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CCSO Investigating Case of Child Injuried in Domestic Violence Incident
Injuries sustained by an infant Wednesday night brought the immediate attention of law enforcement in Candler County.
Candler County deputies and investigators responded to the emergency room Wednesday night around 7:30 in reference to 10-month-old child that had been presented with injuries, and
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- Newsbreak | | 27 March 2025 | 14:55
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VHS Literarly Team Shines at State Championship
After clinching their 12th consecutive Region Championship, the Vidalia High School Literary team traveled to Bremen on Saturday to defend their title as the reigning State Champions from 2024. The team put forth an impressive effort but ultimately finished as State Runner-up, narrowly falling short
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- Newsbreak | | 27 March 2025 | 10:49
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City of Vidalia Reinstates Open Burn Ban
Due to high fire danger conditions, including dry fuel sources, low humidity levels, and increased wind conditions, the City of Vidalia has issued an Open Burning Ban effective immediately.
The Open Burning Ban applies to all residents and businesses and prohibits the burning of:
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- Newsbreak | | 27 March 2025 | 09:19
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Lyons Lions Club Honors Students of the Month
...(L to R): Melody Walker, TCHS Teacher; Lion Jill O'Neal, Lyons Lions Club 1st Vice-President; Rusty Warf, TCHS Student of the Month; Peggy Snow, TCHS Teacher; and Lion Cathy Benton, Peoples Bank RepresentativeThe Lyons Lions Club Student of the Month program, sponsored by Peoples Bank, recognizes- Information
- Newsbreak | | 27 March 2025 | 09:13
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Area Jobs Show Dependency on Georgia Ports
A large number of jobs in the 17 counties served by the Heart of Georgia – Altamaha Region are related to the Savannah and Brunswick Ports.
According to study released Friday by the Georgia Ports Authority, over 17,000 jobs in agriculture, food processing, and manufacturing industries in the Heart of
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- Newsbreak | | 26 March 2025 | 14:46
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Sally D. Meadows Students Participate in Quiz Bowl
The Sally D. Meadows Quiz Bowl team competed in their first quiz bowl competition this past week at Fourth District Elementary School in Surrency, GA. After facing stiff competition, the team tied for third place in the tournament and earned a total of 950 points.
Pictured left to right: Michael
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- Newsbreak | | 26 March 2025 | 13:53
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2025 Date Set for Marketng Vidalia Onions
The wait is almost over! The highly anticipated Vidalia onion season is set to begin as the Georgia Agriculture Commissioner and the Vidalia Onion Committee officially announce the 2025 pack date. Vidalia onion enthusiasts nationwide can mark their calendars for April 15th, when these beloved
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- Newsbreak | | 26 March 2025 | 12:51
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Arrest Made in Hazlehurst Homicide
An arrest has been made in the March 10 homicide of Gary Ryals, age 19, of Hazlehurst.
The Jeff Davis Sheriff’s Office reports that 21-year-old Ronald Dykes has been charged with voluntary manslaughter.
According to the GBI, the Hazlehurst Police Department requested their assistance after a
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- Newsbreak | | 26 March 2025 | 11:58
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City of Metter Rejects Law Enforcement Consolidation
The consolidation of the Candler County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Metter Police Department won’t be happening. Sheriff John Miles had created a proposal to present to the City Council of Metter would streamline, prevent duplication of services, and provide a benefit to the residents.
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- Newsbreak | | 26 March 2025 | 11:51
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Sportsbreak
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Indians Take Down Tigers Behind Strong Performance from Berry
The Vidalia Indians Baseball Team defeated Swainsboro 6-3 on Tuesday in the first game of their Region series.
After falling behind 1-o early, the Indians flipped the game in the top of the fifth, scoring five runs on three hits to take the lead, 5-2. The biggest blow in the inning was a single by
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- Sportsbreak | | 25 March 2025 | 12:58
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Bulldogs Finish Runner-Up at Dacula Gwinnett Open, Shoots Season-Low Round
The Toombs County Bulldogs hit the fairways this weekend at the Dacula Gwinnett Open, held at the scenic Chimneys Golf Course in Winder, GA. Competing in a Stableford format, the Bulldogs delivered a strong performance, finishing second with a team total of 131 points—just three points shy of The
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- Sportsbreak | | 25 March 2025 | 12:54
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Another Dominating Sweep for the Indians
...Friday the Indians hosted the Indian Invitational and had a very big night as they both earned first place finishes and broke 2 school records along the way. Georgia Meredith had a massive personal best in the 3200 breaking the school record with a time of 11:40. Takaiyah Bacon broke the school- Information
- Sportsbreak | | 25 March 2025 | 07:58
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Brewton-Parker Wrestlers Named NWCA Mens Scholar All-Americans
In an exciting announcement for Brewton-Parker, three of the Barons' wrestlers, Gabriel Evans, Caden Whitaker, and James Wilds, have been distinguished as NWCA Mens Scholar All-Americans, a prestigious accolade acknowledging their exceptional performance both on the mat and academically.
The
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- Sportsbreak | | 25 March 2025 | 07:49
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Ledford Drives in 5 Runs as Toombs County Bulldogs Shut Out Savannah Country Day
Cameron Ledford had a career night at the plate, driving in five runs on three hits to lead the Toombs County Bulldog Baseball team to a dominant 15-0 victory over Savannah Country Day on Friday.
Ledford got things started early with a two-run home run to left field in the first inning. He
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- Sportsbreak | | 24 March 2025 | 08:34
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Barons Split Day 2 vs Eagles
The Barons split a doubleheader against the Eagles, dropping game one 14-2. The Barons rallied in game two and pulled off a thrilling 12-10 victory over the Faulkner University Eagles on March 22 at their home field in Mount Vernon, Georgia. This hard-fought win bumps the Barons' season record to
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- Sportsbreak | | 24 March 2025 | 08:32
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Sports & Scores This Week (3-24-25)
March 24--Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.
Monday, March 24
Baseball: Vidalia 6, Swainsboro 3
FPCA at RTCA 4:00pm (News Talk WVOP-FM 105.3 FM) (Postponed Until Wednesday)
Dublin 11, Treutlen 1
Burke County at Toombs County 5:45pm (Postponed)
East Laurens at Montgomery County
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- Sportsbreak | | 24 March 2025 | 07:31
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RTCA Track & Field Team Competes at PCA
On March 19th, 2025, The Robert Toombs Christian Academy Crusaders Track and Field
teams participated in a meet hosted by Pinewood Christian Academy. The boys team finished
2nd overall behind Bulloch Academy(4A) while our girls finished 3rd overall Behind PCA and
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- Sportsbreak | | 20 March 2025 | 14:24
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Toombs County Baseball Takes Down Savannah Country Day, 4-1 in First Game of Series
The Toombs County Bulldog Baseball earned a solid 4-1 win over Savannah Country Day on Tuesday.
Savannah Country Day struck first, taking a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning on a bases-loaded walk. Toombs County quickly responded in the top of the third, tying the game at 1-1 thanks to a
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- Sportsbreak | | 19 March 2025 | 13:37
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Community Calendar
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Retired Educators to Meet
Toombs County Retired Educators will meet on Thursday, April 3, at 10:30 a.m. in the Dr. Mark and Tonya Spivey Library on Jackson Street in Vidalia.
The agenda for the meeting will be a memorial service for those who passed away this year, and the installation of the 2025-2026 officers will be
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- Community Event | | 26 March 2025 | 13:50
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2025 Lyons Recreation Dept. 62nd Annual Youth Tournament
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- Community Event | | 19 March 2025 | 13:46
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Onion Festival T-Shirt Days
Available at the Vidalia Onion Museum and the Downtown Vidalia Association. Get yours today!
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- Community Event | | 19 March 2025 | 11:52
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Southeastern Tech Employment Fairs
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- Community Event | | 17 March 2025 | 13:32
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STC Free Application During March
The perfect time to apply for the Summer or Fall Semester!
Undecided? Career counselors are available Monday through Thursday, 8 AM until 6 PM. Please stop by or call and let us assist you with any questions you may have.
STC has so much to choose from.
- Air Conditioning • Automotive • Business •
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- Community Event | | 17 March 2025 | 13:30
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Faison Park in Lyons Closed To Public Temporarily
Faison Park in Lyons will be closed for next approximately 180 days as workers are doing construction on the facility.
Lyons City Manager Jason Hall said the closure was to ensure the safety of the public because of the heavy duty equipment that is being used in the project.
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- Community Event | | 14 March 2025 | 12:46
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Obituaries
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Ms. Rosonda Latrice Mitchell Brown
Rosonda Latrice Mitchell Brown, affectionately known as "Ro" or "Rosonda Suga aka Sugatheglamagurl," passed away on March 21, 2025, in Milledgeville, Georgia. Born on December 6, 1974, she leaves behind cherished memories for all who knew her. Rosonda was a loving, kind, and wonderful daughter... - Information
- Obituary | | 27 March 2025 | 14:00
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Mrs. Krystal Faircloth MacDnald, Vidalia
Mrs. Krystal Faircloth MacDonald, age 47, of Vidalia, died Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at her home after a sudden illness. She was a native of Toombs County and lived there and Montgomery County all of her life. She was a homemaker, and she enjoyed flower decorating, crocheting, traveling, all... - Information
- Obituary | | 27 March 2025 | 11:04
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Miss Genevieve “Nicole” Scott, Soperton
While surrounded by those she loved and those that loved her; Miss Genevieve “Nicole” Scott, age 50, of Soperton passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, March 23, 2025 at the Treutlen County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Soperton. Born in Dublin, she was the second of three children born... - Information
- Obituary | | 25 March 2025 | 07:21
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Selena Elizabeth Durden Dunn, Pensacola, Florida
Selena Elizabeth Durden Dunn, 93, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025. Selena was born on June 8, 1931, in Tampa, Florida to DeWitt Talmadge Durden and Clara Grace Bailey Durden, they later moved to Hazlehurst, GA. She married William G. Dunn of Atlanta, GA. He was WWII... - Information
- Obituary | | 24 March 2025 | 15:16
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Mrs. Mary Kipperchuck Wilcher, Vidalia
Mrs. Mary Kipperchuck Wilcher, age 80, of Vidalia, died Monday, March 24, 2025, at Meadows Park Health & Rehab in Vidalia following an extended illness. She was born in Hinesville, she lived in Pennsylvania many years and was a 1962 graduate of Germantown High School in Philadelphia. She moved to... - Information
- Obituary | | 24 March 2025 | 15:06
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Mrs. Catherine Brinson Jones, Lyons
Mrs. Catherine Brinson Jones, age 66, of Lyons, died Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital, in Vidalia, after an extended illness. She was a native of Vidalia and spent most of her life in Lyons. Catherine, at various points, worked at People’s Bank, Dr. Neely’s Office, as well... - Information
- Obituary | | 24 March 2025 | 13:14
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Mrs. Jeannette Susan McDonald Moore
Jeannette Susan McDonald Moore passed away in her home on March 21, 2025 from an extended illness. She was born July 19, 1944, in Moultrie, Georgia, during World War II while her parents were stationed at Spense Army Airfield. Jeannette grew up in Montgomery County, Georgia, before moving to... - Information
- Obituary | | 24 March 2025 | 12:35
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Mrs. Vickie Helms Fletcher, Center Community
Mrs. Vickie Helms Fletcher, age 68, of the Center Community, died Friday, March 21, 2025, at Memorial Health in Savannah following a brief illness. She was a native of Toombs County and lived there most of her life. She lived in Hilton Head, South Carolina for many years, and she was a 1975... - Information
- Obituary | | 23 March 2025 | 10:51
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Mrs. Mary Louise Carter Hebner, Lyons
Mrs. Mary Louise Carter Hebner, age 68, of Lyons, died Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Community House in Vidalia. She was a native Ghent, Kentucky, and she lived in Warsaw, Kentucky most of her life before moving to Lyons twenty years ago. She was a farmer and homemaker and was a member of Victory... - Information
- Obituary | | 23 March 2025 | 10:49
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Church Calendar
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April 20--Easter Sunday Service in Mt. Vernon
April 20--Better Together Christian Community Church, 202 West Church Street in Mt. Vernon, would like you to come to their Easter Sunday Program "The Morning He Got Up", April 20th at 8:00 with Speaker Pastor Snead, Sunday School at 10:15 and Easter Program at 11:30. Pastor & First Lady Snead - Information
- Church Event | | 27 March 2025 | 12:09
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April 6-8--Revival in Higgston
April 6-8--Higgston Baptist Church, 512 James Street in Ailey, invite you to their Revival, Sunday April 6th at 11:00 and 7:00. Monday April 7th and Tuesday April 8th at 7:00 each night with Rev. Bill Jones of Faith Baptist Church in McRae. Pastor Murray Ward - Information
- Church Event | | 18 March 2025 | 09:51
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April 20--Sunrise Service in Glenwood
April 20--Impact Church Worship Center, 111 3rd Street in Glenwood, would like you to come to their Sunrise Service, April 20th at 6:00. Bring a lawn chair! impactchurchglenwood.org - Information
- Church Event | | 18 March 2025 | 09:47
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April 13--Deacon Ordination Services in Vidalia
April 13--New Vision Missionary Baptist Church, 301 Smith Street in Vidalia, invites you to a Deacon Ordination Services for Elect Deacon Justin Mosely and Elect Deacon Derek Toby, April 13th at 3:00 with messenger, Rev. A.L. Gordon of Jordon Stream Missionary Baptist Church in Toomsboro. - Information
- Church Event | | 14 March 2025 | 11:54
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April 7-9--Three Night Revival
April 7-9--Better Together Christian Community Church, 202 West Church Street in Mt. Vernon, would like you to join them for their 3 Night Revival, April 7th through April 9th at 7:00 each night featuring Rev. Arthur Gordon. Pastor Craig B. Snead Sr. - Information
- Church Event | | 11 March 2025 | 09:50
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March 30--First Festival of Choirs in Vidallia
March 30--The church family of New Life in Christ Ministries, 208 Meadowbrook Street in Vidalia, needs your help to Celebrate their First Festival of Choirs, Sunday March 30th at 11:00. Each choir or group can come and render 2 selections. Pastor, Rev. Germain A. Williams- Information
- Church Event | | 11 March 2025 | 09:48
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March 30--Choir Celebration in Vidalia
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- Church Event | | 10 March 2025 | 12:38
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April 7-11, April 13--Vidalia District Meeting
April 7-11, April 13--East Park Church of God in Christ, 711 4th & Washington Streets in Vidalia, invites you to their Vidalia District Meeting, April 7th through 11th at 7:30 each evening. Also, April 13th at 3:00. Guest speakers include Bishop T.L. Snell, Supt. J.L. Hall, Supt Larry Gordon, Overseer Sarah Mims, Elder Vincent Holland and Bishop Benjamin Hagan. Host pastor, Supt James McRae Sr. Theme: Purpose Driven, Growing in Grace 1 Corinthians 1:10 Pastor Supt. James & Lady Monique McRae. - Information
- Church Event | | 05 March 2025 | 12:16
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