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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Davis, Vannie B. – Vidalia – Possession of Controlled Substance; Possession of Drug-Related Object; DUI; Failure to Maintain Lane; Tag/Tail Light.
Waters, Ronald – Vidalia – Possession of Drug-Related Objects.
Woodard, Robert Michael – Vidalia
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- Newsbreak | | 06 January 2026 | 09:34
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Today's Top Stories From ABC News - January 6th
HEGSETH CENSURES SEN. MARK KELLY OVER VIDEO
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The Pentagon is seeking to demote retired Navy captain -- and Arizona Democratic senator -- Mark Kelly for taking part in a video in which members of Congress who served in the armed forces urged troops to disregard illegal orders. A formal censure- Information
- Newsbreak | | 06 January 2026 | 07:26
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Candler County Deputies Stopping Speeders One Vehicle At A Time
The Candler County Sheriff’s Office didn’t hide behind their radar guns this holiday season. They gave fair warning to drivers that they would be out and about and especially to those who travel through the county on Interstate 16. But apparently, some drivers didn’t get the message or chose to ignore
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- Newsbreak | | 05 January 2026 | 15:18
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STC 2025 Fall Semester President's List
Southeastern Technical College is proud to announce the 2025 Fall Semester President's List. These students earned a grade point average of 3.75 or higher while enrolled in 12 or more credit hours for the semester.
Appling County: Shelli Carter, Isaac Edenfield;
Bulloch County: Precious Swinney;
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- Newsbreak | | 05 January 2026 | 12:17
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Area Fire Departments Kept Busy; Issue Warnings of Fire Safety
While the weather may be cooler, the ground conditions are still dry, and several area fire departments were kept busy working to control blazes that consumed dwellings and brush. Those fires often required mutual aid from other departments and the Georgia Forestry. Reporting such fires were
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- Newsbreak | | 02 January 2026 | 11:57
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VPD Personnel Honored for Service
Serving in law enforcement takes a special individual who will dedicate themselves to serving and protecting citizens, and recognizing those who’ve chosen that path to the residents of the Sweet Onion City was the focus at the end of year City of Vidalia Employee Christmas Luncheon.
Recognized by
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- Newsbreak | | 02 January 2026 | 11:56
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GBI Assisting With Two Separate Laurens County Shootings
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been requested by law enforcement in Laurens County to assist in investigating two shootings in the county within the last week.
On Saturday, December 27, around 6:50 in the evening, deputies were dispatched to a home in the 700 block of Shy Street in Dexter
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- Newsbreak | | 30 December 2025 | 14:52
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Kicklighter, Angel Lee – Lyons – Suspended License; Possession of Drug-Related Object; Possession of Marijuana.
Powell, Curtis Lee – Vidalia – Warrant Served (Vidalia Police Department).
Sales-Domingo, Hugo Roberto – Vidalia – No Driver’s
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- Newsbreak | | 30 December 2025 | 12:16
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Candler County Schools Names Jordan Sole Candidate as New Superintendent
The Candler County School System has announced they have narrowed the search for a new superintendent down to one candidate and they didn’t have to look far to find a suitable replacement.
Dr. John Jordan is the sole finalist for the position of superintendent of the Candler County School
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- Newsbreak | | 29 December 2025 | 14:51
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Sportsbreak
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Indians Roll Past Appling County for Sixth Straight Win
The Vidalia High School boys basketball team continued its impressive run Friday night, defeating the Appling County Pirates 80–52 to secure its sixth consecutive victory.
The Indians set the tone early with strong defensive pressure, forcing turnovers and controlling the tempo of the game. That
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- Sportsbreak | | 05 January 2026 | 13:45
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Sports & Scores This Week (1-5-26)
January 5- Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.
Monday, January 5
Basketball: RTCA 60, Thomas Jefferson Academy 18 Girls & RTCA 69, Thomas Jefferson Academy 42 Boys
Tuesday, January 6
Basketball: St Vincent's at Vidalia Girls 6:00pm (WTCQ-FM, 97.7, Classic Hits, 98Q)
Georgia at
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- Sportsbreak | | 05 January 2026 | 07:24
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25-26 Region Cheer Team Announced
(Courtesy of Toombs County Athletics)
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- Sportsbreak | | 30 December 2025 | 07:53
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Barons Dominate Pioneers to Round Out 2025
In a dominant display of basketball on December 29, 2025, the Brewton-Parker Christian University Barons men's team clinched a decisive win against Spartanburg Methodist College Pioneers at Gillis Gymnasium. The end-of-year game showcased the skill of the Barons, ending with an impressive score of
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- Sportsbreak | | 30 December 2025 | 07:27
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Sports & Scores This Week (12-29-25)
December 29- Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.
Monday, December 29
Football: Falcons 27, Rams 24
Georgia Southern 29, App State 10 (Birmingham Bowl)
Basketball: Bacon County 53, Montgomery County 13 Girls & Bacon County 58, Montgomery County 49 Boys
Edmund Burke Academy 48,
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- Sportsbreak | | 29 December 2025 | 07:50
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Toombs MatDawgs at GWCA Invitational recap
The MatDawgs were in a battle this past weekend! They traveled to Jefferson High School to wrestle some of the best the state of Georgia has to offer! The GWCA Invite did not disappoint!
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- Sportsbreak | | 23 December 2025 | 13:27
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CHS Lake Dawgs Move into 7th Place for Anglers of the Year at Clarks Hill Lake
The Toombs County High School fishing team of AJ Bagby and Lane Bagby weighed in 10.22 pounds to secure a 23rd place finish out of 138 high school fishing teams in the Georgia Bass Nation fishing tournament on Clarks Hill Lake this past Saturday, December 13th. This finish moved the Lake Dawgs up
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- Sportsbreak | | 23 December 2025 | 13:22
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Vidalia Wrestlers Shine in Tough Weekend Competition
The Vidalia Wrestling program had a busy and impressive weekend as both the boys’ and girls’ teams competed in major tournaments across the state.The Lady Indians traveled to Jackson County High School for the Lady Panther Invitational, one of the toughest girls’ wrestling tournaments in Georgia. The
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- Sportsbreak | | 23 December 2025 | 07:51
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Barons Compete at the Battle of the Bluegrass
Brewton-Parker Christian University men’s wrestling team competed in Corbin, Ky., at the Battle of the Bluegrass hosted by the University of the Cumberlands. The Barons had a strong showing against fierce competition, with six wrestlers placing in the top 8 of their weight classes.
Cory Moten took
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- Sportsbreak | | 22 December 2025 | 13:46
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Community Calendar
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Greater Vidalia Chamber Members Meeting
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- Community Event | | 06 January 2026 | 13:16
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Greater Vidalia Chamber Legislative Luncheon
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- Community Event | | 06 January 2026 | 13:14
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Swainsboro - Emanuel Chamber Eggs & Issues Breakfast
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- Community Event | | 06 January 2026 | 13:09
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Swainsboro-Emanuel Chamber Membership Banquet
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- Community Event | | 06 January 2026 | 11:25
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Dublin-Laurens Chamber First Friday
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- Community Event | | 06 January 2026 | 11:23
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LRD 2026 SPRING SPORTS REGISTRATION
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- Community Event | | 02 January 2026 | 07:32
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Obituaries
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Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Clifton McGowan, Normantown Community
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Clifton McGowan, age 88, of the Normantown Community, died Monday, December 29, 2025, at her home after sudden illness. She was born in the Toombs Central Community and lived in Toombs County all of her life. She worked at Lyons Manufacturing for nine years and retired after... - Information
- Obituary | | 05 January 2026 | 09:06
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Ms. Stacy Harris-Stone
Stacy Harris-Stone was born on January 25, 1974, to Linda Harris and George Ward in Wheeler County in the Glenwood Hospital. On December 30, 2025, she departed this world. She was educated in the Montgomery County School System and was a graduate of the Class of 1993. She later married Dwellie Stone... - Information
- Obituary | | 05 January 2026 | 08:59
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Mrs. Bobby Litrelle "Trell" Phillips
Bobby Litrelle “Trell” Phillips entered eternal rest on December 30, 2025. He was born on February 20, 1967, to the late Bobby McArthur Phillips and Vonnie Dell Phillips. A native of Soperton, Georgia, Bobby was a faithful member of Phillips Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. He was known to family and... - Information
- Obituary | | 05 January 2026 | 08:55
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Mrs. Adriana "Tank" Lashae Tolbert
Adriana “Tank” Lashae Tolbert was born on May 10, 1997, in Vidalia, Georgia, to Janice Hunt and Neil Cutler. She was a lifelong resident of Vidalia, where she was known for her strength, loving spirit, and deep devotion to her family. On March 10, 2020, Adriana united in holy matrimony with the... - Information
- Obituary | | 05 January 2026 | 08:51
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Ms. Maria Scherer-Gonzalez, Vidalia
Ms. Maria Scherer-Gonzalez, age 55, of Vidalia, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at her home following a sudden illness. She was born on June 28, 1970, to Daie and Nealine Scherer in Brazil. Maria was a dedicated manager at Tappas in Vidalia, where she had a way of making everyone feel... - Information
- Obituary | | 03 January 2026 | 18:59
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Donna Arlene Miller
Donna Arlene Miller went home to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, at the age of 82. Born in 1943 in Clinton Corners, New York, Donna spent 80 years of her life in the town that shaped her steady faith, practical wisdom, and deep love for others. In 2024, she relocated to Ellabell, Georgia, to... - Information
- Obituary | | 03 January 2026 | 18:56
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Mrs. Nellie Fay “Pearl” Parker, Uvalda
Mrs. Nellie Fay “Pearl” Parker, age 83, of Uvalda, died Friday, January 2, 2026, at The Oaks-Bethany in Vidalia following an extended illness. She was a native of Toombs County, attended Toombs Central School, and lived near Uvalda most of her life. She was in the garment industry most of her... - Information
- Obituary | | 03 January 2026 | 18:53
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Mrs. Kathy R. Horton, Vidalia
Mrs. Kathy R. Horton, age 71, of Vidalia, died Thursday, January 1, 2026, after sudden illness. She was a native of Washington County, Florida, living in several cities in Florida before moving to Vidalia in 1975. She was the owner of the Flower Box and Humpty Dumpty Day Care in Vidalia. She was... - Information
- Obituary | | 02 January 2026 | 11:34
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Mr. Tim Brown, Vidalia
Mr. Tim Brown, age 66, of Vidalia, died Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia. He was a native of Toombs County, a 1977 graduate of Appling County High School in Baxley, and has lived in Vidalia since 1978. He was retired due to disability and was the previous... - Information
- Obituary | | 02 January 2026 | 09:06
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Church Calendar
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January 10--Free Gospel Sing in Lyons
January 10--You're invited to a Free Gospel Sing, January 10th at 6:00 at Blue Marquee Theater, 121 North Street in Lyons. Featured are Heartfelt Quartet and New Beginnings. - Information
- Church Event | | 05 January 2026 | 12:07
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January 17--Gospel Explosion in Vidalia
January 17--New Vision Baptist Church, 301 Smith Street in Vidalia, would like you to come to their New Year Gospel Explosion, Saturday January 17th at 6:00 featuring Pat & the Gurlz of Tallahassee Florida, Redemption of Alston, The Golden Echos of Southeast Georgia, Kingdom Minded of Glennville, and The Chosen Vessels of Glennville. Donation $10 at the door - Information
- Church Event | | 10 November 2025 | 09:53
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- Church Event | | 03 November 2021 | 12:30
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