featuring Triumphant Quartet, Sunday February 8th at 10:30. #1 Songs: "Going There", "Goodness of God" and "Eye of the Storm"
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